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Artist TC59 Natural Electric Guitar w/ Bullbucker
By: steven on 5 December 2024Amazing guitar for the price. Yes it weighs a fair bit... so playing this guitar is also weight lifting exercise. Win win. The finish is flawless. The build quality is astonishing for the price. And straight out of the box, it plays perfectly. I am glad I grabbed one. 5 stars and 2 thumbs up.
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TC59 - WILL NOT PART WITH THIS GUITAR
By: Anthony on 12 November 2024Arrived in a few days. It is heavy, but not unbearable. Knowing that if i do think it's too heavy i can swap it, i figured i'll just play it for a while. I can assure you that i will not ever be parting with this guitar, regardless of weight. Have not had set up done, it just doesn't need it. Tuned it up and it plays as good as it looks. I don't want to say too much more positive as i want to get one or two more artist guitars and don't want the prices going up!
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Wow just Wow!
By: Rockabilly Rob Erwin on 29 October 2024Artist has once more knocked it out of the park with this one! I received the TC59 very quickly. The TC59 was well packed and sent by courier (TNT Highly Recommended) Ready to play right out of the box however I had my guitar tech set it up with 9's and tweak it a bit for my style of playing and such. Josh the guitar tech was blown away at the quality and stated that the neck was better than all of his Fender guitars. Josh didn't seem to want to give me my guitar back, that is how much he was impressed! Artist, you ROCK! THANKS and Blessings.
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Fantastic value
By: Lucas McGee on 3 August 2024How you can make a guitar of this quality for the price tag is crazy. I play this guitar a lot: it feels great. I changed out the bridge pick up but the Bullbucker was fine also.
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A beautiful Guitar
By: Kevin Stow on 23 December 2023I guess that I have some Scottish blood in me as I bought my TC59 when I noticed it in the bargain bin as a returned item at an excellent price so I thought: "why not." It's only a guess but I suspect that it might have been returned because of it's weight; it is quite heavy being made from Ash. Having said that, I've been playing it constantly since I bought it a few months ago and I have not regretted the purchase. I have two amps, one a Marshall 60W and the other a Fender 112 Deluxe and it sounds absolutely great through either amp although I think the Marshall has an edge. The only thing I've changed are the strings; everything else is stock standard as received. The tone and clarity of the sound is excellent whether playing rhythm or lead, the neck and the jumbo frets make it a very easy and comfortable instrument to play and overall I'm absolutely wrapped in this guitar and would recommend it to anyone interested in buying a Tele style guitar. As I said earlier though, be aware that it's quite heavy compared to a Strat or a Les Paul style. Another good unit from Artist Guitars. BTW I know I'm review No 165 (I think) but that, to me, just shows the quality of the unit being offered to the guitar playing public.
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Great instrument
By: Andrew Forsyth on 4 November 2023I actually purchased my TC59 a few months ago and the reason I haven't posted a review until now is because I have been too busy playing it. It sounds great, feels great and handles well. It holds its own against older instruments I have that cost 5 times as much, or more. I am a very happy camper.
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Artist TC59 Natural Finish
By: michael on 19 September 2023I swapped a Brownburst 58 Semi Hollow for the TC59 in Natural Finish as stated Artist Guitars did this with no problems and I'm glad I did. The finish is perfect it needs the usual adjustments fret polish,intonation restring. Play ability is excellent like all my other Artist Guitars (4 in all) other reviewers have said that is heavy. To me it is only marginally heavier than my Epiphone Shertaton Pro 2 and that is a Semi Hollow and my Artist LP60 Pro that being said the TC59 is excellent value for what you get coil split (virtually no volume drop when split) locking tuners if your in the market for Tele Style Guitar you can't go past the TC59 in either finish.
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Artist TC59
By: andrew maccoll on 11 August 2023Don't be fooled by the very competitive price of the TC59 into thinking this is going to be a lower quality instrument. Every aspect of the guitar is as good as guitars costing 3 or 4 times the cost. The finish, playability and tone of theTC59 are all of a great standard. Pickups are good, the coil tap and the locking tuners are an excellent bonus, and Artist guitar's customer service and delivery all match this quality to make it a great choice for any guitar player.
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Value for Money.
By: Roger Phillips on 28 June 2023This is the second guitar purchased from Artist and again superb value for money. Big plus is the exceptional finish, heavy resonant body, lovely maple neck with smooth comfortable back, locking tuners and well installed hardware. The natural finish is flawless and very attractive - out of the box this is one superior guitar. At a fraction of the cost of a name guitar what does it lack? During a month of playing the frets were checked and polished, intonation set, new set of strings, string trees replaced, nut lubed and pick up heights adjusted. The fret ends need tiny bit of smoothing but not urgent. Exactly what I have had to do on every guitar I've acquired sometimes at 5-10 times the price. This guitar looks, feels and plays like the real deal - a little TLC and its close to perfect - quality control is 95% - insane value for money. Thanks Artist Guitars - after 50 years of playing I can fill holes in my collection with real guitars that put a lot of big names in the shade and not break the bank. It's my current go to guitar from a rack of eight.
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The Artist TC59 Really Rocks!
By: Colin P on 27 June 2023I now have over 10 Guitars, Fenders, Gretsch, Musicman, Cole Clark and so on, but this little beauty is up there and in some respects better than some of them. the versitility, the sound and the workmanship is way beyond what you would expect for an instrument in this price range. It is truely awesome and I highly recomend this beaut guitar. Thank you Artist Guitars.
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The Artist TC59 Really Rocks!
By: Colin P on 26 June 2023I now have over 10 Guitars, Fenders, Gretsch, Musicman, Cole Clark and so on, but this little beauty is up there and in some respects better than some of them. the versitility, the sound and the workmanship is way beyond what you would expect for an instrument in this price range. It is truely awesome and I highly recomend this beaut guitar. Thank you Artist Guitars.
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The only guitar you will EVER need
By: James on 20 June 2023The TC59 is a versatile masterpiece with an exceptional build quality. Out of the box, it was more or less ready to go - a quick lowering of the action, tune up, ready to rock and roll! It offers a wide range of tones: warm, rich as well as biting or articulate. Having the coil tap just adds to the sonic capabilities even further. You can tell that Artist Guitars pride themselves on attention to detail, as the build quality and craftsmanship is quite impressive! I read many reviews criticizing the weight of the guitar. This is simply due to the high quality of American Ash used in the body - the weight feels like a warm hug from my new favorite guitar. As the title suggests, this is the ONLY guitar I have. However, based on my excellent experience with Artist, I may even consider getting another! Cheers!
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TC59 excellent guitar
By: Chris on 19 June 2023TC59 i bought on sale what a bargain the guitar was playable straight out of the box Finnish is Excellent the bullbucker pickups sound great played through top tube amps not quite for metal unless you use an overdrive or distortion pedal but other then that its an excellent guitar with a great price and great service fast postage
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TC59
By: Peter Graham Lennard on 17 June 2023Amazing!!!!!! Beautiful finish and beautiful to play. My first time with tele type guitar, finding the controls simple and easy to use. this guitar is comparable to other much more expensive guitars in my collection. Should be noted that it is a very heavy guitar, but tone and playability are perfect, straight out of the box.
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Blown Away!
By: Saul Nightingale on 16 June 2023So I bought this guitar on an experiment. It looked beautiful, the reviews have been terrific and it was only $199 in a the recent sale (and who doesn't want a tele style guitar with humbuckers right??). I was fully expecting to have to replace the strings, have it set up and have the frets smoothed out. How wrong I was! Straight out of the box it played amazingly!!! I have not had to do a single thing. I simply can't believe it... This is not a great guitar for the price - it's a great guitar full stop. It looks, sounds and plays beautifully and the build quality is as solid as a rock - what more could you want? I would not hesitate to gig or record with this instrument. I've noticed some people are concerned about the weight. Mine is 4.3kg which is fine for me. However if you were concerned you could always get the AT92 model which has the same specs but is a little lighter due to the internal routing. I've also noticed the occasional comment about a volume drop when switching from the stunningly good humbuckers to single coils. This is common for split coil pickups and my guitar has a small drop in volume when switching to single coils too. Not a problem - that's what volume knobs are for. If you've been thinking about purchasing this guitar do yourself a favour and do it. You will not regret it!
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A lot of guitar for not a lot of money
By: Chris on 16 June 2023This was purchased as a lucky door prize for a recent mini festival, however I had the pleasure of playing a song on it on stage at the festival before the winner was drawn. Tone was great out of the bullbuckers, a little darker and smoother than I was expecting. The coil tap setting gave it a brighter tone with nice "spanky" tele tones. Intonation was pretty good out of the box, and the D'ad XL strings tensioned up and stayed in tune for the duration of the song, and I play pretty "enthusiastically". No discernible fret buzz with a moderate string height Only criticism was the fret edges against the side of the neck. They were pretty rough. Some careful sanding would have cleaned that up, but it was a give away, I'm sure the winner will fix it up if he wants to play it. I'm seriously considering getting one for myself, and probably will before Christmas. Trick up a few more things and use it as a jam session / throw away gig all rounder that I don't have to stress about if something happens to it
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TC59 Natural Electric Guitar w/ Bullbacker Pickups
By: Gerard Hatton on 16 June 2023My first purchase from Artist Guitars was delivered the day after being ordered. Very impressed as I do not live in Sydney. The packaging was effective and once unpacked a beautiful guitar emerged. Impressive body, hardware and sound. Great value for money!
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Unbelievable
By: Abe on 16 June 2023I purchased the TC59 when on sale for $199 but this guitar would have a $1999 price tag if it had Fender or Gibson on the headstock it's great quality with all the specs and fittings of a much more expensive instrument. Well done Artist Guitars
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Artist TC 59 Guitar
By: Phill Shute on 16 June 2023I don't know how they do it for the price. Great finish, comfortable neck and everything worked as advertised. I have done over six gigs since I purchased this guitar 2 weeks ago and it has been excellent. It stays in tune, sounds sweet and cleans up well as you drop volume. The push/pull system works well especially on clean solos but does take a bit of getting used to. The neck pickup is very nice in both split and humbucker mode and the bridge pickup does go when you use a drive pedal. The beveled body and balance make it nice to play but you must sit as the thing weighs a ton. This guitar was playable right out of the box.... just a tune and away you go. I will give it a few more gigs to settle in then put on my choice of strings and a set up just to customise it a little. I am a tele player and don't expect it to be a tele but there are similar quality sounds in there and it is such a versatile axe it is a brilliant workhorse. If you have to stand up and play do plenty of exercise, renew your gym membership and don't do long sets because it might kill you. Overall, a great working guitar. It can handle most types of gigs.
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Telecaster special offer
By: Tony Annakis on 15 June 2023Amazing value. Even better Than described , excellent sound , didn’t need any adjustments. LOVE IT
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Amazing Tele
By: Jon on 15 June 2023This thing is unbelievable for the price. Sounds great, looks killer and was set up well out of the box. I've got several more expensive guitars but this will fill a spot in the rotation for a long time
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Artist TC59
By: John Sojka on 15 June 2023I grabbed one of these guitars for a young guy at my church when it was amazingly priced on special at $199 including free postage. The guitar came very quickly given that we are at the end of the world in Albany WA just before the South pole. The guitar was flawless - works perfectly - sound greats - in fact almost too good to be true. I will continue to recommend Artist guitars and buy most of my gear through you.
