Classic 50's in Fiesta Red . mmm, nice !

Scotland · November 27th, 2005, 05:19 PM

Didn't know this colour was available in this range, looks real good !
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-Clas...QQcmdZViewItem

Mark Davis · November 27th, 2005, 05:24 PM

Fiesta Red 50's Classic

Fixed the link for ya. Just add (Fiesta Red 50's Classic

Leave out the (

This color was introduced last year great color Hank Marvin allthe way.

AZMIKE · November 27th, 2005, 05:25 PM

I didn't know they were available in that color, either. They made them in Dakota Red for a while, I know. I was wondering if that was actually the color of this one, but it sure looks like fiesta to me in that pic. I had a California tele in that color, so I am pretty familiar with it.

Very nice.

Mike

Mark Davis · November 27th, 2005, 05:29 PM

Model Name ‘50s Stratocaster®
Model Number 013-1002-(Color#)
Series Classic Series
Colors (303)* 2-Color Sunburst, *add $50.00,
(304) Daphne Blue,
(306) Black,
(340) Fiesta Red,
(344) Shoreline Gold,
(357) Surf Green,
(Polyester Finish)
Body Alder

AZMIKE · November 27th, 2005, 05:42 PM

Hmm...so it's a standard color these days. I just picked up a Classic 60s strat a couple of months ago, and I like it a lot. I have been thinking of getting a 50s, too, so that may just be the color.

And here I was thinking I was done acquiring guitars for a while.

Mike

Mark Davis · November 27th, 2005, 05:46 PM

The 50's-60's Classic Teles and Strats for me are the best buys in the whole Fender lineup.

Less than 1/2 the price of the USA AV models which they replicate.

Joel Terry · November 27th, 2005, 06:08 PM

I can hear "Apache" just looking at that Strat! :P

Like Mark said, that's Hank Marvin all the way.

Joel

AZMIKE · November 27th, 2005, 06:09 PM

I agree all the way, Mark, based on the 60s Classic strat I own and the 50s Classic strats and teles I have played. Huge bang for the buck.

I actually traded my original strat -- and my first electric -- a very nice '95 Am Standard strat, for an NOS 2000 Classic 60s, and I haven't looked back. The Am Std just wasn't getting any playing time, because I also have a '98 Lone Star that could do everything the Am Std could do only better, IMHO, because I preferred the Texas Special single coils and pearly gates humbucker.

I wanted a rosewood board strat for variety and a Classic for a more traditional feel, and the 60s has delivered big-time.

Mike

StetsonMan · November 27th, 2005, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Davis

Model Name ‘50s Stratocaster®
Model Number 013-1002-(Color#)
Series Classic Series
Colors (303)* 2-Color Sunburst, *add $50.00,
(304) Daphne Blue,
(306) Black,
(340) Fiesta Red,
(344) Shoreline Gold,
(357) Surf Green,
(Polyester Finish)
Body Alder

I wish they would offer the 50's classic tele in these colors too...

weelie · November 28th, 2005, 06:01 AM

Oh, I knew this thread was coming one day, Scotland! :D

as per your posts:
A) You love your 50s style strat with them thin pickups...
B) You love your MIM 50s tele...
C) Fiesta red is the most popular strat color...

...and last but least:
D) I've played a Fiesta Red strat (through a Pro Junior, amp tone control way down) in about 4 stores in the past two weeks. It's what got me back into strat now! I sank the pickups on my 1998 MIM Deluxe strat down and lifted the bridge a couple of millimeters, and even ventured to dig out the trem bar out of the shadows of the gig bag! I bet my Dan-Echo will get some use soon too...

stantheman · November 28th, 2005, 09:30 AM

Yep !!!
I want one with BOTH necks - there's something about
Fiesta or Capri Orange with a Rosewood Board that's
extremely appealing.
How I wish they'd WAKE-UP and make a Rosewood with
the "feel" of The MIM Classic 50's V-shape....

