Esquire? - Page 2

Scott V · July 4th, 2008, 11:09 PM

I haven't had my Esquire done very long, but I think an Esquire is an interesting diversion from the rest of my Tele's. Mine started life as a HWY-1, it uses a SD Broadcaster PUP with custom wiring, it flat rips.

mistermullens · July 5th, 2008, 09:14 AM

Scott, that looks great! What color is that? Is that the blonde, w/flash from the camera? I bet that SD Broadcaster sounds great!!

Scott V · July 5th, 2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mistermullens

Scott, that looks great! What color is that? Is that the blonde, w/flash from the camera? I bet that SD Broadcaster sounds great!!

It's not Blonde, it's been repainted with Krylon "Celery". A color I would describe as a green version of Sonic Blue. Here is a link to the thread I did on the build for this guitar. The SD Broadcaster does sound great IMO, it works great for an Esquire.

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/telecaste...e-project.html

fenson · July 5th, 2008, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mistermullens

I agree 100% here. I've learned more about playing the guitar with my Esquire than any other guitar. Before getting my Esquire, every guitar I played was full volume and full tone. The only exception was if I was turning down the volume slightly for rhythm. I was really amazed at how much you can tweak the sound by changing the volume & tone, as well as varying my pick attack or using a pick or fingers. Good things happen when you play an Esquire.

Yeah like he said!

kp8 · July 5th, 2008, 01:13 PM

If i had a eskwire i would throw a neck pickup in there in a hurry. Neck p/up and Neck + Bridge are sounds i just can't do without.

surfoverb · July 5th, 2008, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kp8

If i had a eskwire i would throw a neck pickup in there in a hurry. Neck p/up and Neck + Bridge are sounds i just can't do without.

2 pickup Esquires are cool too.

IPLAYLOUD · July 5th, 2008, 06:25 PM

"I agree 100% here. I've learned more about playing the guitar with my Esquire than any other guitar. Before getting my Esquire, every guitar I played was full volume and full tone. The only exception was if I was turning down the volume slightly for rhythm. I was really amazed at how much you can tweak the sound by changing the volume & tone, as well as varying my pick attack or using a pick or fingers. Good things happen when you play an Esquire."

AMEN!!
Pop the Astray on for a night and you'll REALLY change your chops.
It made my right brain work overtime in a good way.

mistermullens · July 5th, 2008, 09:18 PM

I need to get an ashtray for my Esquire. That and a Thermometer case and I'll be good to go!

refin · July 5th, 2008, 09:43 PM

One thing I did on the front position was run a cap to a trim pot,and turn it until the desired treble was gone.....I then superglued the pot and taped it off.
Here are some samples---I also put a push/pull pot for the tone to choose between 2 different caps,so I could get a cocked wah sound or regular tone pot.
This was a take on a great mod by Mark Davis.
Forgive the playing---
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page...songID=4309597

mistermullens · July 5th, 2008, 09:45 PM

linky no worky

refin · July 5th, 2008, 09:50 PM

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linky no worky

Sorry----------I fixed it.

July 5th, 2008, 09:14 AM	#42 (permalink)
mistermullens Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta Age: 31 Posts: 1,920 53 Photos	Scott, that looks great! What color is that? Is that the blonde, w/flash from the camera? I bet that SD Broadcaster sounds great!! __________________ When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. - Jimi Hendrix

July 5th, 2008, 06:25 PM	#47 (permalink)
IPLAYLOUD Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Long Island, N.Y. Posts: 391 1 Photos	"I agree 100% here. I've learned more about playing the guitar with my Esquire than any other guitar. Before getting my Esquire, every guitar I played was full volume and full tone. The only exception was if I was turning down the volume slightly for rhythm. I was really amazed at how much you can tweak the sound by changing the volume & tone, as well as varying my pick attack or using a pick or fingers. Good things happen when you play an Esquire." AMEN!! Pop the Astray on for a night and you'll REALLY change your chops. It made my right brain work overtime in a good way. __________________ I play an Esquire because I can only afford ONE pickup.

July 5th, 2008, 09:18 PM	#48 (permalink)
mistermullens Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta Age: 31 Posts: 1,920 53 Photos	I need to get an ashtray for my Esquire. That and a Thermometer case and I'll be good to go! __________________ When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. - Jimi Hendrix

July 5th, 2008, 09:43 PM	#49 (permalink)
refin Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida Panhandle Age: 52 Posts: 1,879	One thing I did on the front position was run a cap to a trim pot,and turn it until the desired treble was gone.....I then superglued the pot and taped it off. Here are some samples---I also put a push/pull pot for the tone to choose between 2 different caps,so I could get a cocked wah sound or regular tone pot. This was a take on a great mod by Mark Davis. Forgive the playing--- http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page...songID=4309597 __________________ "For You,Lord,are good,and ready to forgive,and abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You." Ps. 86:5 http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/refin_music.htm MASTER VOLUME? WHAT'S A MASTER VOLUME?

July 5th, 2008, 09:45 PM	#50 (permalink)
mistermullens Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta Age: 31 Posts: 1,920 53 Photos	linky no worky __________________ When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. - Jimi Hendrix

July 5th, 2008, 01:13 PM	#45 (permalink)
kp8 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 2,705	If i had a eskwire i would throw a neck pickup in there in a hurry. Neck p/up and Neck + Bridge are sounds i just can't do without.