New here, first tele, identify color?

BoneDigger · May 6th, 2008, 08:27 PM

Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum and new to Telecasters. I just traded my MIM Strat (Clapton black and white) for a blue MIM tele. It was an even trade, although I feel I got the better deal!!!

Can anyone identify the color of this guitar? It is a baby blue color, made in 2003... I'm not sure that it's very "manly" but it sure did call to me. It just seemed like a very nice looking guitar and doesn't have a scratch on it!. Oh, and the sound and setup are awesome!!!

Todd

What color is this?

outbreak · May 6th, 2008, 08:32 PM

could be wrong but is that lake placid blue?

Buckocaster51 · May 6th, 2008, 08:34 PM

Welcome aboard!

I suppose you won't be satisfied if I just say "blue"?

Looks to me to be too light for Lake Placid Blue.

It is metallic, right?

Old Cane · May 6th, 2008, 08:39 PM

I think now they call it Ice Blue Metallic but I don't know if that's what it was in 2003. It may be LPB. Hard to tell exactly.

Have a look.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...tar?sku=510482

jwells393 · May 6th, 2008, 08:39 PM

According to the 2003 Frontline catalog Blue Agave was used on 2003 MIM Standards.

Buckocaster51 · May 6th, 2008, 08:43 PM

Aha!

Blue Agave!

That is is like Sage Green Metallic, except it is blue. Right?

jwells393 · May 6th, 2008, 08:48 PM

I have this metalic blue 95 MIM Telecaster. I say it's Blue Agave but others in a previous thread say it's not. However they couldn't tell me what it is. Here it is alongside Lake Placid Blue.

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Here it is under natural light. So ........... what color is it?

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beep.click · May 6th, 2008, 08:57 PM

Hey Bone, dunno what color it is, but it looks cool.

Welcome to the forum!

Tdot · May 6th, 2008, 10:32 PM

Yes, it is Agave, with an upgrade pickguard.

neocaster · May 6th, 2008, 10:45 PM

Blue Agave. Awesome color. I think I'm pretty sure that 2003 was the last year for the color. If it wasn't, 2004 was. Either way, the color never exactly "took off" but I have a funny feeling that all of these short-run colors catch another generation's fancy down the line. A lot of people want Capri Orange, but I think I might see 5 a year on eBay.

Dennis68 · May 7th, 2008, 07:03 AM

Yep, I'll join the others - Blue Agave. Congrats on your new Tele!

JDRNoPro · May 7th, 2008, 10:44 PM

yup - yours is def. Blue Agave and a very nice color - which seems similar to a darker shade Ice Blue metallic in some ways......remember Jack's previous thread about his 95 MIM - don't what color it is but still doesn't look like any Agave I've ever seen -sure is mighty pretty, though.

Jim

May 6th, 2008, 08:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
BoneDigger NEW MEMBER! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tyler, TX Age: 39 Posts: 2	New here, first tele, identify color? Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum and new to Telecasters. I just traded my MIM Strat (Clapton black and white) for a blue MIM tele. It was an even trade, although I feel I got the better deal!!! Can anyone identify the color of this guitar? It is a baby blue color, made in 2003... I'm not sure that it's very "manly" but it sure did call to me. It just seemed like a very nice looking guitar and doesn't have a scratch on it!. Oh, and the sound and setup are awesome!!! Todd What color is this?

May 6th, 2008, 08:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
outbreak Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Australia Age: 20 Posts: 426	could be wrong but is that lake placid blue? __________________ '07 MIM std tele '07 Epiphone Studio Dot '04ish J&D Luthiers LP copy '07 VOX ad50vt

May 6th, 2008, 08:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 56 Posts: 4,580 1 Photos	Welcome aboard! I suppose you won't be satisfied if I just say "blue"? Looks to me to be too light for Lake Placid Blue. It is metallic, right? __________________ "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

May 6th, 2008, 08:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Old Cane Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Age: 46 Posts: 477	I think now they call it Ice Blue Metallic but I don't know if that's what it was in 2003. It may be LPB. Hard to tell exactly. Have a look. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...tar?sku=510482 __________________ http://www.myspace.com/otiskeithwatkins

May 6th, 2008, 08:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 11,121 101 Photos	According to the 2003 Frontline catalog Blue Agave was used on 2003 MIM Standards. __________________ 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.

May 6th, 2008, 08:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 56 Posts: 4,580 1 Photos	Aha! Blue Agave! That is is like Sage Green Metallic, except it is blue. Right? __________________ "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

May 6th, 2008, 08:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 11,121 101 Photos	I have this metalic blue 95 MIM Telecaster. I say it's Blue Agave but others in a previous thread say it's not. However they couldn't tell me what it is. Here it is alongside Lake Placid Blue. ...... Here it is under natural light. So ........... what color is it? ...... __________________ 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.

May 6th, 2008, 08:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
beep.click Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Age: 49 Posts: 1,437	Hey Bone, dunno what color it is, but it looks cool. Welcome to the forum! __________________ "It looked like a giant green gum drop to me."

May 6th, 2008, 10:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tdot Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Back of the Wasatch, UT Posts: 3,313 58 Photos	Yes, it is Agave, with an upgrade pickguard. __________________ And now for some feedback: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

May 6th, 2008, 10:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
neocaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chester County, PA Age: 35 Posts: 3,399 11 Photos	Blue Agave. Awesome color. I think I'm pretty sure that 2003 was the last year for the color. If it wasn't, 2004 was. Either way, the color never exactly "took off" but I have a funny feeling that all of these short-run colors catch another generation's fancy down the line. A lot of people want Capri Orange, but I think I might see 5 a year on eBay. __________________ "...You don't need faith if you know it's gonna work!"

May 7th, 2008, 07:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
Dennis68 Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hudson Valley Posts: 757	Yep, I'll join the others - Blue Agave. Congrats on your new Tele! __________________ -Dennis

May 7th, 2008, 10:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
JDRNoPro Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orrington, ME Age: 57 Posts: 196 1 Photos	yup - yours is def. Blue Agave and a very nice color - which seems similar to a darker shade Ice Blue metallic in some ways......remember Jack's previous thread about his 95 MIM - don't what color it is but still doesn't look like any Agave I've ever seen -sure is mighty pretty, though. Jim __________________ Reflection upon my playing is a reminder to keep my regular job..........pays better but not nearly as enjoyable!!