My New Telecaster!!!

[dcn3]

my 95 tele that I re-wired to do the same thing that the Mason does...
and then the new Mason....aint they prruerty!!!

[Cygnus]

I'm not sure which is which! Very nice nonetheless.

[boris bubbanov]

I'll take the one on the right. Very nice indeed.

The Valley Arts?



uh, I'll take the one on the right.

[BarryH]

What bridges are on those guitars? Can't really tell from the picture.

Plus another vote for the one on the right.

Barry

[dcn3]

The one on the right is my 95 USA tele.

it was a really ugly green when I got it. A guy here in town stripped it down for me, then set it up like Brents. the middle knob is only a volume pot that rolls in and acts like an EQ. the two front pups are from an old strat I used to have. They are stock pups. I still plan to do work on that guitar. I still want to put a gibson mini up front and then a stack in the mid. The back pup is a Blades. I got it off of ebay. I thought it would sound like #$%..but it actually cuts really well, that and with my amp, I get a really good tele tone and a really good lead and rhythm to rock stuff that we play.

the one on the left is the Valley Arts Brent Mason.

Funny, seemed like everyone would want to go with the brent mason...

is it just the valley arts name that people dont like or just it not being a true TELE?

I will post pics of my 95 before I had it refinished.

-Dave

[lennyb]

Originally Posted by dcn3

Funny, seemed like everyone would want to go with the brent mason...

is it just the valley arts name that people dont like or just it not being a true TELE?
-Dave

Well for me and i am in no way slaggin you or your guitar ,the headstock is just freakin hideous,its a ripped off design with an ugly headstock and the fact that he doesn't play it except for at appearances when he has to ..makes me not like the guitar or even give it a chance.......thats why i respect Musicman so much the same guitar that Albert Lee uses is the same guitar you buy off the shelf...there are no differences what so ever and yes i know this for fact. ...Albert lee,Steve Lukather,Jon Pettrucci,Steve Morse,Tony Levin ,Dave Larue ,Blues Saraceno..John Fogerty all endorse Musicman because they play them they use them they are proud of the guitars they helped build and believe that it IS the best guitar out there....i tend to agree....these other cash grab sig guitars ARE NOT the same quality NOR craftsmanship that the pros use and that my friend is why Brent takes his "MONEYMAKER" a REAL Tele .....with him whereever he goes

[mellecaster]

Originally Posted by lennyb

and that my friend is why Brent takes his "MONEYMAKER" a REAL Tele .....with him whereever he goes

I would really be interested in how perhaps you know that to be a Fact ???
I'm not taking up for Valley Arts....but how in the world do you know what he plays, when and where ?....just call me curious ?

[lennyb]

Originally Posted by mellecaster

I would really be interested in how perhaps you know that to be a Fact ???
I'm not taking up for Valley Arts....but how in the world do you know what he plays, when and where ?....just call me curious ?

Well his wife Stated on these Very boards exactly what i said ...the only time he uses the VA is when he has to or when he is forced to fly and doesn't want to damage the Tele ...as for the what i know to be Fact ..1.well we own a music store and have for 31 years 2. i go to NAMM every second year 3,i have met all the above mentioned several times and 4 .i know Sterling Ball personally ...anything else?

Also he asked the question ,i just answered with an honest answer ,remeber play what you love ,i play my Tele's because NOTHING sounds like a Tele to ME....not because Brent plays one...i would need HIS fingers and feel ...not just a Guitar with his name on it

[winny pooh]

Lenny B, please chill out, you are sounding like a bully. No one can get hold of Brent's "moneymaker" so the valley arts guitar is the closest thing out there. And so be it, it is not a Fender nor a Musicman, but is someone's new guitar they have a right to be excited about.

Mellecaster, I hope you get great enjoyment out of that guitar, let us know how you get on with it over time and what you think of the pick-ups.

[lennyb]

Originally Posted by winny pooh

Lenny B, please chill out, you are sounding like a bully. No one can get hold of Brent's "moneymaker" so the valley arts guitar is the closest thing out there. And so be it, it is not a Fender nor a Musicman, but is someone's new guitar they have a right to be excited about.

Mellecaster, I hope you get great enjoyment out of that guitar, let us know how you get on with it over time and what you think of the pick-ups.

the bullying starts with guys like you playing moderator.....Just to clarify i am the chilliniest guy you'll ever meet he ASKED for an opinion i just gave him mine ...then mellocaster asked for the facts ...im a 38 year old family guy not lookin for troubs...and yah i told him in my last line to enjoy HIS guitar ....we live in a world of freedoms buy what makes yah happy.... alot of you guys dont like the Albert lee model i do ...no big deal bro...im just here for the kool aid!
now lets get this thread back on topic ...HIS guitars!

[Ed P]

Originally Posted by dcn3

my 95 tele that I re-wired to do the same thing that the Mason does...
and then the new Mason....aint they prruerty!!!

dcn3, I think you have a right to be proud of both those Tele's. Congrats and many happy hours of making music!

[Southern ILL]

I like the one on the right....both are nice.

[Ed Bickert]

One of he right is ballzy. I love the customized look of both. Congrats. I love Blonde teles, but if it's not blonde it might as well be very different.

[dcn3]

The one on the right...well, it had a long creation. I had all the finish removed and then just rubbed TUNG oil on it. The sound is amazing even with the no name Blades pup in the back.

The other night was my first night at rehearsal with the new guitar. Everyone in the band said the same thing.." where did you get that ugly thing" ( accidently, the same thing my wife said when she saw it).

So I told them the story on Brents guitar.

I know its not a true tele. The clean tones are amazing...the tones you can get are just amazing. The hard part was getting a good smooth rock tone. I play two rigs...one of which is the Line 6 Vetta II. So I was able to play around with different amps and diffrent pedals and then EQ and was able to get a really good tone. It may not be a True telecaster, but I'm happy with the tones I was able to get out of it.

Plus, I just wanted a back-up guitar to have on stage just incase I break a string..or have one I can tune down for alternate tunings for couple of songs. The blonde one, has a hip shot on it as well.

As far as the postings above...I just stated that for all the Brent Mason fans here, seems like the guitar that he endorsed, doesnt get alot of...how should i say...respect? Just curious why.

I love music and anything that can make a good tone. It doesnt have to look good, doesnt have to have a brand name, IF it sounds good...(and stays in tune) turn it up and jam away.