Members tom92 Posted July 3, 2011 Members Share Posted July 3, 2011 Meh not a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members coldfingaz Posted July 3, 2011 Members Share Posted July 3, 2011 holy crap those prices piss me off. Totally ridiculous. I got a new CIJ Thinline in '04 & have sourced original wide range humbuckers. Total cost, less than $1500 including the pickguard, upgraded pots, etc. I'd have no confidence in the MIA models being better build quality or sounding than what I have, and I seriously doubt Fender's done too much with the pickups so I'd just need to upgrade those anyways. They do look nice, though...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Robert Kortus Posted July 3, 2011 Members Share Posted July 3, 2011 All I have to say is, ABOUT TIME! I always hated the fact that your only two choices for a new thinline were either the cheap MIM model or the uber-expensive custom shop version. I'm glad they have finally come out with these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boneman Posted July 4, 2011 Members Share Posted July 4, 2011 I kinda wish they would of used nitro instead of the gloss lacquer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members akapuli Posted July 4, 2011 Members Share Posted July 4, 2011 I salute the final second arrival of the AVRI Thinline, but Gee, that price is crystal lettuce. Luckily I already own a US thinline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members victor2k Posted July 4, 2011 Members Share Posted July 4, 2011 what pickups are on these?. the same as the mim's? i think they need to completely redo the current WRHBs, its muddy as hell, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Moustache_Bash Posted July 4, 2011 Members Share Posted July 4, 2011 But I do suspect that some of the "fanbois" who talk about "WRHB's" have never even heard the originals... Never heard the originals, but I think the newest incarnation of the "WRHB's" sound spectacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I kinda wish they would of used nitro instead of the gloss lacquer. How do you know they're not using nitro? All I saw on the site was "gloss lacquer", and since they didn't specify what kind of lacquer, there's no way (that I can see) to know whether it's nitrocellulose lacquer or acrylic lacquer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zetor Posted July 4, 2011 Members Share Posted July 4, 2011 The one in white is gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boneman Posted July 4, 2011 Members Share Posted July 4, 2011 From my understanding Phil, they don't spray nitrocellulose in SoCA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 From my understanding Phil, they don't spray nitrocellulose in SoCA. I'm sorry, but unless Fender has changed something recently, you're incorrect on that. I've got close friends who work in the Custom Shop, and I've toured the entire USA (Corona) factory, and actually watched a guy spraying nitro on bodies. It's really pretty slick how Fender has it all set up to comply with the SCAQMD (air pollution regulations - they're really strict here in SoCA). The paint room is completely sealed off, and the air is treated and recirculated. The spraying is done in front of a small waterfall, which catches a large percentage of the overspray, so it never goes into the air. The painter is in a full white oversuit and wearing a high-quality respirator, etc. I'm not positive about this part, but I believe someone said that Fender was one of the few (if not only) places allowed to spray nitro lacquer on a large commercial scale here in SoCA due to the highly effective containment / environmental precautions they've put into place. I've got pics of the factory tour posted somewhere... I'll see if I can dig them up for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gorebuc Posted July 4, 2011 Members Share Posted July 4, 2011 I don't see how these are gonna much nicer in body/neck construction than the MIJ/MIM models, which are spectacular in that regard. Without a meaningful pickup upgrade in both models, these are just a redundant cash grab IMO. That said, my MIM has a two piece top with horrible bookmatching under the Triburst. Maybe these will pay attention to small details like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boneman Posted July 4, 2011 Members Share Posted July 4, 2011 Sounds good Phil, I was always given the short answer when I asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Fender Corona Factory Tour I believe the paint room pictures start on page two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Never heard the originals, but I think the newest incarnation of the "WRHB's" sound spectacular. Do tell! You got a chance to hear them already? Where they in the new AVRI Thinline, or something else? Please try to describe how they sounded! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I got a new CIJ Thinline in '04 & have sourced original wide range humbuckers. Total cost, less than $1500 including the pickguard, upgraded pots, etc. I'd have no confidence in the MIA models being better build quality or sounding than what I have, and I seriously doubt Fender's done too much with the pickups so I'd just need to upgrade those anyways. They do look nice, though...... I could totally be happy with that setup, although I'd prefer a nice big "ice cube" blocky white / cream MOTS pearl pickguard like my '73 had. But that's one very nice guitar you have there! I think that they got it pretty darned accurate with the MIJ reissues, except of course for the pickups. Again, technically, they're more accurate, since the original early 70s Thinlines had poly finishes, not lacquer like the new AVRI has. But it will be interesting to see if there's any sonic difference with a lacquer finish. I wonder if they're doing a poly sealer coat? In general, I really like the sound of a lacquer finish, and yes, I do believe there's a sonic difference, though slight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mirrorball Posted July 6, 2011 Members Share Posted July 6, 2011 Also a new Modern Thinline Tele (part of the "Tele-bration" series) http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0170140705 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members woolyh Posted July 6, 2011 Members Share Posted July 6, 2011 ^the original 90s issues of those go for big money, I feel bad for anyone who paid a ton for one only to have Fender reissue them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members booher Posted July 6, 2011 Members Share Posted July 6, 2011 ^the original 90s issues of those go for big money, I feel bad for anyone who paid a ton for one only to have Fender reissue them. "VINTAGE 1990S TELECASTER THINLINE! WOW! AWESOME! L@@K!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Capsule Posted July 7, 2011 Members Share Posted July 7, 2011 MY next guitar will be a hollowbody so i'm interested for sure, and by the time i can actually afford it there will probably be used ones floating around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members renula Posted July 7, 2011 Members Share Posted July 7, 2011 Too expensive, Im happy enough with ma mexican tele... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members akapuli Posted July 7, 2011 Members Share Posted July 7, 2011 ^the original 90s issues of those go for big money, I feel bad for anyone who paid a ton for one only to have Fender reissue them. Thanks The new Telebration model costs almost twice as much like mine did as a second-hand guitar eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArrMatey Posted July 7, 2011 Members Share Posted July 7, 2011 I wonder that too.Lollar finally got around to making a true re-issue of them though:http://www.lollarguitars.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LGP&Product_Code=269&Category_Code=humbucker-pickups this really interests me as I'm more in the market for a fender 72 deluxe. How "true" are these pickups? If they are as good as the real deal, then that means i could get a 72 road worn and slap those in and save bout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members triviani Posted July 7, 2011 Members Share Posted July 7, 2011 this really interests me as I'm more in the market for a fender 72 deluxe. How "true" are these pickups? If they are as good as the real deal, then that means i could get a 72 road worn and slap those in and save bout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thom Posted July 7, 2011 Members Share Posted July 7, 2011 I don't see how these are gonna much nicer in body/neck construction than the MIJ/MIM models, which are spectacular in that regard. Without a meaningful pickup upgrade in both models, these are just a redundant cash grab IMO. That said, my MIM has a two piece top with horrible bookmatching under the Triburst. Maybe these will pay attention to small details like that. The value for money thing won't be better with these AVRIs, if that's what you mean. Bang for the buck-whise you probably can't get a better fender tele then the mim/mij models impo. That slight difference comes with a heavey price tag that I'm personally not willing to pay at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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