TE-52 NA Vintage Series : I can't believe it!

Can an entry-level instrument be perfect? The TE52 boldly answers yes! I mean one can argue about different features that could've been easily added, like the switch should be angled and not go straight into the volume. Or everyone's favorite 3 saddle bridge. But when you play it suddenly none of it bothers you. The guitar gives you that authentic experience, and there's just something magical about the whole of it. Somehow, I feel like this embodies the spirit of the original idea of Leo. It's simple guitar, no fancy bindings, no flame maple top, simplest possible wiring. A paddle with some strings on it. But that's the appeal of it, isn't it?

Throughout the half year that I've owned it, I tried hard to find things that aren't good, or that I dislike, and I couldn't! Many people talk about this as a great modding platform. It is, but don't feel like you need to, for it to be a great instrument. Pups are good as they are, leave them be! Bridge, tuners and nut? Even with wild bends, it holds tuning well, and a surprisingly good intonation, for an instrument where you can't setup a proper intonation...

I'll quickly mention that I'm impressed by the woodwork, finishing and soldering, it's common to see way worse things in much more expensive instruments!

My only complaint is I guess that it's freaking heavy, 4,5 kilos! But that's just part of the authentic experience! :D