Fender has unveiled two limited-edition Acoustasonic Telecasters, which boast retro-flavored paisley-equipped colorways.
The models have been cropping up on a number of dealer sites across Europe and the USA, leading to speculation that they will indeed be limited-edition guitars available only in those areas – currently, it appears the Pink iteration is USA-only, while the Black version is Europe-exclusive.
As per UK guitar retailer Andertons, the Black Paisley Acoustasonic features a spec sheet that matches up with the existing standard range, which, if you’re in need of a recap, comes complete with a mahogany body, mahogany neck and an ebony fingerboard.
Other appointments include a modern asymmetrical bridge, 22 Narrow Tall frets and, of course, the Acoustasonic’s under-the-hood electronics comprising a Fishman Under-Saddle Transducer, Fishman Acoustasonic Enhancer and Fender Acoustasonic Noiseless magnetic pickup.
Unsurprisingly, the Pink Paisley version, according to George’s Music, features a like-for-like blueprint, with both guitars also featuring the model’s versatile Blend knob, a master volume control and a five-way switch.
In terms of specs, it’s nothing we haven’t seen before, though the colorways the new-look models bring to the table are certainly fresh, and make a strong case for the best-looking Acoustasonics we’ve seen so far – it’s a shame they may only be available for a limited period.
An Acoustasonic Stratocaster with the Pink Paisley design, or an Acoustasonic Jazzmaster with the Black Paisley finish, would be a very welcome addition to the full-time range. We can only wait and see what Fender has in store for the new models.
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Both guitars are the latest limited-edition versions of the Acoustasonic Telecaster – after the release of a Ziricote-topped iteration back in 2019 – and the most recent new-look reinvention of the Acoustasonic design following the unveiling of Ron Thorn’s luxurious offset model, The Trees.
Matt is a Senior Staff Writer, writing for Guitar World, Guitarist and Total Guitar. He has a Masters in the guitar, a degree in history, and has spent the last 16 years playing everything from blues and jazz to indie and pop. When he’s not combining his passion for writing and music during his day job, Matt records for a number of UK-based bands and songwriters as a session musician.
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