Got a Tele!

randyz · Post by **randyz** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 1:40 pm

A few weeks ago I bought a 2004 Fender Esquire built in Mexico. I got it for about $500 with BIN on Ebay. It looks like it's never been played and the previous owner upgraded to Gotoh vintage tuners and a hot Dimarzio pick-up. It's black with a maple neck. This thing screams and looks very authentic. I'm planning to put reissue brass saddles and then just enjoy this guitar. I also have a 2004 50's Reissue Stratocaster that was made in Mexico (Daphne Blue with maple neck). The pick-ups sound really weak. Any suggestions?

winston · Post by **winston** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 2:12 pm

Randy,

Buy a set of pickups from a guy on e-bay called guitarfetish

Here's a link.

http://stores.ebay.ca/Guitarfetish-Store

Over time I bought three complete loaded pickguards from this guy and the pickups are scorchers. The best that I have ever played. I have all sorts of Strats with every pickup combination you can imagine. Lace Sensors, Texas Specials, Might Mite etc. The pickups from this guy are the best.

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 5:22 pm

Randy,
Kinman's are the best of the best if you wanna go noiseless.

Otherwise, I would highly reccomend Lindy Fralin's pickups.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:34 am

Try this one...... ERK!!

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Fender-Telecoustic-Telecaster-Acoustic-PAISLEY-Guitar_W0QQitemZ7362339204QQcategoryZ33039QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

nattiep · Post by **nattiep** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:46 am

If I were to ever get a guitar I might get one of these. It was a tie between a tele, an SG and a 620. The 620 would probably be the best bet though.

My cousin wants a guitar and I said I'd help her look for one. Is a MIM tele a good starter guitar?

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:51 am

The MIM stuff is pretty reasonable these days, Nate - there are some very good deals on eBay if you're looking for a s/h one. My suggestion would be to check it out first hand if you can - they vary a bit in 'feel'.

nattiep · Post by **nattiep** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:58 am

When I was still in the states I played my friends MIM strat.. it wasn't bad. Then I played his MIM J bass.. not bad either. But then he tried to tell me his J was better than my 4001!

I'll ask her about a tele.. or a strat. The only guitar she know is a les paul.. and I don't have $1000 to spend on her. If I had a $1000 I'd buy another rick.

Are there any CIJ Fenders for a decent price?

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 12:15 pm

There are a couple on Aussie eBay at the moment, Nate.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 2:04 pm

The Telecoustics are like toys. Very small. Have not played one yet.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 2:48 pm

5000!!!! Congrats, Paul..... a hard-earned milestone! Multiply that by the average time spent typing, add the time spent thinking about the topic and what you're going to post..... must be months!!!!!

I played a Stratacoustic late last year - most unimpressive - piece of junk IMO!!

nattiep · Post by **nattiep** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 3:12 pm

Congrats Paul!

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 3:25 pm

Whatta wasted post. Sheesh. I'm embarrassed!

nattiep · Post by **nattiep** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 3:34 pm

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 5:10 pm

Not wasted on me........ gave me the opportunity!

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 12:27 am

That's like waiting for the odometer to roll over to some special number, and then missing it.

Anyway, congrats Paul, that's an impressive milestone.