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cbnutt · February 8th, 2008, 04:25 PM

lets see how many of the limited edition teles of the 1000 piece run we have here on the forum, i have number 247 of 1000, i think Boris has 5 of them mabe ? post your number # of the 1000 run, ive heavely moded mine with B bender and Keith tuners, just curious how many we have here......

Jellecaster · February 8th, 2008, 04:40 PM

I will have to look-up the number on mine and get back to you!

2.JPG

Tom S · February 8th, 2008, 04:42 PM

I seriously considered buying one, but Jack got the good one.

jwells393 · February 8th, 2008, 04:48 PM

I thought I had the good one (left below) till I saw the one on the right. Look how straight that grain is.

......

ROADMAN · February 8th, 2008, 04:52 PM

# 716....

Tom S · February 8th, 2008, 05:04 PM

Ooooh! Where is that one, Jack?

frogger · February 8th, 2008, 09:05 PM

Mine is # 82 of 1000, since I am a real computer tard I don't know how to post pics but it has real nice even mix of wide grain. It seems like it was made to be played through my Vibro_King.

XKnight · February 8th, 2008, 09:51 PM

Beautiful guitars! There is one sitting at my local shop that I've been eyeing. However, I have issues with the words "limited edition" and "1000" going together. I'd still buy one though.

Jellecaster · February 8th, 2008, 10:43 PM

Just looked - mine is #638

mellecaster · February 9th, 2008, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwells393

I thought I had the good one (left below) till I saw the one on the right. Look how straight that grain is.

......

He hasn't posted yet...but that Straight grained one is #255 and belongs to one our newer members 2tone60thAsh....I had just done a Set-up on it, and he picked it up this afternoon...and he's a Player, so it WILL get used :)

boris bubbanov · February 9th, 2008, 01:01 AM

I have # 572, # 714, #739 and # 795.

And the one I have in Florida is also in the # 7xx's and ironically was bought here in New Orleans.

Jack, I like yers better. The other is too uniform, I like some character.

drummerdarko · February 9th, 2008, 01:25 AM

I almost bought one here in Dayton, OH. It was at our GC for ever. I had toyed with the idea of picking it up, but it had a LOT of shop wear. looked like it had been dropped by half a dozen high school kids. but I was in the shop when they marked it down to clearance price - $429! I went home to get some cash and when I came back it was gone....

nigel · February 9th, 2008, 01:56 AM

I have Number 13 of 1000. It's one of my favorite guitars. Not the best grain, but it's an awesome player.

AjayTele · February 9th, 2008, 02:18 AM

Here's a close brother of yours... #15.

Tom S · February 9th, 2008, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mellecaster

He hasn't posted yet...but that Straight grained one is #255 and belongs to one our newer members 2tone60thAsh....I had just done a Set-up on it, and he picked it up this afternoon...and he's a Player, so it WILL get used :)

2tone60thAsh is a lucky guy! I am pretty picky about the grain, and straight-grained ash like that is the way I like it! Jack's is pretty darn close though, and it sure is a great-looking guitar. Hell, they're all nice guitars, I just prefer the straighter grain.

I only came across two Fender teles all year last year that I would actually buy (if i was demented enough to buy another tele), and this Anniversary model with the inlay was one of them. Nicest guitar I found in 2007.

cbnutt · February 9th, 2008, 03:31 AM

looks like about 13 of em on the forum so far.

2tone60thAsh · February 9th, 2008, 04:13 AM

Yep, 255 is mine. And Tony did a great job setting her up, thanks bud!

Here's her backside...

Sounding great through all 180 watts of my Super Twin

Fatmanstratman · February 9th, 2008, 10:56 AM

Well, according to the guy selling THIS ONE on eBay, they were made by the Custom Shop????...

mellecaster · February 9th, 2008, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fatmanstratman

Well, according to the guy selling THIS ONE on eBay, they were made by the Custom Shop????...

