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Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T vs Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster

Reasons to Get
Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T over Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster

Weight Relief
Yes vs None
Lighter Body
Frets Height
Taller vs Shorter
Easier to press down strings and bend them
Type of Frets
Jumbo vs Medium Jumbo
You won't feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings
Compound Radius
10" to 14" vs 9.5"
Balanced playability for chords and single-notes
Neck Profile
Medium Oval vs Thick Soft V
Comfortable neck that works for most people
Number of Frets
22 vs 21
Allows to reach higher notes
Nut Width
1.693'' (43mm) vs 1.65'' (41.9mm)
Less likely to mute strings by accident and more space for fingerstyle
Value Score
74 vs 71
Better price/quality relationship

Reasons to Get
Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster over Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T

Country of Manufacturing
Japan vs South Korea
Built with higher quality standards
Release Year
2022 vs 2021
From a more recent year
Number of Frets
21 vs 22
Warmer neck pickup
Type of Frets
Medium Jumbo vs Jumbo
You'll feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings
Neck Profile
Thick Soft V vs Medium Oval
Great if you like to hang your thumb over the fretboard
Switch Positions
4 vs 3
More tone options
Nut Width
1.65'' (41.9mm) vs 1.693'' (43mm)
Favors small hands, easier bar chords and other shapes

Other Key Differences
Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T vs Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster

Bridge Pickup
Talnico Bridge vs Fender Custom Shop Vintage-Style Single-Coil Tele
Different Bridge Pickup
Neck Pickup
Talnico Neck vs Fender Custom Shop Vintage-Style Single-Coil Tele
Different Neck Pickup
Body Wood
Limba vs Basswood
Different Body Wood
Neck Wood
Roasted Maple vs Maple
Different Neck Wood
Nut Material
Boneite vs Bone
Different Nut Material

Shared Features
Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T vs Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster

Fretboard Wood
Rosewood
Same Fretboard Wood
Headstock
6
Same Headstock
Strings
6
Same playing style
Body Type
Solid Body
Feedback free
Volume Knobs
1
Same volume control
Tone Knobs
1
Same tone control
Pickups
SS
Beautiful cleans
Paint Finish
Poly
Resistant paint that ages well
Bridge
Fixed
Good sustain and needs no set-up
Scale Length
25.5'' (647.7mm)
Same string tension and fret separation
Pickups Power
Passive
Cleaner sound and no battery needed
Neck Joint
Bolt-On
Allows you to detach and swap the neck

Common Strengths

  • Pickup Alter Switch/Knob
  • Locking Tuners
  • High-Quality Nut
  • Top Pickup Brand
  • Expensive Wood

Common Weaknesses

  • Neck-Through Build
  • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
  • High-Quality Frets
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Luminescent Sidedots
  • Strap Lock
  • 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • Active/Passive Preamp

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Which One is Better Overall?

After going through our comparison algorithm, the results show that the Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T is probably the better product overall with its final score of 74 compared to the Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster's 71 score, although not by a lot.

The Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T wins when it comes to sound, playability, build quality, value for the money. This means that it wins over the Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster in every aspect.

If you got small hands, none of these instruments will make a big difference when it comes to comfortability.

Which One is Better for Beginners?

If you're looking for your first guitar to learn how to play, the Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster is the better choice.

The Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster meets 7 out of our 8 criteria items for beginner friendliness, while the Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T meets only 6. This takes into account the type of frets, scale length, nut width, bridge type, fretboard radius, and neck profile to determine the easiest combination for new players.

New Player Friendliness

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T
  • Comfortable shape
  • Easy-to-use bridge
  • Locking tuners
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Tall frets
  • Comfortable neck
  • Narrow nut
  • Short scale

New Player Friendliness

Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster
  • Comfortable shape
  • Easy-to-use bridge
  • Locking tuners
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Tall frets
  • Narrow nut
  • Comfortable neck
  • Short scale

Nevertheless, when it comes to choosing an instrument, you should pick the one more compatible with your personal style. Still, below we'll try you to give you our results as objectively as it's possible to help you decide.