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Another amazing value guitar
By: James C on 15 June 2023I love the natural Tele look, and I’ve been wanting a dual humbucker Tele. This guitar having coil taps too provides amazing value. Neck nice and straight. Frets just needed a polish and once the intonation was adjusted, this thing plays beautifully. Added bonus of locking tuners at this price point!
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TC59 Guitar
By: john nitis on 15 June 2023Brilliant guitar its Awesome great quality and play ability including sound
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TC59
By: Alex McCall on 15 June 2023I play a Fender Texas Special and wanted something different. The TC59 feels as good to play and has great tones, a great guitar at 1/20 of the price of the Fender.
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Amazing bit of kit
By: Dan Aitken on 15 June 2023All I can say is you can't go past such a fine specimen for a couple of hundred bucks. Had friends raving that it played just as well as a genuine tele. They didn't lie. The sound out of this instrument is brilliant, and it is wonderful to play.
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Unbelievable value
By: Paris on 15 June 2023I picked this guitar up on sale for 199 Aud and it's a steal. Beyond the price that makes no sense at all, here are the pros and cons as a guitar after playing on a daily basis for about 3 weeks: Pros: Build quality (solid, no neck gaps nothing is out of place) Finish (looks like a 2k aud guitar no damage found) Playability (easy to play, no rough edges, clean smooth polished frets and smooth neck) Keeps tune (lock-in tuners do the job) Sustain (pickups retain notes and no noise - cleans sound soulful) Sound flexibility (from blues to heavy metal this thing makes you sound expensive) Intonated to perfection out of the box (I only tuned it and that was it, spot on notes on all frets no buzzing anywhere, very impressed as usually I spend alot of time to set guitar's up out of thee box) Cons: Weight (about 4.5 kilos but it's never caused me any fatigue due to the balance being so good and I use a thick strap) Body is made out of 3 wood pieces so it doesn't have a solid body design though that is only aesthetic One of the artist logos on the second pickup plate is messed up but you can't see it unless you are looking for it.
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Great value!
By: Lachlan Friend on 15 June 2023Excellent guitar for the price!
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Outstanding features at a great price!
By: Bob Deiter on 15 June 2023My TC59 literally arrived the next day after I ordered it . Astounding as it's normally days or weeks to get to QLD-NSW border from Sydney. The guitar was clean and setup was perfect. Locking tuners, split coils and modern bridge with strings through body- wow! It all adds up to deliver good tuning stability and great tone. Yes, it is a bit on the heavy side but if you've played a Les Paul style guitar they're probably about the same. Only critique I would have is that the strings probably need a change out but that's to be expected. Highly recommended.
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Affordable quality .
By: Louis Szathmary on 14 June 2023Unmatched bang for buck for a quality , affordable Guitar
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Beautiful Guitar
By: Maxwell on 14 June 2023This is a beautiful guitar in every way. Great quality and sounds fantastic, even on a small practice amp. Yes, it is heavy (nearly 5 kgs) but that no doubt is because of the density (and hence quality) of the wood. All three controls are solid/substantial (rather than flimsy plastic) and in the right place. Although a long time guitar player I am no expert but I cannot find anything about it to criticize. Faultless. I highly recommend it. Well done Artist Guitars!
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Not a Tele, it's a TC59!!!! and that's a good thin
By: Gordon on 12 June 2023I waited a couple of weeks to write this review because sometimes first impressions can be misleading especially when your really happy with the product. I'm still really happy with this guitar. Don't be fooled by appearances this is not a telecaster, this is a unique and great sounding very high quality guitar. The finish is great, the set up is great, the voices you can get out of it are great. I think this primarily due to the split coil bullbuckers, and the big beautiful single slab of wood the body is made of. It can sound a bit like a tele, it can sound a bit like an SG or LP but what it does best is sound like a TC59, and I think this may even become a bit of an iconic sound over the years. I've read other reviews noting that the frets may need dressing, my old fingers don't have any issues but I agree if you're expecting it to have the same level of set up detail as an American Fender or Gibson Les Paul you will probably need to spend 30 minutes or so dressing and polishing the frets. If you're ok with Mexi Fenders, or mid price Epiphones you'll be happy with the way the guitar arrives. As to the weight, I have an older Les Paul (no weight relief back then) that is a bit heavier than the TC59, but the TC 59 is heavier than my telecaster. To me this is not an issue but I understand that some players may find it a problem, the fellow I purchased the Les Paul from had an issue the it's weight. The only thing I would recommend is a solid strap (maybe a padded one if you prefer),and the use of strap blocks as the strap buttons are a little on the narrow side allowing the strap to slide off easily. While this may not bother some folks, I just hate the thought of dropping a guitar. Yes you can upgrade the pots and customize your guitar in other ways but that's true about any guitar, I think it's fine the way it arrives pots are smooth and progressive. I think this guitar represents the best value for money package I've ever purchased and provides a unique new sounding guitar that I really enjoy playing. Great to start out with, great to add a different sound to your collection. I could not recommend it more highly.
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Just Right
By: Tim M on 9 June 2023First impressions great. Just received (so client happiness achieved on all levels) with guitar all that it claims to be. At this stage just some tuning and it's been right to go. it's relative weight is explained by the beautiful chunk of Ash that it is ( and of little issue in that I'm sitting mostly). Perfect for my purposes and more than a great price for its many features, particularly it's build quality. The suprise of another new guitar purchase was nicely offset at home by its arrival in the rather nice tweed case also purchased - great decoy. Thanks Artist
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A lot of guitar for the price
By: Alex on 2 June 2023I wrote in another review that Artist Guitars have got a lifelong fan in me, and my recent lucky purchase of the TC59 only cements that further (lucky because I got it in a sale, which apparently sold out in minutes!). Look, I'm not a pro. I'm just a bedroom player, but this guitar is beautiful. The quality is far beyond anything I would expect for the price. The tones are beautiful. Simply put, it looks and sounds amazing, and, as always, the customer service from AG is next level. I'll be back for more.
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Value Packed Machine
By: Matt on 31 May 2023My jaw dropped when i opened the box… i could not believe what was in front of me! This guitar is certainly a beauty! Yer its heavy but…. Its not that bad. The finish on the neck was glorious and it fit in my hand nicely! The finish on the body was great! The grain is beautiful to look at as well. The pickups are nice and supply a well rounded tone, plus not a lot of volume drop when the coils are split. Now its not all good news unfortunately… pickup selector is flimsy and the strings were a lil rusty and broke when i tuned it up first time…. I mean they were gonna be changed anyway! Frets could use a polish as well but other than those minor things this thing is an absolute value packed machine! Even better when i got it for $199 on the one day sale! Highly recommend who ever reads this to get one!
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Artist TC59 Telecaster
By: terry on 31 May 2023I Just had to buy it , it had my initials on the brand TC59 Well it is Heavy like he said But it Rocks it Sounds Awesome a Beautiful Quality made Guitar intonation was in on all but 2 strings , ive since sorted that , I just Luv Playing it :)
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Online reviews are variable in their accuracy, BUT
By: Peter on 26 May 2023Bought one of these during the recent (05/23) sale at $199. Watched reviews from all over the world including the Australian regular, usually reliable, reviewers. Some of what they described is VERY, VERY true and some was perhaps accurate regarding the particular instances they were provided to review, but are not so in what I received. First the really great stuff. The finish is excellent, action great, neck straight, all the fittings great for the price (apart from the pots which are typically flimsy and expected of a guitar in this price range. They work, but need replacing), nut neat and good enough, tuners seem ok and solid. Now, some of the things different from the reviews. The pickups are great sounding, however, there IS a typical, but very noticeable difference in volume when the split is engaged. The frets are level, but that's where the good stuff ends. Edges are not rolled, fret ends are sharp and the fret crown is only leveled (although very well i.e. no buzzes) and not dressed or polished in ANY way, shape or form. Definitely needs a good fret dress, so factor that into your price. Now the last bit that the reviewers were VERY accurate about. You will NOT be able to perform a full night with this guitar. IT IS HEAVY. I know they warned us, but my guitar is 5.11kg (11.26 lbs). You will do damage to your neck, back and shoulder with regular STANDING use of this guitar. I'm going to be using this guitar exclusively in my home studio and will use it only seated (I'm setting it up as a guitar to use with hex pickups and synth work only, so the weight won't be a problem for me. However, PLEASE be careful! So, excellent foundation features for this guitar, but will need work to make it how it is described in the reviews. AND IT IS HEAVY!
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How do you do it ?
By: Michael Merritt on 28 April 2023I don't know how you can build such a quality instrument at this price ! The craftsmanship was obvious from the moment I opened the box . I have been playing and buying guitars for over 50 years and I have played/owned them all from from a 1960s finger ripping Harmony to a sweet swamp ash Fender Stratocaster . In all those years I have never encountered such quality in this price range . Kudos to you and your team .
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I'm still a little shocked
By: Tony Torino on 14 March 2023I just received this little beauty and called the police immediatley to hand myself in for theft. At $279.00 AUD i've stolen this guitar. It plays just fine out of the box although i did my own setup as i always do regardless of the guitar. The build quality is just amazing, everything about this thing says $1,000.00 plus guitar. Locking machine heads and good ones HOW? Lovely vol - tone pots and switch. Block saddles abolutlely rock. I can't find one thing wrong with this guitar. Even the bloody grub screws on the saddles are tip top quality. The attention to detail is truly amazing. Ok, heres what I did to make a great thing better than a Fender Player (Plus) Series. 1: Removed strings and gave the frets a little polish. They were good but now they're awesome. 2: Gave the beautiful fretboard a little sip of F-ONE oil. It's just such a nice fretboard and the fretwork is also surprisingly good 3: Replaced the stings with 9-42 Elixir Nanoweb 4: Checked neck relief (Perfect out of the box) unbelievable 5: Adjust string height on low E to 1.6mm at the 18th fret ( A little high out of the box for me but still great) 6: String height already perfect on high E 7: Adjust remaining 4 strings to a 12 inch radius curve. 8: Tune and adjust intonation (Intonation was also perfect out of the box but needed changing after my setup change) 9: Done. Put a blindfold on and you wouln't know that this is not a super expensive guitar. I'm just completely blown away by what the team at Artist Guitars have done here. I honestly can't wait to buy more of these beauties. Oh one last thing. Big shoutout to Hank in QC. The quality of the QC sticker is amazing, meticulously applied and almost impossible to remove. Too funny Hank. Took me longer to remove the sticker than the setup.
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OK for the price
By: Paul on 26 February 2023I bought a YC59 about a year ago and I've hardly played it. The guitar feels nice, finish quality is good but there is so much difference in the volume of the pickups i can't get on with it. The neck pickup is half the volume of the bridge pickup. Maybe I just got a faulty one as all the video reviews I have seen don't seem to have this problem but for me it is unplayable.
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Hi, thank you for your honest review. We sincerely apologise for the issues that you have encountered with this. This is definitely covered under warranty so we will organise a resolution for you right away. We've sent you an email so we could rectify this for you ASAP. Looking forward to hearing back from you soon.
Great straight out of the box
By: Chris on 20 February 2023Hadn't picked up a guitar for about ten years and this guitar was awesome with a great setup out of the box and brilliant playability, the neck is brilliant with slim feel. The pickups give good tones and the ability to split the humbuckers gives a nice variety. Definitely the best budget guitar around and highly reccomend it.
