The Japan - made Junior Collection Telecaster is an ideal choice for beginners. It features a 24 - inch scale, shorter than the usual, which makes chord - pressing a breeze and reduces finger stress. The compact body, about 94% of the original size, along with a new cavity design, cuts down on weight and boosts playability. The brand - new Junior Collection Modified Single Coil Telecaster® pickups offer a clear and boosted Telecaster® tone. Vintage - style tuners and a 6 - Saddle Vintage - Style Strings - Through - Body Tele® bridge ensure tuning stability. The back cut provides a great body fit. Specifications include a Telecaster body shape, basswood body material, butterscotch blonde body color, gloss polyester body finish, maple fretboard, 9.5' (241 mm) fretboard radius, 24' (610 mm) scale length, 22 frets, black dot fretboard inlays, Junior Collection Modified Single Coil Telecaster® pickups, 6 - Saddle Vintage - Style Strings - Through - Body Tele® bridge, 3 - Ply Black pickguard, nickel - plated steel strings (.009 -.042 Gauges), vintage - style tuning machines, nickel/chrome hardware finish, and comes with a gig bag.
Using this Fender Japan Junior Collection Telecaster is easy. First, take it out of the gig bag carefully. Plug it into an amplifier using a guitar cable. Then, use the tuning machines to tune the strings to the right pitch. You can start strumming chords or playing melodies right away. When playing, keep in mind that the shorter scale length makes it easier to press chords, so take advantage of that. As for maintenance, keep the guitar in a dry place to avoid damage to the wood. Wipe the strings with a clean cloth after each use to remove dirt and sweat. Every few months, check the tuning machines and bridge for any loose parts. If the strings start to sound dull or lose their tone, it's time to replace them with new nickel - plated steel strings of the same gauge (.009 -.042). Also, avoid exposing the guitar to extreme temperatures and humidity, as this can affect the body finish and the overall performance of the instrument.