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T Overview

  • From Reverend's 2021 Signature series
  • Pete Anderson Signature
  • Made in South Korea
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
  • Chambered Korina body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Talnico Bridge (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Talnico Neck (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • String-Thru-Body Hardtail bridge
  • Medium Oval Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Reverend Pin-Lock tuners
  • Weight between 7.15lbs (3.2kgs) and 7.35lbs (3.3kgs)
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Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster Overview

  • From Fender's 2022 JV Modified series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
  • Basswood body
  • Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Vintage-Style Single-Coil Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fender Custom Shop Vintage-Style Single-Coil Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 4-way Switch
  • 3-Saddle Vintage Style Tele with Barrel Brass Saddles bridge
  • Thick Soft V Bolt-On neck
  • 21 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Vintage-Style Locking tuners
  • Compare Specs >

Sound Quality Comparison

The wood used in an electric guitar or bass is not as important to determine the final tone. However, some people prefer specific wood types, so we'll take a look at those first. Then, we'll take a look at the electronics to determine the versatility and sound quality of each instrument.

Woods Used in Both

Rosewood wood pattern used for guitar building
Rosewood

Rosewood is an almost purple-looking wood that is used mainly for fretboards since it's heavy, rare, and expensive. It's sometimes used on acoustic guitar bodies to create stronger warm tones. Find out more about Rosewood.

Woods Used in the Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T

Roasted Maple wood pattern used for guitar building
Roasted Maple
Limba wood pattern used for guitar building
Limba

Roasted Maple is just maple without a finish. It's technically cheaper than regular maple, but it doesn't have any extra disadvantages because of this. The color is darker, and it's lighter weight and very stable even when there's a lot of humidity.

Limba is a relatively rare wood that shows exotic tight dark grain stripes. It comes in white or black. As a tonewood, it is comparable to Mahogany but with richer mids. Find out more about Limba.

Woods Used in the Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster

Maple wood pattern used for guitar building
Maple
Basswood wood pattern used for guitar building
Basswood

Maple is one of the most popular necks for good reasons. It is a strong wood that is relatively cheap to make and looks beautiful. The highest quality maple is the hardest that comes from North America. Find out more about Maple.

Basswood is a lightweight type of wood that isn't as expensive as other popular choices for guitar building. It gives more power to the mid-range frequencies. Its color can vary from pale white to light brown. Find out more about Basswood.

Winner: Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T.

Pickup Configuration

Both pickup configurations are SS. SS is the classic Telecaster configuration. It's used mainly for playing clean or with low-gain distortion, and it's very popular for the country genre because of their brightness. It doesn't give you as much versatility as a Strat SSS configuration, but you might like the cleaner look of a guitar body with fewer pickups.

Pickups Quality

Both come with some of the top pickups on the market. You can't go wrong with either of them. You'll probably never need a pickup upgrade.

Both use Passive pickups. This is what's used for most music genres. They have a regular output and will serve you for both high-gain and clean tones. The alternative (Active pickups) offer a higher output that is mostly used for heavy music.

Winner: Tie.

Versatility Comparison

Some instruments offer you more ways to explore your creativity than others. Below you'll find how both compare when it comes to versatility.

Switch Options

The Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster gives you 4 switch options while the Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T gives you 3. This means that the Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster gives you more options to find the right pickup combination for the type of sound you want to achieve

Both offer you the same type of pickup mod: Phase Out.

When the Phase Out option is activated, the pickups will ''work against each other'', meaning that they will cancel out their shared frequencies. The result is a very thin sound, instead of a full, rich tone. This is an interesting sound for genres like reggae or funk and has also been used in classic Hard Rock.

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T pickups switch and push knobs diagram
Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T's switch options
Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster pickups switch selector and push knobs diagram
Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster's switch options

When evaluating versatility, we also take into consideration bridge and neck joint type, number of frets, switch options, amount of pickups and more.

Winner: Tie.

Final Sound Quality Scores

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T
Pickups 100
Sustain 75
Versatility 64
Tuning Stability 80
Sound 80
Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster
Pickups 100
Sustain 65
Versatility 64
Tuning Stability 80
Sound 77

Build Quality Comparison

When it comes to build quality, we like to take into account everything used to build the instrument. This includes materials, hardware and the quality control expected depending on the country where it was built. Let's see how the Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T compares to the Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster.

Country of Origin

The manufacturing country can tell a lot about the build quality of an instrument. The Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T is built in South Korea while the Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster is made in Japan.

South Korea was for many years the number one choice for mass-producing semi-premium guitars. They can build excellent guitars for a cheap price. Now, it's less common to find Korean guitars because Indonesia has proved capable of building guitars just as well, but likely for cheaper.

Japan has a long history of high-quality guitar building. Little has changed in terms of their manufacturing and quality control over the years. Many guitars made in this country can be compared—and even beat—others made in the US.

