They say life is all about chasing a dream. Big or small, does not matter, it is good to heave one. My dream was, apart from Rockerverb and PPC212, a true tele and a true strat. Luckily, I managed to get those beauties.
1) Fender Stratocaster 54 reissue - Made in Japan, 1993
2) Fender Telecaster Black Maple - Made in Japan, 1990.
Both aquired from well known and respected sellers in my country (Poland). I chose them over lots of Made in Mexico and Made in America. They just felt right, far superior to others (and more expesive, too) I tried. To be honest, they are in a pretty good damn shape for a 25+ years old guitars. I know we all could write a book about strats and teles, so I just throw few loose thoughts.
Strat
-THAT neck pickup tone, my godness!
-if I was to rate a strat playing comfort, then 11/10 is my rating
-I really tried to make it sound bad on my rockerverb mk1 and jcm900 2501 combo. I could not. It sounds at least good in literally every position.
-It is a really funk machine. I can't stop playing Can't stop and Get Lucky
Tele
-Tele. Does. Metal. Repeat. Tele. Does. Metal. Even with those stock pickups it is super punchy, aggressive and has so much power on hi gain. Sounds better than at least half of HH guitars I tried so far.
-It makes you rock. I can play cleans of strat, but tele forces me to drive everything harder.
-It cleans up so beautifully. I can play on my rockerverb's dirty channel boosted with Maxon OD-9, but when I roll down volume knob it really becomes pretty clean.
-Neck pickup is creamy. Like a true, home-made ice creams!
For Both
-single coils are noisy, so in the future I could think about pickups upgrade to some kind of Lace Sensors or Seymour Duncans, but for now I can live with that lovely hum!
Enough chit-chat. Here are some photos folks. I'm not a pro photographer, but I tried my best.
And a view that makes me smile!
I am happy as a clam - two Fender in the house [with pics!]
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Re: I am happy as a clam - two Fender in the house [with pics!]
congrats, that tele is ballin! Lovely lovely. MIJ Fenders are immense value and things of beauty. I'm not a strat guy, so sorry I can't comment.
Tele's are surprisingly heavy. my fav guitarist, Teppei from Thrice at one time used a Telecaster into a Proco Rat into a Vox AC30 and has this heavy, brash, aggressive tone that just rips! Love telecasters!!!!
Tele's are surprisingly heavy. my fav guitarist, Teppei from Thrice at one time used a Telecaster into a Proco Rat into a Vox AC30 and has this heavy, brash, aggressive tone that just rips! Love telecasters!!!!
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RV50, Vox AC30, Gibson LP Trad '14, Gibson ES-335 '04, PRS Cu24 '10, Fender Tele Pro, Gretsch Powerjet
RV50, Vox AC30, Gibson LP Trad '14, Gibson ES-335 '04, PRS Cu24 '10, Fender Tele Pro, Gretsch Powerjet
Re: I am happy as a clam - two Fender in the house [with pics!]
Well that's what I call a nice catch!
Congrats!!!
And yes, Tele's do Metal even with stock single coils.
Personally I accepted the single coil hum as kind of nature of the beast thing. I have a friend wich has a Buddy Guy Sigature Strat with Lace Sensor pups, and honestly I prefere the stock pups in my MIM Standard.
Just my personal taste.
Anyway enjoy those beast's they both look awesome and the MIJ Fender stuff usually is superb.
Congrats!!!
And yes, Tele's do Metal even with stock single coils.
Personally I accepted the single coil hum as kind of nature of the beast thing. I have a friend wich has a Buddy Guy Sigature Strat with Lace Sensor pups, and honestly I prefere the stock pups in my MIM Standard.
Just my personal taste.
Anyway enjoy those beast's they both look awesome and the MIJ Fender stuff usually is superb.
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Re: I am happy as a clam - two Fender in the house [with pics!]
They both look pretty sweet!!!!
It's a long time since I've tried a traditional tele. I should try one again....
Yours looks really sweet - black on black + maple neck, very nice!!!
It's a long time since I've tried a traditional tele. I should try one again....
Yours looks really sweet - black on black + maple neck, very nice!!!
Ant
Orange Gear: RV50 MKI, R30, AD15, PPC212
And.... Genz Benz Black Pearl 30
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Orange Gear: RV50 MKI, R30, AD15, PPC212
And.... Genz Benz Black Pearl 30
Past Orange: AD30TC Combo, TT, AD5
Guitars: Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded, Vigier Expert Retro 54, Gibson SG 70s Tribute, Aria Pro II RS X80, G&L ASAT Special Tribute
Re: I am happy as a clam - two Fender in the house [with pics!]
Thanks. Not only it has a killer look, but also it plays wonderful. Instantly my number 1 guitar!Les Paul Lover wrote: ↑Thu Jun 07, 2018 2:03 pmThey both look pretty sweet!!!!
It's a long time since I've tried a traditional tele. I should try one again....
Yours looks really sweet - black on black + maple neck, very nice!!!
Black + maple just feels and looks so proper
Re: I am happy as a clam - two Fender in the house [with pics!]
teles do metal very well.
i been wanting one with a reverse headstock for a long time. that may be the next guitar i build.
anyways nice guitars! wish my strat's fingerboard was maple like yours.
i been wanting one with a reverse headstock for a long time. that may be the next guitar i build.
anyways nice guitars! wish my strat's fingerboard was maple like yours.
Re: I am happy as a clam - two Fender in the house [with pics!]
Nice axes! Well done.
I have the same exact telecaster Japan (mine is lablelled Squier Japan), black and maple bought new in early nineties. Lovely guitar.
I have the same exact telecaster Japan (mine is lablelled Squier Japan), black and maple bought new in early nineties. Lovely guitar.
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Re: I am happy as a clam - two Fender in the house [with pics!]
Nice score! I have a number of MIJ Fenders - awesome guitars!
The story is, when Fender was tooling up to do the reissues, the guitars from Fender Japan brought tears to the eyes of the USA builders since they were so accurate and they felt they couldn't make them as good!
(And to be honest, my 1982 Fender Strat '62 reissue, while a beautiful guitar, doesn't have the neck profile correct - my MIJ Fenders from the same era have it nailed)
The story is, when Fender was tooling up to do the reissues, the guitars from Fender Japan brought tears to the eyes of the USA builders since they were so accurate and they felt they couldn't make them as good!
(And to be honest, my 1982 Fender Strat '62 reissue, while a beautiful guitar, doesn't have the neck profile correct - my MIJ Fenders from the same era have it nailed)
Re: I am happy as a clam - two Fender in the house [with pics!]
Congrats!
MIJ Fenders from the eighties/early nineties are really great guitars, and these two seem to be in excellent condition as well!
Have Fun!
MIJ Fenders from the eighties/early nineties are really great guitars, and these two seem to be in excellent condition as well!
Have Fun!
Jocke
Rocker 30C
TT
PPC 112
VOX AC30HW2X
'65 Fender DRRI Limited Edition
-79 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe
-82 Ibanez Blazer BL550RB
-86 Squier Strat
-94 Fender P-Bass
-05 Gibson SG '61 RI
-14 Fender Classic Player Baja '60s Tele
Rocker 30C
TT
PPC 112
VOX AC30HW2X
'65 Fender DRRI Limited Edition
-79 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe
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Re: I am happy as a clam - two Fender in the house [with pics!]
That Tele ... hot damn! I have some CIJ Fenders and i love em!
Well wear dude! Enjoy the tone!!
Well wear dude! Enjoy the tone!!
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