Members Faber Posted July 7, 2009 Members Share Posted July 7, 2009 So, I broke down and joined the tele crowd. Got this used, but absolutely mint AM Standard with an 07 serial number on the neck, so it's probably one of the early ones. I absolutely love this one - I can see how some of the more retro inclined tele lovers dislike it though. While the tone is unmistakably tele, it's a warmer sound than say the 52 RIs, and it has slightly less "twang" in the bridge. I shopped around a good bit in stores before buying this trying all the available models, and in my hands at least, these tonal traits make for a better all round guitar for me. ..Oh and I just checked - there's a rout for a middle pickup, so I expect to nashville it soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members maltomario Posted July 7, 2009 Members Share Posted July 7, 2009 nice! HNGD! If you want more twang out of the bridge, consider swapping saddles to the old brass barrel type. that seems to be a significant improvement in twangyness. At least it was for me. good luck and play $%@& out of the nice axe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mnewb1 Posted July 7, 2009 Members Share Posted July 7, 2009 HNGD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metalheadUK Posted July 7, 2009 Members Share Posted July 7, 2009 nice! HNGD!If you want more twang out of the bridge, consider swapping saddles to the old brass barrel type. that seems to be a significant improvement in twangyness. At least it was for me. good luck and play $%@& out of the nice axe! Not as easy as it sounds. The Fender 3 saddle bridges don't fit the American series...you have to go to someone like callaham and pay royally for the priviledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eellox Posted July 7, 2009 Members Share Posted July 7, 2009 awesome guitar man. Love the color scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members maltomario Posted July 7, 2009 Members Share Posted July 7, 2009 Not as easy as it sounds.The Fender 3 saddle bridges don't fit the American series...you have to go to someone like callaham and pay royally for the priviledge. I was able to fit the old style brass saddles on my MIA telecaster with no problem. And my saddles werent even the newer compensated style. lemme see if i can dig up a photo edit: it would seem my highway one tele had OEM 3-saddle bridge. so yeah maybe the american bridge may pose a problem. carry on, nothing to see here! =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seven58 Posted July 7, 2009 Members Share Posted July 7, 2009 Happy NGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Woody_in_MN Posted July 7, 2009 Members Share Posted July 7, 2009 HNGD. Its a classic. - W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faber Posted July 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 7, 2009 Thanks guys.Not as easy as it sounds.The Fender 3 saddle bridges don't fit the American series...you have to go to someone like callaham and pay royally for the priviledge.So I've heard - I'm not in a hurry to change it though. I fully expect to make a nashville out of it, but so far I really like the bridge, so it's staying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Artslinger Posted July 7, 2009 Members Share Posted July 7, 2009 Texas Customs sells a vintage bridge, on eBay they sell it loaded, but if you email them they should sell it without the pup.http://cgi.ebay.com/CUSTOM-SHOP-3-SADDLE-BRIDGE-TEXAS-PICKUP-FREE-SHIP_W0QQitemZ300325843568QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar_Accessories?hash=item45ecd0b270&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1205%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50 Happy new Tele day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scgmhawk Posted July 7, 2009 Members Share Posted July 7, 2009 I'm starting to get Tele GAS. Congrats on yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretmonster Posted July 7, 2009 Members Share Posted July 7, 2009 Big congrats on a very sweet guitar Faber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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