I managed to try the above LTD TE-202 while I was in the store to collect my ESP Special Order guitar. This one's made in Vietnam & feels rather hefty. Unlike its ST counterpart, the TE has a more authentic feel when it comes to the 'relic' finish especially on the neck. The guitar in its entirety isn't a vintage product, particularly the pickups which are rather hot with distortion in use. The good people at Davis GMC told me the set up is as it is out of the box which I find very impressive- a comfortable action for both speed fretting or extended blues bends. The weight also contributed to the thick tones on board so if you are looking for that Telecaster twang on a budget- not quite. Also, the distressed nature here is merely a novelty but I must say it's a good player for fans who aren't too keen with authenticity but a fan of the Tele outline nevertheless.
LTD TE-202
Available @ Davis GMC
List: $550
2 comments:
Will the body shape infringe copyright?
copyright infringement depends on the extent of the design patent. usually, it will be the entire outline not just a specific part focus. this is why the headstock shape is crucial, it determines whether the product is differentiated or an outright copy. this is why designs by Suhr & Tyler, among others, escaped the scrutiny.
with reference to the Fender design, the manufacturer attempted to register their Strat body design recently but the authority deemed it too generic to be truly exclusive.
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