The Blacktop Teles are now available at SV. Here are the finishes available.
I've tried this Blacktop telecaster at Ebenex (don't know how long ago). Blacktop Telecaster may seem similar to Classic series '72 Deluxe telecaster (humbucking teles). In my opinion, the pickups mounted on the Blacktop are hotter units compared to the Wide Range pickups in '72s Deluxe. It doesn't mean '72 Deluxe can't handle distortions well though; it does. I would say the Deluxe has a nicer cleans. It can be considered more versatile. Oh, the '72 has a flatter fretboard (Fretboards are never flat, they are curved to a certain extent). The fretboard radius is 12", giving it more of the Gibson feel and making it more friendly for bending and single-note playing. However, at the end of the day, it is just a matter for personal preferences. No guitarists have the same fretting hands anyway. Blacktop telecaster follows the traditional 9.5" fretboard radius.
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