To alleviate this problem I'll be replacing the neck with a Seymour Duncan humbucker for some nice fat raunchiness, and a noiseless vintage stack in the bridge to preserve the tele twang and punch. Guitar sustains forever. Sounds great, other than the line noise. Has plenty of potential Other than that, it's a standard tele. You love them or hate them.
Low rating reflects the piss-poor pickups.
Their techs are great, so I don't know how this comes from the factory. Finish was flawless and assembly impeccable. They are tough enough. Doubt I ever will. They primarily make simple and durable products.