New Thin Skin '52 Tele in the house!!

ReddRanger · June 22nd, 2008, 11:05 AM

New Thin Skin '52 Tele in the house!! The special part is that this is an early wedding present from my fiancee (proof indeed she is the right woman!) More on that later, but now back to the Tele : )

Regardless of how one might feel about the "Thin Skin" hoopla, believe when I say this is one of the finest off the rack Fender Teles I have ever played. The 9.5 radius U shaped neck and 6105 frets feel perfect under my hands (the main reason I chose this model) and the 'custom shop pickups' sound great. I feel no need to mod this Tele, it is a tone machine!

A quick word about my first experience with Wildwood Guitars...they are great. The Tele came in two days, spotless clean with fresh strings and a great setup. It is ready to roll!

I have played just about every Tele in Fender's lineup 5 times over. This is the perfect Tele for me!

CatfishStudios · June 22nd, 2008, 11:21 AM

Congrats...Im quite jealous... Wildwood has excellent customer relations reputation...If I buy online Im going through them...Ive said thios about the Thin Skins before on another thread, but ill say it again...the Thin Skin Nitro finish..LOOKS GREAT! Im not sure if its more resonant or affects the tone in any large way..but they look SOO much better than the thick finishes like on the American Standards....Hope you bring each other a lifetime of enjoyment...(The new wife and the new guitar!)

Roli · June 22nd, 2008, 11:31 AM

WOW! That skin is indeed thin, I can see all the veins there! -.-

Seriously, nice, sharp looking guitar.

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ReddRanger · June 22nd, 2008, 11:39 AM

Thanks Catfish and Roli!

Yeah, I'm not even gonna touch the 'thin skin affects the tone' debate. Frankly, it doesn't matter to me. It just looks pretty IMO.

Southern ILL · June 22nd, 2008, 11:56 AM

Congrats on a lovely tele.....Enjoy!!!

Telemarkman · June 22nd, 2008, 12:13 PM

Good looking guitar indeed

... Congrats

.

And I absolutely agree about Wildwood Guitars - those guys really are great!

Mark N · June 22nd, 2008, 12:59 PM

Oh my...that's gorgeous!!!

Telarkaster · June 22nd, 2008, 02:33 PM

Nice!

longordo · July 15th, 2008, 08:53 AM

I'm living in Brazil and I have a '62 Telecaster Custom 'Thin Skin', purchased from Wildwood (Steve Masple is a great guy). The guitar weights 7.70 lbs. ans is very resonant, even unamplified. The C-shape neck is very comfortable and perfect for my hand's size. I'm wanting a '52 Thin Skin, but I'm scared about the U-shape neck, because I don't have long fingers. My hands are normal size. What do you think? The U profile will be a discomfort in playability? I use .011-.050 string gauge.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReddRanger

New Thin Skin '52 Tele in the house!! The special part is that this is an early wedding present from my fiancee (proof indeed she is the right woman!) More on that later, but now back to the Tele : )

Regardless of how one might feel about the "Thin Skin" hoopla, believe when I say this is one of the finest off the rack Fender Teles I have ever played. The 9.5 radius U shaped neck and 6105 frets feel perfect under my hands (the main reason I chose this model) and the 'custom shop pickups' sound great. I feel no need to mod this Tele, it is a tone machine!

A quick word about my first experience with Wildwood Guitars...they are great. The Tele came in two days, spotless clean with fresh strings and a great setup. It is ready to roll!

I have played just about every Tele in Fender's lineup 5 times over. This is the perfect Tele for me!

firefuocco · July 15th, 2008, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longordo

I'm living in Brazil and I have a '62 Telecaster Custom 'Thin Skin', purchased from Wildwood (Steve Masple is a great guy). The guitar weights 7.70 lbs. ans is very resonant, even unamplified. The C-shape neck is very comfortable and perfect for my hand's size. I'm wanting a '52 Thin Skin, but I'm scared about the U-shape neck, because I don't have long fingers. My hands are normal size. What do you think? The U profile will be a discomfort in playability? I use .011-.050 string gauge.

