Looking for the ultimate thinline Tele that can cover a wide range of tones with exceptional playability? This Retro Classic should be at the top of your list.

Don Grosh and his small CO-based team make some of the most consistently great modern-leaning guitars on the market. Defining hallmarks of these instruments include effortless playability, flawless fretwork, really comfortable satin finished necks, and balanced, in-house wound pickups. If the idea of a modern F-style guitar that hasn't lost it vintage soul appeals to you, you'll love what Don's guitars have to offer.

Case in point? This beautiful mahogany bodied Hollow T from 2014. The Retro Classic series features a smaller T-style body which, along with the aforementioned features, yields a remarkably agile instrument. The first thing you'll notice is when sitting down to play is the weight, the feel of the neck, and the effortless playability.

Unplugged this guitar is loud and resonant. Plugged in, you're treated to some of the fattest Tele tones going (likely due in part to the mahogany body). Think: LP Junior crossed with a Tele. The bridge pickup has a touch of P90 growl (in addition to the classic Tele chime) and the neck pickup is quite Strat-like at times.