Have Played my mates 74 telecaster now I want one.

jamesd74 · Post by **jamesd74** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 12:38 pm

I don't want fender I would love to build my own.

I found this body.

Anybody any suggestions.

i-watermelon john · Post by **i-watermelon john** » Thu Oct 21, 2010 11:28 pm

try to go with Lace pickups and a maple neck

Instructor · Post by **Instructor** » Wed Dec 01, 2010 1:17 am

MY best suggestion is don't buy a Fender. Get a Seymour Duncan Antiquity set in that, a nice well made Maple neck, and some Goteh or Grover Tuners, and you'll be in heaven.

Instructor

jamesd74 · Post by **jamesd74** » Wed Dec 01, 2010 2:49 pm

Its looking like I am going to build one.

I have been collecting Wilkinson parts, what does anybody think of Wilkinson.

Instructor · Post by **Instructor** » Wed Dec 01, 2010 7:34 pm

jamesd74 wrote:Its looking like I am going to build one.

I have been collecting Wilkinson parts, what does anybody think of Wilkinson.

Two thumbs up, I was going to suggest Wilkinson.

Instructor

alun · Post by **alun** » Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:01 pm

Instructor wrote:MY best suggestion is don't buy a Fender. Get a Seymour Duncan Antiquity set in that, a nice well made Maple neck, and some Goteh or Grover Tuners, and you'll be in heaven.

Instructor

Discuss: What's the problem with Fender?

jamesd74 · Post by **jamesd74** » Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:05 pm

In my opinion they look dated I do very much like the sound and in Jan I could afford a Mexico. But they just look boring.

Sorry to a fend the fender purist.

I believe they have a market and won't vary from it.

alun · Post by **alun** » Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:56 pm

jamesd74 wrote:In my opinion they look dated I do very much like the sound and in Jan I could afford a Mexico. But they just look boring.

Sorry to a fend the fender purist.

I believe they have a market and won't vary from it.

Fair comment, No offence taken.

Redno5 · Post by **Redno5** » Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:07 pm

Personally, I think a Strat is one of the most beautifully designed shapes this side of a Lotus Esprit!!

But certainly no offence taken at the "Boring" opinion

jamesd74 · Post by **jamesd74** » Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:35 pm

I would love fender to do something in a modern colour with a flame maple top. Then my bank card would be out.

Instructor · Post by **Instructor** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 1:15 am

alun wrote:
Instructor wrote:MY best suggestion is don't buy a Fender. Get a Seymour Duncan Antiquity set in that, a nice well made Maple neck, and some Goteh or Grover Tuners, and you'll be in heaven.

Instructor
Discuss: What's the problem with Fender?

I'll tell you if you really want to know. But I expect it to be received as controversial, as Fender is one of many people's "Sacred Cow's" that I'd be tipping over.

Before I do so, tell me a little bit about your background and playing as a musician, and the depth of your association with Fender products. I don't want to offend people, needlessly.

Instructor

alun · Post by **alun** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 8:13 am

I'll tell you if you really want to know. But I expect it to be received as controversial, as Fender is one of many people's "Sacred Cow's" that I'd be tipping over.

Before I do so, tell me a little bit about your background and playing as a musician, and the depth of your association with Fender products. I don't want to offend people, needlessly.

Instructor

Actually I really don't think I need to know, because you are spouting crap, I've never known anyone in my 61yrs, who's done so much, knows so much, met so many famous people, knows so much about everything, and can not only do everything, but can do it better than anyone else, And as for my background, you really wouldn't want to know, I've enjoyed my time on this forum, and have chatted with some good and friendly fellow musicians, but this is where I sign out.

Post by **Olly** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 2:59 pm

Alun I hope that your signing out is meant as temporary as if not it would be a disaster as you would certainly be missed!

jamesd74 · Post by **jamesd74** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 3:45 pm

I have already sent him a PM. Hope the sane as you.

Instructor · Post by **Instructor** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:44 pm

And, on my part I apologize for any offense I have caused this user. I can only hope that he returns and allows me the opportunity to mend fences with him, as I think he's got me all wrong...

Instructor

jamesd74 · Post by **jamesd74** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 8:34 pm

Where's the big post gone??????

Instructor · Post by **Instructor** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 9:40 pm

jamesd74 wrote:Where's the big post gone??????

I went and edited it out, I'm not here to make anyones experience a negative one.

Instructor

jamesd74 · Post by **jamesd74** » Fri Dec 03, 2010 10:46 pm

Put the big post back I wanted to read it please.

Instructor · Post by **Instructor** » Sat Dec 04, 2010 1:12 am

jamesd74 wrote:Put the big post back I wanted to read it please.

How about if I PM you (and anyone else that would like to read it)?

jamesd74 · Post by **jamesd74** » Sat Dec 04, 2010 9:41 am

Instructor wrote:
jamesd74 wrote:Put the big post back I wanted to read it please.
How about if I PM you (and anyone else that would like to read it)?

Yes please.