I don't have big hands but are find with the U shape 9.5 241mm neck on my Hot Rod.

ReddRanger · July 15th, 2008, 10:30 AM

hi longordo,

I'm honored you chose my thread for your first post! :)

I don't think it would be uncomforatble for you to play, but maybe others can chime in as well.

My other Tele is a MIM Standard with the modern C shape. I think my 52 with the U shapre might actually be more comfortable than my standard. The U shape is not huge IMO. It just seems to fill my hand a little more, but in a good way.

One thing to consider, does your 62 have the 7.5 radius? That might be another factor along with the U shape.

longordo · July 15th, 2008, 11:34 AM

Thank you.
No. The '62 has a 9.5 radius.
This may to facilite the playability on the '52, sure?
Best regards.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReddRanger

hi longordo,

I'm honored you chose my thread for your first post! :)

I don't think it would be uncomforatble for you to play, but maybe others can chime in as well.

My other Tele is a MIM Standard with the modern C shape. I think my 52 with the U shapre might actually be more comfortable than my standard. The U shape is not huge IMO. It just seems to fill my hand a little more, but in a good way.

One thing to consider, does your 62 have the 7.5 radius? That might be another factor along with the U shape.

TeleV · July 15th, 2008, 11:44 AM

Congrats!

I bought the same guitar for my first Tele and could not be happier

I never thought I would love playing a Tele so much.

I bought the Thin Skin over the standard '52RI for the modern neck specs.

I would love to get the '55 Thin Skin someday.

Enjoy!

ReddRanger · July 15th, 2008, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longordo

Thank you.
No. The '62 has a 9.5 radius.
This may to facilite the playability on the '52, sure?
Best regards.

That's perfect. Then I think you should be fine. The U shape will just feel a little fuller, but in a good way. I think you would really like it since you are already familiar with a Tele from Wildwood.

Hey TeleV, feel free to post some pics of your Thin Skin here. They're great Teles!

adamjs69 · July 15th, 2008, 12:59 PM

Man, that is one geat looking guitar! Ive been going back and forth for months on which Tele to buy next and it's mainly been down to the Hot Rod and the "regular" 52 RI. I had looked at the thin skins but didn't really see what the big deal was...until now....lol. So is the thin skin basically a 52 RI with a modern neck and modern wiring specs? Regardless, I now have another option thrown into the mix now. Thanks a lot...

TeleV · July 15th, 2008, 01:01 PM

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Hey TeleV, feel free to post some pics of your Thin Skin here. They're great Teles!

I just tried but I get an error message that says I already posted the same pics in another thread.

I gotta run to the airport as I'm flying over to Europe today. I'll have to figure out how to post the pics when I get back.

V

fungusyoung · July 15th, 2008, 01:20 PM

WOW!

Congratulations, what a beauty!

Those '55 Thin Skins look real nice too.

johnny guitar · July 15th, 2008, 02:24 PM

what's the nut width on those?

Guinness · July 15th, 2008, 04:15 PM

Hey there ReddRanger,

That is one fine lookin' fiddle!

In fact, your post was an important part of my decision to order a thin-skin tele from Wildwood :)

Should be here in a few days!

It looks to me like Fender has a real hit on their hands.

Enjoy!

~Randy

Frank B · July 15th, 2008, 05:40 PM

Aargh.

Dropped my accoustic at the music shop today and there she was... a butterscotch '52 just like this one. We don't see those in stores up here... ever.
IMO it is the most beautiful tele model out there, period.
I am litterally in love. The guy at the shop knows my passion for those darn teles so he says : don't try it, you'll buy it...

1699$ canadian.

You are one lucky man.