Colo Springs E · November 28th, 2005, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Davis

This color was introduced last year

I was pretty sure I came across a couple of Fiesta Red Classic 50s when I lived in Salt Lake City back in 1999/2000. Was there a similar color?

thx, -Eric

Mark Davis · November 28th, 2005, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colo Springs E

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Davis

This color was introduced last year

I was pretty sure I came across a couple of Fiesta Red Classic 50s when I lived in Salt Lake City back in 1999/2000. Was there a similar color?

thx, -Eric

It was Dakota red from 1998-2004 the Fiesta replaced the Dakota Red.

Scotland · November 28th, 2005, 01:32 PM

Mark Davis · November 28th, 2005, 01:58 PM

someone has GAS LOL

Colo Springs E · November 28th, 2005, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Davis

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colo Springs E

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Davis

This color was introduced last year

I was pretty sure I came across a couple of Fiesta Red Classic 50s when I lived in Salt Lake City back in 1999/2000. Was there a similar color?

thx, -Eric

It was Dakota red from 1998-2004 the Fiesta replaced the Dakota Red.

Ah, ok, thanks Mark! Thanks also for the info on the MIM Strat I picked up....

bo · November 28th, 2005, 05:58 PM

You U.K. guys and yer Fiesta Red Strats! 8) That said, we have had the Fiesta Red/tomato soup discussion here before haven't we? You never know "which" Fiesta Red you're going to get until the guitar is in front of you and how much light you have.

shakedancer · November 30th, 2005, 06:30 PM

Get it!! It's beautiful! 8)

RollingThunder75 · December 4th, 2005, 10:19 AM

They have a new Fiesta Red 50s Classic in a local shop. I would more accurately describe the color as Salmon Pink. I'm glad I picked up my Dakota Red when I did.

Dennis68 · December 4th, 2005, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RollingThunder75

They have a new Fiesta Red 50s Classic in a local shop. I would more accurately describe the color as Salmon Pink. I'm glad I picked up my Dakota Red when I did.

I've seen this color in person. Different lighting plays havoc on the tint/hue of the color apparently - going from Fluorescent to Incandescent lighting made it change from that pinkish tint to a more bright red.

Mark Davis · December 4th, 2005, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dennis68

Quote:

Originally Posted by RollingThunder75

They have a new Fiesta Red 50s Classic in a local shop. I would more accurately describe the color as Salmon Pink. I'm glad I picked up my Dakota Red when I did.

I've seen this color in person. Different lighting plays havoc on the tint/hue of the color apparently - going from Fluorescent to Incandescent lighting made it change from that pinkish tint to a more bright red.

Couldnt agree more Fiesta Red is a very hard to photo color and get it right.

The pic above looks exactky right thats how Fiesta Red supposed to look.

Dennis68 · December 18th, 2005, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Davis

Couldnt agree more Fiesta Red is a very hard to photo color and get it right.

The pic above looks exactky right thats how Fiesta Red supposed to look.

Mark, I'm wondering if the GAS got the better of Scot and if he ended up buying one?? What Say you Scot?

I'm sure there is a thread or three on here about the 60's Strat. My GAS has been all over the place in the last few weeks. But spending a bit of time at the computer and visiting the stores certainly helps "channel" it some.

I took your advice/opinion (at least I think it was yours, Mark) about the '57AVRI and started comparing it to others. The 60's Strat I found is just as appealing to me, price aside. Last night I ordered a '50s Esquire from MF, but I'll discuss more on that in the Tele section... The main reason I went for the Esquire over the 60's Strat was because I already knew I wanted a 50's Esquire in White Blonde and it was in stock, while they didn't have stock of the 60's Strat I wanted.

I figured with the savings of the price savings of the 50's Esquire & 60's Strat, I would get the nice Fender Hard shell cases for them.

I was going to order a regular tweed for the Esquire, but the Black Tweed really appealed to me. If I change my mind I can always put the 60's strat in Black Tweed case instead if I change my mind.