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A great guitar for the money
By: Joel Elliott on 6 January 2023I purchased a TC59 back when they first came out after watching some online reviews. Since then it has become one of my most favoured guitars. As per other reviews you might see on You Tube this guitar is a bit of a beast in terms of weight but maybe that's a good thing. I find this guitar to be resonate and bright. Not sure if it has something to do with the guitars mass, hardware or Bullbuckers and 250K pots. The satin finish maple neck is smooth. Fret work is above the standard expected at this price point. Love the locking tuners. The Bullbuckers are great too. I have a 1996 Korean made Epiphone Les Paul and in comparison I'd say the Bullbuckers are brighter and more articulate, the point of difference justifying owning two humbucker equipped guitars. The split coil function in my opinion won't give you the classic T style single coil sound but is usable. This is the first guitar I brought from Artist Guitars. I had no dramas with online ordering and delivery. All in all I am happy with this instrument. Great value at this price point. I'd recommend this guitar to anyone looking to try a T tyle guitar who'd appreciate a smooth maple satin neck, tuning stability and warm bright humbuckers.
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Tc59
By: Clint on 7 December 2022Great service and product and prompt delivery
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Heavy!
By: Reggie on 3 December 2022This guitar sounds and plays great, right out of the box. I did change the strings (they were a little corroded and rubbish) a little set up work on the neck and action/intonation and it plays amazing. Currently set in D Standard and honestly could not be happier with it. Pickups are meaty and good for the genres I play (mostly pop punk/punk/heavy stuff) and sound great through my Orange amp. The overall finish is good, no chips/dents/scratches or dings. Would recommend to any one wanting a HH T-style guitar. Beware of the weight though, after awhile it does tend to wear your shoulder out playing standing up haha
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Worth It!
By: Mark Brown on 22 September 2022I was most interested in the guitar's play-ability and of course sound. On the first point the TC59 is excellent. I find the neck similar to my Fender MIJ Telecaster. It really is a pleasure to play ( although it weighs a TON!). Regarding sound......the two humbuckers sound great 'dirty' but only so-so 'clean'. Other than dropping the action a little I think the only other change I might make is to switch out the pickups. The guitar itself looks and is well finished......playable straight out of the box. So........totally happy with the purchase. A quality guitar at an amazingly low price. Thanks Artist Guitars!
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Talk about value for money!
By: James on 9 September 2022Honestly blown away at the quality of this guitar for the price. Other reviews mention weight being an issue which for me is hardly a worry, the locking tuners and pickups are amazing. After owning top notch brands in the past I was sceptical but I received my guitar 3 weeks ago and I’m already saving for the next axe from Artist! Can’t recommend enough..
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Awesome value
By: Boof on 5 August 2022Burg was right, this is great axe for the price. Great tone, playability and weighs 10 tons. But that weight goes into the sustain and the tone you can get out of the TC59. I've had a few high-end guitars over the last 50 years but this one is up there with those guitars.
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TC59
By: Gil on 10 July 2022I gigged with this virtually straight out of the box. It sounds best through my Marshall amp - I have several amps; Line 6, Fenders, Kustom, Vase -! The sound is pretty good. Sweet blues through raunchy rock and a splash of country thrown in. I gave this guitar a proper work-over. Pros:- Inexpensive, good-looking, sounds great, intonation good, no set-up needed. Cons:- It IS made in China. The WEIGHT - not so bad standing up but lifting it from it's stand !! I found the neck not 100% comfortable for my hand, but it is good enough. Final comment:~ This is NOT a Fender, don't expect one. It is a Chinese made guitar with no identification anywhere on it. The only thing with ID are the pickups which have Artist inscribed on them and I haven't pulled them apart to see what makes them tick. Also have not yet pulled the neck off or the electronics out yet ~ that is for a later time. They really do need to address the weight issue, it is FAR too heavy. Apart from all that, it is a cheap guitar that looks good, plays good and sounds good.
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TC59 great allrounder
By: Jay on 28 May 2022Owned guitar for a month and done one gig with it. High quality workmanship, no faults at all. Just needed to slightly adjust the neck. Locking tuners are great, keeps tune really well. I like the stock ELST strings and prefer them to Ernie Ball so will switch to Artist brand. Very versatile guitar, handles all genres I generally play (jazz, blues, pop and rock). Mine weighs around 4-4.5kg, wasn't an issue for me when performing. those who prefer lighter guitars may want to look at the Artist thinline tele. Overall really happy with the guitar, looks stunning and performs great.
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Artist TC59
By: Greg Billows on 4 May 2022What a great guitar. The finish and feel are fantastic. Loads of tones with the split coil function. Just a wonderful sounding guitar.
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TC59
By: Gordon Parsons on 9 April 2022Got my guitar and it is just fabulous, I have over 40 guitars and this one is one of the very best to play that I have, I just love it.
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Artist TC59
By: Gerard on 8 March 2022Wow! What a great T-Style guitar. Loaded with Bullbuckers makes a huge difference with full double coil or single coil sounds available with the pull-up switch on the tone which makes it so much more versatile. The ash body is very solid & a touch heavy but all is forgiven & worth it when you hear the tremendous sound. Excellent guitar at any price. **Gerard, Port Kembla**
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Amazing guitar full stop
By: Anthony Q on 11 February 2022I recently purchased an Artist tc59 out of the box the setup is pretty good considering the trip ! just need to do a few minor adjustments. The features on this guitar is that of what you'd be paying $1000+ for in a fender, these features include split coil pickups and lock in tuners. The humbuckers sound warm and creamy and when you split the coils you get pretty damn close to the classic telecaster sound, especially the bridge position which is nice and twangy. I would recommend to give one of these a try before purchasing a more expensive guitar with the same features. Because I did and I have saved 1000+ dollars I can spend towards lessons and pedals ! overall amazing guitar highly recommend and i cant wait to jam with my band using it !
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TC59 Awesome Guitar
By: Glenn Carter on 10 January 2022Oh man , this is an awesome straight up rock guitar for sure, but splits the pots for that classic Tele chime. It’s got the best neck I’ve ever played, and I’ve played a lot in 30 years!!! Congrats Artist, you hit this outa the park guys!!!
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Artist TC59
By: Mark A Tibbles on 31 December 2021Bought this guitar after looking at it online for at least a couple years. Man what a guitar. Easily up there with higher end guitars I've played. Split coil option is great. Weight is up there too...my Les Paul is 300grams lighter haha. But I personally like heavy guitars. Neck is great maple fretboard has nice grain on it too. Body on mine was a two piece. Just a all round great guitar...also my wife's face when I bought another guitar..priceless
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Blown away!
By: Shane on 29 December 2021I received one of these TC59’s for Christmas. When added it to my wish list I thought that if I got one it would make an ok guitar for modding or as a backup to my backups - how wrong was I!? This thing looks, feels and most importantly SOUNDS amazing!! I have no intention of modding this guitar, in fact I’m considering buying some Bullbuckers for another guitar. Well done to Artist and the crew behind the scenes here, I’ll be buying another guitar in the near future!
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Great sustain
By: Peter Condie on 16 November 2021Amazingly good guitar for the price
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Completely Blown Away!!!!!
By: Josh on 18 October 2021After seeing multiple reviews on this guitar I thought stuff it why not and ordered it. Placed my order on a Thursday, by next Monday I was unboxing it. Straight out of the box the action was just right, absolutely no adjustments needed. When I tuned it up and played through my amp, I couldn't put the guitar down. The tone is amazing, great rock guitar but I am also playing some metal on it. It is a heavy beast too, so I'll be putting strap-locks on it for sure. The hardware is all of very high quality and the craftmanship is amazing. The only tiny tiny negative I have is when using the pickup selector, a high pitch clicking sound can be heard but it is nothing major. I will definitely be ordering again!!! Thank you Artist Guitars!!!
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TC59
By: Brian on 18 October 2021Don't be fooled of the price, this is not an entry level guitar, this thing cooks, I've been playing for 50 or more years, had and still got the expensive stuff, I just needed something to muck around with, to my surprise I turned up for our Saturday Jam with the '59, mates went over this thing with a fine tooth comb impressed with the workmanship, the other guitarist pulled out his Tele, there's nothing like real deal , and that's all he could say, after that those bull buckers fired up, got so much grunt coil split excellent 'Tele' sound right there , then come the shock I left my doubting mates scratching their heads when I told them price, I will be certainly heading for another guitar , maybe a LP59gt90 in the future. Artist Tc59 will give the big names a run for their money
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TC-59
By: Tony Ferguson on 13 October 2021For the price of this guitar, WOW absolutely sensational, the action straight out of the box, nothing to adjust, the sound, playability is second to none....... might even get another....
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TC59 - I'm in love
By: Anonymous on 4 October 2021Honestly, this guitar is an absolute joy to play and record with. I have been playing it every day since it arrived and the tone & action are beautiful. Personally I cannot fault this guitar, and for the price I paid, it feels like insanely good value. My first Artist purchase will certainly not be my last. I would mention though, that I replaced all the strings after unboxing as the stock stringing was sub-par.
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This thing is rock solid
By: Dennis on 20 September 2021This was my first Artist guitar purchase after watching a YouTube review from "In The Blues". What do you really have to lose at a price point of AUD$279? POSITIVES - Finish is great. Neck shape and finish is great for my hands. Fret work is really good. Coil tap between the humbuckers and single coils works well. Locking tuners!!! THINGS TO IMPROVE ON - This thing is heavy. Really heavy. Like old school Les Paul heavy. It can get tough on the back after a set or two. I also find the humbuckers slightly muddy when compared to the ones in the GNOSIS6. They aren't bad, but just not as clear as others. However, at only AUD$279, this thing is a steal.
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TC59 Guitar WOW. So Awesome.
By: Glenn Bibby on 15 September 2021After playing Acoustic Guitar for a few years I ventured into Electric guitars with The Artist Guitars TC59 ...... WOW. It is so awesome. Thankyou so much Artist Guitars for inspiring my love of music with this Quality Product. The sound and build quality is amazing, I will definitely be purchasing again from Artsist Guitars. Thankyou.
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Perfect bang for your buck !!
By: Dougie on 13 September 2021Hi , im a player for 40 years and have some Les Pauls , Gibsons and Agiles and any number of guitars in between .....Ive always been Tele curious and when I decided I wanted to change one of the pickups on one of my agile les Pauls I thought to have a look at the Bullbucker pickups that artist were selling ....there was some talk on the net as to how good they were so what the heck I'll get one ......then I stumbled across the TC59 and seen the demo....well at the price I thought what the heck I'll get one .... Well it arrived in good shape and I was curios as to how one can make such a nice looking instrument for less than $300 bucks ...at first plug in I was a little set back by it as the strings were too high and the intonation was a little out ....but after an hour of fine tuning I must say that this is an impressive instrument for the your money ....the bullbucker pickups are very good , the heavy body is not an issue for me as it weighs the same as my les Pauls .... overall its a properly decent guitar and I would take this to a gig without question..... The only cons with this guitar is that I wish the neck was a little slimmer , and perhaps some jumbo frets would be nice ,and the pickups may sqeel in high gain situations .... but for les than $300 bucks delivered its a very very good choice ..... Also the Bullbucker pickup I installed into the Agile works perfectly , sounds great ......but sqeels in high gain situations .....as does the ones in the Tele ....still very nice pickups for $40 I would not consider changing it but I might pot it again..... Cheers
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Artist Telecaster (TC59)
By: Les Collins on 11 September 2021High quality instrument and arguably the best value for money Telecaster on the market. Love the ash (swamp ash) body. May be a bit heavy for some but that's a genuine vintage feel and it adds to resonance. BB pickups are good quality. Could have a bit more treble response but that can easily be compensated for by adjusting the treble control on the amp. I have tuned a full step down for rock style music e.g., CCR, Deep Purple, Led Zepplin.