ReddRanger · July 15th, 2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by adamjs69

Man, that is one geat looking guitar! Ive been going back and forth for months on which Tele to buy next and it's mainly been down to the Hot Rod and the "regular" 52 RI. I had looked at the thin skins but didn't really see what the big deal was...until now....lol. So is the thin skin basically a 52 RI with a modern neck and modern wiring specs? Regardless, I now have another option thrown into the mix now. Thanks a lot...

Thanks! That's about how you can look at it, a '52 with modern specs. It has a U shaped neck, 9.5 radius, large frets, and modern wiring. Those are all the things I really wanted on a Tele. Plus it comes with custom pickups that Fender made just for these Teles (that info is from Wildwood, though Fender didn't disclose the pickup specs).

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Originally Posted by fungusyoung

WOW!

Congratulations, what a beauty!

Those '55 Thin Skins look real nice too.

Thanks! The 55's are sweet too. I'd love to get a blonde one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnny guitar

what's the nut width on those?

Not sure, but I'll try and post it later.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guinness

Hey there ReddRanger,

That is one fine lookin' fiddle!

In fact, your post was an important part of my decision to order a thin-skin tele from Wildwood :)

Should be here in a few days!

It looks to me like Fender has a real hit on their hands.

Enjoy!

~Randy

Randy, congrats bro! I'm glad I inspired your decision. Trust me, you will love it. Now just promise you'll post some pics when you get it.

deep · July 15th, 2008, 09:52 PM

I have the exact same guitar that Wildwood shipped to me all the way to Nepal. It's now my number one! I've even brought it all the way here to Haiti where I'm working now for a year.

Durockrolly · July 15th, 2008, 10:25 PM

I recently bought the '52 RI HotRod and just love it!

bluesjuke · July 15th, 2008, 11:14 PM

Well congrats on a cool looking guitar!!

telefunk · July 15th, 2008, 11:30 PM

Nice one, Looks great.

June 22nd, 2008, 11:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
ReddRanger Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: California Posts: 253	New Thin Skin '52 Tele in the house!! New Thin Skin '52 Tele in the house!! The special part is that this is an early wedding present from my fiancee (proof indeed she is the right woman!) More on that later, but now back to the Tele : ) Regardless of how one might feel about the "Thin Skin" hoopla, believe when I say this is one of the finest off the rack Fender Teles I have ever played. The 9.5 radius U shaped neck and 6105 frets feel perfect under my hands (the main reason I chose this model) and the 'custom shop pickups' sound great. I feel no need to mod this Tele, it is a tone machine! A quick word about my first experience with Wildwood Guitars...they are great. The Tele came in two days, spotless clean with fresh strings and a great setup. It is ready to roll! I have played just about every Tele in Fender's lineup 5 times over. This is the perfect Tele for me!

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Roli Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ¤ Hungary ¤ Age: 30 Posts: 1,511 5 Photos	WOW! That skin is indeed thin, I can see all the veins there! -.- Seriously, nice, sharp looking guitar. . __________________ How I Play Fingerstyle Guitar - blog for rookies and not so rookies - with videos now!

July 15th, 2008, 11:44 AM	#13 (permalink)
TeleV TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 46 Posts: 88	Congrats! I bought the same guitar for my first Tele and could not be happier I never thought I would love playing a Tele so much. I bought the Thin Skin over the standard '52RI for the modern neck specs. I would love to get the '55 Thin Skin someday. Enjoy! __________________ That's alright ... I still got my guitar

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adamjs69 Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.A. TX Posts: 130	Man, that is one geat looking guitar! Ive been going back and forth for months on which Tele to buy next and it's mainly been down to the Hot Rod and the "regular" 52 RI. I had looked at the thin skins but didn't really see what the big deal was...until now....lol. So is the thin skin basically a 52 RI with a modern neck and modern wiring specs? Regardless, I now have another option thrown into the mix now. Thanks a lot... __________________

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johnny guitar Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago NW burb Age: 45 Posts: 197	what's the nut width on those? __________________ Enjoy it while you have it....

