Fender Custom Shop Set Neck Telecaster

Paul B · April 12th, 2008, 07:49 PM

Hello

Does anyone own this tele?

I understand that it is made from mahogany and maple cap.

How is the tone of this instrument ?

Is it similar in tone to a Robben Ford guitar of the 1990's ?

Would you recommend getting one?

jwells393 · April 12th, 2008, 07:57 PM

Well .............. I just ran through all the current Custom Shop Telecasters and didn't see one with that name or one that would appear to be a set neck .........other than the Merle Haggard Tribute. Maybe it's an older model.

AjayTele · April 12th, 2008, 07:59 PM

I have two CS set neck teles. Both are Tele Jnr models, with twin P90 pickups. They are very nice guitars indeed and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one...

pchilson · April 12th, 2008, 08:02 PM

Hey AjayTele, can you post some pics of the backside of those set neckers?

Colt W. Knight · April 12th, 2008, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AjayTele

I have two CS set neck teles. Both are Tele Jnr models, with twin P90 pickups. They are very nice guitars indeed and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one...

How come you got two? Do they have different sounds, or are they just different colors?

AjayTele · April 12th, 2008, 08:16 PM

Sure, here's some photos of the second one...

pchilson · April 12th, 2008, 08:19 PM

Nice, thanks.

jwells393 · April 12th, 2008, 08:30 PM

AjayTele ............ are those solid or chambered?

Paul B · April 12th, 2008, 11:21 PM

What wood is used ?

How is the sound ?

Does anyone have the set neck with humbuckers out there ?

AjayTele · April 13th, 2008, 12:33 AM

I'll answer the questions as best I can:

1. Yes, they appear to be chambered in the top section of the body.

2. I don't know what wood they are, although they look like they may be Mahogany.

3. They are both quite loud acoustically, and have a big output when electrified, a dirtier sound than a standard Tele, as you would expect with P90s.

teleon · April 13th, 2008, 12:56 AM

Sorry, but I am deeply in lust whith your smokin blonde beauty

Paul B · April 13th, 2008, 01:37 AM

I wonder how the maple cap would affect the tone on a tele with a mahogany back ?

spicolli · April 13th, 2008, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul B

I wonder how the maple cap would affect the tone on a tele with a mahogany back ?

prolly sound more les paul?

Paul B · April 16th, 2008, 05:29 PM

Seems like no one owns the model I am asking about.

Did these sound good at all ?

Or they just did not make many of this model ?

Jake D · April 16th, 2008, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul B

Seems like no one owns the model I am asking about.

Did these sound good at all ?

Or they just did not make many of this model ?

Dude. . .Seems like AJ has two of them that sound dirtier than a normal tele sound and loud accousitically.

And maybe the don't have a maple cap at all. But I might be splitting hairs.

stevieboy · April 16th, 2008, 10:15 PM

The Tele Jr had a chambered, all mahogany body and neck, with a pau ferro fretboard. Of course it was a custom shop guitar, and there were special runs of them made, and one offs on order, so there may well be maple capped versions out there. I have a blond one similar to AJ's, I changed the pickups on mine to Lollars, and went with creme, but the originals were Seymour Duncan hot ones, I forget the model names, overwound with ceramic magnets, they still make them and I could check SD's website.

Here's mine , which I have posted here several times before, including a recent thread on P90 guitars.

Hard to tell from Ajay's pic, but I think I can see grain in his. Mine has a thick poly finish and you can't see anything through it!

As far as Paul's original question, there are a lot of CS limited models kicking around, I don't specifically recall that one, but I 'd be surprised if they hadn't at some point made one. I can check a few places, but gotta work now.

Robin Nahum · April 16th, 2008, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul B

Seems like no one owns the model I am asking about.

Did these sound good at all ?

Or they just did not make many of this model ?

I know the one you mean. There is a picture of one on the last page of the colour section of the Tele Bible with a "gorgeous quilted maple top".

They were fitted with Di Marzio humbuckers and an AmStd Strat hardtail bridge, and were chambered and had a set neck.

I had a line on one some years ago but the neck was not in good condition and I passed. But it looked so good that it got me started building partscasters with maple tops.

Nowadays, I would not be keen to own one of these (even in good condition):

I think the join used by Fender for their set neck models looks really ugly
in my eyes, it ain't a Tele without a vintage bridge

Paul B · April 17th, 2008, 05:16 AM

Do these models sound similar to Robben ford model ?

newtwanger · April 17th, 2008, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Do these models sound similar to Robben ford model ?

Uh.. if no one has one it's hard to say what it sounds like...

The CS Tele masterbuilt for Ford in 1990 had 3 pickups and a 24 3/4" scale so it should be quite different.

I've never heard of a CS Robben Ford model Telecaster.

This is the masterbuilt CS model. (note the larger body too)

Robin Nahum · April 17th, 2008, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul B

Do these models sound similar to Robben ford model ?