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A rock machine!
By: Nick Francis Morrow on 8 September 2021I own a couple of $ 700-800 guitars (a g&l and a gretsch) but I’ve always come back to my Artist guitars strat and 8 string. Ordered the TC59 to use as a main gigging because I wanted a Tele style guitar with humbuckers and it might be the best guitar I own. Minimal setup required and plays great with low action. Wasn’t super into the neck pickup personally so I’m swapping it out, but other than that, you won’t find a classic style guitar this playable and solid for this price.
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Just buy it! Great guitar!
By: Levi de Almeida Nascimento on 4 September 2021To be honest, the first time I saw the guitar advertisement I didn't give so much attention. But after seeing some reviews in the website and Youtube, I decided to buy it. The product arrived on time, and in perfect situation, as described. The build quality of this guitar is simply outstanding! The finishing is perfect, and is very confortable to play with amazing tones. I already own a Epiphone Les Paul, and this telecaster is just exactly what I was looking for. I'm grateful for Artist Guitars to build such a great guitar!!!
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lots of fun!
By: Anonymous on 3 September 2021This guitar is just a lot of fun. It sounds great, the finish is fantastic and the split coil function is a treat to play with. Delivery in Sydney metro was vey quick. Couldn't fault this guitar if I tried.
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Absolutely Stunning!!!
By: Alan Ronayne on 31 August 2021I honestly bought this guitar as a bit of an impulse thinking that for the price, not much to lose. I could not believe the quality of this axe. Reassuringly heavy, perfectly set up, finish is gorgeous. Playing it through a Katana 50, I am able to get a wide range of equally satisfying tones from clean to heavily distorted....and the sustain??? Man, this beast sings on forver. I simply could not recommend this guitar enough, the only downside is that it has hatched a heavy dose of GAS for some more Artist guitars.
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Sensational!!
By: Glenn on 30 August 2021So happy with my guitar. Everything about the process from purchase to delivery was spot on. Thanks Artist
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Stunning Guitar
By: Cheryl on 18 August 2021I had researched this guitar a lot, with the reviews always very good. I received my TC59 today, and cannot be happier. With its gorgeous sleek lines and colouring, excellent action and intonation, no fret sharpness at all, bone nut and too many other features to list, this guitar is simply the best. It plays like an absolute dream, it can growl when you want it to, it can be soft when you want it to, and every other level in between. The sustain goes on for days. Simply put, what an absolute outstanding instrument Artist has produced. This is my 3rd purchase from Artist and definitely will not be my last. Outstanding job Artist!
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Pretty good
By: Darcy on 17 August 2021The other reviews aren't wrong in saying this looks, feels, and plays like a more expensive guitar. With the exception of the weight, which is comparable to a heavier bass, you'd barely be able to tell that it wasn't double the price. The only issue I had personally (and I don't think others will) is that there appears to be a hair underneath the varnish. I'm not particularly happy about that, but I'd definitely still recommend the guitar, as well as the company.
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GOOD BITS OF WOOD
By: Anonymous on 16 August 2021All I really have to say is the TC59 sits quite happily next to the D'Angelico Premier...and they work very well together, the smooth back ground rhythm of the Premier with a soft growl over the top with the TC59...a damn good combination. The absolute bonus is that the Bull buckers never give of that horrible high end twang that Tele styles are renown for …(personal preferences) Hence my many years of purchase hesitancy...this thing is solid...3 other people I know played it, and they all gave it a big thumbs up. One wanted to take it home... my only obvious response was, there only $279...get ya f#@!k*($ own.
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Arrived late, missing Top E string and rear bolt
By: Kieran Creagh on 13 August 2021Not sure how this passed QA. Couriers Please absolutely hopeless, arrived after a week. Missing top E string, and one bolt from neck. Sounded terrible, intonation a total mess. Worst experience from Artist Guitars in 5 years of purchasing.
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Electric guitar
By: BaeReh on 13 August 2021Not happy! Don’t let the CouriesPlease shipping. Don’t. Because they’re damage my electric guitar two spot. One are little hole on the front and one big hole at the back. I will rather Australia Post shipping.
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Artist TC59 -It is like a dream!
By: Aldo R on 13 August 2021Well I finally ordered the Artist TC59....my 4th guitar for Artist now. I was filled with hope and anticipation as I waited for it to arrive. I was sure the old C-Vid thing would make the delivery to Perth tough... but that turned out be where expectation It arrived in super fast time fell way behind! It arrived in super-fast time so I was pretty happy but I didn't have tome to check it over til later that day. When I finally got to it it simply blew me away! Firstly, this is a truly beautiful guitar: looks amazing - authentic and very slick! But threats only where the journey begins. The Artist TC59 is a 'Pro' guitar that even Fender would be proud to have produced in their custom shop! In Short: It Looks amazing - It comes really well set up - The hardware is flawless - the pickups produce fantastic and diverse tones and it simply feels so good to play! Thanks to the Artist team - you guys are industry leaders! I can smell Artist guitar number 5 and maybe 6 coming on pretty soon!!! Ten out of Ten - no doubt about it!
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TC59
By: Jack on 22 July 2021Absolutely in love with this guitar, the neck especially. Dare I say a better instrument than my Fenders.
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Great and versatile instrument.
By: Anonymous on 20 July 2021I needed a guitar that would survive a few knocks and dings. I wanted something playable that could be a practice instrument that would survive some heavy, and sometimes unorthodox use... (not gigs, but kids). I thought I was getting a cheap instrument that I wouldn't mind letting the kids having a bit of a bash at... but gee... this guitar is worth well more than it's price. I didn't expect myself getting so attached to it! It plays better than some other higher end guitars I have owned. I mean... Ill still let the kids have a bit of a go... but what a great instrument, playable straight out of the box, so good!
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Great Tele style guitar
By: Adam on 16 July 2021I recently moved to Australia and had to leave all my guitars back in Scotland, so I've been looking for some decent guitars to tide me by for a year or so without breaking the bank. Delighted to find this Tele style TC59 for the price - plays great, looks great. Finish is good, neck is smooth, frets are smooth, sounds amazing. Add in the split coil humbuckers and locking tuners, these are a bargain. I'll definitely be getting another Artist guitar, just need to pick which one next!
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Greg Hobart Tas.
By: Greg Gow on 14 July 2021Nice Very Nice you will not buy a Guitar under $500 that plays as well as the TC59 Take a little time to setup and will be shocked at how ggod this Guitar is best $280 i have spent *******
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What a cracker
By: Andrew Rembel on 14 July 2021I've had my TC59 for about 6 months now, and what a beautiful guitar. It played well right out of the box. Quality and finish are superb. Intonation was spot on. I'm astonished how much guitar I got for my money. My Strat is sitting in its case because I just play this one now. Oh, and while it's not a lightweight guitar, I think the weight ctriticism has been a bit overblown - not an issue at all for me.
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TC 59 & LP60
By: Paul Jameson on 12 July 2021Just Bought an 59TC & 60LP what great Quality on these guitars the finish & hardware is tops, and fast delivery thanks Artist
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Artist TC59 Electric Guitar with Bullbucker Pickup
By: Jeffrey Turtletaub on 12 July 2021Best value for $ guitar I've every purchased. Had it about a week now - playing it every day. In fact it's replaced my beloved Strat as my daily guitar. Love the locking tuning heads!
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The best $350 Electric Guitar you can buy!
By: Denis Overton on 10 July 2021I bought this guitar out of curiosity after watching and reading the great revues. I was not expecting much out of a cheap guitar as every demo I see of guitars under $1000 the reviewer seems to spend most of his time re-tuning every few minutes. Not the case with the TC59. I play Dick Dale /Pulp Fiction type Surf Guitar Instrumentals, double picking with heavy picks, and I have just spent about 2 hours playing about 35 tracks, full on and THE GUITAR DID NOT GO OUT OF TUNE! AMAZING! The Locking Tuners probably have a lot to do with it and the only thing I changed after buying it was to put on a set of D'Addario 11-50 Flat Wound Chromes, which I use on all my guitars. The Pick-Ups sound awesome and the single coil splitter switch really sounds good on the Bridge Setting. This is NOT a $3000 Fender Jaguar or Jazzmaster, the ultimate Surf Guitars, which I own. HOWEVER, for #350 you get a Hard Case, locking Tuners and great sounding Pick Ups on a Telecaster Style Guitar. I have just spent a really enjoyable afternoon putting it through a trial with some of the best Spring Reverb Pedals etc. into a Vox AC15 through a Marshall Quad and a Fender Bandmaster through a Marshall Quad and at no time did I want to put it down! For my money the best $350 you could ever spend on a guitar. If only this guitar had have been around at this price when I was a Teenager years ago, maybe my life would have turned out a bit different. Recommend!
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Synth/keyboard Musician
By: Anonymous on 9 July 2021I had been viewing this guitar for months on the Artist website and also reading the reviews and watching the YouTube review videos. What really put me off this guitar initially were all the comments related to its weight. Well! What a load of bollocks! I'm a synth player in a band and not your regular guitar player (I don't have a guitar strapped around my neck for 3 hours/day), however when I received this guitar, and in a case I bought for it, my first remark was, 'boy, this thing is light'. When I took it out of the case and picked it up, for a moment I forgot that weight had ever been an issue, but in short time, that impression left me extremely quickly. Don't listen to all those nay-sayers out there that tell you that this guitar is heavy, because it's not, and I'm an average build (69kg). I've been playing this guitar, on and off, for two weeks, average 2-3 hours/day, and I can tell you, it poo poos over high end guitars worth $1000+. It keeps its intonation perfectly; I didn't pick it up for a couple of days and tuned it, like all professional guitarists should, however there was little to nil change in its tuning. If I was a serious guitarist, playing in a band or recording studio, this would be my main guitar. It's smooth on the fret-board, keeps its tuning, looks great, and is an absolute fraction of the cost of high end 'American' guitars. If I wasn't a synth player, I'd be endorsing Artist guitars. I don't know how Artist guitars do it, but for the money, you would be CRAZY to not get the TC59, or in fact, any other guitar in the Artist range. Because of my positive reaction to this purchase, I'm now on a quest to buy every Artist 'Signature' guitar in their catalogue. I've ordered the Artist TL69BND and I'm looking forward to receiving it and playing that thing to death. Again, do yourselves a favour and put your trust and faith in Artist guitars, because, they are worth the money, and exceed any high end expensive guitar in build and quality; put simply, they are amazing guitars. Enough said! Just get one and try it out for yourself. You won't regret it.
