Fender Thinline

alexrocks · Post by **alexrocks** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 3:48 am

I've had my Ric 330 for almost 10 years now, and I use it exclusively. I've liked it so much, I've never had an interest in getting anything else. Untill now. I like the thinlines and am considering picking one up. Does anybody here have one/like it/hate it/why. Are there some that are better than others? thanks.

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 5:56 am

Which specifically, the one with the Wide Range Humbuckers or the single coils?

alexrocks · Post by **alexrocks** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 7:22 am

I don't really know, that's why I'm asking. What's a good kind?
thanks

leesh · Post by **leesh** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 8:19 am

I've heard good things about the '72 reissues.

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 8:39 am

Okay, let's break it down:

This is the model with the Wide-Range humbuckers, designed by Seth Lover for Fender in the early 70's. Very fat sounding, not exactly like a typical Gibson PAF, but the same idea.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-72-Telecaster-Thinline-Electric-Guitar?sku=510474

This is the model that has the typical Tele setup - two single coil pickups. If you've never played a Tele, the bridge pickup is extremely thin and twangy sounding, while i'd describe the neck pickup as 'woody" and not very powerful. Many Tele players change the neck pickups, I don't have much of a problem with them.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-69-Telecaster-Thinline-Electric-Guitar?sku=510123

It all comes down to what type of sound you want. I personally like my guitars to sound bright, so I'd go for the '69 over the '72.

alexrocks · Post by **alexrocks** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 12:54 pm

thanks. I like brighter stuff too, so I'll look at 69's. thanks again.