NOW WITH NGD: Should I buy a new US 50s Tele?

monquixote

rsvmark said:

Bit late to this but I picked up an American Original 60s custom. If the 50s version lives up to the same level, you are in for a treat. I haven’t picked up any of my other guitars since. Hope it goes well

The LPB 60's looks amazing!

I nearly got one on the strength of the looks alone, but I do want the 50's neck and pickups.

Barrivee

Try and find one of these - a Larrivee Bakersfield. Check out the spec online it’s sounds like just what you’re looking for. 

I was going to offer you mine, but I’ve just ordered some new p/up’s instead to keep me interested. 

They pop up on Reverb occasionally or eBay in the US so you need to factor in that inconvenience. 

When I ordered this from the US I tracked it all the way to US customs and then it disappeared. It turned up a couple of weeks later just left on my doorstep when I got home from work. I’m sure that was Hermes. F@&ktards !

edit: please ignore I see you just purchased something. 

Loobs

Think OP bought a guitar. 

monquixote

Indeed I have.

I've got a tracking number for tomorrow.

mudslide73

Gooarn. Fab guitars as I say.. very interested in your NGD thoughts when it's in your possession.

fretfinder

Barrivee said:

Try and find one of these - a Larrivee Bakersfield. Check out the spec online it’s sounds like just what you’re looking for. 

I was going to offer you mine, but I’ve just ordered some new p/up’s instead to keep me interested. 

They pop up on Reverb occasionally or eBay in the US so you need to factor in that inconvenience. 

When I ordered this from the US I tracked it all the way to US customs and then it disappeared. It turned up a couple of weeks later just left on my doorstep when I got home from work. I’m sure that was Hermes. F@&ktards !

edit: please ignore I see you just purchased something. 

I thought the fingerboard on yours looked rather flat and according to the specs online they have a compound radius from 12” to 16”, and a 1.75” nut! That’s very different from any ‘normal’ Tele and I imagine must‘ve taken some getting used to. 

monquixote

It's arrived...

Haven't opened it yet.

GavRichList

monquixote said:

It's arrived...

Haven't opened it yet.

Why ever not? Covid prefers Gibson’s, don’t worry 

monquixote

GavRichList said:

monquixote said:

It's arrived...

Haven't opened it yet.

Why ever not? Covid prefers Gibson’s, don’t worry 

I'm on a conference call ;(

dindude

Turn the camera off, put yourself on mute, crack on......

GavRichList

dindude said:

Turn the camera off, put yourself on mute, crack on......

thank god you said "on" and not "off"

monquixote

dindude said:

Turn the camera off, put yourself on mute, crack on......

It will end up like this:

richardhomer

This poor - just claim your broadband went down! Open the bloody box!

nick79

Would be interested to see this. I was set on on one f these until I saw the Broadcaster reissue.

Alterlifeson

I can't add much but as a self confessed Tele lover there is just something special about seeing a traditionally styled blackguard that is so right.

The AO series has a good rep now that it has been around a while. I've not tried the tele but the 60's strat I had a go on was very nice. Radius is personal but I found the flatter curve a bonus on the series too.

monquixote

Just opened it.

Blimey Charlie I've got a good one!

It's 6lb 15oz and rings like a bell.

I'd heard a few people say the modern ones are all boat anchors!

I'll do some pics in a bit.

GavRichList

monquixote said:

Just opened it.

Blimey Charlie I've got a good one!

It's 6lb 15oz and rings like a bell.

I'd heard a few people say the modern ones are all boat anchors!

I'll do some pics in a bit.

good god that's light! Are you sure you've put all of it on the scales?! 

monquixote

Purdy ain't it!

monquixote

GavRichList said:

monquixote said:

Just opened it.

Blimey Charlie I've got a good one!

It's 6lb 15oz and rings like a bell.

I'd heard a few people say the modern ones are all boat anchors!

I'll do some pics in a bit.

good god that's light! Are you sure you've put all of it on the scales?! 

Yeah I must admit I'm wondering if the kitchen scales are correct, but it is hella light.

GavRichList

Yeah great grab mate, that looks lovely.