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  1. 10-20-2007, 09:46 AM #1
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    I finally bought a Tele!!!

    I'm not sure why I've waited this long to get one. I guess I've always thought I'd like Strats more but after two days with this guitar I can safely say that I like it more than any Strat I've played or owned. Yeah, I know they're different and they do different things and I'm not selling my Strat but I find as a whole the Tele seems more useable.

    This was my first internet purchase and I was sweating it from the day I sent off the money order. Luckily the guy I bought it from was top notch, sending it out, well packed, the same day he received the money. He described it well and it sounds and plays exactly like I thought it would, maybe even better.

    It's a '62 AVRI, I had my eyes set on a Surf Green one but when this one came up used I couldn't pass it up. The black is classy don't ya think? He had rewired it modern and added a set of brass saddles. Short of that it's completely stock and I think it's going to stay that way. I sort wanted to try out a set of Fralin Tele pickups but I don't see myself doing it, the guitar sounds great across all three switching positions.

    Finally, some pics!




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  2. 10-20-2007, 10:07 AM #2
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    Dude, that is WAY prettier than Surf Green. One of the nicest looking Teles ever, a true classic.
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    That's a sweet looking Tele. I'm not generally a big fan of binding on a Tele, but in this case I can't imagine it any other way. It just looks right. Also the rosewood neck on the black body, that's beautiful. I think you got a nice score, at whatever price. I would have found that one hard to let go.

    At times I find myself in agreement with you on the Tele vs Strat opinion, and then later find my opinion reversed. Right now, I'm back in the Tele camp. I still love Strats though.
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  4. 10-20-2007, 11:12 AM #4
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    I must admit that I am not a fan of black Tele's in general but with that white body binding and W/B/W guard, I'm sold!! Congrats.... LB.
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    Nice! The binding looks fantastic on that black body.
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    That's gorgeous!!! I want one too!!
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    I love it!
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    Wow...good thing you didn't get a green one. OR, why don't you get the green one if you really want it and give that black one to me? Sounds good.
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  9. 10-20-2007, 01:04 PM #9
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by jjthinline View Post
    Wow...good thing you didn't get a green one. OR, why don't you get the green one if you really want it and give that black one to me? Sounds good.


    Stop over and play it. I'm only about 20 minutes north of U of D on 896.
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    A keeper, to be sure. Classy!

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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    I've played danged near everything, andther is just a certain magic to a Tele that no other guitar can match. Welcome to the brotherhood!
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    That is really nice, different, is that a short run of a custom model?

    Beautiful, enjoy

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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    I completely understand your inability to resist purchasing this Tele and am envious of your choice.
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    I love binding on a tele. THAT is perfect!!

    congrats!
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by ES345 View Post
    That is really nice, different, is that a short run of a custom model?

    Beautiful, enjoy

    peace
    It's an American Vintage Reissue. They used to offer more than the 3 current colors up until this year. Here's a link to it on Fenders site.

    http://www.fender.com/products//sear...tno=0106200857
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    Yer doomed!

    seriously, nice score. i love bound teles, jonesing for a sunburst double bound w/ gold hardware myself, but i'm saving up for a gretsch electromatic first, or maybe a Vox AC30...

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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    eye candy
    do I look like I know what I'm doing?
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    I love it! I have never sen a black bound Tele. I think it is the best looking configuration I have ever seen! Congrats!
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    Beautiful guitar..you have to watch it with tele's..one is often never enough!
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    I love it!
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    Wow, beautiful!
    ...and on the 8th day, God created the Super Reverb and there was ROCK, and it was GOOD!
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    Killer!
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    NICE
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    That is still among the classiest guitars I've seen in a while. I want it.


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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    That is one of the best looking Tele's I've ever seen.
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  26. 02-02-2008, 07:15 PM #26
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    I can relate. I have a 1968 black Esquire Custom with cream binding. The neck is maple (from a 1952 Tele). As sound goes, it is not my favorite (I find most late 60's tele/esquire lead pickups a bit shrill and thin). What keeps me from moving it is the look. The maple neck on a jet black body with a cream border is just so fine!
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    Sweet guitar!
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    Honestly, both Fender and MF should use your pics on their websites. I've seen that model several times and thought, "Meh."

    Looking at your shots I have to agree with the others--it's fantastic looking. Fender needs to shoot it at an angle so you get the true effect of that binding and W/B/W guard.

    Very nice score!
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    Hey! I'm in good company! That's the model I just bought (in ice blue) - I love it too - great neck and lovely sound!
    See below for a couple of family members....

    ...I have no idea why my link ain't working...
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    mebbe this'll work!
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by entropydave View Post
    Hey! I'm in good company! That's the model I just bought (in ice blue) - I love it too - great neck and lovely sound!
    See below for a couple of family members....
    Thanks again for the kind comments. I'm still loving this guitar, after I bought it my constant need for something new completely went away. It might only be for a short time but I'll take it.

    Dave, your pic isn't showing up, it's just a red X.
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    Such a pretty guitar...

    I too am a sucker for binding on a tele, my favorite guitar is a bound sunburst tele. Congratulations, a very nice score.
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    Very different than most. It will really catch some attention on stage.
    Congratulations.
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    That is one pretty guitar. I like maple fretboards more but that's one gorgeous guitar. Excellent score!
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    I know I said I wasn't go to change anything but I couldn't fight the urge to grab a Fralin Blues Special bridge pickup last night.

    I'm not sure when it'll make it into the guitar but I can't wait to hear the sound difference. The stock pickup measures 6.66k and the Fralin is 7.07k. Hopefully it'll thicken the bridge a touch but not too much.
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    Hmm...I did something similar with my old 52 RI and it sounded more rock that twang...so it depends what your after!
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    IB, nice tele....
    almost as pretty as my Seafoam '62 AVRI
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    This has got to be the longest-lived thread ever to keep to a single page.
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    yea, it is long huh?.......that's what she......nevermind
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by ronworld View Post
    Hmm...I did something similar with my old 52 RI and it sounded more rock that twang...so it depends what your after!
    I'm definitely looking for more rock than twang, just not too much rock. I don't want it to get muddy but I've yet to put a Fralin in anything and have it become muddy.

    Frank, I originally looked up and down for one in Seafoam but when I stumbled across this one in nearly mint condition used, I couldn't pass it up.
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    Re: I finally bought a Tele!!!

    yea, i have to admit it looks reeeeel classy in black.
    i would have def bought that, too...even if i didn't need it.
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