Winner: Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster

Nut Material

If you want your guitar to stay in tune and sound good, you need a well cut nut. Nut quality can be inconsistent even when comparing two copies of the same model. The best way to make sure you're nut will be well done is by getting a nut made by an expert company like TUSQ or Micarta.

The Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T has a Boneite nut. This is an artificial material made to imitate the favored type of nut: bone. This allows it to sound and feel pretty much like bone, but without the inconsistency of natural materials.

On the other hand, the Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster comes with a Bone nut. It's a type of nut found in high-quality instruments. They sound similar to Ivory since they give a lot of sustain and a bright sound (at least when striking open strings). The only problem they can run into is that you may get a bone piece that simply doesn't sound as well as others because that's just how natural materials are.

Winner: Tie.

Fret Material

Most fret wire is made of nickel silver. This material eventually wears down after a lot of use and most instruments end up needing a complete fret replacement. However, some expensive models come with stainless steel frets. This is what you should aim for if you can afford it.

Unfortunately, none of them come with stainless steel frets.

Winner: Tie.

Bridge

The perfect bridge for you will depend on your playstyle because they all have advantages and disadvantages. However, some bridges are more expensive—like Floyd Roses and Evertunes—and thus add more value to a guitar.

Both come with a similar bridge: Fixed. It's a simple bridge that is very beginner-friendly since it doesn't require any set-up. You can swap strings easily. It might also give more sustain since it doesn't have complex moving parts that make the strings lose vibration. However, it doesn't have the same versatility as a tremolo bridge.

Since we need to be objective, the most expensive type of bridge will be the winner of this section. In the end, this doesn't matter if you're not going to use the bridge for its original purpose, so choose the bridge that fits your playing style better.

Winner: Tie.

Tuners

They both have locking tuners. They'll help to keep your guitar in tune because they allow you to tune it without wrapping the strings around the posts. This avoids variations in the tuning due to the strings changing position at the post after a bend. They come at the disadvantage of being slightly heavier than regular tuners. Also, it makes it a lot easier to restring.

Winner: Tie.

Neck Joint

Contrary to popular belief, the difference in sustain and tone that some neck joints give to a guitar is simply unperceivable—if they're all well built. However, some of them do have advantages over the others.

Both have a Bolt-On neck joint. This neck is joined to the body by 4 bolts that you can simply unscrew. This allows you to replace the neck or take it off for travel. It's the most common and cheapest way to build a guitar.

Winner: Tie.

Here is the list of features that were considered when choosing the winner in the Features subcategory:

Strengths & Weaknesses
Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • Boneite Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Phase Out Pickups
  • Weight Relief
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • Made in South Korea
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock
Strengths & Weaknesses
Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Phase Out Pickups
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

Final Build Quality Scores

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T
Quality of materials 56
Features 80
Quality Control 75
Build Quality 70
Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster
Quality of materials 56
Features 65
Quality Control 85
Build Quality 69

Playability Comparison

Let's now compare their playability. Bear in mind that the instrument will feel different depending on your hand size and play style. That's why you should always test before buying. But if you can't or want a second opinion on it, we can still take a look at each of the important measurements of the instrument for you. This way, we can predict how easy a guitar might be to play, or how different it will feel compared to the other.

Remember that, even though the difference might seem small, every inch counts when it comes to feeling of the instrument in your hands. Any variation can completely change how comfortable a guitar feels in your hands.

Nut Width

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T Nut Width
Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T Nut Width
Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster Nut Width
Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster Nut Width

The nut width will affect the separation between strings at the nut. In this comparison, the Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T has the wider nut with 43mm (1.693'') vs 41.9mm (1.65''). This is a 1.1mm (0.043'') difference

This means that it will be more difficult to do bar chords on the Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T, especially closer to the nut. However, it's also easier to play without muting strings accidently. This favors people with big hands.

Scale Length

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T and Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster's Scale Length
Both have the same scale length

The scale length is one of the things that influences playability the most. This is the distance between the nut and the bridge and will affect everything from low action allowance, difficulty to perform bends, fret separation, and even tone.

In this case, both have a scale length of 25.5".

This is the scale used in most Stratocasters. It's slightly longer than the typical 24.75'' size found in Les Pauls, and it's one of the main reasons why Stratocasters have such a bright sound in general. A longer scale also means that the strings will have higher tension. This will help you get lower action without suffering fret buzz, which will also be helpful when playing in lower tunings without having to increase your string gauge.

However, this also means that there will be more separation between frets, which can make it more difficult to play. Also, bending the strings will require more strengths due to the increased tension, but remember that a tremolo guitar will offset this difficulty.