This is the stock photo from M.F. of the Black Tweed case which is a real throwback to me, but I'm not sure exactly to which year it sets in... Were Black Tweed cases ever offered as Fender OEM supplied cases with any particular guitar(s)? Or is it simply a play on the look of the amp cosmetics? In other words, is it period correct to any time other than today's offering? As I far as I know all I have ever seen were the Tweed and Plain Black Hardcases, unless there were special cases made for certain guitars back in the day??? It's just something I'm more curious about than really trying to have something period correct.:

Rally · December 21st, 2005, 10:42 PM

Here's another beautiful Fiesta Red

see below

Rally · December 21st, 2005, 10:44 PM

here is the link, sorry tried inserting image but I suffer from CRS.

http://community.webshots.com/myphot...ity=VcntdBnMUQ

Mark Davis · December 21st, 2005, 10:59 PM

Thats a neat case. It sorta looks like the new Eric Johnson case.

Here are the Fender tweed ones.

J-man · December 21st, 2005, 11:03 PM

All it needs is a parchment pickguard, and we've got a serious Gilmour vibe going!

Dennis68 · December 21st, 2005, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Davis

Thats a neat case. It sorta looks like the new Eric Johnson case.

Here are the Fender tweed ones.

Thanks for this Pic, Mark. So it appears it was in the offerings (save for the ends & interior of the newer ones) for a couple of years beginning in '59. I just like that is something different than the standard black and the vintage tweed.

Since delivery was indicated to be on the 22nd, this time tomorrow night I should be able to get all the pics of the new Esquire and the black tweed case online. I don't think the stock photos do either of them justice, so I'll see if I can do any better... Can't wait to plug in the newt Esquire here at home. If it is anything close to the one I played at the store, than I'll be ecstatic.

Rally · December 22nd, 2005, 12:00 AM

[img=http://www.fenderforum.com/userphotos/index.html?recid=25525[/img]Cali Fiesta Red

What is wrong with this string?

Dennis68 · December 22nd, 2005, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rally

[img=http://www.fenderforum.com/userphotos/index.html?recid=25525[/img]Cali Fiesta Red

What is wrong with this string?

You're linking the main index page and not the photo. Hold on and I'll post it for you...

Dennis68 · December 22nd, 2005, 12:05 AM

Looks just like it should in the natural sunlight...

Rally · December 22nd, 2005, 12:06 AM

Dennis,
why can't I do that?
Thanks

Dennis68 · December 22nd, 2005, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rally

Dennis,
why can't I do that?
Thanks

Rally,

For the photo you were trying to link, all you needed to do was right click the photo and then select properties and copy/paste the URL with the "Img" tags.

If you don't have a a url for the photo itself, what you need to do is save the photo in one of your folders, then upload the image using a photo hosting service, followed by placing the phtot's URL in a message here and thenhighlight the url of the photo and click the "img" button above...

Hope that helps...

Rally · December 22nd, 2005, 12:15 AM

Dennis,
I use Webshots and the url for that pic is

http://community.webshots.com/myphot...ity=VcntdBnMUQ

So I then do the following:

[img=the webshot url followed by [/img]

how would you place the url above in the img string?

Dennis68 · December 22nd, 2005, 12:19 AM

Maybe someone more knowledgeable then me can answer, but it appears that webshots is framing your photo with html and your photo url is not a direct link to the photo, but the frame with the photo. Do I have that right (anyone)?

Rally · December 22nd, 2005, 12:24 AM

Dennis,
Thanks for trying :D

Dennis68 · December 22nd, 2005, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rally

Dennis,
Thanks for trying :D

By the way to post your pic I am using Photobucket as the host. I went to it as a host site for the pics after I saw it recommended here by others...

Mark Davis · December 22nd, 2005, 02:11 AM

The only way another user could see the webshots pics is if they had the cookie generated by your name and password Rally.

