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Have Played my mates 74 telecaster now I want one.

Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 12:38 pm
by jamesd74
I don't want fender I would love to build my own.

I found this body.

Anybody any suggestions.


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Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2010 11:28 pm
by i-watermelon john
try to go with Lace pickups and a maple neck :)

Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 1:17 am
by Instructor
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

Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 2:49 pm
by jamesd74
Its looking like I am going to build one.

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

Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 7:34 pm
by Instructor
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

Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:01 pm
by alun
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?
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Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:05 pm
by jamesd74
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.

Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:56 pm
by alun
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.
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Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:07 pm
by Redno5
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

Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:35 pm
by jamesd74
I would love fender to do something in a modern colour with a flame maple top. Then my bank card would be out.

Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 1:15 am
by Instructor
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?
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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

Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 8:13 am
by alun
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.

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Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 2:59 pm
by Olly
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!

Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 3:45 pm
by jamesd74
I have already sent him a PM. Hope the sane as you.

Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:44 pm
by Instructor
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

Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 8:34 pm
by jamesd74
Where's the big post gone??????

Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 9:40 pm
by Instructor
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

Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 10:46 pm
by jamesd74
Put the big post back I wanted to read it please.

Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 1:12 am
by Instructor
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)?

Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 9:41 am
by jamesd74
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.