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But it's a Tele-type, LOL. Doesn't really sound anything like a Telecaster with the bridge bucker etc., but I've found that I can use the single-coil model on my RP-80 and roll the volume knob back and it's a pretty close approximation.

I would REALLY, REALLY like to get my hands on the Waylon Jennings signature model, but haven't seen them around for a year or so. In the meantime, this little number will have to do.

Just a little Tums for my GAS :D

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Thanks Robert , as i've posted before its real hard to beat the japanese fenders for build quality and attention to detail , anyone looking for a killer quality guitar for reasonable money should realy check out the japanese fenders , unfortunately they are no longer sold in north america so they have to be imported from japan or bought on the used market .. I've bought from a couple of japanese shops and their customer service is amazing , and shipping from japan to my door in 3 days for about 120.00 cdn .. if anyone wants the addies of these shops let me know .. i've actually sold lots of the guitars i've brought in to local guys. there is no doubt that the higher end japanese stuff is vastly superior to the mexican made fenders , great bang for the buck ...6S9L
 
Sweet mother of all that is good and holy... 6s9l, that's one awesome Tele, as ol' Leo intended. Very nice guitar, man! I'm jealous of y'all!:D
 
6STRINGS 9LIVES said:
Heres my only current Tele .. 52 Reissue ..CIJ..TEXAS SPECIALS..2 PIECE ASH CENTER MATCHED BODY, CALLAHAM BRIDGE
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Now THAT'S what I'm talking about! A real vinatge look there! Nice axe, 6S9L! :DR
 
Thanks dudes , Fender Japan knocked that one outta the park , its so accurate in every detail its amazing , right down to the use of slotted screws for the pickguard , neck bolts , control plate ,string tree,strap buttons and tuners and bridge , its finished in nitro too ..the wood grain is perfect and the neck is like butter .. it came from the factory with US FENDER texas specials which i like with the maple neck , just a note , I've had a 62 re-issue tele with a rosewood board and texas specials which i found too dark sounding and have noted the same with the strats that have rosewood necks and texas specials , but with a maple neck the texas specials are the bomb, lottsa growl and edge .. ..CHEERS 6S9L
 
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duhvoodooman said:
I'm surprised about one thing--nobody here has "the" classic (to my mind) Tele color combo....butterscotch with a black pickguard??? Thought for sure I'd see one of those....
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I had an American Tele before my B&C that was exactly as you described. Boy do I miss her... :~(
 
G & L ASAT Classic

Well, Gentlemen, here she is . . . the last Tele I'll ever own - a 2005 G & L ASAT Classic. Her curvaceous body lovingly crafted from one of the finest, most gorgeously figured pieces of natural Swamp Ash that I've ever seen, perhaps from a tree down yonder a spell from the old Waters farm, where the bullfrogs croak their lonesome song, and the mojo is thick as the haze rollin' in from the backwoods stills. The stem on this beauty is all maple, with jumbo frets, and Schaller-style chrome tuners (that stay wonderfully in tune, even with my nasty penchant for wrangling!). The neck is lightly sealed, with a slimmer "C" style neck (not as chunky as the Fender models); smooth to the touch, fantastically finished. I look forward to watching this luscious maple beauty age and wear wonderfully as the years of playing pass under my fingertips. USA-made G & L Fullerton pick-ups provide the tone, which is a tad different in flavour than its Fender cousins. Yes indeed, the trademark Tele twang is there, but perhaps not as bright or glassy as one would expect it to be. But what she may give up in those timbres she more than makes up for with a sassy growl, and dirty grind reminescent of the no-nonsense grooves found on early Aerosmith and Black Crowes releases, with a dash of Keef just to keep things honest. As for styling cues, it speaks classic Fender, with some visual / tonal updates. A swirly tortoise-shell style pickguard enhances the unmistakable retro vibe, as does the pan-type bridge piece. Brass saddles keep things where they need to be, and a traditional string-through body takes full advantage of the incredibly resonant Swamp Ash body. Tone / volume controls, and the 3 pos. pickup switch are staples from yesteryear, and work flawlessly. G & L guitars are known for their fit & finish, and this little number came out of the box, got tuned, and was crunching through Brown Sugar without as much as blinking an eye. In my book, that's how it should work. I'll give Neal's Music (CA) some of that credit, though. Fabulous people, fantastic service, and most of all - awesome products.

So, was it love at first sight? Absolutely! I am soooo smitten! ;) (*but could you tell?)
 
