NGD:Unexpected

[jricc]

That is one gorgeous Tele Ptony! I'm not usually fan of gold either...The Oxford red is real nice congrats!

[PTony]

Originally Posted by jricc

That is one gorgeous Tele Ptony! I'm not usually fan of gold either...The Oxford red is real nice congrats!

Ty! I just finished some extended play. I’m impressed. Which isn’t easy to do. I’m smitten by the color also. I added Schaller strap locks, Fender locking tuners, and treated her to a Fender TSA case.

She fits in very nicely around here nicely…having her own “thing”.

The vintage ‘64 pickups are very, very nice. Smooth and warm, yet plenty of brightness. I a/b’d it with my US Strat. It has a set of 57/62 in it. They both sound and play great, but I believe the tele has a bit more warmth and fullness. I must admit I prefer the Ebony board over the Strat and Gibsons rosewood boards.

[FanoFan]

Wow, that's gorgeous. Never seen a Tele in that color. Congrats!!

[PTony]

Originally Posted by FanoFan

Wow, that's gorgeous. Never seen a Tele in that color. Congrats!!

Thank you. The color was appealing to my eye as well. I’ve finally been able to play a bit more. My schedule has been a bit hectic. I ended up pairing it with an MXR Timmy and it sounds pretty great. I’m more of a humbucker guy. But I’m certainly not mad at the tone it’s producing.thanks for the kind words and the read!

[PTony]

Originally Posted by FanoFan

Wow, that's gorgeous. Never seen a Tele in that color. Congrats!!

Thank you. The color was appealing to my eye as well. I’ve finally been able to play a bit more. My schedule has been more hectic than usual. I ended up pairing it with an MXR Timmy and it sounds pretty great. I’m more of a humbucker guy. But I’m certainly not mad at the tone it’s producing. Thanks for the kind words and the read!

[rockabilly69]

Originally Posted by PTony

Ty! I just finished some extended play. I’m impressed. Which isn’t easy to do. I’m smitten by the color also. I added Schaller strap locks, Fender locking tuners, and treated her to a Fender TSA case.

She fits in very nicely around here nicely…having her own “thing”.

The vintage ‘64 pickups are very, very nice. Smooth and warm, yet plenty of brightness. I a/b’d it with my US Strat. It has a set of 57/62 in it. They both sound and play great, but I believe the tele has a bit more warmth and fullness. I must admit I prefer the Ebony board over the Strat and Gibsons rosewood boards.

As I said before, I have a few teles, but my ebony fingerboard one is my favorite to play. Once again congrats on a cool guitar!

[dave42]

Wow! I would have bought that guitar, also!

Although I don't play electric guitar very often, it has been a dream of mine to have an ebony board Telecaster. That and the body color makes your new guitar a real looker... congrats!

I'll say it again... wow!

Is that a 12" fretboard? If so, perfect!!!!

[PTony]

Originally Posted by rockabilly69

As I said before, I have a few teles, but my ebony fingerboard one is my favorite to play. Once again congrats on a cool guitar!

Ty, friend. It’s seeing a lot of playing time. It takes me a few weeks to settle in with new guitars. I don’t buy, sell, trade like I used to. So, when I do add something new it takes some time for me to sort out what that particular guitar “needs”.

I feel like I’ve made it “mine” (setup by me to my liking, minor upgrades mentioned in a previous post). I still plan on upgrading the wiring and pots/caps. They’re not terrible, but I prefer cloth vintage push back wire, CTS pots, etc.

Not really a must, more of a personal preference. Overall it’s outstanding. I have zero regrets. Thanks for taking the time to respond.

[PTony]

Originally Posted by dave42

Wow! I would have bought that guitar, also!

Although I don't play electric guitar very often, it has been a dream of mine to have an ebony board Telecaster. That and the body color makes your new guitar a real looker... congrats!

I'll say it again... wow!

Is that a 12" fretboard? If so, perfect!!!!

Thank you! It’s certainly not often you see an Ebony board tele. It definitely added to the mystique of this guitar. I believe it’s a 9.5” radius. It’s a VERY comfortable modern profile. There’s little they could’ve done better here imo. Other than NO GIG BAG…for a decent amount of $$. Do better, Fender.

Overall, not a huge thing. Just a bit cheap, imho. Thanks for reading, and for the kind remarks. I appreciate that.