62 Custom reissue

TeleCustom · April 18th, 2008, 07:33 PM

Hello all, I'm a long time lurker. Finally decided to join the board.

I just recently bought me a beautiful ocean turquoise 62 Custom reissue. I haven't taken the neck off to verify the date, but it's believed to be around an 02. It's basically new with no scratches and all the case candy, and no fret wear.

I have a question:

When I switch to the neck pickup, It is very very low. The middle position and and bridge position sounds great. Is this normal for a 62 reissue?

johnnytronics · April 18th, 2008, 07:42 PM

In a word......yes. It's "vintage wiring". Neck with no tone control. You can update to modern wiring which many do. And welcome, by the way

Ed Bickert · April 18th, 2008, 07:51 PM

I hate the "vintage" wiring. Kudos to Fender for making it period correct, but it's very limiting compared to modern wirring. I'm sure some like it, but it seems the majority prefer the more modern wirring.

jwells393 · April 18th, 2008, 07:52 PM

Is that a Crafted in Japan model?

yegbert · April 18th, 2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TeleCustom

When I switch to the neck pickup, It is very very low. The middle position and and bridge position sounds great. Is this normal for a 62 reissue?

If you mean tonally low (e.q. favoring bass), that's the vintage wiring scheme. It can be rewired for a modern scheme.

Or do you mean low in output level (volume)? If the pickup is set too far away from the strings, that could cause some lower output. So if that's the problem try adjusting pickup height closer to the strings and see if that helps.

TeleCustom · April 18th, 2008, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwells393

Is that a Crafted in Japan model?

No, it's USA made.

TeleCustom · April 18th, 2008, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yegbert

If you mean tonally low (e.q. favoring bass), that's the vintage wiring scheme. It can be rewired for a modern scheme.

Or do you mean low in output level (volume)? If the pickup is set too far away from the strings, that could cause some lower output. So if that's the problem try adjusting pickup height closer to the strings and see if that helps.

It's both low in tone and volume. I'll try raising the pickup closer to the strings. Thanks!

TeleCustom · April 18th, 2008, 08:51 PM

I seldom use the neck pickup anyway. If there was a problem I was going to fix it. I'm fine, if Fender put it that way. May modern wire it later.

yegbert · April 18th, 2008, 09:29 PM

And welcome to the TDPRI, TeleCustom!

csapo · April 18th, 2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TeleCustom

I seldom use the neck pickup anyway. If there was a problem I was going to fix it. I'm fine, if Fender put it that way. May modern wire it later.

Just MHO, but it is worth it to rewire and get that neck p/up working.

Great bluesy tones out of my AV'62RI p/ups.

Add a tiny bit of dirt and just heaven.

And welcome aboard!!!!

TeleCustom · April 18th, 2008, 09:54 PM

Thanks guys. Glad to be here!

JDRNoPro · April 18th, 2008, 10:03 PM

Congrats on the OT AV62RI - bet that's a beauty............and, welcome!

Jim

Fatmanstratman · April 19th, 2008, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TeleCustom

Hello all, I'm a long time lurker. Finally decided to join the board.

I just recently bought me a beautiful ocean turquoise 62 Custom reissue....

Welcome to the TDPRI, TeleCustom!

If you are indeed a "long time lurker", then you will know that it is customary for one to provide pics of one's Telecasters, especially when it sounds as tasty as yours does....

Don't you have a camera?

Rick J · April 19th, 2008, 05:54 AM

Hi Telecustom, welcome to the board.

As you will know, the USA built 62 and 52 ri's are amongst the most respected models amongst the TDPRI community. BUT, (and this is just my personal opinion) unless you actually *like* the very bassy muddy neck pickup sound of the "old style" vintage wiring, its really daft not to re-wire to modern wiring, and provide yourself with easy access to one of the Tele's most glorious voicings, - both pickups together in the middle position.

In case you are wondering about propriety of doing this, Fender actually provide a kit with which to do this with new 62 and 52 ri's, so they are actually encouraging you, and facilitating you, to do it. Its an easy job to do yourself if you can handle a soldering iron, and if you don't have the conversion kit you can do it with just a short piece of wire, as it just involves a few wire moves and the removal of the capacitor on the tone pot. You are invited also to change the other capacitor between the tone and volume pot from .05 mf to .022, (er, might be a decimal point out there) but if you don't have the .022 to hand, it makes not a lot of difference, and many people prefer the .05 cap anyway.

I did it on my own 62, and it has improved an already great guitar. But, as I said, if you actually like the sound of the old wiring................

Rick J

TeleCustom · April 19th, 2008, 09:54 AM

It might be best if I just leave the wiring the way it is, and keep it unique. If I feel in the mood for a different sound I can grab one of my other Tele's.

This 62 RI is definetely my favorite Tele. I'm partial to the "C" neck also.

TeleCustom · April 19th, 2008, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Fatmanstratman

Welcome to the TDPRI, TeleCustom!

If you are indeed a "long time lurker", then you will know that it is customary for one to provide pics of one's Telecasters, especially when it sounds as tasty as yours does....

Don't you have a camera?

