Mighty Fine Looking Group Of 3 CIJ Jerry Donahue Teles

csapo · July 18th, 2008, 07:01 PM

Nice to see someone with similar issues as me!!!

I always wanted to take a crack at obtaining these 3, but alas my GAS has dissipated.

How has this person been hiding his collection from us?

3 CIJ JD's on Ebay

(not affiliated with the seller)

boris bubbanov · July 18th, 2008, 07:24 PM

These look pretty nice, probably never played out.

Las Vegas.

mellecaster · July 18th, 2008, 07:28 PM

Seems like a Pretty anal Seller...which is actually a Good thing ! IMO

jwells393 · July 18th, 2008, 07:29 PM

Those are mighty fine looking. Well ...... what do you know? The serial number on the bridge plate begins with an "A" on each of them.

He's saying they're 1998 based on this number. Says he's had the necks off two of them and has seen 1998 on the necks. I see they don't have a serial number below the "Crafted In Japan" on the necks. Perhaps this is one of the rare cases where the bridge serial number can be used for dating the guitars. A CIJ Fender with an A serial number is 1997-1998.

Just looked at my JD. Same thing.

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I always wanted to take a crack at obtaining these 3

I'll bet csapo is thinking to himself ....... "What can I sell?".

twangcaster1 · July 18th, 2008, 07:41 PM

Well, they's shore 'nuff purty!

Jellecaster · July 19th, 2008, 12:07 AM

Damn you CSAPO! You are one of my "enablers"!

csapo · July 19th, 2008, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by twangcaster1

Well, they's shore 'nuff purty!

I had a red one but recently sold it. I've always loved the blue and sunburst. And these look pretty darn clean

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Originally Posted by Jellecaster

Damn you CSAPO! You are one of my "enablers"!

Just doing my duty, Jelle!!!!

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Originally Posted by jwells393

I'll bet csapo is thinking to himself ....... "What can I sell?".

I did say that to myself but that is as far as it went. Sorry Jack, I'm done for a while.

But still love to look at beauties like these...

sneakyjapan · July 19th, 2008, 12:47 AM

that bridgeplate number is used as the serial over here when there is no other number, though changing that part on a stolen guitar would be an easy thing to do. I did have a used see through blue CIJ that had that part number as the serial on the warranty card because it was the only number available, but you can`t accurately date an MIJ Fender with that number...except if the production year happens to fall into the A years. I`ve never seen a JD tele in person in Japan, always been on line, odd ain`t it.

Mark Davis · July 19th, 2008, 01:35 AM

I got a JD in the late 90's and sold it 2 weeks later. Had a great feeling neck but that was it. It sounded horrible probably the worst sounding Tele Ive ever owned. It had no Tele bite snap or twang just sounded dead dull and lifeless unplugged or plugged in.

My guess is I just got a bad one which can happen on any model of guitar in any price range. But man this thing was just horrible. I had my 50's Classic MIM with the 53 lapsreel pickup at the same time and Id play the 50's Classic which sounded awesome then play the JD which sounded like the body was made of oatmeal. It looked great and played great the neck was one of the best ever but the sound really was the worst Ive ever experienced on any guitar. I had my dealer change the pickguard before I got it cause I didnt like the black on red.

telemomo · July 19th, 2008, 01:55 AM

I own an MIJ JD Telecaster circa 1986. Although there is some question about whether the JD Teles were produced this early, I purchased it from the original owner who is POSITIVE he bought it in 1986 AND our own Mark Davis confirmed the manufacture date based on body and neck stampings as well as the markings on the pots.

I did have the neck refretted by an expert as soon as I bought it. But, it is in basically mint condition. It is gorgeous. It has major MOJO. And, it is far and away the best playing/sounding guitar I have ever owned.

I flippin love it!

Mike

Johnny Isaacs · July 19th, 2008, 02:37 AM

Those sure are lookers! I was looking for the black version forever and just gave up. Great guitars.

Johnny Isaacs

Mark Davis · July 19th, 2008, 03:14 AM

http://www.xhefriguitars.com/page9.html

Great pics here of the JD in all the colors.

I love the clear blue and black ones! They look so yummy.

sneakyjapan · July 19th, 2008, 06:49 AM

I`ve never had difficulty dating any of my 80s FJs, they have the pencil date on the neck butt. I have an early 90s custom edition 54-128 strat with the date written on a small piece of masking tape stuck to the underside of the pickguard. The JVs can be dated usually quite accurately by the JV serial number...some have been seen without pencil dates. I have seen some with all kinds of stuff in the neck pocket, much of which is not thoroughly understood though much is written on line.
Fender Japan has since day one built one offs and shop orders so there are many guitars out there that stump the "experts" or don`t show up in catalogs or books written in Japan, on the subject by Japanese authors. I frequently see models I had no idea existed...a mid 80s JD tele?...certainly is not out of the realm of possibility. Theres so much misinformation on the web that it`s not always easy to see the forest for the trees.

strat-o-teleman · August 7th, 2008, 01:34 PM

Anyone know the exact neck profile and radius of the MIJ/CIJ JD Teles? I've heard great things about these necks.

