52 Telecaster Vintage Reissue and how I fixed it

I have never really bonded with my Fender Telecaster American Vintage Reissue. It has great tone but I found it a real pain to play, in fact I rarely played it at all.
I loved the look and the vibe that this replica of a 1952 Blackguard offered, but I found myself needing more from it, otherwise it would have to go.
In this video, I talk about the issues surrounding it's playability, the quirks of the original design it is based on which over the past 70 years has evolved into a very fine instrument.

But, did I eventually find a solution and is it now a keeper or do I sell it?

Backing track used in this video is by: https://elevatedjamtracks.bandcamp.com/

"I am a regular bloke form the North of the UK with a real day job.....end of".
"However, in my limited spare time I enjoy nothing more than playing guitar and getting out to gigs whether they are my own or others".
This Channel is all about my personal experiences of being an amateur guitarist, playing at home and in the local pub and getting to experience other fantastic musicians that I want to share with you.
There will be good times and the not so good times as I continue on my six string journey, so sit back and enjoy the laughs and tears and hopefully some great guitar.....Thanks Kev

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:20 Guitar Improvisation
1:45 The issues
6:20 The Action
8:52 Shim the neck
9:48 The Action part 2
11:57 Neck Relief
12:37 Is it a Keeper?

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