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tc59
By: mark young on 3 July 2021prompt postage well packed ,guitar plays well looks like a piece of artwork ie that well made,, have seen tele copies with a bjgsby trememlo type ,if warrented a modified strat type that may reduce weight however its weight does not bother me
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Artist TC59
By: Anonymous on 23 June 2021A really exceptional guitar.... I hate to say it but it knocks my Fender Strat into a 'cocked hat'! For the price ... unbeatable! AAA+++!
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Bloody Phenomenal guitar
By: Noah Caulfield on 9 June 2021Not much can be said as a testament to just how beautiful this is guitar is, especially for the price. All that can be said has been said by previous reviews and videos. The only downfall I've found is the tone knob for split coil always comes off when splitting up, it won't fall of when not being touched of course, but even the lightest tug and it comes right off, is there somewhere to find a replacement knob that fits the pot? Other than that, bloody beautiful!
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Finally TC 59
By: John Del Valle on 8 June 2021After 8 days of waiting, my TC 59 and Tweed Case arrived today. A little bit lost as to how it’s taken so long to get from Sydney to Albury but hey it’s here and it’s all in one piece. I’ve pretty much looked at every bit of footage available on you tube and read every review in those 8 days and in my opinion it is an amazing sounding and playable guitar. Well worth the wait! I had to lower the string height and will replace the strings with 11s but the intonation was spot on and the build quality is great. Not sure how Artist Guitars do it for such a low priced guitar. I own Gibson’s, fenders and Gretsch guitars and I’m loving the TC59. (Not sure if the neighbours do, been playing it since it arrived.) So if you want a great guitar for not a lot of money definitely do yourself a favour and don’t go past the Artist TC59.
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TC59 Electric guitar
By: Brad Carlson on 31 May 2021An amazing guitar for the price, the finish is flawless,it has a nice smooth neck that feels great in the hand, the bullbuckers sound awesome !!
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Artist TC59
By: Anonymous on 27 May 2021I own two of these already & I just bought my third because it's damaged & reduced to a VERY good price. This number three will get modifications along with the repairs needed, but the plan is to convert the pickups, bridge & scratchplate to single coil 'TL' style. The heavy ash body & the maple fingerboard are just asking to be caressed. If you see one, grab it. Great build quality & fantastic pickups. **Gerry from Port Kembla**
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Tc59 top notch guitar
By: Anonymous on 17 May 2021This was a customer return and I was a little nervous in making the purchase but as this was my fourth guitar I’ve brought from artist guitars I was quietly confident it would be okay. I pulled it out of the box and still can’t find anything wrong with it at all. Plays fantastic. It has the sound and feel of a high end guitar, a little on the heavy side but once you get past that you can’t go wrong. Very happy
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TC59 T-style
By: Neil de Dios on 11 May 2021Jimmy Page eat your heart out! The twang on split coil and rock on humbuckers, versatile guitar this, recommended ✌
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FANTASTIC TELE
By: mark forbes on 5 May 2021I am so blown away with the quality of this guitar , the crasftmanship is first rate , just amazing , the sound is bloody awesome , and the bullbucker can be split , really , first rate instrument. also the tweed case , just fantastic. I have been telling all my muso mates to check you guys out . well done on a quality package. delivery time was also a surprise , 2 days , thanks guys for a quality, affordable instrument.
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Fantastic guitar
By: Warren Barlow on 26 April 2021After seeing Brett Kingman and left handed Shane review these on YouTube, how could I not buy one? The build quality is perfect, the American Swamp Ash body it's made of is indeed very heavy but it doesn't worry me as I'm not gigging with it. For the price, it is beautiful, well made, the Bullbuckers sound great and it's cheap cheap cheap. This is the second Artist guitar I've bought and I love both of them. This company keeps knocking them out of the park.
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Fantastic guitar for the money
By: Anonymous on 14 April 2021I have owned, sold, loved and hated guitars that were manufactured by big brands such as Gibson, Fender, Ibanez, Cort, Yamaha in just about every price point but I have to say that the Artist TC59 is the most bang for your hard-earned bucks ever! Ash body, satin finish maple neck, smooth and perfectly leveled jumbo frets and pickups that sing. This thing sustains longer than my Les Paul! The neck is tightly joined to the body and is perfectly aligned with the bridge way better than my Fenders and Gibsons. No guitar is perfect though. I would need to replace the volume pot with an audio taper pot to allow volume swells. It comes with a linear taper which is almost like an on-off switch when I’m using my amp drive channel. The tuners could be better but they need not be replaced at the moment. String action is also a bit high. I have lowered the saddles by about 1-1.5mm and they are now perfect without any annoying buzz. Overall, this guitar is a definite keeper. For the money, you’d be foolish not to get one, even if you already own multiple telecasters. The guitar will have its first gig next week.
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Wow
By: Stuart Fraser on 11 April 2021This thing is awesome. There's not a thing on it that needs updating or upgrading. It's almost perfect. Plays like a $1000 guitar. Sounds incredible. Finish & setup was perfect straight out of the box. But, it is seriously heavy. Especially if you're used to thin light strats. I'm a big guy but after a few hours sitting playing it can make the leg sore. I don't gig or stand to play but I can imagine it would take a toll. Otherwise perfect. And as good as $1000 guitars
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TC 59
By: Les Nagy on 8 April 2021I got hold of a TC59 and For the Price These are Awsome , they could even cost a bit more and it would still be Great Value. After all guitars should BE PLAYED /PLAY well and be an musical instrument to inspire and not be Just An Investment or a collectors bargaining object , especially those that don't even play them and brag about what they own .
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Great Value
By: Clint Turner on 5 April 2021I am a little late with my review as I did a fairly popular tones demo on my YouTube channel of this guitar in 2019. If you look up my name you'll find my channel on YouTube. I just play with no talking. Anyways its a great playing guitar and the pickups are next level. You'd have to spend atleast $300 to buy a set of pickups that sound as good as the Bullbuckers. Neck is really comfortable and feels nice in the hand. Only thing that I'd like to see different is the weight. As it's no secret that these TC59s tend to be on the heavy side. I'm sure with time this will be sorted as you guys are great and always keep moving forward with your guitars.
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Great sounding guitar
By: Chris on 29 March 2021Again great service from Artist and was delivered well before the projected delivery date which was well appreciated. As I am only in my early stages of playing guitar I have tried the Squier and Epiphone Les Paul beginner models and this is by far a superior electric guitar to play. After a quick tune plugged it straight into the amp and was just blown way with the overall and range of sounds it could produce, made the next hour testing it out just great fun. Sounds and performs exactly as shown on some you tube videos out there testing this guitar out, also forgot to mention looks absolutely stunning out of the box. My guitar coach is just waiting for this Wednesday to test this out and run it through its paces and have no doubt he will be impressed. Thanks again Artist great quality guitar.
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Awesome sound!
By: Nathan on 29 March 2021The guitar is awesome with great frets. The nut was cut too low on the B string for mine but that was an easy remedy for me. The guitar is a winner and ive recommended it to numerous people.
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Excellent
By: Peter Firminger on 26 March 2021I love this guitar, but as others have mentioned the factory strings need to be lengthened and wrapped more as they pull out on initial tuning and are cut too short to easily re-attach. A simple fix to the only annoying issue with this incredibly priced, high quality (but very heavy) guitar.
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UPDATE on my previous review!
By: Patrick Archer on 22 March 2021UPDATE on my review! :) I would like to add that on the 21st March 2021 I decided to open up the electronic cavities to shield them and to my very pleasant surprise the control panel's cavity has a layer of shielding paint applied!!! HAPPY DAYS! This didnt seem to be the case with my first TC59 purchase but no biggie there as I purchased one of the first ever runs of this model...perhaps they tweaked it after a few more production runs? Either way! AMAZING ARTIST GUITARS TC59, DEFINITELY THE ABSOLUTE BEST BANG FOR BUCK! My original review shown below: "My 2nd TC59 By: Patrick on 16 March 2021So heres my review :) This guitar is simply "Affordable Quality". What do I mean by this? Well, I now own 2 of them... 1 has been modded where I have switched out the pickups and pots and switches for handwound humbuckers a friend of mine put together for me and all the electronics are american... Why did I buy a 2nd one? The first one wasnt actually intended to be modified...but I had the humbuckers in a Les Paul copy which retired due to a damaged neck that to repair would cost more than the guitar is worth so I saved the humbuckers by dropping them into this... Bought a 2nd because I wanted a stock standard TC59 as my backup. The body is Ash, neck is maple, nut is bone... the value for money in just the body and neck alone make this guitar a smart purchase for a tinkerer, a partscaster aficionado or even somebody wanting a workhorse of an axe. Bullbuckers sound great, the coil tap is a beautiful touch. One thing I have noticed is because of the natural finish all the wood grain is different which is really nice because these arent ugly pieces of Ash... they are quite pretty in fact and to paint them in a colour would just be wrong :P I spent a whole day playing strats and teles around the $600-$1000 mark looking for my next guitar and after a day of going to 3 different guitar shops...I came home and ordered my 2nd TC59 because the value cant be beaten I've been a customer of Artist for many years and admit they and I have had our ups and downs and disagreements but there is a reason I always stay loyal no matter what happens... The value for money, the customer service is always professional and the Shipping is super quick. The ONLY thing I would do to this guitar if I had to pick something? I would simply add some shielding tape to the pickup cavities and control cavity...but thats it... Pick one of these up at $279.... and a roll of Aluminium tape from an electrical store for about $11.00 and you are still below half price of a Squier CV tele..."
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My 2nd TC59
By: Anonymous on 16 March 2021So heres my review :) This guitar is simply "Affordable Quality". What do I mean by this? Well, I now own 2 of them... 1 has been modded where I have switched out the pickups and pots and switches for handwound humbuckers a friend of mine put together for me and all the electronics are american... Why did I buy a 2nd one? The first one wasnt actually intended to be modified...but I had the humbuckers in a Les Paul copy which retired due to a damaged neck that to repair would cost more than the guitar is worth so I saved the humbuckers by dropping them into this... Bought a 2nd because I wanted a stock standard TC59 as my backup. The body is Ash, neck is maple, nut is bone... the value for money in just the body and neck alone make this guitar a smart purchase for a tinkerer, a partscaster aficionado or even somebody wanting a workhorse of an axe. Bullbuckers sound great, the coil tap is a beautiful touch. One thing I have noticed is because of the natural finish all the wood grain is different which is really nice because these arent ugly pieces of Ash... they are quite pretty in fact and to paint them in a colour would just be wrong :P I spent a whole day playing strats and teles around the $600-$1000 mark looking for my next guitar and after a day of going to 3 different guitar shops...I came home and ordered my 2nd TC59 because the value cant be beaten I've been a customer of Artist for many years and admit they and I have had our ups and downs and disagreements but there is a reason I always stay loyal no matter what happens... The value for money, the customer service is always professional and the Shipping is super quick. The ONLY thing I would do to this guitar if I had to pick something? I would simply add some shielding tape to the pickup cavities and control cavity...but thats it... Pick one of these up at $279.... and a roll of Aluminium tape from an electrical store for about $11.00 and you are still below half price of a Squier CV tele...
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Great guitar
By: Buddy guy on 10 March 2021Shipping arrived a day before it said it could. Awesome to play after spending 10 mins setting it up. No issues with anything and pickups sound a lot better then expected for a guitar of this price
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Artist tele mastered.
