NGD!!! Fender 72' RI Tele

brettk7 · 10-23-2009, 04:15 AM

Well, new to me guitar day

Can't complain. Snatched her up for $300, including a hardcase. I always loved the look of these, but never really played one through a real amp. I have to say, plugged into my Rocker 30 rig... I am real impressed. I figured I would want to immediately swap the pick-ups... Nope, they sound surprisingly good! The pots even work!? What the hell!? Real surprised at the quality of the guitar, especially for its price point (I believe they are like $899 new, correct me if I'm wrong).

Seriously, not all Mexican Fenders are created equally and for the cash and what I am going to do with it (actually play it ha, take it on the road, etc)... It'll suit me just fine. I really can't justify dropping a bunch of money on a guitar right now anyways, not with me being in college full-time and I am going to be touring/gigging a LOT in the spring. After seeing what has happened to my LP Custom after sweating and bleeding all over it all summer long, I don't think I could feel good about taking something expensive out (plus, I am really worried about theft, especially after what happened with my bass players rig

).

I don't even think I am going to mod it! Definitely no major stuff. But, from what I have been reading upgrading the capacitors is a worthwhile endeavor. Maybe I'll try that out. But, I really like the idea of just having a guitar that I enjoy without having to put in a ton of wrench time.

I'll have to report back after the honey-moon session is over. But, for now... I think this is gonna be a keeper. I haven't had this much fun since I got my black Custom

JM Vasek · 10-23-2009, 11:25 AM

Congrats, man! That's a hell of a deal for one of those.

Here's the thinline I let go a few years ago with a molded hard case for $400:

Kate033 · 10-23-2009, 11:30 AM

Congrats!

diceman · 10-23-2009, 11:33 AM

Those are very cool - great deal!!

brettk7 · 10-23-2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JM Vasek

Congrats, man! That's a hell of a deal for one of those.

Here's the thinline I let go a few years ago with a molded hard case for $400:

Nice! A buddy of mine has the 72' Tele like I have, except in that finish. Super cool looking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by diceman

Those are very cool - great deal!!

Yeah man, I'm really digging it. Especially for what I paid!!!

***b-squared*** · 10-23-2009, 01:14 PM

I'm thinking a DblBucker in the back...

BB

brettk7 · 10-23-2009, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b-squared

I'm thinking a DblBucker in the back...

BB

That would be super sweet. Problem is... I'm not for sure if normal buckers will fit. Although, rumor has it, the new Fender pick-ups are normal sized humbuckers with big covers.. We'll have to figure out one day haha

analogsystem · 10-23-2009, 03:24 PM

Great axe at a great price.
Now you need to read up on the wide range humbuckers. Its a big discussion topic on the fender boards because the original pickups sound fantastic but unfortunately the reissue pups aren't close. They are actually just regular buckers with a bunch of padding to take up the extra space.

There are plenty of boutique winders (Check out Curtis Novak) who will rewind / rework your pups to make them sound pretty darn close to originals.

You might also want to put in some 1 meg pots as thats what the real deluxes had.

Enjoy!!!

brettk7 · 10-23-2009, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by analogsystem

Great axe at a great price.
Now you need to read up on the wide range humbuckers. Its a big discussion topic on the fender boards because the original pickups sound fantastic but unfortunately the reissue pups aren't close. They are actually just regular buckers with a bunch of padding to take up the extra space.

There are plenty of boutique winders (Check out Curtis Novak) who will rewind / rework your pups to make them sound pretty darn close to originals.

You might also want to put in some 1 meg pots as thats what the real deluxes had.

Enjoy!!!

Yeah man, I'm not really into it for the authentic Fender Wide-Range sound. I just like the guitar haha. I like it how it is.

I will probably upgrade the electronics and caps though. But, as long as the pick-ups do what I want, I will probably keep them.

Atomic · 10-23-2009, 04:52 PM

hey! that looks just like mine.

brettk7 · 10-23-2009, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

hey! that looks just like mine.

Hey, that's awesome!

