Very Good: 1) Lightweight (mine is 6.1 lbs) due to Paulownia wood. Years ago I played a Fender Brad Paisley Esquire (also Paulownia, but $1,600) and was amazed. Much less fatiguing to heft for long periods. This is what is unique about the Lyxpro tele vs. Monoprice and all the other cheap teles. 2) Finish and overall looks -- looks as good as the pictures.
Decent Enough: 1) Strings and frets were a bit gritty, so put on new strings and polished frets. 2) Pickups - not great, but not bad, especially the neck one. 3) Volume -- more linear than I expected, not just off/on. 4) Tone - very useable, unlike my other guitars that stay mostly at 10. Full treble on bridge p/u is bright and twangy, then can dial back to get many other tones... it doesn't just 'darken' the sound. (This might be true of all teles) 4) Neck and frets -- action initially very high; lowered bridge and gave truss rod 1/8 turn for more relief - not ultra low, but ok and playable. (see YT StewMac tele setup vid for easy guide). 5) Nut -- mine was cut right- no binding or popping. I penciled in some graphite. Note, strings are 9s -- I discovered the nut slots would need filing to accommodate 10s.
Not Good: a couple of frets had slight string indentations. Would send it back if $400+ guitar, but expected some flaws for $99. Suggestion is to insert cardboard strip between strings and frets for shipping.
SUMMARY: I have several guitars, but no tele type so wanted one for fun but w/o a big spend. Intrigued by good reviews on all the various budget models. Zeroed in on the Lyxpro due to lightweight Paulownia. A few flaws as expected, but overall great value and definitely cheapest way to have a lightweight guitar on hand. Someday I might try to upgrade pickups, controls, and/or bone nut (for 10s), but it's a low priority at this point.
2/24 tech note: Found out that the top edge of the pickguard is actually trapped underneath the tail of the neck. This means that if you want to remove the pickguard you must first unscrew the neck. Not a big deal, but an extra step if you want to cleanly remove all of the protective plastic film on the pickguard or if you want to replace the pickups.
LyxPro 39” Electric Guitar TL Series, Full-Size Paulownia Wood Body, 3-Ply Pickguard, C-Shape Neck, Ashtray Bridge, Quality G
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THE LEGENDARY 39” ELECTRIC GUITAR | Full-Size Electric Guitar Instrument Delivers the Ultimate Musical Experience with 22 Frets, Comfortable C-Style Neck Profile, Classic 3-Ply Pickguard, Effortless 3-Way Pickup, Volume Control, Tone Control & Easy Access AUX Output Jack | Perfect for Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Players
GORGEOUS SOLID-BODY CONSTRUCTION | Premium 1950s Silhouette Retains All the Beautiful, Distinctive Features of the Original Style | Durable Single Cutaway Paulownia Wood Body, Handcrafted Maple Wood Neck, Vintage Metal Ashtray Bridge & Thick Black 3-Ply Pickguard | Smooth, Glossy Butterscotch Blonde Finish
REVOLUTIONARY SOUND, TONE & STYLING | Versatile Mid-Century Design Offers Consistent, Enhanced Sound with Simple 3-Way Pickup Switch, Volume Control & Tone Adjustment Dials | Enjoy Professional Quality Resonance, Intonation & Sonic Variety from Brighter, Sharper Notes to Warm, Mellow, Bass-Like Vibrations
EXTENSIVE PLAYER-FRIENDLY FEATURES | Our Authentic Electric Guitar Requires Minimal Maintenance, So Aspiring Rock Gods Can Focus on Their Craft | Quality Sealed-Gear Classic Tuners Prevent Dust & Dirt Build-Up for Many Years of Accurate Tuning, While Anti-Warp Wood Body & Neck Clean Effortlessly with a Dry, Soft Cloth
ACCOMMODATES ALL STYLES OF PLAY | Beloved Styling Brings Genre-Defying Sound to Every Band or Solo Artist, Complementing a Wide Variety of Instruments & Musical Vibes Including Rock & Roll, Pop, Blues, Jazz, Country, Folk, R&B, Reggae, Punk & Beyond | Perfect Gift for Birthday, Christmas, Holiday, Graduation & More
GORGEOUS SOLID-BODY CONSTRUCTION | Premium 1950s Silhouette Retains All the Beautiful, Distinctive Features of the Original Style | Durable Single Cutaway Paulownia Wood Body, Handcrafted Maple Wood Neck, Vintage Metal Ashtray Bridge & Thick Black 3-Ply Pickguard | Smooth, Glossy Butterscotch Blonde Finish
REVOLUTIONARY SOUND, TONE & STYLING | Versatile Mid-Century Design Offers Consistent, Enhanced Sound with Simple 3-Way Pickup Switch, Volume Control & Tone Adjustment Dials | Enjoy Professional Quality Resonance, Intonation & Sonic Variety from Brighter, Sharper Notes to Warm, Mellow, Bass-Like Vibrations
EXTENSIVE PLAYER-FRIENDLY FEATURES | Our Authentic Electric Guitar Requires Minimal Maintenance, So Aspiring Rock Gods Can Focus on Their Craft | Quality Sealed-Gear Classic Tuners Prevent Dust & Dirt Build-Up for Many Years of Accurate Tuning, While Anti-Warp Wood Body & Neck Clean Effortlessly with a Dry, Soft Cloth
ACCOMMODATES ALL STYLES OF PLAY | Beloved Styling Brings Genre-Defying Sound to Every Band or Solo Artist, Complementing a Wide Variety of Instruments & Musical Vibes Including Rock & Roll, Pop, Blues, Jazz, Country, Folk, R&B, Reggae, Punk & Beyond | Perfect Gift for Birthday, Christmas, Holiday, Graduation & More
Product information
Item Weight | 7.13 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 39 x 11.8 x 4.1 inches |
ASIN | B08ML33HXW |
Item model number | EGTL39NL |
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Best Sellers Rank | #8,964 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #59 in Solid Body Electric Guitars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 1, 2020 |
Back Material | Maple Wood |
Body Material | Paulownia |
Color Name | Natural |
Connector Type | 1/4-Inch Straight |
Fretboard Material | Maple Wood |
Guitar Pickup Configuration | S-S-S |
Scale Length | 24.75 inches |
String Material | Nickle steel |
Top Material | Maple Wood |
Neck Material Type | Maple |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
Size | 39" Right Handed |