New Tele Day!

[TVvoodoo]

Way too classy looking for a tele! Needs some scuffs and dents! But enjoy the elegance while it lasts... Happy NGD!

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

 

[jtcnj]

Have you tried to change their resistance by adjusting the screws that secure the buttons?

Killer looking Tele! Congrats…

They are the vintage type and dont have the button screws.
I put a little oil in the hole on the back and worked them with a string winder: no bueno.
They bind under tension as I approach standard tuning, and are real hard to turn making small adjustments difficult.

I was considering filing a warranty claim, as I really like it otherwise.
Likely I wont bother; I have a used set of Fender tuners of the same type.

Most likely, the tuners will get swapped this weekend when I do the first string change and assess the stock saddles for intonation.
It is almost spot on now; I dont know how that can even be.
Maybe I can bail out of work early some time this week and do it.

Oh, and I am really digging the Polytune 3 I got recently!

This is my exact Tele I brought to show you, JT. YAY you got this one.

I recall, and said same to the wife as she was there as well!


I worked the nuts slots, did a full set up, and played it a couple of hours yesterday.
Aside from the tuners, the fretwork is not bad, but a few hi / low spots enough to warrant a fret level when time allows.
I really like it a lot.

I notice it is very lively sounding when played unplugged, pine body perhaps?

 

[syscokid]

They are the vintage type and dont have the button screws.

I guess I should have looked at mine first before making that suggestion. Mine are the same vintage style with slotted posts too. I got them from Callaham Guitars, and I’m pretty sure that they are Gotoh’s even though Callaham Guitars doesn’t disclose that they are Gotoh’s. Anyways, these are my favorite type of tuners! Carry on…

 

[jtcnj]

The stock tuners are certainly defective, not just cheap, and I could file a warranty claim.
But for under $20 I went this route:



I have used the Pro series with good results several times.
I left the stock bushings in place and re-used the screws.
Fresh set 9-42, and we happy.



First bit of damage: I nicked the neck just ahead of the B string slot with a nut file. I use the horn of plenty shape for my nut slots.

This stock nut is actually very good now and all strings return to pitch after bends or test bending above the nut. I will sand the top down when I do the fret level.

The old tuner on the right -the shaft has a LOT of play, the new just a little.

 

[jtcnj]

Fret level went well, didn't take a lot of strokes.
+ brass compensated saddles.

The neck pocket route is a little rough, and the saddles were really high.
I shimmed the neck end of the pocket with 2 layers of business card to bring them down a little.

One of the bridge plate screws is totally fubar - the slots in the head are mostly gone. Didn't notice it until now.
I have an EZ out type deal if need be, but I don't plan on replacing or removing the plate.

Really digging this guitar, but it is a bit heavy at around 9lbs - the difference between me on the bathroom scale, then holding the guitar.
Last night I didn't think of it at all, as my back has been pretty good lately.

 

[ibmorjamn]

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.

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Nice Telecaster , love the Dean "V"
Hold on to that one. Since Gibson's law suite.

 

[jtcnj]

Nice Telecaster , love the Dean "V"
Hold on to that one. Since Gibson's law suite.

Thanks.
That is what prompted me to finally pull the trigger.
Glad I did.