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FredDairy · March 11th, 2008, 03:43 PM

Ok, there seems to be a very large number of users here who own a '52 reissue and why not? The model has become a classic itself. Spanning from '82-present times is a pretty good run.

Maybe we could get everyone in and see what years we all have. Post some pictures and discus this fine model. MIJ and CIJ models don't count, neither do partscasters, or MIM 50s.

Here's mine which dates to March of 2007. It's a three piece body and it weighs in at around 7.75 lbs.

Mark N · March 11th, 2008, 04:01 PM

count me in...here's my old 83 52 ri...I'll never part with this one, lightweight and full of mojo!!

jenton70 · March 11th, 2008, 04:07 PM

I'm with you guys.

Telemarkman · March 11th, 2008, 04:41 PM

Here's my jan. 2004 AV '52 RI Telecaster. As far as I'm concerned it's perfect in every way, and weighs in at 7.78 lbs.

It's a 2-piece centerseamed perfectly bookmatched body and the neck is more than average chunky with very subtle flame pattern (doesn't show in picture).

spicolli · March 11th, 2008, 05:01 PM

do the 60th anniversary "inlays" count?

AjayTele · March 11th, 2008, 05:20 PM

Can I join please?

I've got three...

Mint Condition 1996 (50th Anniversary) AV52RI

FSR Thin Skin AV52RI

AV52RI Copper

or four...(if you count the 60th Anniv Ltd Edition)

newtwanger · March 11th, 2008, 05:23 PM

All the same yet each one slightly different that it makes it interesting. Keep 'em coming, there's got to be at least 50 just with regular posters!

FredDairy · March 11th, 2008, 05:28 PM

I think as long as it's part of Fender's American Vintage Reissue line it belongs in the club. There's no doubt going to more of the '52 AV butterscotch with the vintage appointments, but all the other's are just different versions of Fender's original bread and butter reissue.

AjayTele - What's with the wear on that copper '52? Is that natural wear?

AjayTele · March 11th, 2008, 05:32 PM

Yeah, it appears to be natural wear, the guy that owned it before me was a pro muso, so it's probably been played a hellava lot...natural relicing!

FredDairy · March 11th, 2008, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AjayTele

Yeah, it appears to be natural wear, the guy that owned it before me was a pro muso, so it's probably been played a hellava lot...natural relicing!

Beautiful!!

shades · March 11th, 2008, 05:35 PM

You'd have to kill me to get my 1998 '52RI.
It's the sweetest axe that I've ever played.
She weighs in at 7lb. 11oz.

Telemarkman · March 11th, 2008, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AjayTele

Yeah, it appears to be natural wear, the guy that owned it before me was a pro muso, so it's probably been played a hellava lot...natural relicing!

If we're talking about the fretboard "wear", I'm willing to bet it's "home made" ... Sorry

.

brownshoe · March 11th, 2008, 05:46 PM

Here's my '05 -

Fret Wilkes · March 11th, 2008, 05:53 PM

The nicest electric I've ever owned...and I've had a few in the last 35 years!!

spicolli · March 11th, 2008, 05:54 PM

ok if 60th anniversarys count here are mine

here is number 564/1000. she comes in at 7 pounds 10 ounces. this is a 3 piece body.

this is number 847/1000. she comes in at 7 pounds 4 ounces. this one is a 2 piece body.

AjayTele · March 11th, 2008, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telemarkman

If we're talking about the fretboard "wear", I'm willing to bet it's "home made" ... Sorry

.

I don't think I follow you....what do you mean?

Do you mean that the wear on the neck has been done artificially or the neck itself is not genuine?

Broly · March 11th, 2008, 06:06 PM

Add me to the Club!

2006 52 AVRI. 7lbs 6 Oz.

Telemarkman · March 11th, 2008, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AjayTele

I don't think I follow you....what do you mean?

Do you mean that the wear on the neck has been done artificially or the neck itself is not genuine?

I mean artificially. I've never seen natural wear that even resembles that. I'm sure it's a personal attempt at relicing.