By: Simon Hawker on 7 March 2021Im a professional I don't wish to purchase a collectors item I just need an excellent guitar. That's why I buy Artist Guitars.
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insanely good quality for the price.
By: Luke Farbotko on 7 January 2021My wife bought me the TC59 for xmas after she had observed me sussing it out for 5 months during locked down. I cant believe how good quality this instrument is for the price. The only thing i think might not work for some people is the weight of the body. Keep up the great work 'Artist Guitars' on producing affordable quality guitars.
TC59
By: Tony Jenkinson on 3 January 2021All good things are worth waiting for . Love my TC59 guitar . cheers Tony J.
wow
By: michael on 25 December 2020cant believe the guitar i got for the price, what an amazing tele copy. but the mailing was second rate, rang three times , emailed three times & they could not get back to me in 16 days, rang artist guitars and they said they would send me another guitar an they did, however once i complained to couriers please about there poor service my first guitar arrived. So being the honest person i am i informed artist guitars that the first guitar had arrived and they should not send the other guitar as that would be 2 guitars, even wrote a nice review of the t59 which they declined to put up on there website for what ever reason. So i will make Shure i let everyone i know how i was treated & the lack of customer service from couriers please.
Artist TC59
By: Greig Pooley on 23 November 2020Happy with the delivery time arrived around the time that was stated . The quality of the guitar is quite amazing considering the low price. The finish of the guitar is excellent the finish on the frets are smooth and clean, it is set up great(plays unreal) Overall it looks, plays and sounds as good as a guitar many times more expensive. I will be using this professionally at live gigs with confidence.
Worth waiting for!
By: Bel on 21 November 2020The TC59 is an awesome guitar! Like a lot of others I checked out the reviews and can completely agree with all the comments posted. It is a quality instrument, sounds fantastic and looks beautiful! It is somewhat weighty but all the other features of the guitar make up for it! I have accessorised my TC with the Artist jacquard GSJBK pink and black strap and Ernie Ball strap locks and totally love the look of the whole kit! It's a guitar I look forward to playing each day when I get home! Another quality guitar from Artist that is a pleasure to own and play! Thanks guys.
Artist tc59
By: Andrew Wilson on 19 November 2020I have a collection of 16 guitars and was told by a friend that I should get myself an artist tc 59. I was sceptical thinking that this was a no name guitar so I watched some YouTube reviews and decided to take the punt and paid for a pre order. The guitar arrived on the day that was promised and I was completely blown away by how good this guitar is....it is now my favourite that I pick up first every time. Straight out of the box it was brilliant just a quick tune is all that was required. I have paid a fortune for branded guitars that don't play half as good as this. I have noticed that there is a pre order for slimline tele and I am going to purchase this also. Couldn't be happier with my purchase
TC-59 with Tweed Case.
By: Anonymous on 11 November 2020Well I jumped in last order rotation and ordered the tweed case and the TC-59 15th September 2020. At lunch time today 11th November 2020 she was delivered to me. Unless the Chinese are copying the coloured ball ends of DÁddario I will have to assume she comes fitted with a set of these strings. The case comes with a lockable latch and a key, the guitar comes with 2 x 0.7mm celluloid picks, a small black plastic bag containing a truss rod allen key, and a bridge saddle allen key, and finally a thicker than normal instrument lead with a right angle connection at one end. As everbody has said she is heavy...tops the scales at about the same point as the two Ash Body Bass guitars I have. Seeing as I play at home sitting down it will not matter much. She is a little heavier than a kit built Ash body Stratocaster I have, and is way heavier than an Alder body single coil Telecaster I have. The volume and tone knobs are chrome painted push on plastic ones. The push-pull pot on the tone knob feels quite nice and has a good definite change of position to it. The locking tuners look great, the pickups have very shiny chrome covers with "Artist" etched into them, and the bridge is a nice flat wide based hard tail chrome chunk of metal. The three way switch has a firm feel to it, and a long throw switch toggle with a nice black plastic cylindrical tip. The body has a thick and quite solid cover of something akin to polyurethane and feels great to the touch.....may have to drop a few coats of auto wax on that. The single ply Black pick guard is thick. It has a nice even beveled edge all the way around. The pick guard fits under the end of the fingerboard and around the end of the neck really well. The neck and body joint is really tight and feels and looks very sturdy. The neck plate is a solid chunk of chrome metal with four big screws, it does not have a plastic/rubber vibration pad underneath it. The neck is quite amazing. I love the colour...it is very close to roasted maple in colour. The back of it carries a skunk-stripe which is obviously painted on black colour. The whole neck is finished with a satin finish and the back of the neck is amazing and fast. I like the "Artist" logo on the headstock, as it appears to be a silver painted/silk screened effort which just shows a little class. The fingerboard is a separate slab of maple on top of the neck wood. It has really nicely finished frets with no jaggy ends...some do scrape a little under bends...but a quick rub over will fix that, and they look like a little polish will make them sparkle. I can't decide what the nut material is at this stage. Either way, it is cut and fitted really well. The first fret string height is really close and will need a minimal of adjustment. The intonation on the Fat E string was way out....but tuned up really well. The string height is uniformly a little high across the fingerboard, and will come down as the neck and strings settle....and I adjust them. I have not heard the Bullbucker pick-ups before and they sound nearly "wide series fenderish" rather than "PAF" Gibson style. It is a different, but extremely grunty, tone on the bridge in full humbucker and max gain. Pull the tone pot and drop to the neck and you have some amazing smooth atmospheric tones. Wow, how versatile is this thing going to be. My only step up and do something moment are the strap buttons.....pulled straight through a webbing strap I put on it. A leather strap held it better, but some strap locks are in the mail. The case, the guitar and the pickups delivered to me for $358-00, you can't get close to that for what is effectively a Telecaster Deluxe. I am amazed at the ever increasing standard of finish and electronic performance of Artist Guitars. Very nicely done. Hmm....may have to read some reviews and wait for the hollow-body thinlines I think.
Believe the hype
By: Raymond Martin on 6 November 2020Been playing electric guitar for 20 years, teaching guitar for 8 years. Ordered it after hearing all the great reviews on YouTube. Got it out of the box and it feels good already. Frets are all very nice. Slightly loose tone pot but I'm sure it'll be easily fixed. The action is just moderately high, still very playable straight out of the box. No fret buzz. Beautiful finish. Very nice jazz and rock tones. I love the sound of the pickups both humbucking and with the coil split. A decade ago something like this could have cost you about a grand. I prefer it to some much more expensive guitars. The glowing reviews are well-deserved.
TC 59 What a Cracking good guitar!!!!
By: Anonymous on 29 October 2020This guitar is absolutely amazing!! I've purchased quite a bit of gear off artist and it's all been top quality stuff! This guitar I knew was going to be great even before I received it, but once I had it in my possession I was blown away considering the price. It actually feels better and sounds better than my $2000 less paul and any other guitar I've had. Well done guys, you seriously could retail this guitar @ $1000 and people would be impressed. Cheers, Leigh.
Tone machine!
By: Tsunami Steve Horne on 21 October 2020I recently purchased the TC59 and I'm still picking my jaw up from the floor. It's amazing! The playability, the locking tuners, the satin backed neck, overall finish, tone possibilities, all of a very high standard. It went up a notch when I loaded the Ernie Ball 10s. I play instrumental music best described as 'surf and beyond'. The TC59 split through a Blues Junior and an AC15 is spectacular, sparkling, pure and punchy. I 95% use the split single coils, bridge or bridge/neck. I've got my eye on the Thin line now! I have one question for you Artist people......do you have any plans to produce a version with a Bigsby? I'd be up for one of those as well... Cheers Tsunami Steve.. PS...I didn't mention the weight because it's a non issue! Okay, so I've mentioned it now...lol. If it sounds this good, who cares....
Amazing instrument
By: Rohan on 11 September 2020I have bought a number of guitars from Artist and this would have to be my favourite. Not only is it an eye-catching beauty but the sound is amazing. Dual humbuckers with the option to split coils gives this instrument an incredible range of options, making it very versatile. I have an older model of the LP style that has a prior generation of the Artist humbuckers - I thought they were great but the ones on this TC (and some of the new Artist range, it seems) are a big advance. My original plan was to take off the low E string and keep this permanently in Open G for playing some of favourite Rolling Stones songs but changed my mind when I realised how versatile this instrument is. The clean sound is very clear and splitting the coils hardly introducing any noise. Responds well to a bit of overdrive too. There have been comments about the weight of this guitar - this might be a factor for professionals who stand and play for hours night after night but for an amateur like me who sits down at home to play it is of no concern at all. A number of little touches that make it a joy to play - things like the finish on the neck and the locking tuners. As always, great service and delivery from Artist. All of this at an incredibly low price, which is important for me as an amateur who can't justify spending 10 times the price for a branded item. This instrument makes you want to play guitar more and is already inspiring me to keep trying to improve. I absolutely love it and would gladly recommend it. If you're on the fence, don't hesitate to get one, especially at this price.
TC59 Awesome
By: Anonymous on 4 September 2020WOW, how do you guys keep doing it for the price, this beauty arrived today and I am blown away. It is one solid guitar you have built. It was a lot heavier than I had expected but it is simply awesome. Well done Artist - Keep up the great work.
Awesome Guitar for the Price.
By: Kim on 3 September 2020I bought oner of these about 12 months ago. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to play & the versatility of the pickups. The only drawback is how HEAVY it is, it's seriously solid!! But i love it, & i actually prefer it to my Squier Tele. For the price, you cannot do better IMHO
Nice Tele
By: James on 14 August 2020Great instrument, quick action, beautifully made, you can’t beat the price. It comes with locking tuners, I had to buy another one because I lent the first one to a friend and he doesn’t want to give it back. It is heavy but the sustain is good and it looks beautiful (For a Tele)
Very happy
By: Anonymous on 31 July 2020I had decided to pick up a guitar to learn, and came across the TC59 by Artist Guitars whilst looking at reviews on line. I have to say I am very happy with my guitar, which I bought with the Tweed case. I had not heard of Artist guitars before, but after reading and seeing reviews on them, and after looķing at other cheaper offers in music stores, I bought the TC59. I have to say I am not disappointed, and glad I found these. As some have said in reviews, these are not light, but I think this adds to the feel of a solid quality build. Build quality, features and sound, the TC59 is great value, and I think far better than some more expensive guitars I looked at. I also have to say the Team at Artist Guitars are very helpful, and offer amazing Customer Service.
A hunk of burning rhythm
By: Anonymous on 27 July 2020Wow this thing is on fire. When I bought the TC59 I was so impressed I immediately told a good friend about it. When he bought one, he was equally impressed. Make no mistake, this is a gigging guitar with a feel and sound way ahead of instruments costing thousand of dollars more. The split coil pickups give you the solid humbucker fattness or the single coil cackle right there at the tips of your fingers. I have used this one at high gain levels a few times, and even at live sound levels, there is not even a hint of things getting out of control. In fact quite the opposite. You can feel it start to resonate in sympathy with the sound at high volumes, but it's always under your control to either let it go or pull it back. This guitar is punching way above it's price point, get one, you won't be disappointed.
