The Wicked Stepchildren of the Telecaster - The 70s Tele Custom & Telecaster Deluxe

Ever wondered why the 1970s Fender Telecaster Custom and Telecaster Deluxe are some of the most misunderstood guitars Fender ever built? In this episode of Ask Zac, we take a deep dive into these "wicked stepchildren" of the Telecaster family and uncover what makes them so unique.We'll explore the fascinating story of Seth Lover's Wide Range Humbucker, why Fender hired the inventor of Gibson's legendary humbucker, and how these guitars were designed to compete directly with Gibson in the 1970s. Along the way, we'll compare the Telecaster Custom and Deluxe to a traditional Telecaster, discuss the CBS-era design changes, demonstrate their unique tones, and look at the famous players who made them part of their sound, including Keith Richards.In this video:• The history of Seth Lover's Wide Range Humbucker• Why Fender created the Telecaster Custom and Deluxe• CBS-era features: Micro-Tilt, bullet truss rod, and three-bolt necks• Gibson-style wiring and why it makes these guitars so versatile• Tone demonstrations and pickup blending• Keith Richards• What makes these once-overlooked guitars collectible todaywww.truetone.comTo Support the Channel:Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/AskZachttps://ask-zac-shop.fourthwall.comTip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo @AskZacThanks to my Patreon supporters and everyone who helps support the channel!#Telecaster #Fender #VintageGuitars #AskZack #GuitarHistory #WideRangeHumbucker #SethLover #KeithRichards #TelecasterCustom #TelecasterDeluxe #ElectricGuitarSupport the show