So - I went out this afternoon, armed with a full wallet, and a shopping list. The one thing I couldn't find was another Squier Tele - I was looking for the Squier Custom II with the P90's - and I saw the most BEAUTIFUL Fender Telecaster - white, with P90's - and I knew I had to have it. So I did.
My god, the neck is sooooooooooooo smoooooooooooth......makes all the other guitars I've played look like babies toys. It's a REAL, serious, rock'n'roll guitar. I tried it with a Vox ADV 30T amp - sounded good. Tried it with a Cube 30 - sounded Incredible!!!! - So I plumped for the Cube - and now I'm off upstairs to give them a SERIOUS workout.....
I also bought - LOTS of strings - at least enough to last me till Xmas - a soundhole p/u for my acoustic, a couple more harmonicas - alreadt had A C and D, now I've got E and G as well. Covers most bases, I think.
OK I'm off to play with the new toys......toys? Nah, these aren't toys - these are rock'n'roll!!!!!
Oh and I spent a lot more than I intended - and Marilyn's close to throwing a wobbly - I've consoled her withthe thought, "I'll never need another guitar!"
I think........
Photos to follow......
Happy bunny ----- Vic!!!!!!
:D :D :D
Vic
"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)
Vic,
You sneaky dog you...sounds like you won't be posting for awhile with all the new toys around..I'm not sure I beleive you that this is the last guitar you'll ever buy...
Well enjoy!
"It's all about stickin it to the man!"
It's a long way to the top if you want to rock n roll!
"I'll never need another guitar!"
Yes, I'm pretty sure! :lol:
Photos! Photos! Photos! :D
Vic,
You sneaky dog you...sounds like you won't be posting for awhile with all the new toys around..I'm not sure I beleive you that this is the last guitar you'll ever buy...
Well enjoy!
Believe me Chris, the Mrs said, " so you've go the guitar of your dreams?" - yes, Marilyn. "And am I right in thinking that you won't be spending any more money on guitars for a while?....yes, Marilyn. And so the conversation went.....
OK, I spent £200 MORE than I budgeted for on the Tele - but it was worth it. The only downside is, now I have to buy paint and paper and re-decorate four rooms......
Oh but the TONE from this Tele- man, it was it worth all the flak I'm going to take. Utterly, utterly BEAUTIFUL!!!! I'm in heaven!
Going to play guitar now - wake me from my reverie about, oh, Tuesday, maybe Wednesday......
:D :D :D :D :D
Vic
"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)
I figured there would be a catch but hey what's alittle painting and wallpapering when you have a new toy.
Last one though..that might be a tough one.
"It's all about stickin it to the man!"
It's a long way to the top if you want to rock n roll!
....you won't be spending any more money on guitars for a while?
She blew it. "For a while" is a relative term. The door is already open for the HRD amp to go with it. :lol:
Congrats! Sounds like you'll really enjoy it.
Roy
"I wonder if a composer ever intentionally composed a piece that was physically impossible to play and stuck it away to be found years later after his death, knowing it would forever drive perfectionist musicians crazy." - George Carlin
Cool man, how about some soundbites? P90s rock!
Vic that GAS has got you bad mate.
I diagnose that it's possibly terminal "Goodness Gracious Me"
I perscribe large doses of wallpaper paste, emulsion paint and sandpaper to be taken in B&Q first thing in the morning and also to be administered at home last thing at night after guitar practice washed down with vast quanties of Liverpudlian ale. This may effect a cure but you will have occaisional relapses.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Chris
The guitar is all right John but you'll never make a living out of it! (John Lennon's Aunt Mimi)
Vic. you got an American series tele? not the standard or teh Mex. Japanese makes?
whoa. you done good. the comment about the neck is so perfect, as I have the same experience with my American Fenders.
one thing I noticed about good telecasters is that they have incredible sustain and tone unplugged. did you noticed that?
no wonder they are so awesome when amplified. so twang man. I am happy for you.
now we should collaborate on a Buck Owens number. yeehaw!
Oh you Dog you. :P :P :P :P
#4491....
And i was thinking of picking up some new toys myself this weekend, now i have an excuse. i need to bookmark this thread so i can show the wife what Vic got.
#4491....
And i was thinking of picking up some new toys myself this weekend, now i have an excuse. i need to bookmark this thread so i can show the wife what Vic got.
You got my permission, Lefty. Oh and yes - it's a MIM. But who cares about trivia? It felt so good and sounded so good I just HAD to have it. Now I've got to sweet-talk the Squier Tele round to being a big sister/mentor.......
OK that's enough talk - back to the Tele. Bye for now.
:D :D :D
Vic
"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)
I've got a MIM. Love it. Never had it in standard tuning though. Even when I test drove it, I tuned it to G. :lol:
Replaced the neck pickup with one of those single-coil sized humbuckers and have been doing my best to ruin Stones' songs since.
Roy
"I wonder if a composer ever intentionally composed a piece that was physically impossible to play and stuck it away to be found years later after his death, knowing it would forever drive perfectionist musicians crazy." - George Carlin
glad your happy. Fender telecasters really are the BEST no matter where they're made.
yeah, telecasters are pretty good
"The Beauty of Music is my Sanity. Without it, I would simply lose my gravity, and blow away with the breeze." - Ness K(Aka Matt Harris)