TC59 Guitar
By: Trevor Moss on 15 July 2020While I don’t have much experience with a variety of guitars since I’ve only been learning for a few months I couldn’t resist when I stumbled across this TC 59 . Even forewarned about it being a hefty one I was still a bit surprised but then again I don’t know how it compares to other T style guitars. The ES 339 I am also learning on is probably at the other end of the spectrum. That said it seems to be excellent value with pleasant sounding pickups, solid controls, locking tuners and the intonation can be individually adjusted at the bridge. It arrived quickly in good condition and almost in tune. A quick once over and all was good plus the intonation was spot on for the standard strings. (I’ve since put a heavier set on just to see ) It doesn’t seem to get far out of tune between sessions and I now know why others prefer non gloss necks as I prefer this satin feel neck to the gloss one on my ES339 . All things considered a well priced buy in my humble opinion but if you’re a smaller person consider the weight beforehand. My scales have it at 5.1kg. Otherwise enjoy yourself whatever you choose.
An Incredible Quality Instrument!
By: Shane Peninton on 14 July 2020This is not a cheap, get what you pay for product! It is definitely a professional performing instrument! This guitar is a gift for the price. As soon as you pick it up to feel the fret board, you can tell it is built to extreme tolerances and it seethes of quality. Attention to detail and finish along with the sound production, is comparable to instruments many times more expensive. A pleasure to play!
TC59 Guitar
By: Trevor Moss on 13 July 2020While I don’t have much experience with a variety of guitars since I’ve only been learning for a few months I couldn’t resist when I stumbled across this TC 59 . Even forewarned about it being a hefty one I was still a bit surprised but then again I don’t know how it compares to other T style guitars. The ES 339 I am also learning on is probably at the other end of the spectrum. That said it seems to be excellent value with pleasant sounding pickups, solid controls, locking tuners and the intonation can be individually adjusted at the bridge. It arrived quickly in good condition and almost in tune. A quick once over and all was good plus the intonation was spot on for the standard strings. (I’ve since put a heavier set on just to see ) It doesn’t seem to get far out of tune between sessions and I now know why others prefer non gloss necks as I prefer this satin feel neck to the gloss one on my ES339 . All things considered a well priced buy in my humble opinion but if you’re a smaller person consider the weight beforehand. My scales have it at 5.1kg. Otherwise enjoy yourself whatever you choose.
Fantastic
By: Gyula Janauschek on 12 July 2020Hi, I just bought Artist TC 59, Im strongly recommending it to anyone, it feels great and sounds brilliant, its good as any guitar you pay Thousands for.
Beautiful guitar
By: GT on 9 July 2020Artist have made a fantastic guitar packed with features. I have had this for three months and am constantly reaching for it over other more expensive guitars. Pickups are great, action is great and the guitar is easy to play. I really love the tone of the guitar, which is what sold me on it when I first played it. Split coils and locking machine heads are great additions which you will not find on other guitars in a similar price range. Only downside is the weight which makes it a little tiring to play standing up for extended periods. Top, top quality for the price.
Very happy, great value
By: Anonymous on 5 July 2020I have had this for about a month now and i think it's fantastic. As stated in other comments, it is pretty heavy so, lon ggigs could be a challenge. Plays well, sounds great looks cool and for the price, you can't argue with anything about it. Perfect for a 1st Electric guitar or a cheeky one for another room
TC59 Tele
By: James on 4 July 2020Have been looking at this guitar for a while but hadn't hit the buy button. I received one last week, a customer return that arrived very quickly and is in "new" condition For the regular price of $279, (I paid $223 as it was a return) it is excellent value. Very heavy and no tummy cut out are the only things I don't like. The likes... locking tuners, humbuckers, coil splitting, 350mm radius, mahogany body with tremendous gloss finish Only tele on the market was three times the cost Amazing looks, sounds good and once I fitted new strings and set the action lower, very acceptable to play You just can't go wrong for the price
TC 59 telecaster.
By: Nicholas Cooper on 23 June 2020I purchased this guitar and have been playing it for a couple of weeks. Delivery was very quick. After initial inspection I was very surprised at the quality. It was playable straight out of the box but I took it to my local guitar guy, he lowered the strings and set the intonation. It is now amazing! The pickups produce the all sounds you want. The neck is chunky but very comfortable. It is heavy, but what do you expect? It a big slab of wood! The guitar balances very nicely whether you are sitting or standing and the weight is evenly distributed. What I love the most about it is the sound. I used to think my old practice amp didn't sound very good. All that changed when I plugged this so called budget guitar in. What a ripper!
Excellent sound and quality
By: Paul on 19 June 2020I bought this guitar and have had it for a week now. It's truly brilliant. Fantastic sound. I love the flexibility of the coil tapping and splitting the humbucker pickups to get a single coil telecaster sound. The clean sound is really clean. Add a bit of pre-amp and the humbuckers growl and have a great crunch to the sound. The sustain is good as well. The feel of the fretboard is smooth as, and the back of the neck is smooth with a satin finish for a great feel, with an easy slide of the hand up and down the fretboard. The finish on the body is spectacular with the wood grain on the blonde Ash hard wood. It's a bit on the heavy side but it's still lighter than my epiphone Les Paul. Also, I think the quality is better than my epiphone as well. I definitely recommend this guitar. It's the best around by far for the price as well. In fact I'd put it up against a fender any day and it'd most likely come out on top.
Perfect guitar and fantastic value
By: Ian on 17 June 2020This is great guitar. The set up seemed to be perfect out of the box and it plays great. It is noticeably heavy compared to other guitars though given the playability, I can forgive it. Much better than any squire at a similar price I was looking at. This is my third Artist guitar and I am looking at more in the future. Given the 100 day free money back option and the 3 year warranty it is a no brainer
TC59 Electric Guitar
By: Noel on 9 June 2020I just had to buy the guitar when I saw it and the online review on it. It's really nice to play, great feeling fretboard, great sound and even better looks. While it is heavy, which was about the only negative from the online reviewer, I don't even notice it when playing even after standing up playing for well in excess of an hour or so. A quality guitar and incredibly good value.
New Main Guitar
By: Tazvenom on 30 May 2020I've been playing guitar for 7 years and doing music on YouTube for 3 years. I have used the same guitar for ages and I decided it was time for an upgrade. I was looking for an advanced guitar that looked, sounded and felt great to play. The TC59 had all of these things, and was also very affordable. It has now become my main guitar that I write songs with, and record my videos with.
TC59
By: Anonymous on 27 May 2020I took delivery of Artist TC59 Telecaster last week. I cant stop playing it. I lowered the action slightly but the intonation is perfect. The Bullbucker pickups are amazing. It is heavy, not suitable for 50 kg weaklings. Sounds great, feels good. Highly recommended.
Artist TC59 Electric Guitar with Bullbucker Pickup
By: Raz on 27 May 2020What a XLNT guitar. Looks Sexy, beautiful and elegant. A expensive looking guitar with a low price. Value for money. Love the clear gloss finish wood grain. Sounds clean and clear. The Bullbuckers are hot. Everything is fitted in the right place; so smooth to touch. Degree of excellence at a affordable price. Quality and bargain at the same time. I am a winner. “YAHOO“.
Guitar TC59
By: Roedi Braad on 21 May 2020Unreal for the money ,great pickups , good feel to the neck , just needed adjustment to suit my style.Great finish would leave many a top brands for dead really that good .TripleA rating ,good work guys
Sounds better than it looks
By: Simon Charles Dorante-Day on 20 May 2020If you like the look of the TC-59 then order one because it plays and sounds even better then it looks! Excellent quality product that is unbelievable for the price, very good value for money! Furthermore, Artist Guitars are a pleasure to deal with and deliver a high quality product backed with good service! Glad I didn't waste money on a Fender these pick-ups are amazing!
TC59 guitar
By: Stamy on 20 May 2020Blown away by the quality build of this guitar. The selected American Ash and finish is outstanding. The neck fits into the body perfectly. The neck profile is a thicker neck much like the LP59 which I also have but nonetheless are great feeling necks. The attention to detail is excellent and I could not pick on anything at all. The guitar was packaged very well and was setup and tuned to pitch straight out of the box. I am amazed that Artist Guitars can sell a guitar like this for this price. I have a few high end guitars and these Artist guitars are built so well only an upgrade of materials & electronics would be needed to make them as good. I now have three Artist guitars a 335, LP59 and the latest edition the TC59. Well worth the money. Highly recommended.
Awesome TC59
By: Bruce McKail on 17 May 2020Ordered it lunchtime Thursday and received it mid afternoon Friday. This guitar looks and plays well above its price tag. And the pictures dont do it justice. Its a beautiful instrument. An excellent guitar and great service.
TC59 These things are amazing
By: Dave M on 16 May 2020If you are looking to buy a Tele, it’s hard go past this one, it really is great value. A beautifully finished guitar that looks and sounds great. Ordered mine with a NUX Mighty 20BT, a sweet little amp. They make a great combination. The guitar's action was nice right out of the box. Intonation required a couple of tweaks to get perfect but was really easy to do with the modern bridge that is fitted to these guitars. The neck has a really nice feel to it. Narrow toward the head but easy to make the open chords too. It’s much easier to play than my acoustic guitar. The frets feel pretty smooth on the edges. I haven't checked frets for levels yet, but fretted notes are clear and no buzzing. The only issue I've noted is that the neck pickup angles down slightly at the front. It’s springy and tilting it back level doesn’t alter pickup volumes. I suspect it has some packing foam under it that needs centering/repositioning next time I restring the guitar. I'll give the guys at Artist and call and see what they say. All in all I'm really stoked with my purchases. If you are considering a Tele, I thoroughly recommend the TC59. Amazing quality for the price. Well done Artist.
Really great guitar for the price
By: Anonymous on 14 May 2020Bought this as my first electric and I really like it. I'm amazed it only costs 280 bucks. I tried out various other guitars of various different styles, some significantly more expensive than the tc59 and yet it matches up to them in both feel and sound. Well done to Artist Guitars!
Great quality and value
By: Anonymous on 12 May 2020I ordered mine on the weekend and received it on Tuesday morning. Artist Guitars are always quick to dispatch. I had read the reviews and watched videos, so didn't feel I was taking a big risk on this guitar. The guitar feels solid, yes it is heavy but I don't mind, and it is really well built for a guitar at this price. The guitar is stunning and it is hard to believe a guitar could look and feel this great at this price. I haven't changed the strings yet, and other than adjusting, very slightly, the intonation, the guitar was ready to play out of the box. I am impressed by the build quality, and the bullbucker pickups sound great. I could not put the guitar down! I have a Fender Tele (USA made), but I think I will be playing the TC59 more. I have a few guitars made by Gibson, Fender, Gretsch and Epiphone, but after this purchase I think I will be buying more Artist brand guitars. I am impressed by the quality of this guitar - my neighbours won't be happy :)
TC59 These things are amazing
By: Dave M on 11 May 2020If you are looking to buy a Tele, it’s hard go past this one, it really is great value. A beautifully finished guitar that looks and sounds great. Ordered mine with a NUX Mighty 20BT, a sweet little amp. They make a great combination. The guitar's action was nice right out of the box. Intonation required a couple of tweaks to get perfect but was really easy to do with the modern bridge that is fitted to these guitars. The neck has a really nice feel to it. Narrow toward the head but easy to make the open chords too. It’s much easier to play than my acoustic guitar. The frets feel pretty smooth on the edges. I haven't checked frets for levels yet, but fretted notes are clear and no buzzing. The only issue I've noted is that the neck pickup angles down slightly at the front. It’s springy and tilting it back level doesn’t alter pickup volumes. I suspect it has some packing foam under it that needs centering/repositioning next time I restring the guitar. I'll give the guys at Artist and call and see what they say. All in all I'm really stoked with my purchases. If you are considering a Tele, I thoroughly recommend the TC59. Amazing quality for the price. Well done Artist.
