TELE 52 RI ...HOW MANY PEICES???

italiano · November 13th, 2003, 06:18 AM

Hi, i'm Stefano from Italy (sorry for my terrible english..), i have buy a new tele 52 RI directly from USA and I don't understand if is in one peice or THREE! If possible that a guitar like 52 RI is in 3 peices? Thanks a lot

sneakyjapan · November 13th, 2003, 07:36 AM

bon journo.... I have 2 of them... a copper and a black... and in the right light, at the correct angle you can see they are 2 pieces, center joined. Both from 1997.

italiano · November 13th, 2003, 07:55 AM

help me thanks

http://www.acrimonia.com/tele1.jpg
http://www.acrimonia.com/tele2.jpg
http://www.acrimonia.com/tele3.jpg

reverbbb · November 13th, 2003, 08:22 AM

If you are asking if you have to buy the guitar, the ashtray cover and the case one by one, then this is not true. The '52 RI Telecaster is always sold complete with all three parts when purchased new.

As far as Customs is concerned (the import tax police), this should be considered a single product item.

Does this answer your question?

italiano · November 13th, 2003, 09:04 AM

but i'dont understand english very well....the question is only if the body of my telecaster is made in one or three parts? thanks
you can see the photos...

Russinator · November 13th, 2003, 09:10 AM

Look where the wavy grain *peaks* in the end view - that's the joints. :)

dean · November 13th, 2003, 11:54 AM

The pictures of your 52 RI are nice - it looks like a beauty. As far as the number of pieces of wood in the body, I've seen them with one, two, and three pieces. I had one that was one piece - it looked nice, but was quite heavy, and it sounded just average. I have also played a 52 RI that was a three-piece that was very light and resonant, and it looked better than the one-piece. My present Tele is a 52 RI type Tele with a custom body and a Fender neck. It is a two-piece that looks and sounds great. I think that Fender tries to put the pieces together so they are very attractive - like your guitar.

Again, welcome aboard!

Dean

FraKo · November 13th, 2003, 12:12 PM

Da quelllo che vedo nelle foto, direi che siano tre pezzi. Con un pezzo centrale, il che è un'ottima cosa. Bella chitarra!

As far as I can see in those photos, I'd say that's a three-pieces body, with a fine centerpiece (that's postive!). Nice guitar!

Mik · November 13th, 2003, 10:01 PM

I agree with FraKo: 3 piece body. A beautiful 3 piece body Telecaster. Nice warm color finish in your photo.

Mik

markophonic · November 18th, 2003, 01:49 AM

It's very hard to tell on mine...but it is a 3 piece body.

italiano · November 18th, 2003, 03:25 AM

it' s a 3 piece body.......THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!!!!!!
Stefano

November 13th, 2003, 06:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
italiano NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 4	TELE 52 RI ...HOW MANY PEICES??? Hi, i'm Stefano from Italy (sorry for my terrible english..), i have buy a new tele 52 RI directly from USA and I don't understand if is in one peice or THREE! If possible that a guitar like 52 RI is in 3 peices? Thanks a lot

November 13th, 2003, 07:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
sneakyjapan Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nippon Posts: 2,995 3 Photos	bon journo.... I have 2 of them... a copper and a black... and in the right light, at the correct angle you can see they are 2 pieces, center joined. Both from 1997. __________________ quasi mojo

November 13th, 2003, 07:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
italiano NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 4	This is my tele... help me thanks http://www.acrimonia.com/tele1.jpg http://www.acrimonia.com/tele2.jpg http://www.acrimonia.com/tele3.jpg

November 13th, 2003, 08:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
reverbbb Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Just Plano, Texas Age: 51 Posts: 3,862 38 Photos	I don't understand your question. If you are asking if you have to buy the guitar, the ashtray cover and the case one by one, then this is not true. The '52 RI Telecaster is always sold complete with all three parts when purchased new. As far as Customs is concerned (the import tax police), this should be considered a single product item. Does this answer your question? __________________ "I come here to reflect a little."™ Buffalo Blues Band

November 13th, 2003, 09:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
italiano NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 4	Sorry reverbbb... but i'dont understand english very well....the question is only if the body of my telecaster is made in one or three parts? thanks you can see the photos...

November 13th, 2003, 09:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
Russinator Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 549	It's three pieces Look where the wavy grain peaks in the end view - that's the joints. :)

November 13th, 2003, 11:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
dean Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Age: 61 Posts: 2,218	Welcome to the TDPRI! The pictures of your 52 RI are nice - it looks like a beauty. As far as the number of pieces of wood in the body, I've seen them with one, two, and three pieces. I had one that was one piece - it looked nice, but was quite heavy, and it sounded just average. I have also played a 52 RI that was a three-piece that was very light and resonant, and it looked better than the one-piece. My present Tele is a 52 RI type Tele with a custom body and a Fender neck. It is a two-piece that looks and sounds great. I think that Fender tries to put the pieces together so they are very attractive - like your guitar. Again, welcome aboard! Dean __________________ "I used to be clueless, but I've turned that situation around 360 degrees."

November 13th, 2003, 12:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
FraKo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milan, Italy Posts: 1,356	I'd say tre pezzi Da quelllo che vedo nelle foto, direi che siano tre pezzi. Con un pezzo centrale, il che è un'ottima cosa. Bella chitarra! As far as I can see in those photos, I'd say that's a three-pieces body, with a fine centerpiece (that's postive!). Nice guitar! __________________ FraKo-the-gnome 1/2 Member of the Double Bound Telecaster Owners Club

November 13th, 2003, 10:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mik Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,809	I agree with FraKo: 3 piece body. A beautiful 3 piece body Telecaster. Nice warm color finish in your photo. Mik __________________ a "motor-bike with a touch of blood in it is better than all the riding animals on earth, because of its logical extension of our faculties, and the hint, the provocations, to excess."-T.E. Lawrence

November 18th, 2003, 01:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
markophonic Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Michigan Age: 48 Posts: 1,032 1 Photos	Mine is 3 pieces! It's very hard to tell on mine...but it is a 3 piece body. __________________ http://www.brianvanderark.com/

November 18th, 2003, 03:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
italiano NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 4	Now i'm sure.... it' s a 3 piece body.......THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!!!!!! Stefano

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