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Hotrod40 · January 1st, 2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LivingTheDream

I think my new year's resolution is to locate one of these!

Anyone know where I can still get an Old Growth or Brown's Canyon?

Seaarch search and search again...I am sure a few shops still have one kicking around...maybe a bit early dor a used one to pop up...but you never know.

Sofaplayer · January 2nd, 2012, 10:06 PM

If your search is not successful you could ask Fender to re-import one from Europe. They're not selling all too well over here. Good luck anyway.

GoldwingMick · January 3rd, 2012, 11:39 AM

Hi All,

Well, mine had it's first outing last Saturday, and I'd just like to say it's BRILLIANT.
Makes a very nice change from playing Strats and Silhouettes all my life.
All my guitars have worked very hard to earn me a living over the last 45 years, and I've decided the O.G. will be gigged and played and looked after just the same as the others.

Now I would just like to see the Chrome bits just a little bit tarnished, and yes the wood is very soft and marks, but the that's what I love about it, It's full of Character.

Take em out and use em, they are truly fabulous.

Happy days, Mick..

Jethro · January 4th, 2012, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldwingMick

Hi All,

Well, mine had it's first outing last Saturday, and I'd just like to say it's BRILLIANT.
Makes a very nice change from playing Strats and Silhouettes all my life.
All my guitars have worked very hard to earn me a living over the last 45 years, and I've decided the O.G. will be gigged and played and looked after just the same as the others.

Now I would just like to see the Chrome bits just a little bit tarnished, and yes the wood is very soft and marks, but the that's what I love about it, It's full of Character.

Take em out and use em, they are truly fabulous.

Happy days, Mick..

Good on ya Mick, and a big +1 on gigging with your OG. I'll be taking mine out again tonight

Jethro · January 4th, 2012, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LivingTheDream

I think my new year's resolution is to locate one of these!

Anyone know where I can still get an Old Growth or Brown's Canyon?

I will definitely keep my eyes and ears open for you....good luck in your search

LivingTheDream · January 4th, 2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jethro

I will definitely keep my eyes and ears open for you....good luck in your search

Thank you. Much appreciated.

I can't seem to shake my GAS for this model.

Inthefade · January 6th, 2012, 04:01 AM

There still remain some OGT in some cybershops in France... But i dont know if they can ship to the US

garytelecastor · January 6th, 2012, 05:12 AM

My stepson lives in the upper part of California. He hand makes furniture and does other types of designing for the Napa Valley area.

I went to see him a while back and we were driving into San Francisco. A flatbed passed us on the drive and it had 3 burls from the forests in the northern part of the state.
My son told me that the guy had close to $200,000 on the trailer.

Beautiful wood.
I have always heard that redwood is kind of dark.

DeepDrummer · January 6th, 2012, 06:40 AM

I was a little impressed when I saw them on Fender's web site but now that I see pictures of you folk's guitars I have to say the word "wow" pales in comparison. Those are gorgeous!!!

Hotrod40 · January 6th, 2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DeepDrummer

I was a little impressed when I saw them on Fender's web site but now that I see pictures of you folk's guitars I have to say the word "wow" pales in comparison. Those are gorgeous!!!

I can honestly say they look even better in person....and once you hold one....well forget about it...heaven.

Jethro · January 6th, 2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrod40

I can honestly say they look even better in person....and once you hold one....well forget about it...heaven.

Yep, couldn't agree more. It's funny, I may have mentioned before that I sold my 97 Gibson 335 to help justify the purchase of my OGR. The 335 btw was a fantastic guitar....tobacco sunburst with a VERY prominent flame in the maple on top, back, and sides....it played beautifully but I just didn't seem to be picking it up anymore.

Although I sort of kick myself now for letting her go....I've actually never sold a guitar before....I will say that every time I pick up the OGR that feeling becomes less and less. It has quickly become pretty much my favorite go-to guitar....they are a real treat to play

GoldwingMick · January 8th, 2012, 02:41 PM

Hi All,
Well I'm 4 gigs in, and last night I really did enjoy the OG sounds.
The sticky tacky feeling on the neck is going a little, a bit to much laquer on the top for my liking, but it will get better.
I've dropped the bridge pick up a little, the 6th string was really loud but seems to have cured that problem.
I play mainly Country (Old and new) so the sounds sit very nice. No back line for me, Boss GT10 direct thru the P.A.
I've got a feeling that the neck P/U will be the star of this guitar, very smooth but with just the right amount of bite. Middle position not bad, used it for Act Naturally and Bad Moon Rising, Ghost Riders in The Sky. Bridge is used the most punchy clean and crunch lead.
Was I expecting more twang, well perhaps but this OG has much more than that up it's sleeve.
Next week I have a mad playing anything gig. Bit of Deep Purple and Gary Moore sounds needed so it's a big test coming up.

This is a warning for the nervous pristine players. The OG body is turning into a Custom Shop Relic, it's about as tough as toffee, marks the wood even if you sneeze at it, should look awesome in 6 months.

Trip of a life time for me doing a Nashville/Memphis bus tour holiday in September, can't wait, hope the weather is nice that time of the year !

Have fun, regards Mick.

tolo · January 17th, 2012, 08:54 AM

And here comes a new one from Italy, first Tele for me, already the number one...

I see there are some still around in a couple of shops over here...

Ciao
Andrea

Hotrod40 · January 17th, 2012, 09:10 AM

Welcome to the club....Very nice Pics...love the side shot...Enjoy.

Jethro · January 18th, 2012, 10:52 AM

Magnifico!!!

Welcome to the club Tolo

ambient_fish · January 20th, 2012, 06:47 PM

It's great to see so many Old Growths popping up on here...there can't be many left out there in the wild now! Here's mine (again) alongside my latest purchase...a lovely Highway One I picked up today. Who needs to go out and socialise when you've got Tele's and some amps?!

Hotrod40 · January 20th, 2012, 09:17 PM

Very Very Nice.

Jethro · January 21st, 2012, 09:46 AM

Nice Tele Trio

ambient_fish · January 26th, 2012, 06:02 PM

Cheers! I keep finding more and more that I want! Have you seen those new Select models that are coming out? I'll defo try one, but I bet the tone isn't a patch on the OG! I can't believe the difference between the 3 of mine!

LivingTheDream · February 27th, 2012, 11:19 PM

C'mon guys. Lets see some of those OGR Teles with battle scars. Several here have noted it shouldn't take long because of how soft the wood is.

January 6th, 2012, 05:12 AM	#208 (permalink)
garytelecastor Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: On the Bayou in da Tundra Posts: 7,753 27 Photos	My stepson lives in the upper part of California. He hand makes furniture and does other types of designing for the Napa Valley area. I went to see him a while back and we were driving into San Francisco. A flatbed passed us on the drive and it had 3 burls from the forests in the northern part of the state. My son told me that the guy had close to $200,000 on the trailer. Beautiful wood. I have always heard that redwood is kind of dark. __________________ “Don’t stop believing, unless your dream is stupid. Then you should get a better dream.”-Kid President Redd Volkaert is a Jedi Knight at one with the Force!!!

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January 21st, 2012, 09:46 AM	#218 (permalink)
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January 2nd, 2012, 10:06 PM	#202 (permalink)
Sofaplayer TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Berlin, Germany Age: 44 Posts: 62	If your search is not successful you could ask Fender to re-import one from Europe. They're not selling all too well over here. Good luck anyway.

January 3rd, 2012, 11:39 AM	#203 (permalink)
GoldwingMick TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Swadlincote, England Posts: 3	Hi All, Well, mine had it's first outing last Saturday, and I'd just like to say it's BRILLIANT. Makes a very nice change from playing Strats and Silhouettes all my life. All my guitars have worked very hard to earn me a living over the last 45 years, and I've decided the O.G. will be gigged and played and looked after just the same as the others. Now I would just like to see the Chrome bits just a little bit tarnished, and yes the wood is very soft and marks, but the that's what I love about it, It's full of Character. Take em out and use em, they are truly fabulous. Happy days, Mick..

January 6th, 2012, 04:01 AM	#207 (permalink)
Inthefade TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Aix en Provence Posts: 5	There still remain some OGT in some cybershops in France... But i dont know if they can ship to the US

January 6th, 2012, 06:40 AM	#209 (permalink)
DeepDrummer Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ottawa Posts: 406	I was a little impressed when I saw them on Fender's web site but now that I see pictures of you folk's guitars I have to say the word "wow" pales in comparison. Those are gorgeous!!!

January 8th, 2012, 02:41 PM	#212 (permalink)
GoldwingMick TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Swadlincote, England Posts: 3	Hi All, Well I'm 4 gigs in, and last night I really did enjoy the OG sounds. The sticky tacky feeling on the neck is going a little, a bit to much laquer on the top for my liking, but it will get better. I've dropped the bridge pick up a little, the 6th string was really loud but seems to have cured that problem. I play mainly Country (Old and new) so the sounds sit very nice. No back line for me, Boss GT10 direct thru the P.A. I've got a feeling that the neck P/U will be the star of this guitar, very smooth but with just the right amount of bite. Middle position not bad, used it for Act Naturally and Bad Moon Rising, Ghost Riders in The Sky. Bridge is used the most punchy clean and crunch lead. Was I expecting more twang, well perhaps but this OG has much more than that up it's sleeve. Next week I have a mad playing anything gig. Bit of Deep Purple and Gary Moore sounds needed so it's a big test coming up. This is a warning for the nervous pristine players. The OG body is turning into a Custom Shop Relic, it's about as tough as toffee, marks the wood even if you sneeze at it, should look awesome in 6 months. Trip of a life time for me doing a Nashville/Memphis bus tour holiday in September, can't wait, hope the weather is nice that time of the year ! Have fun, regards Mick.

January 17th, 2012, 08:54 AM	#213 (permalink)
tolo NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1	And here comes a new one from Italy, first Tele for me, already the number one... I see there are some still around in a couple of shops over here... Ciao Andrea

January 17th, 2012, 09:10 AM	#214 (permalink)
Hotrod40 Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver,Canada Posts: 720	Welcome to the club....Very nice Pics...love the side shot...Enjoy.

January 20th, 2012, 06:47 PM	#216 (permalink)
ambient_fish TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 6	It's great to see so many Old Growths popping up on here...there can't be many left out there in the wild now! Here's mine (again) alongside my latest purchase...a lovely Highway One I picked up today. Who needs to go out and socialise when you've got Tele's and some amps?!

January 20th, 2012, 09:17 PM	#217 (permalink)
Hotrod40 Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver,Canada Posts: 720	Very Very Nice.

January 26th, 2012, 06:02 PM	#219 (permalink)
ambient_fish TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 6	Cheers! I keep finding more and more that I want! Have you seen those new Select models that are coming out? I'll defo try one, but I bet the tone isn't a patch on the OG! I can't believe the difference between the 3 of mine!

February 27th, 2012, 11:19 PM	#220 (permalink)
LivingTheDream TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Mid-West Posts: 14	C'mon guys. Lets see some of those OGR Teles with battle scars. Several here have noted it shouldn't take long because of how soft the wood is.

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