I am getting ready to put some Schallers and do a big ole' set-up.

brettk7 · 10-24-2009, 02:03 PM

I'm definitely going to order one of the Black Dove 72' Teles when income tax season rolls around

10-23-2009, 04:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
brettk7 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nellyville Posts: 4,826 Thanks: 49 Thanked 91 Times in 32 Posts	NGD!!! Fender 72' RI Tele Well, new to me guitar day Can't complain. Snatched her up for $300, including a hardcase. I always loved the look of these, but never really played one through a real amp. I have to say, plugged into my Rocker 30 rig... I am real impressed. I figured I would want to immediately swap the pick-ups... Nope, they sound surprisingly good! The pots even work!? What the hell!? Real surprised at the quality of the guitar, especially for its price point (I believe they are like $899 new, correct me if I'm wrong). Seriously, not all Mexican Fenders are created equally and for the cash and what I am going to do with it (actually play it ha, take it on the road, etc)... It'll suit me just fine. I really can't justify dropping a bunch of money on a guitar right now anyways, not with me being in college full-time and I am going to be touring/gigging a LOT in the spring. After seeing what has happened to my LP Custom after sweating and bleeding all over it all summer long, I don't think I could feel good about taking something expensive out (plus, I am really worried about theft, especially after what happened with my bass players rig ). I don't even think I am going to mod it! Definitely no major stuff. But, from what I have been reading upgrading the capacitors is a worthwhile endeavor. Maybe I'll try that out. But, I really like the idea of just having a guitar that I enjoy without having to put in a ton of wrench time. I'll have to report back after the honey-moon session is over. But, for now... I think this is gonna be a keeper. I haven't had this much fun since I got my black Custom __________________ You can visit me @ Hit me up with any and all gear questions. I'd be happy to help! You can reach me on here or at brett@eddiesguitars.com Rig!: 72' Fender Tele Deluxe RI/ 93' Epi LP Custom/Xotic Ep-Booster/Boss TU2.RV3.DD6/Orange Rocker 30/Orange 4x12

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JM Vasek Respectable Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,644 Thanks: 24 Thanked 11 Times in 2 Posts	Re: NGD!!! Fender 72' RI Tele Congrats, man! That's a hell of a deal for one of those. Here's the thinline I let go a few years ago with a molded hard case for $400: __________________ -JM

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analogsystem Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 433 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NGD!!! Fender 72' RI Tele Great axe at a great price. Now you need to read up on the wide range humbuckers. Its a big discussion topic on the fender boards because the original pickups sound fantastic but unfortunately the reissue pups aren't close. They are actually just regular buckers with a bunch of padding to take up the extra space. There are plenty of boutique winders (Check out Curtis Novak) who will rewind / rework your pups to make them sound pretty darn close to originals. You might also want to put in some 1 meg pots as thats what the real deluxes had. Enjoy!!! __________________ www.myspace.com/wahwahexitwound Guitars: 2007 Gibson Firebird V, 1994 Hamer Studio Archtop, 1974 Fender Musicmaster neck on Mustang Body, 1988 Hamer Californian Elite Amps: 1982 JCM800 2203 (on a 1960a), 1966 Sunn 100s (on an Avatar 2x12), 1962 Magnatone M2, 79 Princeton Reverb (blackfaced) Pedalboard: Morley Wah, MJM Blues Devil, Prescription Experience, Russian Green Big Muff, SPF Ego Booster, Digidelay, Voodoo Pedal Power 2

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brettk7 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nellyville Posts: 4,826 Thanks: 49 Thanked 91 Times in 32 Posts	Re: NGD!!! Fender 72' RI Tele I'm definitely going to order one of the Black Dove 72' Teles when income tax season rolls around __________________ You can visit me @ Hit me up with any and all gear questions. I'd be happy to help! You can reach me on here or at brett@eddiesguitars.com Rig!: 72' Fender Tele Deluxe RI/ 93' Epi LP Custom/Xotic Ep-Booster/Boss TU2.RV3.DD6/Orange Rocker 30/Orange 4x12

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