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opdev1 · July 3rd, 2008, 11:07 PM

If you were buying a vintage tele, what do you think is more desirable?

1) Blackguard Refin (98% original otherwise)
2) Mid 50's (54-55) Whiteguard, all original, no refin, play wear.

Same price

Looking for vintage opinions only (I can have a vice). Not interested in the 10x better tele you can get for 1/10 the cost.

I was totally sold on a BG refin but now the "all original" whiteguard had peaked my interest.

Are 54-55's very different tone wise?

I do see that the 55 uses steel saddles which I assume may brighten things up a bit? The slight V necks on the 55's seem cool as well.

A Blackguard is the vintage grail though....

July 3rd, 2008, 11:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
opdev1 Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston Age: 42 Posts: 308	Vintage Tele Options If you were buying a vintage tele, what do you think is more desirable? 1) Blackguard Refin (98% original otherwise) 2) Mid 50's (54-55) Whiteguard, all original, no refin, play wear. Same price Looking for vintage opinions only (I can have a vice). Not interested in the 10x better tele you can get for 1/10 the cost. I was totally sold on a BG refin but now the "all original" whiteguard had peaked my interest. Are 54-55's very different tone wise? I do see that the 55 uses steel saddles which I assume may brighten things up a bit? The slight V necks on the 55's seem cool as well. A Blackguard is the vintage grail though....