Well now we know where #720 is...but that's some Pretty poor Grain matching, for a Limited Edition, methinks ?
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ROADMAN · February 9th, 2008, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mellecaster

Well now we know where #720 is...but that's some Pretty poor Grain matching, for a Limited Edition, methinks ?
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Attachment 8713

that is rather pitiful...must have been put together on Friday afternoon shift....here's 716 from the rear

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...DSCF0019-1.jpg

2tone60thAsh · February 9th, 2008, 07:33 PM

I dig that number 720, looks cool!

boris bubbanov · February 9th, 2008, 08:16 PM

I know it is possible to have a center joined ash body that looks bad, but tell you what, the ones I've seen are collectively pretty nice, and more important, light and resonant as well.

I could say I'm a sucker for any ash body, but those MIM FSR Standards that Guitar Center had been selling, many are either: 1) Ugly, 2) Boat Anchors,
or 3) Sonically dull. Often two of the three, sometimes all 3.

But yeah, once I got the GC discount price game figured out, I bought all 5 I put my eyes on. I think 15 days elapsed, first buy to the last buy.

A lot of these 60th Anniversary 'Inlays' do have what I call 'butt crack' ( the bridge doesn't cover the whole bridge rout); no way a Fender Custom Shop guitar would (or should) have that, although it might be authentic that way.
They might on average be just a little nicer than the average 2006 AV52, build quality wise, the wood selection just a bit better, perhaps.

2tone60thAsh · February 9th, 2008, 08:28 PM

to me, these tele's are probably like any other tele, guitar, violin, whatever; you get good ones and you get bad ones. not ever 59 les paul was magic off the line, nor was every 52 tele, 57 strat, 1709 stradivarius, what have you.

just play whatchya like i guess, just so happened for me, i dug this tele the most out of about 20 of them. mexican, usa, tried a bunch of them out.

but if you're just collecting, well... cant help you out there

mellecaster · February 9th, 2008, 08:37 PM

Double B's Butt Crack observation will get me back on my Soapbox again !
Why...oh why (save for perhaps authentic reissues) can't Fender change the Tooling (after 60 yrs.) to perhaps widen the Ashtray Bridge Shell, by an 1/8"...and while they're at it...since almost no one uses the cover...eliminate the damn shoddy lookin wrinkles on the back corners !....The Lite Ash does, and many aftermarket ones also.....OK...said my peace.......

XKnight · February 9th, 2008, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fatmanstratman

Well, according to the guy selling THIS ONE on eBay, they were made by the Custom Shop????...

I've seen quite a few regular production Fenders on Ebay being advertised as Custom Shop models. I usually ask the seller to post the Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity and never seem to get a response. I wonder why??

What's sad is a lot of folks believe the false advertising and end up paying more for the guitar because of it.

sa paine · February 10th, 2008, 12:15 AM

I saw one at my local Guitar Center and it looked fantastic like all of your guitars in the pics, but....I'd be so tempted to remove the 60th decal on the body.

mellecaster · February 10th, 2008, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sa paine

I saw one at my local Guitar Center and it looked fantastic like all of your guitars in the pics, but....I'd be so tempted to remove the 60th decal on the body.

Uh...not a Decal...that's an actual wood inlay.

Telehackster · February 10th, 2008, 01:08 AM

Mine is #776. (Sorry, I don't have any photos on hand.)

cbnutt · February 10th, 2008, 04:15 AM

i think i had read there is actualy 3 differant kinds of wood in that inlay, cant remember what they are though.

Telover · February 10th, 2008, 05:49 AM

I just asked the guy to post the CS certificate. Want to see what he'll say.

Telover · February 10th, 2008, 05:53 AM

I forgot. I already saw that guy selling, or better tryin' to sell the guitar at least one year ago with buy it now at a higher price than the ones you could find in stores for a new one...

spicolli · February 10th, 2008, 08:19 AM

60th Anniversary Limited Edition
Telecaster®
Product introduction : July 2006
Limited to 1000 numbered pcs! In addition to our
commemorative production line models, Fender is proud to
offer a limited, numbered run of 1000 Telecasters to celebrate
60 years of Fender! This instrument features the 60th
anniversary emblem in a beautiful and intricate wood inlay
on the body. Other features include the 60th anniversary case,
a nitro lacquer finish, and numbered neckplate.
SERIES: Factory Special Run
MODEL NUMBER: 017-1946-821
WHO: Collectors and Fender fans. A great conversation
piece for display in a collector’s home or office!
WHAT:
1. What is it: Single cutaway ash body with inlayed 60th
anniversary emblem, one-piece maple neck, Nocaster
pickups, nitrocellulose finish, and vintage hardware
2. What makes it special: Special Inlay work and limited
numbered status.
3. What differentiates it from other models: The specs
above.
4. What is its “vibe”: Elegant, timelessness.
WHERE is it being made: Corona, CA
WHEN will it be available to dealers: July 2006
WHY are we building them: To commemorate Fender’s
60th anniversary.

60th Anniversary Limited Edition Telecaster®
Specifications
Model Name: 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Telecaster®
Model Number: 017-1946-821
Series: Factory Special Run
Body: Premium Ash Body with 60th Anniversary Inlay
Neck: Neck: 1-Piece Maple, “U” Shape,
(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
Fingerboard: Maple, 7.25” Radius (184 mm)
No. of Frets: 21 Vintage Style Frets
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Width @ Nut: 1.650” (42 mm)
Hardware: Chrome
Machine Heads: Fender/Gotoh® Vintage Style Tuning Machines
Bridge: Original Vintage Style Tele Bridge with 3 Brass Saddles and “Ash Tray” Bridge Cover
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
Pickups: Custom Shop 51 No-Caster Telecaster Pickups
Pickup Switching: Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Neck Pickup with Tone Control (Bright Vintage Circuit)
Position 3. Neck Pickup with No Tone Control (Dark Vintage Circuit)
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Colors: Colors: (821) Natural,
(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
Strings: Fender Super 250R, Nickel Plated Steel,
(.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046), p/n 073-0250-006
Unique Features: Unique Features: “U” Shape Maple Neck,
Black Dot Position Inlays,
Vintage styling
Custom Shop 51 No-Caster Telecaster Pickups
Inlayed Body
Numbered Neck Plate
Custom 60th Anniversary case
Source: U.S.

Special mahogany, cocobolo, maple, and rosewood Fender Diamond 60 logo inlay on front of body.

spicolli · February 10th, 2008, 08:35 AM

pics to come soon of #564 which i finally will be picking up from layaway this week. it has really straight grain as well as the previous posters.

Telarkaster · February 10th, 2008, 11:02 AM

I played one, but I don't think that counts!

Possibly one of the nicest teles I've held in my hands. Very light too. It was actually so nice that it got me a bit nervous, didn't feel like a working man's guitar to me. Big thick neck, I surprised how the nitro felt on it.

The case was really, really impressive!

mellecaster · February 10th, 2008, 05:42 PM

Number 99 is up on Ebay as we speak...item #320213859850

Murphy Slaw · February 10th, 2008, 05:58 PM

I'm liking these the more I read about them. I've never seen one, is the finish on the neck/fetboard nitro also, or is it the same super thick poly I've seen on some of the 52 RI?

I probably ruin the collectable value of one though, because I'd gig it.....
A lot......

spicolli · February 10th, 2008, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murphy Slaw

is the finish on the neck/fetboard nitro also, or is it the same super thick poly I've seen on some of the 52 RI?

Neck: 1-Piece Maple, “U” Shape,
(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)

boris bubbanov · February 10th, 2008, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murphy Slaw

I probably ruin the collectable value of one though, because I'd gig it.....
A lot......

I think if everybody that has one locks it away, it won't increase in value much; it is the items that are put to their fullest, come to be loved, and get mostly used up leaving a small percentage still intact, these are the items that tend to appreciate big time.

I wouldn't be surprised at all if people get tired of the silver case, get tired of having a guitar they're afraid of dinging, and start selling. Maybe those who buy won't be so conscious if they just pay a bit less. Otherwise if they go from collector to collector, and 80+ percent survive in like new condition, the value of an honestly played and gigged, honestly worn example might actually come to be worth more, not less than the virgin ones.

Everybody loves a guitar with a story, right? It may feel like playing roughhouse football in your Sunday clothes, but I don't mind, not at all.

ROADMAN · February 10th, 2008, 09:50 PM

these guitars aren't expensive collector guitars , though they are rightly collectible and somewhat expensive.

there's a quote eh?...thank you , thank you very much

mine already has a nice ding and will no doubt receive many more...it's called MOJO...some call it Relic and some don't give two prairie oysters what you call it.If you play
you know your gonna bang it up a bit ...

XKnight · February 10th, 2008, 10:14 PM

Just curious, what did these sell for new? And what are they going for now used?

February 8th, 2008, 04:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
cbnutt Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: lebanon missouri Age: 47 Posts: 663	who all here has the 60th ann. limited edition 1000 run ? lets see how many of the limited edition teles of the 1000 piece run we have here on the forum, i have number 247 of 1000, i think Boris has 5 of them mabe ? post your number # of the 1000 run, ive heavely moded mine with B bender and Keith tuners, just curious how many we have here...... __________________ shoot low sheriff, hes ridin a shetland..........

February 8th, 2008, 04:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jellecaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Hampshire, USA Age: 41 Posts: 2,422	I will have to look-up the number on mine and get back to you! 2.JPG __________________ It was born at the junction of form and function...

February 8th, 2008, 04:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 65 Posts: 14,283 101 Photos	I thought I had *the* good one (left below) till I saw the one on the right. Look how straight that grain is. ...... __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" I'm just not cool enough to be a Mac person.

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Jellecaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Hampshire, USA Age: 41 Posts: 2,422	Just looked - mine is #638 __________________ It was born at the junction of form and function...

February 9th, 2008, 01:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
boris bubbanov Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 15,222	I have # 572, # 714, #739 and # 795. And the one I have in Florida is also in the # 7xx's and ironically was bought here in New Orleans. Jack, I like yers better. The other is too uniform, I like some character. __________________ When i listen

February 8th, 2008, 04:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tom S Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,262 49 Photos	I seriously considered buying one, but Jack got the good one.

February 8th, 2008, 04:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
ROADMAN Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: delta b.c. canada Age: 54 Posts: 2,207	# 716....

February 8th, 2008, 05:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tom S Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,262 49 Photos	Ooooh! Where is that one, Jack?

February 8th, 2008, 09:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
frogger Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lincoln Nebraska Posts: 510	Mine is # 82 of 1000, since I am a real computer tard I don't know how to post pics but it has real nice even mix of wide grain. It seems like it was made to be played through my Vibro_King.

February 8th, 2008, 09:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
XKnight Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: TX Posts: 1,348	Beautiful guitars! There is one sitting at my local shop that I've been eyeing. However, I have issues with the words "limited edition" and "1000" going together. I'd still buy one though.

February 9th, 2008, 01:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
drummerdarko Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Buckeye State Age: 27 Posts: 350	I almost bought one here in Dayton, OH. It was at our GC for ever. I had toyed with the idea of picking it up, but it had a LOT of shop wear. looked like it had been dropped by half a dozen high school kids. but I was in the shop when they marked it down to clearance price - $429! I went home to get some cash and when I came back it was gone....

February 9th, 2008, 01:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
nigel TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Posts: 49	I have Number 13 of 1000. It's one of my favorite guitars. Not the best grain, but it's an awesome player.

February 9th, 2008, 02:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
AjayTele Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 48 Posts: 1,490 12 Photos	Here's a close brother of yours... #15.

February 9th, 2008, 03:31 AM	#16 (permalink)
cbnutt Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: lebanon missouri Age: 47 Posts: 663	looks like about 13 of em on the forum so far. __________________ shoot low sheriff, hes ridin a shetland..........

February 9th, 2008, 04:13 AM	#17 (permalink)
2tone60thAsh Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland, USA Age: 23 Posts: 308	Yep, 255 is mine. And Tony did a great job setting her up, thanks bud! Here's her backside... Sounding great through all 180 watts of my Super Twin

February 9th, 2008, 10:56 AM	#18 (permalink)
Fatmanstratman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fatmanville, Cambs., UK Posts: 3,592	Well, according to the guy selling THIS ONE on eBay, they were made by the Custom Shop????... __________________ . . . *"Behind every argument is someone's ignorance."*

February 9th, 2008, 07:33 PM	#21 (permalink)
2tone60thAsh Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland, USA Age: 23 Posts: 308	I dig that number 720, looks cool!

February 9th, 2008, 08:16 PM	#22 (permalink)
boris bubbanov Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 15,222	I know it is possible to have a center joined ash body that looks bad, but tell you what, the ones I've seen are collectively pretty nice, and more important, light and resonant as well. I could say I'm a sucker for any ash body, but those MIM FSR Standards that Guitar Center had been selling, many are either: 1) Ugly, 2) Boat Anchors, or 3) Sonically dull. Often two of the three, sometimes all 3. But yeah, once I got the GC discount price game figured out, I bought all 5 I put my eyes on. I think 15 days elapsed, first buy to the last buy. A lot of these 60th Anniversary 'Inlays' do have what I call 'butt crack' ( the bridge doesn't cover the whole bridge rout); no way a Fender Custom Shop guitar would (or should) have that, although it might be authentic that way. They might on average be just a little nicer than the average 2006 AV52, build quality wise, the wood selection just a bit better, perhaps. __________________ When i listen

February 9th, 2008, 08:28 PM	#23 (permalink)
2tone60thAsh Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland, USA Age: 23 Posts: 308	to me, these tele's are probably like any other tele, guitar, violin, whatever; you get good ones and you get bad ones. not ever 59 les paul was magic off the line, nor was every 52 tele, 57 strat, 1709 stradivarius, what have you. just play whatchya like i guess, just so happened for me, i dug this tele the most out of about 20 of them. mexican, usa, tried a bunch of them out. but if you're just collecting, well... cant help you out there

February 9th, 2008, 08:37 PM	#24 (permalink)
mellecaster VENDOR Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 7,666 17 Photos	Double B's Butt Crack observation will get me back on my Soapbox again ! Why...oh why (save for perhaps authentic reissues) can't Fender change the Tooling (after 60 yrs.) to perhaps widen the Ashtray Bridge Shell, by an 1/8"...and while they're at it...since almost no one uses the cover...eliminate the damn shoddy lookin wrinkles on the back corners !....The Lite Ash does, and many aftermarket ones also.....OK...said my peace....... __________________ Expert Repair....ReCrafting...and Set-ups Making your World a Better Place...One Guitar at a time

February 10th, 2008, 12:15 AM	#26 (permalink)
sa paine Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: greenfield NY Posts: 337	I saw one at my local Guitar Center and it looked fantastic like all of your guitars in the pics, but....I'd be so tempted to remove the 60th decal on the body.

February 10th, 2008, 01:08 AM	#28 (permalink)
Telehackster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Age: 43 Posts: 1,163	Mine is #776. (Sorry, I don't have any photos on hand.)

February 10th, 2008, 04:15 AM	#29 (permalink)
cbnutt Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: lebanon missouri Age: 47 Posts: 663	i think i had read there is actualy 3 differant kinds of wood in that inlay, cant remember what they are though. __________________ shoot low sheriff, hes ridin a shetland..........

February 10th, 2008, 05:49 AM	#30 (permalink)
Telover Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 118	I just asked the guy to post the CS certificate. Want to see what he'll say.

February 10th, 2008, 05:53 AM	#31 (permalink)
Telover Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 118	I forgot. I already saw that guy selling, or better tryin' to sell the guitar at least one year ago with buy it now at a higher price than the ones you could find in stores for a new one...

