Fender Talon Review

History:

Purchase: I aquired this guitar from a friend who had the name Fender put on the the Talon. I don't delieve they make the Talon anymore.

Pros: This guitar is from the early 90s and I like it because it was one of the first models to have the rounded bottum of the neck - where it mounts with the body. It has great tone and a perfect free floating bridge. It plays fast like ealry Ibanez models but has a thicker neck that and better electronics. The all around look of the guitar is also inspiring for those momements when you feel like playing shred guitar.



Cons: The volume control is too close to the back of the bridge and pick guard. I always find that if I am playing for a while I will have turned my volume down by mistake. More than anything else the volume control is a problem for live performance, however, it is less important in the studio. I do not like the 1st position tension on the strings. This tension makes it hard to voice open chords and the makes it hard to play clean F of Bb chords in the 1st position.

Talon Quality: This guitar is built quite well enough to withstand massive temp/moisture changes and frequent playing. On top of that it also looks great. Everything about this guitar is well done. Though it was made in Japan it still is one of the best guitars I own today.

Fender Summary: Sounds good in the studio and plays like it must have retailed for $1,000. It is really a well built guitar with a great electronics package and isa guitar I hope to own forever.

Rating of this product: 3

This Fender Electric Guitars Review Submitted By: Jesse

Date: 2001-12-14

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