Yes, Gotta take picures and figure out how to do it.

lewis · April 19th, 2008, 10:29 AM

I switched my MIA '62ri to modern wiring and have never looked back.
I love the sound of that neck pickup, it has an airy acoustic quality to my ears.
If only the bridge pickup sounded as good.

Rick J · April 19th, 2008, 10:32 AM

OK, if you want to leave the wiring vintage style, so be it. The two pickups together sound can still be got by carefully placing the switch between the middle (neck on its own) and the bridge position. Not easy to get on the fly, but available all the same for either a whole song, or for recording etc.

Now lets see those pics!

Rick J

April 18th, 2008, 07:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
TeleCustom TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lawrenceburg Tennessee Age: 43 Posts: 26	62 Custom reissue Hello all, I'm a long time lurker. Finally decided to join the board. I just recently bought me a beautiful ocean turquoise 62 Custom reissue. I haven't taken the neck off to verify the date, but it's believed to be around an 02. It's basically new with no scratches and all the case candy, and no fret wear. I have a question: When I switch to the neck pickup, It is very very low. The middle position and and bridge position sounds great. Is this normal for a 62 reissue?

April 18th, 2008, 07:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnnytronics Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Big Apple, NYC Age: 58 Posts: 506	In a word......yes. It's "vintage wiring". Neck with no tone control. You can update to modern wiring which many do. And welcome, by the way __________________ Support our Troops

April 18th, 2008, 07:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ed Bickert Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cape Cod, MA Age: 39 Posts: 946	I hate the "vintage" wiring. Kudos to Fender for making it period correct, but it's very limiting compared to modern wirring. I'm sure some like it, but it seems the majority prefer the more modern wirring. __________________ Sorry, not the real Ed Bickert. Just a fan.

April 18th, 2008, 07:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 11,691 101 Photos	Is that a Crafted in Japan 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.

April 18th, 2008, 10:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
JDRNoPro Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orrington, ME Age: 57 Posts: 269 1 Photos	Congrats on the OT AV62RI - bet that's a beauty............and, welcome! Jim __________________ Reflection upon my playing is a reminder to keep my regular job..........pays better but not nearly as enjoyable!!

April 18th, 2008, 08:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
TeleCustom TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lawrenceburg Tennessee Age: 43 Posts: 26	I seldom use the neck pickup anyway. If there was a problem I was going to fix it. I'm fine, if Fender put it that way. May modern wire it later.

April 18th, 2008, 09:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
yegbert Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland (US) Age: 54 Posts: 4,543 77 Photos	And welcome to the TDPRI, TeleCustom!

April 18th, 2008, 09:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
TeleCustom TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lawrenceburg Tennessee Age: 43 Posts: 26	Thanks guys. Glad to be here!

April 19th, 2008, 05:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
Rick J Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North London, UK Posts: 442	Hi Telecustom, welcome to the board. As you will know, the USA built 62 and 52 ri's are amongst the most respected models amongst the TDPRI community. BUT, (and this is just my personal opinion) unless you actually like the very bassy muddy neck pickup sound of the "old style" vintage wiring, its really daft not to re-wire to modern wiring, and provide yourself with easy access to one of the Tele's most glorious voicings, - both pickups together in the middle position. In case you are wondering about propriety of doing this, Fender actually provide a kit with which to do this with new 62 and 52 ri's, so they are actually encouraging you, and facilitating you, to do it. Its an easy job to do yourself if you can handle a soldering iron, and if you don't have the conversion kit you can do it with just a short piece of wire, as it just involves a few wire moves and the removal of the capacitor on the tone pot. You are invited also to change the other capacitor between the tone and volume pot from .05 mf to .022, (er, might be a decimal point out there) but if you don't have the .022 to hand, it makes not a lot of difference, and many people prefer the .05 cap anyway. I did it on my own 62, and it has improved an already great guitar. But, as I said, if you actually like the sound of the old wiring................ Rick J __________________ "If you want to know what an electric guitar is supposed to sound like, just listen to this." - British DJ John Peel introducing a Roy Buchanan track on BBC radio in the late 60's.

April 19th, 2008, 09:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
TeleCustom TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lawrenceburg Tennessee Age: 43 Posts: 26	It might be best if I just leave the wiring the way it is, and keep it unique. If I feel in the mood for a different sound I can grab one of my other Tele's. This 62 RI is definetely my favorite Tele. I'm partial to the "C" neck also.

April 19th, 2008, 10:29 AM	#17 (permalink)
lewis Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,764 23 Photos	I switched my MIA '62ri to modern wiring and have never looked back. I love the sound of that neck pickup, it has an airy acoustic quality to my ears. If only the bridge pickup sounded as good. __________________ "I'm a maestro, I'm a maestro," Taj Mahal, 8/20/05.

April 19th, 2008, 10:32 AM	#18 (permalink)
Rick J Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North London, UK Posts: 442	OK, if you want to leave the wiring vintage style, so be it. The two pickups together sound can still be got by carefully placing the switch between the middle (neck on its own) and the bridge position. Not easy to get on the fly, but available all the same for either a whole song, or for recording etc. Now lets see those pics! Rick J __________________ "If you want to know what an electric guitar is supposed to sound like, just listen to this." - British DJ John Peel introducing a Roy Buchanan track on BBC radio in the late 60's.