The Robben Ford model was not a Tele but a double cutaway solid with two buckers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmQLFv_Pa3U

Paul B · April 18th, 2008, 06:51 PM

What I am trying to find out basically - does the Robben Ford elite model in the youtube video have the same tone that the
picture of the last page of the colour section of the Tele Bible with a "gorgeous quilted maple top" ?

These are the two models that I am comparing.

I am also trying to get feedback on anyone who has own this Set neck Telecaster with the maple top.

Does anyone know how thick the maple top was on these instruments ?

Paul B · April 19th, 2008, 08:13 PM

Is there any one out there that owns these guitars ?

boris bubbanov · April 19th, 2008, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AjayTele

This looks like mahogany to me.

Mighty fine geetar, Ajay, might fine indeed.

You know, this could be a maple neck through body guitar with mahogany wings, only I've never heard of Fender doing such a design. Comments?

tiktok · April 19th, 2008, 10:31 PM

If pickups or construction have anything to do with tone, it seems doubtful that the Robben Ford and the set neck Tele sound "the same".

timmer · April 20th, 2008, 12:48 AM

There's one on

eBay now.

April 12th, 2008, 07:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Paul B Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 274	Fender Custom Shop Set Neck Telecaster Hello Does anyone own this tele? I understand that it is made from mahogany and maple cap. How is the tone of this instrument ? Is it similar in tone to a Robben Ford guitar of the 1990's ? Would you recommend getting one? __________________ Hipbluesman

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jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,246 101 Photos	Well .............. I just ran through all the current Custom Shop Telecasters and didn't see one with that name or one that would appear to be a set neck .........other than the Merle Haggard Tribute. Maybe it's an older model. __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

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jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,246 101 Photos	AjayTele ............ are those solid or chambered? __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

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Paul B Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 274	What wood is used ? How is the sound ? Does anyone have the set neck with humbuckers out there ? __________________ Hipbluesman

April 13th, 2008, 01:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
Paul B Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 274	I wonder how the maple cap would affect the tone on a tele with a mahogany back ? __________________ Hipbluesman

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AjayTele Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 47 Posts: 1,000 12 Photos	I have two CS set neck teles. Both are Tele Jnr models, with twin P90 pickups. They are very nice guitars indeed and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one...

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pchilson Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Loveland, Colorado Age: 50 Posts: 875	Hey AjayTele, can you post some pics of the backside of those set neckers?

April 12th, 2008, 08:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
AjayTele Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 47 Posts: 1,000 12 Photos	Sure, here's some photos of the second one...

April 12th, 2008, 08:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
pchilson Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Loveland, Colorado Age: 50 Posts: 875	Nice, thanks.

April 13th, 2008, 12:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
AjayTele Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 47 Posts: 1,000 12 Photos	I'll answer the questions as best I can: 1. Yes, they appear to be chambered in the top section of the body. 2. I don't know what wood they are, although they look like they may be Mahogany. 3. They are both quite loud acoustically, and have a big output when electrified, a dirtier sound than a standard Tele, as you would expect with P90s.

April 13th, 2008, 12:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
teleon Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: nevada Age: 42 Posts: 441 16 Photos	Sorry, but I am deeply in lust whith your smokin blonde beauty

April 16th, 2008, 05:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
Paul B Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 274	Seems like no one owns the model I am asking about. Did these sound good at all ? Or they just did not make many of this model ? __________________ Hipbluesman

April 16th, 2008, 10:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
stevieboy Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: the valley Age: 57 Posts: 2,409 6 Photos	The Tele Jr had a chambered, all mahogany body and neck, with a pau ferro fretboard. Of course it was a custom shop guitar, and there were special runs of them made, and one offs on order, so there may well be maple capped versions out there. I have a blond one similar to AJ's, I changed the pickups on mine to Lollars, and went with creme, but the originals were Seymour Duncan hot ones, I forget the model names, overwound with ceramic magnets, they still make them and I could check SD's website. Here's mine , which I have posted here several times before, including a recent thread on P90 guitars. Hard to tell from Ajay's pic, but I think I can see grain in his. Mine has a thick poly finish and you can't see anything through it! As far as Paul's original question, there are a lot of CS limited models kicking around, I don't specifically recall that one, but I 'd be surprised if they hadn't at some point made one. I can check a few places, but gotta work now. __________________ "One of the best bands ever. These guys were such perfectionist"--Youtube user comment

April 17th, 2008, 05:16 AM	#18 (permalink)
Paul B Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 274	Do these models sound similar to Robben ford model ? __________________ Hipbluesman

April 18th, 2008, 06:51 PM	#21 (permalink)
Paul B Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 274	What I am trying to find out basically - does the Robben Ford elite model in the youtube video have the same tone that the picture of the last page of the colour section of the Tele Bible with a "gorgeous quilted maple top" ? These are the two models that I am comparing. I am also trying to get feedback on anyone who has own this Set neck Telecaster with the maple top. Does anyone know how thick the maple top was on these instruments ? __________________ Hipbluesman

April 19th, 2008, 08:13 PM	#22 (permalink)
Paul B Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 274	Is there any one out there that owns these guitars ? __________________ Hipbluesman

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