June 22nd, 2008, 11:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
CatfishStudios Banned Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon , United States Age: 33 Posts: 727	Congrats...Im quite jealous... Wildwood has excellent customer relations reputation...If I buy online Im going through them...Ive said thios about the Thin Skins before on another thread, but ill say it again...the Thin Skin Nitro finish..LOOKS GREAT! Im not sure if its more resonant or affects the tone in any large way..but they look SOO much better than the thick finishes like on the American Standards....Hope you bring each other a lifetime of enjoyment...(The new wife and the new guitar!)

June 22nd, 2008, 11:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
ReddRanger Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: California Posts: 253	Thanks Catfish and Roli! Yeah, I'm not even gonna touch the 'thin skin affects the tone' debate. Frankly, it doesn't matter to me. It just looks pretty IMO.

June 22nd, 2008, 11:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
Southern ILL Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Illinois Age: 38 Posts: 903	Congrats on a lovely tele.....Enjoy!!!

June 22nd, 2008, 12:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Telemarkman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Age: 61 Posts: 4,408	Good looking guitar indeed ... Congrats . And I absolutely agree about Wildwood Guitars - those guys really are great!

June 22nd, 2008, 12:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mark N Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Woodstock, NB, Canada Age: 37 Posts: 542 8 Photos	Oh my...that's gorgeous!!!

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Telarkaster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal Quebec Canada Posts: 1,608	Nice!

July 15th, 2008, 10:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
ReddRanger Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: California Posts: 253	hi longordo, I'm honored you chose my thread for your first post! :) I don't think it would be uncomforatble for you to play, but maybe others can chime in as well. My other Tele is a MIM Standard with the modern C shape. I think my 52 with the U shapre might actually be more comfortable than my standard. The U shape is not huge IMO. It just seems to fill my hand a little more, but in a good way. One thing to consider, does your 62 have the 7.5 radius? That might be another factor along with the U shape.

July 15th, 2008, 01:20 PM	#17 (permalink)
fungusyoung Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 915 22 Photos	WOW! Congratulations, what a beauty! Those '55 Thin Skins look real nice too.

July 15th, 2008, 04:15 PM	#19 (permalink)
Guinness TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Age: 39 Posts: 74	Hey there ReddRanger, That is one fine lookin' fiddle! In fact, your post was an important part of my decision to order a thin-skin tele from Wildwood :) Should be here in a few days! It looks to me like Fender has a real hit on their hands. Enjoy! ~Randy

July 15th, 2008, 05:40 PM	#20 (permalink)
Frank B Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Quebec city, canada Posts: 314 10 Photos	Aargh. Dropped my accoustic at the music shop today and there she was... a butterscotch '52 just like this one. We don't see those in stores up here... ever. IMO it is the most beautiful tele model out there, period. I am litterally in love. The guy at the shop knows my passion for those darn teles so he says : don't try it, you'll buy it... 1699$ canadian. You are one lucky man. __________________ "Don't play what's there, play what's not there.” Miles Davis

July 15th, 2008, 09:52 PM	#22 (permalink)
deep TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kathmandu, Nepal Age: 34 Posts: 34	I have the exact same guitar that Wildwood shipped to me all the way to Nepal. It's now my number one! I've even brought it all the way here to Haiti where I'm working now for a year.

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Durockrolly TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: L.A. Posts: 20	I recently bought the '52 RI HotRod and just love it! __________________ If you can't say it in 12 bars...It can't be said.

July 15th, 2008, 11:14 PM	#24 (permalink)
bluesjuke Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bluesland, Texas Age: 52 Posts: 530	Well congrats on a cool looking guitar!!

July 15th, 2008, 11:30 PM	#25 (permalink)
telefunk Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 241	Nice one, Looks great. __________________ "Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder"