![]() ![]() If you already know what you’re looking for, you can read about the best personal blenders we’ve tested, the most reliable blender brands, the best blenders for your buck (or even those that are specifically $100 or less), or dive right into our blender ratings.Ĭonsumer Reports tests blenders on how well they make icy drinks, crush ice, and purée, as well as on convenience, durability, and noise. ![]() We’ll also cover the different blender features you might want to consider, as well as how Consumer Reports tests blenders to identify those that might be best for your needs and budget. In this buying guide, we’ll talk about the different types of blenders you can buy-from full-sized blenders to immersion blenders. Also important is your budget-some plastic personal blenders can cost as little as $20, while those multifunction, premium glass blenders can cost more than $600. A higher price typically means better performance. From there, we look at each blender’s convenience, durability, and the amount of noise it makes to determine its ratings. When we test blenders, Consumer Reports assesses how well these machines craft icy drinks and crush and purée ice. Today, Consumer Reports’ tests have found that the small appliance is a lot more versatile than it was at its conception: The best blenders are great for making smoothies, soups, and even homemade nut butters. Maybe swapping out the crunchy options for a couple more acoustic models would have made it even more useful, but this remains an appealing six-string multi-tool and a genuine problem-solver for many gigging players.The first blenders, designed for whipping up malted milk, hit kitchen counters in the 1920s. “The launch of the Acoustasonic Player Telecaster feels like a no-brainer move for Fender, spreading the potential appeal of what is virtually a whole new category of guitar. The feel of the bevelled arm rest and fingerboard edges says quality and comfort this is an inviting guitar and that Modern Deep-C neck will feel familiar to anyone who has played the electric Player series models.” A lovely dark rosewood fingerboard and bridge replaces the US version’s ebony, but that’s not anissue for us. “In terms of feel and build, we honestly can’t find a compromise between this Ensenada-made Player and the US Acoustasonics we’ve tried. MusicRadar: The onboard voice options might have been scaled down but the Acoustasonic Telecaster sticks the landing as a Player Series model, in what could be one of the guitars to make the hybrid build truly go mainstream.įender Player Series Acoustasonic Telecaster: The web says That, in sum, is the sort of thing the Acoustasonic format encourages. That said, it can be pressed into service of many different kinds of styles, perhaps some that are all your own. It is warmer, with a little more width than you’d expect from a Tele’s bridge pickup. Fender promises twang but this isn’t Pete Anderson levels of twang. Park yourself on position one for a more traditional electric guitar experience, but don’t necessarily expect a traditional Telecaster experience. In a sense, this is a sound that almost exists outside of the spectrum of acoustic/electric tones, and is sure to support pedalboard experimentation. The sound is just coming from the piezo and as you turn the blend control it adds drive. Here is where the true hybrid tones are, and as such, there are fewer references for what we are hearing. ![]()
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