Members Flux Capacitor Posted November 17, 2010 Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 Are they nice? Anybody here have any experience with one? What are they worth used? There's a local fellow that has both and wants to trade me one for this... Mesa/Boogie .50 Caliber 1x12 Combo. Good trade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted November 17, 2010 Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 they get really good reviews, especially the pickups are well regarded.[YOUTUBE]z6w5UNgiieg&feature=related[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members realtree71 Posted November 17, 2010 Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 you mean one of these little bad boys? heres what it sounds like through a JCM 800 http://www.soundclick.com/player/single_player.cfm?songid=7064072&q=hi&newref=1 I've had mine forever and it has Jerry Donahue pups... Not sure there value right now its a buyers market.... Id say if its in excellent condition maybe $750 check ebay and see what theyre fetching... I would do the trade if it plays good. I had a 50 cal and I thought it was ok... mine was the 50 cal plus and it was a head.. I think I got $800 for it 2 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted November 17, 2010 Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 I've always thought they were truly hideous in the best possible way. Big GAS for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ital_Stal Posted November 17, 2010 Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 I love em i'd do it in a second Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flux Capacitor Posted November 17, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 Thanks, fellows. The guy says that the Blue one is in almost perfect condition and has been upgraded with American Standard pickups and a Barden Compensated Bridge. He says the pink one is older and has some nicks. Any thoughts on the replacement parts? Also, when were the Paisleys made? From what I've seen on the Internet, it looks like they were made in the late 60's, 1985 and 2008. Is this true? If the guitar he says is "older" turns out to be a 1985, should I take it over the 2008 even if it's a little nicked up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ital_Stal Posted November 17, 2010 Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 I'd go for the tele but thats just me. I'd be content with either year. Good luck with the trade on what ever you decide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flux Capacitor Posted November 17, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 Now he says the the pink one is considerably older. What should I do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scolfax Posted November 17, 2010 Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 I've always thought they were truly hideous in the best possible way. Big GAS for me... +1. I think I could get by with a Blue Paisley Strat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bruce Bennett Posted November 17, 2010 Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 Now he says the the pink one is considerably older. What should I do? as with ANY vinatage guitar you must take steps to verifiy its age. Check the neck date, & check the pot date codes at the very least.. if its a late 60s then you hit the jackpot. even if its only mid 80s its still worth about the same as the mesa... the 2008 IMHO would require a little boot on his part.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jhorne Posted November 17, 2010 Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 If they are the more recent ones, they have basswood bodies and sold new for $699, less during the occasional blowout sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wyatt Posted November 17, 2010 Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 Thanks, fellows. The guy says that the Blue one is in almost perfect condition and has been upgraded with American Standard pickups and a Barden Compensated Bridge. He says the pink one is older and has some nicks. Any thoughts on the replacement parts? Also, when were the Paisleys made? From what I've seen on the Internet, it looks like they were made in the late 60's, 1985 and 2008. Is this true? If the guitar he says is "older" turns out to be a 1985, should I take it over the 2008 even if it's a little nicked up? The original Japanese RI models were sold in the US/Canada from the late '80's into the early '90's. They were dropped with the rest of the Japanese RI line when Fender all be completely replaced the line with the Mexican RI's by the mid '90's (there are no MIM Paisley/Flower models, so like several other models it was dropped completely). They were still made and available in Asia and Fender did order and distribute bunch in the US in 2008. People who have compared both seem to think the finish wasn't as good in the recent ones compared to the ealrier '80's/'90's models. I'm sure you can find a comparison. I doubt it's a '68 model, it seems the guy knows what he has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wyatt Posted November 17, 2010 Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 If they are the more recent ones, they have basswood bodies and sold new for $699, less during the occasional blowout sales. The '80's/'90's models are basswood as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cybersecretary Posted November 18, 2010 Members Share Posted November 18, 2010 http://www.austinvintageguitars.com/site/Inventory/Pages/AVG_Fender_Electrics.html#35 i played this vintage one... it was cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members fuzztone Posted November 18, 2010 Members Share Posted November 18, 2010 I used to have this one. I think it was a 2002.It was just about as nice as any strat that I have owned. I sold it to The Stratosphere a few years ago for $500 which was what I paid for it.He probably parted it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarmandp Posted November 18, 2010 Members Share Posted November 18, 2010 I have the pink strat. Have only played once or twice. It sits in my closet. If anybody wants it PM me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members *BLEEP* Posted November 18, 2010 Members Share Posted November 18, 2010 I believe this once got a MIJ reissue as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Busk Posted November 18, 2010 Members Share Posted November 18, 2010 They reissued them around 2002 and in 2008. I bought the tele BF in 2003 and the strat PP in 2008. I much preferred the tele for the sustain and the excellent pups. The strat took a lot of work to get it perfect. I didn't like the vintage pups so I replaced them with GFS grey bottoms. Replaced the saddles with Callaham stuff. I put Onyx Forge inserts in the neck due to strippage. I rolled the treble side of the fretboard and put an American 5 way in. Now, it's great and has the pink paisly finish which is why I bought it. The tele really needed nothing. It plays amazing and sustains forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted November 18, 2010 Members Share Posted November 18, 2010 Thanks, fellows. The guy says that the Blue one is in almost perfect condition and has been upgraded with American Standard pickups and a Barden Compensated Bridge. He says the pink one is older and has some nicks. ? its debatable but some would say thats a downgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flux Capacitor Posted November 18, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 18, 2010 its debatable but some would say thats a downgrade. I can see that. Also, someone said that the recent RI's sold for $699 or less, but everything I see is $900+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members unworthy Posted November 18, 2010 Members Share Posted November 18, 2010 Thanks, fellows. The guy says that the Blue one is in almost perfect condition and has been upgraded with American Standard pickups and a Barden Compensated Bridge. He says the pink one is older and has some nicks. Any thoughts on the replacement parts? Also, when were the Paisleys made? From what I've seen on the Internet, it looks like they were made in the late 60's, 1985 and 2008. Is this true? If the guitar he says is "older" turns out to be a 1985, should I take it over the 2008 even if it's a little nicked up? The Barden bridge is a high quality piece and the MIJ RIs are known for, sometimes, not having the best electroincs, so the Am Std pups might have been an upgrade. In 1985, the MIJ guitars were the best thing Fender was selling, but the US products quickly caught up starting in '86. I don't think we see too many of the 2008 versions here because Fender hasn't been importing MIJ products to the US for a while. They were available from international sellers, but they weren't hanging in stores here. I'm betting they're '02 models and it was those middle-era MIJ guitars that got a rap for so-so electronics, small pots, unremarkable pups. I think I would want the guy to throw in at least $100. Those guitars may have been selling for $8-900 2 years ago, but I bet they wouldn't sell for over $600 today. Just my 2 cents. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted November 18, 2010 Members Share Posted November 18, 2010 I still kick myself that I didn't buy one when they were in the stores. IIRC, Guitar Showcase in San Jose had one of the teles they were blowing out (this was in the 00-02 timeframe, I think) for about $400, and I just never took the plunge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flux Capacitor Posted November 18, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 18, 2010 The pink one is a '94. Thoughts? I think I'm gonna do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted November 18, 2010 Members Share Posted November 18, 2010 I almost bought one of these when I was stationed in Okinawa, it was $700 back in 1988. I say go for it! you can do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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