If it works on your system Rally which it should thats why no one else can see it but you.

November 27th, 2005, 05:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Scotland Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, Yewrup Age: 55 Posts: 7,428 3 Photos	Classic 50's in Fiesta Red . mmm, nice ! Didn't know this colour was available in this range, looks real good ! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-Clas...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand !

November 27th, 2005, 05:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 59 Posts: 17,169	Fiesta Red 50's Classic Fixed the link for ya. Just add (Fiesta Red 50's Classic Leave out the ( This color was introduced last year great color Hank Marvin allthe way. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

November 27th, 2005, 05:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 59 Posts: 17,169	Model Name ‘50s Stratocaster® Model Number 013-1002-(Color#) Series Classic Series Colors (303)* 2-Color Sunburst, *add $50.00, (304) Daphne Blue, (306) Black, (340) Fiesta Red, (344) Shoreline Gold, (357) Surf Green, (Polyester Finish) Body Alder __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

November 27th, 2005, 05:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 59 Posts: 17,169	The 50's-60's Classic Teles and Strats for me are the best buys in the whole Fender lineup. Less than 1/2 the price of the USA AV models which they replicate. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

November 27th, 2005, 06:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Joel Terry Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Old Hickory (Nashville), Tennessee, USA Age: 41 Posts: 4,680 17 Photos	I can hear "Apache" just looking at that Strat! :P Like Mark said, that's Hank Marvin all the way. Joel __________________ Currently reading: Jack Lord Was An Insufferable Ass; For Example, His Christmas Gift To The Cast And Crew Was Passing A Roll Of Clorets Mints Around: Bitter Recollections From The Set Of Hawaii Five-O by Kam Fong as Chin Ho

November 27th, 2005, 05:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
AZMIKE Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 188	I didn't know they were available in that color, either. They made them in Dakota Red for a while, I know. I was wondering if that was actually the color of this one, but it sure looks like fiesta to me in that pic. I had a California tele in that color, so I am pretty familiar with it. Very nice. Mike

November 27th, 2005, 05:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
AZMIKE Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 188	Hmm...so it's a standard color these days. I just picked up a Classic 60s strat a couple of months ago, and I like it a lot. I have been thinking of getting a 50s, too, so that may just be the color. And here I was thinking I was done acquiring guitars for a while. Mike

November 27th, 2005, 06:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
AZMIKE Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 188	I agree all the way, Mark, based on the 60s Classic strat I own and the 50s Classic strats and teles I have played. Huge bang for the buck. I actually traded my original strat -- and my first electric -- a very nice '95 Am Standard strat, for an NOS 2000 Classic 60s, and I haven't looked back. The Am Std just wasn't getting any playing time, because I also have a '98 Lone Star that could do everything the Am Std could do only better, IMHO, because I preferred the Texas Special single coils and pearly gates humbucker. I wanted a rosewood board strat for variety and a Classic for a more traditional feel, and the 60s has delivered big-time. Mike

November 28th, 2005, 06:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
weelie Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Helsinki, Finland, Yer-up Age: 35 Posts: 2,024 12 Photos	Oh, I knew this thread was coming one day, Scotland! :D as per your posts: A) You love your 50s style strat with them thin pickups... B) You love your MIM 50s tele... C) Fiesta red is the most popular strat color... ...and last but least: D) I've played a Fiesta Red strat (through a Pro Junior, amp tone control way down) in about 4 stores in the past two weeks. It's what got me back into strat now! I sank the pickups on my 1998 MIM Deluxe strat down and lifted the bridge a couple of millimeters, and even ventured to dig out the trem bar out of the shadows of the gig bag! I bet my Dan-Echo will get some use soon too... __________________ <- I don't need smileys, I'm smiling already.

