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Ambassador of the Crossroad
This is the tele I had my eye on used for the right price for a few years now.
I was off it since I am pretty happy with the Indio tele, and recently added a few more guitars.
While agonizing over spending on a Sabbra Caddabra on Reverb, I came across a mint, open box Squier CV 50s Tele in White Blonde from Proaudiostar.
I was leery about that seller.
The Squier prices had gone way up everywhere but seem to be coming down some.
I took a chance and it arrived in three days.
The "open box" end was not taped and the big staple on one side was pulled through, the other partially pulled out, but secure.
If it is used or a floor model, I cant tell besides a few finger print smudges on the chrome bits and some scuffs on the plastic film on the pick guard, which is lifted a bit near the controls.
Nothing that looks like pick scratches though. No dings scratches, etc.
It checks out fine, pretty playable out of the box.
A few of the tuners are a bit stiff / hard to turn, but dont appear bent or damaged.
I like it a lot.
This is the first guitar I have played with the ashtray bridge and 3 saddles, took a little getting used to.
The intonation isnt far off, but I may be looking for compensated saddles.
I might try modding these with a file, grinder, or cut off wheel if need be..... it's a thought.
I have other fish to fry for now before I can do a thorough set up, dress the nut, fret level if need be, etc.
I was off it since I am pretty happy with the Indio tele, and recently added a few more guitars.
While agonizing over spending on a Sabbra Caddabra on Reverb, I came across a mint, open box Squier CV 50s Tele in White Blonde from Proaudiostar.
I was leery about that seller.
The Squier prices had gone way up everywhere but seem to be coming down some.
I took a chance and it arrived in three days.
The "open box" end was not taped and the big staple on one side was pulled through, the other partially pulled out, but secure.
If it is used or a floor model, I cant tell besides a few finger print smudges on the chrome bits and some scuffs on the plastic film on the pick guard, which is lifted a bit near the controls.
Nothing that looks like pick scratches though. No dings scratches, etc.
It checks out fine, pretty playable out of the box.
A few of the tuners are a bit stiff / hard to turn, but dont appear bent or damaged.
I like it a lot.
This is the first guitar I have played with the ashtray bridge and 3 saddles, took a little getting used to.
The intonation isnt far off, but I may be looking for compensated saddles.
I might try modding these with a file, grinder, or cut off wheel if need be..... it's a thought.
I have other fish to fry for now before I can do a thorough set up, dress the nut, fret level if need be, etc.
