NGD - A Belated 50th...

Wazmeister

The Background...

Not sure if you know what it's like; you have a BIG birthday on the horizon and you think of ways to 'mark' it. 

In my case, it was my 50th pending this year, in July. I kinda always hoped that both Mrs Meister and I might visit USA, and come back with a CS/MB geetar; alternatively, I might buy a birthday year (1967) vintage Tele. Both of these quickly became expensive options, and unrealistic.

So, what to do ?

I have been trying a few guitars, mainly to supplement my outstanding Masterbuilt Strat. My criteria was simple - I must not just like the guitar, but LOVE it.

Many came and went - Huber, CS Jazzmaster, CS Jaguar (would still like to try and own a Johnny Marr Jag though). All of em I liked but didn't love.

I have realised that I don't like new guitars; love relics though, for their looks and worn in feel...

A visit to @Gassage proved to be the influence and game changer. I played his precious '73 Fender Thinline Tele, with original Seth Lover pick-ups in it. Outstanding, and so I started to look...

Some of you will know that I started a thread looking for one. 





Meant To Be ???

I love the thought of older a genuinely old guitar, but I realise that it can be a minefield. Any Baxter Bass had a nice one, but a bit too mint for me. I do like a relic, as I have already said

Then, Nick @St_Hubbins got in touch regarding his vintage '72 Thinline; the provenance and quality of it was kindly verified by Con @DrCornelius. We spoke a while, and this '72 slowly dropped from the radar...

I visited Doug at Coda on Monday, and tried a few Jazzmasters and Jaguars. Belting guitars, but again, the earth didn't move for me. Then, Nick contacts me out of the blue and reluctantly suggests that it might be back up for grabs... 

I'm away in a Hotel in Oxford for 4 days, and would you believe it, Nick is only 6 minutes from the Hotel !! He very graciously lends me the guitar over night, and I realise that I really would like to own this original 1972 Thinline. It is even supplied with provenance and details of a strip, service and verification.

The deal was done today, and I am delighted.

Big thanks for all those who advised and helped, but a very big notice of appreciation for Nick and Con. Top men both.

Sorry Nick for taking this off your hands, and for the lack of chat time !!!

Wazmeister

Teetonetal

oh my. Very nice indeed! Enjoy

guitars4you

I like the aged/faded natural finish - easy to see them looking like they need a suntan - that looks nice - great looker - I assume the weight is not bad (not that it is the be all and end all)  - Original frets or modern jumbo etc ? - Hope you enjoy it for many years

DrCornelius

Gowjuss !

tone1

Yep that definitely passes my 'Dibs' criteria 

dindude

That's a belter, and black guards on the natural ash looks so much better than pearly white. I've got a real hankering for a '72 thinline myself, although it probably won't be a vintage one.

NelsonP

That is stunning. Congrats!

monkey42

that's a beauty

Kylef

Oh man that's lovely. You've had some really nice gear come your way recently my friend

PhilKing

It looks really nice.  Just the right amount of aging, showing that it's been played but not abused.

mburekenge

Lucky bugger. Gorgeous.  Enjoy!

TTony

I dont really like Teles.


I like that.

fretfinder

Nice one Waz 

BigMonka

That is simply stunning, and a great story!
Happy birthday, hope this is a keeper for a long time

JDE

Congratulations and happy belated birthday. Play on for another 50!

JonHosker

Great guitar...glad you are happy!!
enjoy....Jon

Sassafras

Can I borrow it 'overnight' too?

nickb_boy

Congrats on the new arrival Waz!  
Glad you got the deal sorted in the end.

Now put it down for a few minutes to take some more pics and give us an update of how it's settling in to Casa De La Wazmeister

marktheharp

Very very nice guitar and belated birthday wishes

guitars4you

check out a USA blues guy called Tab Benoit who plays one of these Thinline Teles on a regular basis