Wow, this is borderline pornographic! :) I might have to close this thread since it's so steamin sexy! So many photos of hot looking instruments! ;) !

G & L are sure fine instruments - top of the line. It looks like you have a winner there, Nelskie! And your write-up about her is pure poetry.
 
Nelskie, that guitar is absolutely gorgeous!! G & L really knows how to perfect a already perfect design! :)
 
SuperSwede said:
Nelskie, that guitar is absolutely gorgeous!! G & L really knows how to perfect a already perfect design! :)
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Ditto! Gorgeous instrument, Nelsk. The natural wood grain and tortoise shell P/G are a fantastic looking combo.
 
Headstock does not say Fender

Here's my G&L Limited Edition. Semi-hollow mahogany body with 3 pickups and toggle switch to get neck and bridge setting (7 setting total). Only 25 were made, this is one of them.

aeolian

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Nelsk, that G&L is beautiful , they are amazing instruments , solid and toneful , i love the pickguard and body color combo , congrats on the buy ... hey Warren if your son wants a tele , you should mortgage the homestead and buy him a vintage early 50's , tell your wife that the investment opportunity will easily pay for his education in 15 years and of course you would have to be the keeper of such a valuable investment , then give him your other tele .. everybodys happy .... some beautiful teles showing up on this post , great to see ...6S9L
 
6STRINGS 9LIVES said:
.... some beautiful teles showing up on this post , great to see ...
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My thoughts exactly. I wonder of Leo Fender had any idea way back in '52 that his Telecaster would evolve to be one of the most timeless, revered guitar designs of all time. Personally, I can't say enough about it - tone, looks, playability - it's all there.

Here's a couple of cool Tele links - one's little bit of history on the Tele, courtesy of Wikipedia, and the other is from the Fender folks across the pond - (10) Terrific Telecasters. Twang On! ;)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecaster
http://fender.demonweb.co.uk/fenderfiles/TenTerrificTelecasterGuitars.asp
 
Here's my Charvel Model 7 which someday will undergo a major overhaul. I was hoping to do that this summer, but going home for my cousin's wedding cost WAY more than I thought it would, so that little plan is delayed. The Model 7 is on the left; my Fender is on the right.
 
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Thanks. Actually, the picture hides all of its flaws. The paint job was one that somebody tried himself that didn't work out so well. The neck has a slight twist in it around the 3-5 frets which makes intonation almost impossible. The bridge pickup was replaced in a rather haphazard fashion. Beyond that . . . :)

I believe that the bridge pickup is a Duncan Hot Rails, but I cannot be certain. If I can get my hands on an ohm meter, I should be able to narrow down the choices. I'm not a big fan of it. It seems to be the worst of both worlds. It obviously doesn't sound like a single coil at all, but it doesn't have the full power or tone of a full-sized humbucker. I much prefer the Atomic II in my Fender.

I would like to do the following:
1) Gut it: remove all electronics including pots.
2) Strip it and repaint it in a semi-decent manner. As an aside, the original color was hot pink.
3) Get a replacement neck from Warmoth or Carvin. I'd like to keep the maple look with the reverse pointy headstock. It's a nice glimpse back to my youth. Plus a reverse pointy seems so wonderfully out of place on a Tele body.
4) Replace the pickups with Fender Texas Teles for some SRV goodness.

The aforementioned lack of cash is keeping any of this from progressing. This summer I might disassemble it and begin sanding the body down anyway. I'm going to at least take it down to the original pink, scuff it, and paint over that. If I can get down to the bare wood, I'll do it.
 
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If I recall correctly all duncan hot rails feature two rails...
But I could of course be wrong...

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SuperSwede said:
If I recall correctly all duncan hot rails feature two rails...
But I could of course be wrong...
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It does have two rails. There's a seam right down the middle and that's what the camera's flash caught.
 
Nice looking ax there Tone2. I dig the knobs. The really good players did not care what their guitars looked like. They just played them and made music. Dang … what an inspiration?
 
Thanks Tim. Having never owned any Tele before (much less a MW) and having played it all this time I couldn't think of any better knobs to use! It just seems natural for the guitar to have those kinds of knobs especially with the close proximity of the top hat switch to the volume knob. The flat part of the amp knob doesn't interfere with the switch and the skinny taper is big enough to turn the knob...it's functional and it really looks cool. The Tele is outstanding. I don't know what I've done all this time without one.
 

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