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February 10th, 2008, 08:19 AM	#32 (permalink)
spicolli Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 315 Age: 33 Posts: 462	60th specs incase anyone wanted them:) 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Telecaster® Product introduction : July 2006 Limited to 1000 numbered pcs! In addition to our commemorative production line models, Fender is proud to offer a limited, numbered run of 1000 Telecasters to celebrate 60 years of Fender! This instrument features the 60th anniversary emblem in a beautiful and intricate wood inlay on the body. Other features include the 60th anniversary case, a nitro lacquer finish, and numbered neckplate. SERIES: Factory Special Run MODEL NUMBER: 017-1946-821 WHO: Collectors and Fender fans. A great conversation piece for display in a collector’s home or office! WHAT: 1. What is it: Single cutaway ash body with inlayed 60th anniversary emblem, one-piece maple neck, Nocaster pickups, nitrocellulose finish, and vintage hardware 2. What makes it special: Special Inlay work and limited numbered status. 3. What differentiates it from other models: The specs above. 4. What is its “vibe”: Elegant, timelessness. WHERE is it being made: Corona, CA WHEN will it be available to dealers: July 2006 WHY are we building them: To commemorate Fender’s 60th anniversary. 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Telecaster® Specifications Model Name: 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Telecaster® Model Number: 017-1946-821 Series: Factory Special Run Body: Premium Ash Body with 60th Anniversary Inlay Neck: Neck: 1-Piece Maple, “U” Shape, (Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish) Fingerboard: Maple, 7.25” Radius (184 mm) No. of Frets: 21 Vintage Style Frets Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm) Width @ Nut: 1.650” (42 mm) Hardware: Chrome Machine Heads: Fender/Gotoh® Vintage Style Tuning Machines Bridge: Original Vintage Style Tele Bridge with 3 Brass Saddles and “Ash Tray” Bridge Cover Pickguard: 1-Ply Black Pickups: Custom Shop 51 No-Caster Telecaster Pickups Pickup Switching: Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup Position 2. Neck Pickup with Tone Control (Bright Vintage Circuit) Position 3. Neck Pickup with No Tone Control (Dark Vintage Circuit) Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone Colors: Colors: (821) Natural, (Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish) Strings: Fender Super 250R, Nickel Plated Steel, (.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046), p/n 073-0250-006 Unique Features: Unique Features: “U” Shape Maple Neck, Black Dot Position Inlays, Vintage styling Custom Shop 51 No-Caster Telecaster Pickups Inlayed Body Numbered Neck Plate Custom 60th Anniversary case Source: U.S. Special mahogany, cocobolo, maple, and rosewood Fender Diamond 60 logo inlay on front of body. Last edited by spicolli; February 10th, 2008 at 08:32 AM. Reason: adding more info

February 10th, 2008, 08:35 AM	#33 (permalink)
spicolli Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 315 Age: 33 Posts: 462	pics to come soon! pics to come soon of #564 which i finally will be picking up from layaway this week. it has really straight grain as well as the previous posters.

February 10th, 2008, 11:02 AM	#34 (permalink)
Telarkaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal Quebec Canada Posts: 2,754	I played one, but I don't think that counts! Possibly one of the nicest teles I've held in my hands. Very light too. It was actually so nice that it got me a bit nervous, didn't feel like a working man's guitar to me. Big thick neck, I surprised how the nitro felt on it. The case was really, really impressive!

February 10th, 2008, 05:42 PM	#35 (permalink)
mellecaster VENDOR Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 7,666 17 Photos	Number 99 is up on Ebay as we speak...item #320213859850 __________________ Expert Repair....ReCrafting...and Set-ups Making your World a Better Place...One Guitar at a time

February 10th, 2008, 05:58 PM	#36 (permalink)
Murphy Slaw Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Joppa, Il. Age: 51 Posts: 439	I'm liking these the more I read about them. I've never seen one, is the finish on the neck/fetboard nitro also, or is it the same super thick poly I've seen on some of the 52 RI? I probably ruin the collectable value of one though, because I'd gig it..... A lot......

February 10th, 2008, 09:50 PM	#39 (permalink)
ROADMAN Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: delta b.c. canada Age: 54 Posts: 2,207	these guitars aren't expensive collector guitars , though they are rightly collectible and somewhat expensive. there's a quote eh?...thank you , thank you very much mine already has a nice ding and will no doubt receive many more...it's called MOJO...some call it Relic and some don't give two prairie oysters what you call it.If you play you know your gonna bang it up a bit ...

February 10th, 2008, 10:14 PM	#40 (permalink)
XKnight Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: TX Posts: 1,348	Just curious, what did these sell for new? And what are they going for now used?