Lastly, remember that you can also affect the tension of the strings by changing your string gauge. You can use a thicker gauge for more tension and a lighter one for less tension.

Neck Profile

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T Neck Profile
Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T's neck profile
Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster Neck Profile
Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster's neck profile

No single neck shape is better than others. However, most people tend to prefer a thinner necks because it doesn't get in their way when playing fast and most hand sizes can adapt to it pretty well. However, some people still prefer thicker necks for a better grip, especially if they have big hands.

In this case, both have different neck shapes:

The Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T has a C type of neck. This is what you'll find in most modern guitars. Most people feel like the thickness of a C neck is simply the less intrusive one for playing fast, while at the same time allowing you to grab the neck easily for resting if you want to.

The Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster, on the other hand, has a V neck. This neck shape was more common during Fender's early years. Some people like it because they use their thumb over the edge of the fretboard to press the lower strings. It's rather thicker than most modern necks, so it's not usually used for playing fast solos.

Fretboard Radius

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T Fretboard Compound Radius
Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T's Compound Fretboard Radius
Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster Fingerboard Radius
Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster's Fingerboard radius

Most guitar fretboards are not flat; they usually have a curve or arc across their width. A curved fretboard will make it easier to perform chords without muting strings, while a flatter one will make it easier to play single notes, which is good for bending and soloing in general. The best fretboards have a compound radius that varies across the fingerboard, but they're not common since they take a lot more work to build.

In this case, the Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T is the only one with a compound radius. This is a huge win because it will give you the best of both worlds: a more curved radius in the first few frets for chords, and flatter as you come closer to the body for soloing.

Hand Size Comfortability

Everyone has a different hand size, and that's why it's recommended to try a guitar before buying, even if others tell you that it's comfortable to play. However, we can know whether a guitar favors small or large hands just by knowing its exact measurements.

After taking into account the scale length, nut width, neck profile and fretboard radius, we can conclude that both in this comparison are balanced for most hand sizes.

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T:
Big Hands
Small Hands
Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster:
Big Hands
Small Hands

Fret Size

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T Frets Size
Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T's Frets Size
Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster Frets Size
Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster's Frets Size

The Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T has Jumbo frets, which should be taller than the Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster's Medium Jumbo frets.

Some people prefer taller frets because they result in more sustain since the strings get pressed cleanly without interference from the fretboard. However, if they're too tall—like Jumbo frets—, you might change the pitch of the strings accidentally if you press too hard because you won't be touching the fretboard with your fingers. This is also why some guitarists with a heavy grip prefer smaller frets. They like to feel the fingerboard to avoid pressing down too hard and getting out of pitch.

Final Playability Scores

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T
Bending & Vibrato Ease 75
Chord Playability 60
Solo Playability 80
Playability 72
Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster
Bending & Vibrato Ease 65
Chord Playability 90
Solo Playability 50
Playability 68

Specs Side-by-Side

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T vs Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster
General Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster
Brand: Reverend Fender
Year: 2021 2022
Configuration: SS SS
Strings: 6 6
Made in: South Korea Japan
Series: Signature JV Modified
Colors: Gold, White, Blue, Gray, Black Satin, Brown Burst Satin, Blue Satin Brown
Left-Handed Version: No No
Body
Type: Solid Body Solid Body
Body Material: Chambered Korina Basswood
Bridge: String-Thru-Body Hardtail 3-Saddle Vintage Style Tele with Barrel Brass Saddles
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On Bolt-On
Tuners: Reverend Pin-Lock Vintage-Style Locking
Fretboard: Rosewood Rosewood
Neck Material: Roasted Maple Maple
Decoration: Dots White Dot
Scale Size: 25.5" 25.5"
Shape: Medium Oval Thick Soft V
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.85'' (21.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.9'' (22.9mm) 1st Fret: - 12th Fret:
Frets: 22 Jumbo Nickel Silver 21 Medium Jumbo Nickel Silver
Fretboard Radius: 10" to 14" 9.5"
Nut: Boneite Bone
Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'') 41.9mm (1.65'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Talnico Bridge (Single Coil / Passive) Fender Custom Shop Vintage-Style Single-Coil Tele (Single Coil / Passive)
Middle Pickup:
Neck Pickup: Talnico Neck (Single Coil / Passive) Fender Custom Shop Vintage-Style Single-Coil Tele (Single Coil / Passive)
Switch: 3 Way 4 Way
Knobs: Dome Dome
Pickup Mods: Phase Out Phase Out
Volume Controls: 1 1
Tone Controls: 1 1