Sorry, meant no offense ...

turkoglu70 · March 11th, 2008, 07:31 PM

Here is mine. 2007 52 AV RI, I've had teles but this one really sounds and feels great. It makes me play..

surfoverb · March 11th, 2008, 07:32 PM

March 11th, 2008, 03:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
FredDairy Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chicagoland Age: 31 Posts: 1,927	Club '52 Av Reissue Ok, there seems to be a very large number of users here who own a '52 reissue and why not? The model has become a classic itself. Spanning from '82-present times is a pretty good run. Maybe we could get everyone in and see what years we all have. Post some pictures and discus this fine model. MIJ and CIJ models don't count, neither do partscasters, or MIM 50s. Here's mine which dates to March of 2007. It's a three piece body and it weighs in at around 7.75 lbs. __________________ The Stacks

March 11th, 2008, 05:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
spicolli Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 315 Age: 37 Posts: 462	do the 60th anniversary "inlays" count? __________________ Rock and roll around my head Fifty watts happening

March 11th, 2008, 05:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
FredDairy Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chicagoland Age: 31 Posts: 1,927	I think as long as it's part of Fender's American Vintage Reissue line it belongs in the club. There's no doubt going to more of the '52 AV butterscotch with the vintage appointments, but all the other's are just different versions of Fender's original bread and butter reissue. AjayTele - What's with the wear on that copper '52? Is that natural wear? __________________ The Stacks

March 11th, 2008, 05:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
shades Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pittsburgh,Pa. Age: 56 Posts: 1,860 8 Photos	You'd have to kill me to get my 1998 '52RI. It's the sweetest axe that I've ever played. She weighs in at 7lb. 11oz. Attached Thumbnails __________________ the man said "son,get yourself an honest guitar... get a fender telecaster" Last edited by shades; March 11th, 2008 at 06:37 PM.

March 11th, 2008, 05:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
brownshoe Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 716	Here's my '05 - Last edited by brownshoe; March 11th, 2008 at 07:44 PM.

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March 11th, 2008, 04:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mark N Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Woodstock, NB, Canada Age: 41 Posts: 1,524 9 Photos	count me in...here's my old 83 52 ri...I'll never part with this one, lightweight and full of mojo!!

March 11th, 2008, 04:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
jenton70 TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Milwaukee Age: 42 Posts: 67	I'm with you guys.

March 11th, 2008, 04:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Telemarkman Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Age: 66 Posts: 13,483	Here's my jan. 2004 AV '52 RI Telecaster. As far as I'm concerned it's perfect in every way, and weighs in at 7.78 lbs. It's a 2-piece centerseamed perfectly bookmatched body and the neck is more than average chunky with very subtle flame pattern (doesn't show in picture).

March 11th, 2008, 05:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
AjayTele Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 52 Posts: 1,790 12 Photos	Can I join please? I've got three... Mint Condition 1996 (50th Anniversary) AV52RI FSR Thin Skin AV52RI AV52RI Copper or four...(if you count the 60th Anniv Ltd Edition)

March 11th, 2008, 05:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
newtwanger Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 48 Posts: 2,698 9 Photos	All the same yet each one slightly different that it makes it interesting. Keep 'em coming, there's got to be at least 50 just with regular posters!

March 11th, 2008, 05:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
AjayTele Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 52 Posts: 1,790 12 Photos	Yeah, it appears to be natural wear, the guy that owned it before me was a pro muso, so it's probably been played a hellava lot...natural relicing!

March 11th, 2008, 05:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
Fret Wilkes Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Harmony, R.I. Age: 56 Posts: 2,427 56 Photos	The nicest electric I've ever owned...and I've had a few in the last 35 years!! __________________ See, I didn't reconize ya when ya first drove up till ya stuck yer hand out and wove then I seen right off who ya was and knowd ya.

March 11th, 2008, 05:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
spicolli Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 315 Age: 37 Posts: 462	ok if 60th anniversarys count here are mine here is number 564/1000. she comes in at 7 pounds 10 ounces. this is a 3 piece body. this is number 847/1000. she comes in at 7 pounds 4 ounces. this one is a 2 piece body. __________________ Rock and roll around my head Fifty watts happening

March 11th, 2008, 06:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
Broly Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Upstate NY USA Posts: 143	Add me to the Club! 2006 52 AVRI. 7lbs 6 Oz.

March 11th, 2008, 07:31 PM	#19 (permalink)
turkoglu70 TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ankara Age: 43 Posts: 22 4 Photos	Here is mine. 2007 52 AV RI, I've had teles but this one really sounds and feels great. It makes me play.. Attached Thumbnails

March 11th, 2008, 07:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
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