Unboxing the New Tease ST-1 SPR: Is it the Best Strat for $179

Unboxing the New Tease ST-1 SPR: The Best Strat for $179? Is this the ultimate budget Stratocaster? In today’s video, we’re unboxing a brand new TEASE Guitars ST-1 SPR in the stunning Mocha Burst finish. This isn't just another cheap guitar; it’s packed with premium features like a roasted maple neck and stainless steel frets that punch way above its weight class. We take a deep dive into the out-of-the-box playability, the quality of the "standard setup" from the Tease shop, and how it compares to the older ST-1 models. From the "swimming pool route" (SPR) versatility to the smooth rounded ball-end frets, we’re putting this $179 beauty to the test. Timestamps: • 0:00 - Intro: What's in the box? • 1:41 - First Impressions & Mocha Burst Finish • 3:40 - Neck Specs: Roasted Maple & Stainless Steel Frets • 8:45 - The Setup: Checking Action & Intonation • 10:46 - Tone Test: Neck, Middle, and Bridge Pickups • 15:40 - Quick Tweak: Adjusting the Heel-Access Truss Rod • 27:44 - Final Verdict: Is it better than Firefly or Fesley? Key Specs & Features: • Body: Mocha Burst finish with belly and forearm contours. • Neck: Roasted Maple with a contoured heel for high-fret access. • Frets: 22 Rounded Ball-End Stainless Steel frets. • Nut: Expertly cut Bone Nut. • Pickups: 3 Ceramic Single Coils with a "Swimming Pool Route" (SPR) for easy mods. • Hardware: 18:1 Ratio Tuners and 6 independent bridge saddles. Let’s Talk Guitars! Do you own a TEASE Guitar? How does it stack up against your Firefly or Squier? Let me know in the comments what you think of the Mocha Burst look and if you'd like to see a head-to-head shootout! Don't forget to Like and Subscribe for the upcoming "Under the Hood" video where we tear this guitar down to the screws! Shoutouts: @TeaseGuitars @TimRock1269 (BBM) @RJsCave (RJ) @TonJager (Brant) @theubie (Ube) @ForTheLoveOfGuitars (Keith) @TeaseGuitars‬ ST1 Factory Fresh Unboxing! (Unadulterated Review) | The TRUE Value of a Basic Setup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67QIXxEWH2M ____ Checkout our playlist page for more series and journeys https://www.youtube.com/@TedTalksGuitars/playlists Special Thanks to our channel members "The Jacks" Want to support the channel? Feel free to explore Channel membership options: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBr6kaWeOvldTHvntB3tnMg/join Ted Talks Guitars & Life Merch Store: https://tedtalksguitars-shop.fourthwall.com/ Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3W3PZox *If you click on this link to shop at Amazon the channel will receive a modest financial commission from your purchases. Guyker Referral Link: https://www.guyker.com/?ref=tedtalksguitars If you use the link you will save 15% at Guyker Use the coupon code: TEDSMITH #TeaseGuitars #TeaseST1 #BudgetGuitars #StainlessSteelFrets #guitar