My First Telecaster

xpensivewino88 · December 18th, 2003, 06:50 PM

I've finally joined the ranks, I purchased my first Telecaster. A 2003 52' Telecaster Reissue.

It's the most beautiful thing i've ever seen or heard. I bought it from Marguerite's Music in Moorehead, MN. It's the biggest moment of my life.

It was made in November 21, 2003. It's just perfect. I blame Keith Richards. He made me want one the moment I saw him with a Butterscotch Blonde Tele.

I bought a Seymour Duncan Broadcaster and had it placed in the Bridge position after reading reviews on the board about the wonderful qualities in the tone.

It was a 4 hour drive from my house to Moorehead and with icy roads and an ungodly amount of problems on the way it was all worth it the minute I saw that Tweed Case.

The tone is amazing and I couldn't be happier. The only small problem is deciding to keep the wiring stock or moving up to the modern switching.

throstur · December 18th, 2003, 07:26 PM

I now how you feel. Your are now an addict......The good thing is that it´s a healthy addiction. I´m relatively new member here on TDPRI. It´s a goldmine, so many nice and devoted Tele-addicts who know everything. Dont be afraid to ask stupid questions, in my experience there will always be someone here to help you out. :D

Big Tony · December 18th, 2003, 07:47 PM

Congratulations! And welcome to this great forum. Falling in love with Telecasters is a wonderful thing. I'll bet you're happy and proud right now. We are all happy and proud at the TDPRI! (Well, most of the time..) :D

bend it like james · December 18th, 2003, 08:04 PM

Hey,
I'm a rookie on dis site ,too but I really Luuuuve it...I 've been playin' an ol' Tele for 10 years and it is such a thrill to finally find mates...Keith Richards, Keeeeeeeeeeeef, is the main reason why i'm playin' a Tele...I know a bit 'bout the Xpensive, saw them a couple ov times in Paris...great versatile band...don't use tele ol the time but really great band..I hope you have a great time with your new toy 8)
Hugues

xpensivewino88 · December 19th, 2003, 01:24 AM

The first thing I really noticed was the neck. It wasn't as sticky as I had read. But I noticed that the Butterscotch is a lot richer or a colour than I had expected. It was a very pleasant surprise. So now I get to imagine I'm Jeff Beck on the Yardbirds Rave Up album.

Even though he was using an Esquire. Just one more question. I am wondering if I can get a Cropper sound out of my 52? I mean Steve is the man.

But what is the best amp to play this thing through. I'm already dying to play this thing through something better than my dinky Crate. I wanted to get a Tweed Bassman RI but Marguerites also had a Twin Reverb.

Any help is just fab.

December 18th, 2003, 06:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
xpensivewino88 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 4	My First Telecaster I've finally joined the ranks, I purchased my first Telecaster. A 2003 52' Telecaster Reissue. It's the most beautiful thing i've ever seen or heard. I bought it from Marguerite's Music in Moorehead, MN. It's the biggest moment of my life. It was made in November 21, 2003. It's just perfect. I blame Keith Richards. He made me want one the moment I saw him with a Butterscotch Blonde Tele. I bought a Seymour Duncan Broadcaster and had it placed in the Bridge position after reading reviews on the board about the wonderful qualities in the tone. It was a 4 hour drive from my house to Moorehead and with icy roads and an ungodly amount of problems on the way it was all worth it the minute I saw that Tweed Case. The tone is amazing and I couldn't be happier. The only small problem is deciding to keep the wiring stock or moving up to the modern switching.

December 18th, 2003, 07:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
throstur TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Iceland Posts: 59	Congratulations........ I now how you feel. Your are now an addict......The good thing is that it´s a healthy addiction. I´m relatively new member here on TDPRI. It´s a goldmine, so many nice and devoted Tele-addicts who know everything. Dont be afraid to ask stupid questions, in my experience there will always be someone here to help you out. :D __________________ Throstur Vidisson "Rebel without a clue"

December 18th, 2003, 07:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Big Tony Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden, by golly! Age: 55 Posts: 2,841 30 Photos	Good for you! Congratulations! And welcome to this great forum. Falling in love with Telecasters is a wonderful thing. I'll bet you're happy and proud right now. We are all happy and proud at the TDPRI! (Well, most of the time..) :D

December 18th, 2003, 08:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
bend it like james Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Paris, France Posts: 133	welcome aboard ! Hey, I'm a rookie on dis site ,too but I really Luuuuve it...I 've been playin' an ol' Tele for 10 years and it is such a thrill to finally find mates...Keith Richards, Keeeeeeeeeeeef, is the main reason why i'm playin' a Tele...I know a bit 'bout the Xpensive, saw them a couple ov times in Paris...great versatile band...don't use tele ol the time but really great band..I hope you have a great time with your new toy 8) Hugues __________________ What is that ?...a guitar I guess...

December 19th, 2003, 01:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
xpensivewino88 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 4	The first thing I really noticed was the neck. It wasn't as sticky as I had read. But I noticed that the Butterscotch is a lot richer or a colour than I had expected. It was a very pleasant surprise. So now I get to imagine I'm Jeff Beck on the Yardbirds Rave Up album. Even though he was using an Esquire. Just one more question. I am wondering if I can get a Cropper sound out of my 52? I mean Steve is the man. But what is the best amp to play this thing through. I'm already dying to play this thing through something better than my dinky Crate. I wanted to get a Tweed Bassman RI but Marguerites also had a Twin Reverb. Any help is just fab.

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