Members GAS Man Posted September 2, 2011 Members Share Posted September 2, 2011 Okay, it's not a car, but this music is still fitting so hit play and then let's talk [video=youtube;gdDNFJpil50] I'm thinking of this thread more as a public service announcement. I've had the guitar for a while now. And it just happens to be one of those that tends to "stay out" It has the Fender Texas Special pickups which not everyone likes, but I do like them. This guitar is not as deep for a tele as say my '52 RI, but yet it's got that extra comfort of being a "players' guitar" and has the twang, vibe, presence and Frets "cluck" that you want from a Tele. I'm $710 into this one new, which is a bit more than the MIMs but you do hear it. The MIM Standard is indeed a very good sounding guitar for the money, but this one is a bit more complex sounding. Curious if others have gotten into these Special whether the Tele or Strat versions. Talk to me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zledi Posted September 2, 2011 Members Share Posted September 2, 2011 Dang that's a nice looking guitar! I love Teles and especially sunburst Teles. Nice choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted September 2, 2011 Author Members Share Posted September 2, 2011 Dang that's a nice looking guitar! I love Teles and especially sunburst Teles. Nice choice! Thanks, My MIM Standard is nice too but the American Special does take it to the next level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArmyGuitar Posted September 2, 2011 Members Share Posted September 2, 2011 I have been looking at the Strat to fill my Strat GAS! Seems to get killer reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shadesofcraig Posted September 2, 2011 Members Share Posted September 2, 2011 Wow two gorgeous Teles, i wanted to get a Special and I wanted to get a Silverburst in a bad way... Congrats guys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Doctor Morbius Posted September 2, 2011 Members Share Posted September 2, 2011 Nice looking Teles there GAS_Man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Muddslide Posted September 2, 2011 Members Share Posted September 2, 2011 I've said it before, I'll say it again: if I could only own one solidbody electric, it'd have to be a Tele (though if it was my one & only I'd slap a Bigsby on it.) And THAT is a gorgeous example. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted September 2, 2011 Members Share Posted September 2, 2011 Very nice. Looks like a one piece. Could it be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted September 2, 2011 Members Share Posted September 2, 2011 Texas speciel tele pickups are great. IMO. Nice looker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Geeter Posted September 2, 2011 Members Share Posted September 2, 2011 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Selsaral Posted September 2, 2011 Members Share Posted September 2, 2011 I love my American Special. I've had it for about three months. Broke down and bought it when I found a stellar example at GC...I had been impressed with the ones I had played at other stores. Best telecaster I've ever had. I love the neck pickup the most. I like it quite a bit more than the two MIMs I have had, especially the neck pickup. The jumbo frets and satin neck finish rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theManfromAlabam Posted September 2, 2011 Members Share Posted September 2, 2011 That is awesome! I want to replace the bridge on my 93 MIA Standard, however, I want a traditional three saddle bridge...where to find one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted September 2, 2011 Author Members Share Posted September 2, 2011 Thanks for the comments I just kinda wanted to talk about this level of instrument and compare note with you folks, like Selsaral there who also got one. It just seems like some guitars are a bit easier to bond with and I've found that to be true SO FAR with this guy. The only trouble I'm having with it is the nut seems to be shaved down a bit too far on top, so the B string sometimes pops out of its slot when I bend real close to the nut. I don't think there's enough room left to go deeper, so I'm wondering if I could build it up a hair on either side of the string with some super glue. Very nice. Looks like a one piece. Could it be? I had to go double check - couldn't remember. It looks to be a two piece. The second piece is just about an inch to the left of the bridge. I can't see it in the picture, but in the flesh it can be seen because there's bit of a different iridescence to the grain of the other piece. But you can see in this pic how the gain lines have a different angle, i.e. angling out a bit. But at least it is one that requires a close inspection to spot. And great feeling necks on these as well. Not too fat not too thin. Seems to be designed for a player and not trying to conform to any classic Tele specs for neck contour. Edit: I just looked it up and it's called a "Modern C" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted September 2, 2011 Moderators Share Posted September 2, 2011 You're all very sick people:facepalm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HanSolo Posted September 2, 2011 Members Share Posted September 2, 2011 Nice Telecasters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Deadbeat Son Posted September 2, 2011 Members Share Posted September 2, 2011 Good to hear these are a quality product. I bought an America Special Tele body last week. I'm going to install a fat warmoth neck with jumbo frets & rosewood fretboard, and a set of Rio Grande Vintage Tallboy pickups. I can't wait to get underway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted September 2, 2011 Author Members Share Posted September 2, 2011 This guy is more than a bit of a goof, but he does do a fairly good job of explaining the niche of the American Specials. He was making me a bit uncomfortable with his goofiness, but then he won me over a little with his bit about the 22nd fret. [video=youtube;DLkndFR8Fc4] [video=youtube;vkiD0GH2D2I] Body: Alder Finish: 3-tone Sunburst, Gloss Urethane Neck: Maple, Modern "C" Shape Fingerboard: Maple Frets: 22, Jumbo Frets Scale Length: 25.50" Nut Width: 1.69" Hardware: Chrome Tuning Keys: Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines Bridge: Vintage Style 3-Saddle Strings-thru-body Tele Bridge Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/Black Pickups: 2 Texas Special Strat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dogsinotpalc Posted September 2, 2011 Members Share Posted September 2, 2011 If you love it so much, why don't you marry it?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcooper830 Posted September 2, 2011 Members Share Posted September 2, 2011 Yeah I love my American Special Tele more and more every time I play it. Totally awesome playing and sounding guitar. [video=youtube;lDLlsxfoJfk] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbh5150 Posted September 2, 2011 Members Share Posted September 2, 2011 GAS Man, I love the Am Specials, and completely agree with what you've said. I especially dig the necks - the combo of satin and the jumbo frets is a winner, and I like the Texas Specials as well. My next electric will most likely be an AmSpec Strat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted September 2, 2011 Author Members Share Posted September 2, 2011 If you love it so much, why don't you marry it?! Cuz in my State they don't allow polygamy, and I'm a born cheater. with guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted September 2, 2011 Members Share Posted September 2, 2011 The second piece is just about an inch to the left of the bridge. I can't see it in the picture, but in the flesh it can be seen because there's bit of a different iridescence to the grain of the other piece. But you can see in this pic how the gain lines have a different angle, i.e. angling out a bit. But at least it is one that requires a close inspection to spot. Yeah, I see it. Smart move to put it where it's least noticable. Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted September 3, 2011 Author Members Share Posted September 3, 2011 Yeah, I see it. Smart move to put it where it's least noticeable. Beautiful. Yeah, I never really know just fer sher how important the mulit-piece issue is. I once had a respected luthier, Randy Parsons, tell me that the quality of the wood is more important than the number of pieces used in the body. But he of course meant that you're better off having a 2 to 4 piece body of good tone wood than a one piece solid body made from crappy dead wood; and one would infer that having a one piece body from good tone wood would be the best of both worlds. but I do feel a bit better with these multi-piece configurations if there is a solid piece under the bridge. I seems to me like there's got to be a heart to the tone around that area so I'm used to seeing these offset pieces, rather than symmetrical halves, on guitars like this or the cheaper Gibsons. In other words, I guess that symmetry might be more aesthetically pleasing, but maybe having just one glued on wing might sound better than splitting them up the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted September 3, 2011 Author Members Share Posted September 3, 2011 Yeah I love my American Special Tele more and more every time I play it. Totally awesome playing and sounding guitar. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDLlsxfoJfk That's cool dc! I just now got a chance to come back around and check out your vid. Thanks for posting that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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