Members GAS Man Posted December 7, 2011 Members Share Posted December 7, 2011 One more step towards the poor house, but I put it on their "next year" plan. ("Rationalizations are better than sex, think about it, have you ever gone a week without a rationalization?" Jeff Goldblum - The Big Chill) "(MOR)" being "Middle of the Road" not an inexpensive knockoff, but not the Custom Shop version either, but it does have some upper end features like a nitro body finish and TV Jones Filtertrons. Still no tone knob though. But my man Jeff says I won't miss it, sounds great as is. This one weighs in at a mere 7 pounds 5 oz, so not bad for an alder Tele. I'm told it is limited to 500. They have another one left (they said they were only getting 4) http://www.sweetwater.com/guitargallery/electric/custom/sUS11291454/ It also comes in black if that's your thang. I prefer to see the wood. I know I lose points for this not being a pastel "Cabronita" color or Custom Shop, but I don't think Jeff would steer me wrong. I asked him if Fender was just trying to capitalize on the sudden Cabronita craze (?), and he said that it was love at first play with these guys, so we shall see. Cabronita his particular Tele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I played one of those at GC the other day. Very very nice. I agree, seeing the wood grain is beautiful. It'll never be a deluxe Poboynita 51 but it'll do in a pinch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted December 7, 2011 Members Share Posted December 7, 2011 Love it! I also love the Big Chill, watch it often, and regard it as one of the most quotable films of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted December 7, 2011 Author Members Share Posted December 7, 2011 I played one of those at GC the other day. Very very nice. I agree, seeing the wood grain is beautiful. It'll never be a deluxe Poboynita 51 but it'll do in a pinch! I was indeed inspired by your Po'Boynita. I think that's what pushed me over the edge. I started thinking about ways to convert my no. 2 '51 to one as well. I figure when I get that done, I may be able to sell it off to frugalist to help pay for this MOR'Boynita. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Deadbeat Son Posted December 7, 2011 Members Share Posted December 7, 2011 Nice, congrats on the purchase! I look forward to your thoughts after you get the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted December 7, 2011 Author Members Share Posted December 7, 2011 Love it! I also love the Big Chill, watch it often, and regard it as one of the most quotable films of all time. Thanks, and unfortunately, I quote that line many times in my ordinary life; and at least every time I succumb to GAS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted December 7, 2011 Author Members Share Posted December 7, 2011 Nice, congrats on the purchase! I look forward to your thoughts after you get the guitar. Will do, thanks! Hmm, what amp should be its maiden voyage? Bassman RI maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grantus Posted December 7, 2011 Members Share Posted December 7, 2011 Pretty damn hot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted December 7, 2011 Author Members Share Posted December 7, 2011 Pretty damn hot Thanks Grantus! The combo of TV Jones on a reasonably light body made me do it. But I'm looking forward to hearing it. Other guitars in my collection, like my MIM Telecaster Deluxe RI, should be worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbh5150 Posted December 7, 2011 Members Share Posted December 7, 2011 Only one nob = disappoint. :poke: HNILCD!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vcnyls Posted December 7, 2011 Members Share Posted December 7, 2011 Sweet! Look forward to hearing your review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted December 7, 2011 Members Share Posted December 7, 2011 nice! I'll stick with my cheap knockoff at 1/3 that price though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Deadbeat Son Posted December 7, 2011 Members Share Posted December 7, 2011 Will do, thanks! Hmm, what amp should be its maiden voyage? Bassman RI maybe? That should suit it nicely, but I wonder how it would do with something driven and Voxesque... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted December 7, 2011 Author Members Share Posted December 7, 2011 nice! I'll stick with my cheap knockoff at 1/3 that price though... That's cool. And I hope I didn't come off as diss'n anybodies' copies, cuz that wasn't intended. I meant to add in my OP, that had I the energy or any half way decent skills with putting together guitars, I'd have gone that way myself. I think putting something together yourself, with something like a Warmoth bod, could be a more rewarding and possibly better result. I'm just stuck with being an "off the rack" kinda guy. Maybe someday when I retire and have more time and can recharge my batteries. Right now I'm just happy to get the salute on that odd morning here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted December 7, 2011 Author Members Share Posted December 7, 2011 Sweet! Look forward to hearing your review! Thanks! Will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ashasha Posted December 7, 2011 Members Share Posted December 7, 2011 I think it's gorgeous. I was all hot and bothered over Vintage Clubber's guitar so I put some TV Classics into a guitar I had sitting around that was close enough to a tele to make it work. I absolutely love it. I know it's not an exact LaCabronita, but it's close enough and if I didn't have it I'd be gassing all over one myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretmonster Posted December 8, 2011 Members Share Posted December 8, 2011 I like it, course I think having filtertrons in anything has gotta be way Congrats and enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaveAronow Posted December 8, 2011 Members Share Posted December 8, 2011 Looks Amazing! Needs a floyd though. jk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted December 8, 2011 Author Members Share Posted December 8, 2011 I think it's gorgeous. I was all hot and bothered over Vintage Clubber's guitar so I put some TV Classics into a guitar I had sitting around that was close enough to a tele to make it work. I absolutely love it. I know it's not an exact LaCabronita, but it's close enough and if I didn't have it I'd be gassing all over one myself. Thanks! And mine won't be an "exact LaCabronita" either, but it's as close as I dare go. Here's a link to the real deal http://www.guitarmagazine.co.uk/reviews/fender-la-cabronita-especial/ I just gave it a quick review myself to see what this guitar I just ordered, "on the day that will live in infamy" has or lacks compared to the "real deal". I also ordered new glasses today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted December 8, 2011 Members Share Posted December 8, 2011 That's cool. And I hope I didn't come off as diss'n anybodies' copies, cuz that wasn't intended. I meant to add in my OP, that had I the energy or any half way decent skills with putting together guitars, I'd have gone that way myself. I think putting something together yourself, with something like a Warmoth bod, could be a more rewarding and possibly better result. I'm just stuck with being an "off the rack" kinda guy. Maybe someday when I retire and have more time and can recharge my batteries. Right now I'm just happy to get the salute on that odd morning here and there. no offense taken or intended... I'm sure the one you are getting will be killer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sxyryan Posted December 8, 2011 Members Share Posted December 8, 2011 That looks killer! I think with my tax return this year, I'm going to pay off a credit card, then with the left over funds, start a build I've been contemplating for a long time. I'm tore between an Esquire, Telemaster, or a La Cabronita (one pickup), and some various combos of the three. Thanks for increasing my interest in the third choice haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cratz2 Posted December 8, 2011 Members Share Posted December 8, 2011 Still too rich for my blood. Maybe if they come out with a Black Top version or maybe an American Special version. I'm sure it'll be nice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zledi Posted December 8, 2011 Members Share Posted December 8, 2011 Looks freakin sexy! Hope you love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DARKMETL/ Posted December 8, 2011 Members Share Posted December 8, 2011 I love it! Sick and tired of same old Tele {censored} day in and day out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted December 8, 2011 Members Share Posted December 8, 2011 wow who made that? I like the black one best...not crazy about the small guard though on any of these. nice! I'll stick with my cheap knockoff at 1/3 that price though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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