NUGD - From Tele to Tele
A few months ago, I bought a Fender Noventa Telecaster. It's the model with a single P90 pickup in the bridge, and no neck pickup. I really loved the simplicity of the single pickup guitar and sound of the P90. In fact, I loved everything about the guitar . . . except the 1-5/8" nut width. All my other electric guitars have the typical 1-11/16" nut width. And, try as I might, I just couldn't adjust to the 1/16" narrower nut. I know it sounds stupid, and probably is, but it is what it is.
So, I saw a used Tele on my local guitar shop's online inventory and went to check it out. It was my favorite Tele color (butterscotch) and had the more typical 1-11/16" nut. I sat down and played it through my Fender Mustang Micro headphone amp, and it took about 30 seconds before I realized THIS was the one. I worked out a trade of my Noventa Tele plus a very modest amount of cash, and the new Tele was mine. Here it is. The Fender Player Plus Nashville Telecaster in butterscotch blonde. https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...3CSrdst-XL.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...jN8WjPq-XL.jpg And here's a photo of the Noventa Tele I traded away. It was a great guitar that I would highly recommend to anyone not bothered by the traditional 1-5/8" nut width of the typical Telecaster. https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...5RhD9wS-XL.jpg |
I meant to add, that I fell in love with the sound of this guitar instantly as I cycled through all 5 pickup selector positions, plus the two additional positions provided by the push-pull tone knob. This thing simply sounds great, and plays like butter.
For those who don't know, the push-pull tone knob adds the neck pickup to Position 1 (bridge) and Position 2 (bridge and middle). Lots of tonal variety and flexibility. https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...BxTTRT9-XL.jpg |
Congratulations, Pappy!
Is that a Nashville? If so, it’s one of the few “Teles” I’ve never owned, but have on my list! I’ve heard great things about them. Very versatile. Great upgrade! You have far more tonal options/versatility. As much as I love simplicity, sometimes you just need….more. |
Sweet! You have so many more tonal options now although your Noventa Tele probably rocked with that P90.
Congrats and enjoy your new Tele. I don't think I'd like a 1 5/8" nut width either. |
I like the Nashville style Telecasters! Something about them, I can’t put my finger on it. How cool is this new guitar day, Pappy. What a great guitar. I’ve never owned a real Telecaster before, but if and when I do this would be the model I would be drawn too!
Enjoy your new guitar Pappy. frank d. |
Niiiiiiiice guitar!
I’ve been looking at that guitar and thinking about the faded candy apple. Please keep us informed as you get to know this guitar. Congratulations, I hope your playing the crap out of it! |
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Awesome Tele! Congratulations!
I have one in exactly the same color and finish! Have fun!!! :guitar: - Glenn |
Can you play all three pickups together? How do you like the sound of all three?
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Sweet looking and really versatile guitar. Congrats!!!
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Adding the neck pickup changes the tone considerably. It adds a fullness that could be really useful. I think a rhythm player might like that combination depending on the style of music. |
This is so cool. I thought the push/pull just controlled there middle PU. I've got to get to the store and try one. If I do, it will pronbably br going home with me. I just got my first electric in November and I'm still tying to fgure things out, so I have to wait a while but I love your guitar, good luck with it.
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Thanks! And just remember that "still learning" doesn't mean you can only have one electric guitar. If it did, none of us would have more than one.
I buy 'em because I like 'em, not because I've mastered the previous one. :) |
Very cool. But I gotta say: the guitar you traded in is very cool too. I really dig a one-pup guitar, and to have it be a P90 is a bonus.
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But, as I said in my original post, the 1-5/8" nut width bothered me. If I had never played anything else, I'm sure I would have been ok with it. But my other electrics are 1-11/16", and I had issues with buzzes and unintended muting with the narrower neck. If I ever get another single pickup guitar, it will probably be a Les Paul Junior. But that's unlikely because (1) the price of a real Junior has skyrocketed in the last few years, and (2) I've already got more guitars than I can say grace over. |
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