He said the rod is beefy enough to work weedless frog and other creature lures in heavily-matted vegetation all day but is also “just right” for five or six other techniques like accurately placing lures under limbs and docks. The new Jason Christie Frog Rod - model CC-7-1611S - joins the Falcon Cara T7 series of 17 technical casting rods and six Cara T7 spinning rods. ![]() He said it is lighter, shorter and more versatile than competitive “broom sticks” which usually require two-handed casting. Maybe swapping out the crunchy options for a couple more acoustic models would have made it even more useful, but this remains an appealing six-string multi-tool and a genuine problem-solver for many gigging players.BROKEN ARROW, OK – For 2013 Falcon Rods has unveiled five new tournament-inspired bass rods including a new micro-guide rod for fishing buzzbaits and big crankbaits and the Jason Christie Frog Rod that the Oklahoma pro says helped him win one major and will give him an edge in the 2013 Bassmaster Classic.įalcon also announced three BuCoo Micro models – Trap Spin, Medium Gulf Spin, and Rig Rod II – all with split-grip foam handles, exposed blanks for more bite sensitivity, and 10 Fuji Micro guides that dampen line vibration for longer casts and more bite sensitivity.Ĭhristie said he collaborated with Falcon Rods to design the one-handed frog rod. ![]() “The launch of the Acoustasonic Player Telecaster feels like a no-brainer move for Fender, spreading the potential appeal of what is virtually a whole new category of guitar. The feel of the bevelled arm rest and fingerboard edges says quality and comfort this is an inviting guitar and that Modern Deep-C neck will feel familiar to anyone who has played the electric Player series models.” A lovely dark rosewood fingerboard and bridge replaces the US version’s ebony, but that’s not anissue for us. “In terms of feel and build, we honestly can’t find a compromise between this Ensenada-made Player and the US Acoustasonics we’ve tried. MusicRadar: The onboard voice options might have been scaled down but the Acoustasonic Telecaster sticks the landing as a Player Series model, in what could be one of the guitars to make the hybrid build truly go mainstream.įender Player Series Acoustasonic Telecaster: The web says That, in sum, is the sort of thing the Acoustasonic format encourages. That said, it can be pressed into service of many different kinds of styles, perhaps some that are all your own. It is warmer, with a little more width than you’d expect from a Tele’s bridge pickup. Fender promises twang but this isn’t Pete Anderson levels of twang. Park yourself on position one for a more traditional electric guitar experience, but don’t necessarily expect a traditional Telecaster experience. ![]() In a sense, this is a sound that almost exists outside of the spectrum of acoustic/electric tones, and is sure to support pedalboard experimentation. The sound is just coming from the piezo and as you turn the blend control it adds drive. Here is where the true hybrid tones are, and as such, there are fewer references for what we are hearing.
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