All Rounded..
By: BVS on 6 May 2020Great guitar to use on all range of music style.. esp. for cover band/duo.. PU's sound good (split/full).. Recommend ..
As good as they say.
By: Stuart McKleaine on 24 April 2020Arrived this morning. I've only had a quick look. Sounds good. Plays well. The intonation was almost spot on, and certainly way better than a couple of Ibanez's I have, straight out of the box. I like a low action, so I will probably adjust that, obviously they have to go middle of the road, and it's definitely not bad. It looks as good as it does in the photos. Yes it is a fair lump of wood. But I don't think that'll stop me smiling. I have to admit that I wasn't sure whether to spend my bonus from Mr Morrison on a genuine Fender, or go with the TC59, I needn't have worried. If you can't wait for Artist's proposed new models, grab one of these, you won't be disappointed. I'm going to have a good go with mine now!
Artist TC59 5 stars
By: Justin on 20 April 2020I have been playing for 25 years but these days just a hobbyist and play in church. During the busiest years of my life I wasn't playing a lot and sold a lot of gear. I bought this guitar for the potential sound of the pickups to contrast against my strat and i wasnt disappointed. Get some great rock and blues and slide tones from this. Have owned the guitar for a few months now. The initial setup wasnt bad right out of the box. Frets were rough but smoothed out very quickly within a day of playing. The nut width is 41mm which i didnt realiseprior. It is not a big deal but it does make it slightly more challenging for open string chord voicings if you have large hands. Have changed strings a few times and the locking tuners are good and are stable. Had some mechanical issue with the high E string but it came good. These may need replacing at some point in the future but for now they are fine. It sounds great acoustically and the neck profile is really comfortable in my hands. It is larger than modern gear but i like it. Saw reports of it being heavy. Mine weighs in at 4.2kg which isnt too bad. Its not light but thats on with me. Only gripe is that i am right on the edge of having the saddle placement for the d string with no more tolerance for intonation adjustments. Best value for money and would expect to pay double if in a standard retail store. Hopefully this honest review is of help to someone.
A LOT of guitar for the money
By: Ciaran on 15 April 2020I have had a few Artist Guitars in the past, but by far, this one is something special. I was drawn in by the coil-tapping, as it effectively gives you two guitars in one. The humbucker tone is what you want it to be, as is the single-coil Tele twang. It is a solid guitar, and has a bit of heft, but coming from a bass background, it's not really that heavy. Assembled really nicely, no noticeable blemishes. A really nice guitar. Buy one, you can't go wrong. If for some reason the QC doesn't catch an issue, you use AG's returns policy and get a new one. I've done that in the past, but this time the first time was the good one. BUY BUY!
A must have for any guitarist
By: Terry Verlaque on 10 April 2020What can I say but wow. Seriously this is a great guitar anyway you look at it and for the price your not going to find a better tele with all of the appointments that the tc59 comes with. Ash body looks great, the bullbucker pickups sound fantastic either split or not, the neck is my favorite part not sure whether I got lucky or not but the maple fretboard on mine has a gorgeous flame just about all the way down and just looks amazing to look at when playing on it. Yes it's a heavy guitar but all of my playing is done sitting down so it's no issue for me. I have bought a few guitars off artist in the past and they never fail to surprise me on how good there guitars are keep up the great work guys can't wait to see what else you guys give us in the future.
The TC59 - an excellent axe
By: Jon Bolton on 1 April 2020Couldn’t help but notice the tsunami of very excited reviews for the Artist tele, in particular the Brett Kingman YouTube review. Had to get one. A great combination of craft, performance & price. Love the monster pickups & the playing feel, I am playing it a lot and still exploring sounds after a solid 2 weeks.
Outstanding
By: Anonymous on 19 February 2020This is an amazing Guitar for the money I can't believe how good it is I have a Fender Squire Custom Classic Vibe Tele and I personly think this is a better guitar all round for sound and playability I'm blown away with this Guitar, very happy can't fault it in any way great value keep up the good work Artist Guitars
TC59 Tele Style Guitar
By: Ben Riley on 6 February 2020Not only is this a good guitar for the money, its just a good guitar, cant fault it, Every thing works well out of the box, new strings and away you go, Well done Artist keep up the good work.
Artist TC59 - amazing build quality, tone and valu
By: Dan Djurdjevic on 30 January 2020For the price you can't possibly get better than this. The TC59 has excellent build quality - down to the smallest detail. The body is made of a single piece of American Ash, the neck is maple with a smooth satin finish. The frets are medium jumbo with no rough edges. The chrome is high quality, the nut is bone, the bridge is excellent. To top it all off, you get lock in tuners - amazing! It was playable straight out of the box - no fret buzz, great intonation. Yes, I'm having set the action a tad lower but that is a personal preference. Artist's "Bullbucker" pickups are simply outstanding. The added bonus of being able to split the coils is sensational. Amazingly, there is very little volume drop when you do split the coils - I'd say 10% at most. And although the middle position isn't phase cancelling when you're in split coil mode, I didn't notice any extra hum - the shielding is that good. I have only 2 minor criticisms: The first is well known: this guitar is heavy. I do mean heavy. Mine weighs in at exactly 4.8kg. That's some serious heft. It's a kilogram heavier than my precision bass and 1.5kg heavier than my LP. Luckily I won't be gigging it (or anything else) any time soon. ;) The second is that the tone knob was slightly bent when the guitar arrived. I'm currently having it fixed by a luthier who assures me that it will involve a minimal cost. Note that the knob was entirely playable and the issue was merely a minor cosmetic one for me (the bend was only visible on close inspection). But seriously - for $269... the above issues are, well, minor. At this price you simply won't get a guitar that plays as well and is as drop-dead gorgeous. So 5 stars it is!
A great guitar!
By: Phillip Rowe on 15 January 2020This is my fifth guitar from Artist Guitars, and let's face it, a person wouldn't keep buying guitars if they weren't great value for money! As a natter of fact, their instruments stand up favourably with other brand names (and I own quite a few!) Okay then, to the review. This TC style guitar is finished brilliantly, and I want to say that I haven't had to tweak anything as yet. Great action, locking tuners, and the bull bucker pickups have great tone! The threeway switch gives them three definite, specific tones, and not just variations on the one tone. And, it also has a pull switch to split the pickups to single coil, when you need it! I love the smooth non-gloss finish on the very playable neck, with the contrast of the gloss finish on the well-grained ash body (which some people think is on the heavy side, but I think that it's an ideal weight for the style!) I have actual Telecasters, and I can honestly say that this model stacks up very favourably! So, all in all, I have to recommend this guitar as great value, and not only because of the low cost, but because first and foremost, it's a really fine instrument! So, thank you again, Artist Guitars!
TC59
By: william boyce on 5 January 2020Received my new Artist TC59 recently and what an amazing Tele for the price.The finish is exceptional and it has everything you might need and a fantastic price with very fast delivery. The woodgrain finish is really nice and feels great to play.
TC59
By: Neil on 28 December 2019I was pleasantly surprised when unboxing this guitar at how carefully it was packed to protect it in transit. The guitar itself looked like a high quality instrument and on closer inspection it is beautifully constructed. It did require a minor adjustment to intonation, string action (which I lowered to my preference) and pickup height (again lowered to my preference. The instrument plays really well and sounds great and is a match to my more expensive name brand guitars. This guitar looks, feels and sounds like a more expensive instrument than its price point suggests. Only one very minor negative is its weight which may make long sessions a bit tiring on the shoulder.
Artist TC59 an excellent guitar
By: Rodney Bridges on 19 December 2019After thinking about it for far too long I finally bought myself the Artist TC59 and boy oh boy what a beauty. Out of the box the setup was spot on for me. The neck feels very comfortable and the body looks beautiful. Plays and sounds great with the bullbucker pickups. Love the locking tuners as well. I have played many guitars over the years, and for the money this cannot be beaten. Buy one...
TC59 TC style guitar
By: Dennis Cartwright on 14 December 2019I am so impressed with this guitar, I have been playing for 40 years and used Fender Stratocasters, but I wanted a Tele for my big band work. I Could not justify the cost of a Fender tele, but it is amazing how the quality of my new TC 59 stands out. Even has lockable tuning pegs, worth a big chunk of the cost in itself. First class and well made in my view..a bit heavy, but everything else makes up for it.
TC59
By: Andrew Mulroe on 12 December 2019Im very happy with this guitar. Despite concerns on You Tube regarding the weight Im very glad to say when i picked up the guitar from the warehouse is was much lighter than the one hanging up in the showroom. It shows that Artist Guitars take the time to listen and act. This guitar plays like a dream with just a tune up out of the box. I have a vast collection of big name and rare guitars and im totally suprised by the quality of this instrument. My intention is to gig it over the next few weeks. Well done guys. Im a fan !! Ps i absoutly love the OS60EQ parlor guitar that now lives in my office. Andrew
Excellent
By: Paddy on 11 December 2019Great looking guitar. The paint quality is superb.
High Quality Guitar
By: Edgar Grozinger on 7 December 2019Love the guitar as it is exactly what I was looking for with a versatile sound adjustment thanks to the pickups! Fast delivery! Thank you!
Artist TC59 Electric Guitar
By: Robert Dumbrell on 1 November 2019I was looking for budget Telecaster type guitar & TC59 ticked all the boxes, and has extra features -eg- Bull Humbuckers, coil & humbucker sounds, locking tuning. Guitar plays well, sounds excellent & looks exactly how I wanted. Picked this guitar after seeing great reviews on YouTube. Weighs a bit on the heavy side, but this is a minor thing for such a value packed instrument. I highly recommend this guitar.
Get one now
By: K Brassington on 18 October 2019Blown away with the quality, how do they do it for the price? Chunky neck but plays great, the only criticism, it’s heavy, but you can’t have everything.
Delightful Surprise !
By: Warren Catt on 15 August 2019Just about the best value for money I have come across. Good woods, all the hardware works well and the pickups are great. The setup was very playable from the get go but I highly recommend a trip to your favourite luthier for tweak and setup.
I want more!
By: Reuben Dinneen on 14 August 2019I have never played such a nice guitar for this kind of money. The fact that they're selling out so fast should tell you everything you need to know. I play everything from low tuned metal to ambient meditation music. This guitar does it all, best coil split I've ever heard at this price point. The pickups sound like a Duncan JB/59 set (maybe the reason for the nomenclature?), but on a Tele. I'm in love!!
Return of the Telecaster.
By: Ross on 11 May 2019When is the Telecaster electric guitar coming back on sale again.
telecaster
By: jeff malham on 4 May 2019like the look and the feel of this guitar the service from artist guitars was good no complaints at all
Amazing value for money
By: Michael beane on 3 May 2019Great guitar for an insanely cheap price. Chocked full of features. Plays amazing straight out of the box. Highly recommend
