I did the Blackstar sessions with a Tele direct into the board.On (oo)(oo) i did the solo on a tele thinline.That is a real lead guitar and to me all it is good for.I do not like to play chords on it.It will not even do power chords.Yet when it comes to playing lead on it this guitar will stand against anything.Slide guitar too..It is ugly and uncomfortable as well.Butt ugly.Made strictly for lead guitar work.Just ask James Burton.Ask Jimmy Page...