November 28th, 2005, 09:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
stantheman Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: White Mountains Posts: 5,945	Yep !!! I want one with BOTH necks - there's something about Fiesta or Capri Orange with a Rosewood Board that's extremely appealing. How I wish they'd WAKE-UP and make a Rosewood with the "feel" of The MIM Classic 50's V-shape.... __________________ Somebody Loan Me A Dime

November 28th, 2005, 01:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
Scotland Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, Yewrup Age: 55 Posts: 7,428 3 Photos	Can't stop looking at it ! __________________ All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand !

November 28th, 2005, 01:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 59 Posts: 17,169	someone has GAS LOL __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

November 28th, 2005, 05:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
bo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 2,276	Yup, Hank Marvin all the way! You U.K. guys and yer Fiesta Red Strats! 8) That said, we have had the Fiesta Red/tomato soup discussion here before haven't we? You never know "which" Fiesta Red you're going to get until the guitar is in front of you and how much light you have.

November 30th, 2005, 06:30 PM	#18 (permalink)
shakedancer Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: north of Boston Posts: 1,652	Get it!! It's beautiful! 8) __________________ "If you don't like the Blues, you got to have a Hole in your Soul." Luther Allison JOE

December 4th, 2005, 10:19 AM	#19 (permalink)
RollingThunder75 Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WV Posts: 430	They have a new Fiesta Red 50s Classic in a local shop. I would more accurately describe the color as Salmon Pink. I'm glad I picked up my Dakota Red when I did. __________________ Live every week like it's Shark Week.

December 21st, 2005, 10:42 PM	#23 (permalink)
Rally NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southern FL Posts: 7	Cali Fiesta Red Here's another beautiful Fiesta Red see below

December 21st, 2005, 10:44 PM	#24 (permalink)
Rally NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southern FL Posts: 7	oops here is the link, sorry tried inserting image but I suffer from CRS. http://community.webshots.com/myphot...ity=VcntdBnMUQ

December 21st, 2005, 10:59 PM	#25 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 59 Posts: 17,169	Thats a neat case. It sorta looks like the new Eric Johnson case. Here are the Fender tweed ones. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

December 21st, 2005, 11:03 PM	#26 (permalink)
J-man Moderator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Wales/Scarborough Age: 21 Posts: 7,384 19 Photos	All it needs is a parchment pickguard, and we've got a serious Gilmour vibe going! __________________ "Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth." - Oscar Wilde

December 22nd, 2005, 12:00 AM	#28 (permalink)
Rally NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southern FL Posts: 7	Cali Fiesta Red [img=http://www.fenderforum.com/userphotos/index.html?recid=25525[/img]Cali Fiesta Red What is wrong with this string?

December 22nd, 2005, 12:05 AM	#30 (permalink)
Dennis68 Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hudson Valley Posts: 757	Here's your photo, Rally. Looks just like it should in the natural sunlight... __________________ -Dennis

December 22nd, 2005, 12:06 AM	#31 (permalink)
Rally NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southern FL Posts: 7	Dennis, why can't I do that? Thanks

December 22nd, 2005, 12:15 AM	#33 (permalink)
Rally NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southern FL Posts: 7	Dennis, I use Webshots and the url for that pic is http://community.webshots.com/myphot...ity=VcntdBnMUQ So I then do the following: [img=the webshot url followed by [/img] how would you place the url above in the img string?

December 22nd, 2005, 12:19 AM	#34 (permalink)
Dennis68 Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hudson Valley Posts: 757	Maybe someone more knowledgeable then me can answer, but it appears that webshots is framing your photo with html and your photo url is not a direct link to the photo, but the frame with the photo. Do I have that right (anyone)? __________________ -Dennis

December 22nd, 2005, 12:24 AM	#35 (permalink)
Rally NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southern FL Posts: 7	Dennis, Thanks for trying :D

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December 22nd, 2005, 02:11 AM	#37 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 59 Posts: 17,169	The only way another user could see the webshots pics is if they had the cookie generated by your name and password Rally. If it works on your system Rally which it should thats why no one else can see it but you. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.