Thanks, Joel

winny pooh · August 8th, 2008, 05:34 AM

Maybe the japanese workers have a sense of humour and occasionally pencil 80's dates on 90's guitars.

I'd do it. hahahahaha

Twang Tone · August 8th, 2008, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by winny pooh

Maybe the japanese workers have a sense of humour and occasionally pencil 80's dates on 90's guitars.

I'd do it. hahahahaha

I had one of those JD Tele's before - mine was a '92 MIJ in sunburst. Fine guitars!

Hey Winton! How are you liking the MIM '50's Classic?!

Thanks,

winny pooh · August 8th, 2008, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Twang Tone

I had one of those JD Tele's before - mine was a '92 MIJ in sunburst. Fine guitars!

Hey Winton! How are you liking the MIM '50's Classic?!

Thanks,

Loving it! I did post a thread recently if you want to have a look, I must confess that I've already put 10's on and changed the pickups

Those JD's are beautiful, I really liked the look of the sunbursts with maple neck and binding, something you don't come across too often.

Twang Tone · August 8th, 2008, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by winny pooh

Loving it! I did post a thread recently if you want to have a look, I must confess that I've already put 10's on and changed the pickups

Excellent!! That's what Teles are for!!

Have fun!

Thanks,

Jellecaster · August 8th, 2008, 09:44 AM

This thread is painful for me. I was all set to snipe the red JD in the auction and my bid would have won - but I clicked the wrong danged button and missed it! If I had been ten seconds earlier, I would have the guitar right now!

telo · August 8th, 2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by strat-o-teleman

Anyone know the exact neck profile and radius of the MIJ/CIJ JD Teles? I've heard great things about these necks.

Thanks, Joel

Mine measures 25mm (0.98") at the 12th fret and 23.5mm (0.93") at the 1st. 7.25" radius, 6230 fretwire, starts with a pronounced V profile at the nut and turns into a rather soft V going toward the heel.

boris bubbanov · August 8th, 2008, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jellecaster

This thread is painful for me. I was all set to snipe the red JD in the auction and my bid would have won - but I clicked the wrong danged button and missed it! If I had been ten seconds earlier, I would have the guitar right now!

Now just a second, young man!

Aren't you the soul searching guy who, having received his new CIC Squier 50's Vibe Tele in perfect condition, wondered what he needed with any of these other geetars?

We miss out on deals all the time, and that's OK, I think.

I sure would like to have heard from you how she played, that is true.

strat-o-teleman · August 8th, 2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by telo

Mine measures 25mm (0.98") at the 12th fret and 23.5mm (0.93") at the 1st. 7.25" radius, 6230 fretwire, starts with a pronounced V profile at the nut and turns into a rather soft V going toward the heel.

Thanks TELO, I appreciate the info....

July 18th, 2008, 07:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
csapo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: City by the Bay Posts: 1,030	Mighty Fine Looking Group Of 3 CIJ Jerry Donahue Teles Nice to see someone with similar issues as me!!! I always wanted to take a crack at obtaining these 3, but alas my GAS has dissipated. How has this person been hiding his collection from us? 3 CIJ JD's on Ebay (not affiliated with the seller) __________________ Gear List (pics included)

July 18th, 2008, 07:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
boris bubbanov Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 8,430	These look pretty nice, probably never played out. Las Vegas. __________________ Bubban0v

July 18th, 2008, 07:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
mellecaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,698 17 Photos	Seems like a Pretty anal Seller...which is actually a Good thing ! IMO __________________ I have never owned an Ipod or Blackberry..and doubt that I ever will......

July 18th, 2008, 07:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
twangcaster1 Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 499	Well, they's shore 'nuff purty! __________________ SLC Twangsmith

July 19th, 2008, 12:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jellecaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Hampshire, USA Age: 40 Posts: 2,128	Damn you CSAPO! You are one of my "enablers"! __________________ It was born at the junction of form and function...

July 19th, 2008, 12:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
sneakyjapan Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nippon Posts: 2,475 3 Photos	that bridgeplate number is used as the serial over here when there is no other number, though changing that part on a stolen guitar would be an easy thing to do. I did have a used see through blue CIJ that had that part number as the serial on the warranty card because it was the only number available, but you can`t accurately date an MIJ Fender with that number...except if the production year happens to fall into the A years. I`ve never seen a JD tele in person in Japan, always been on line, odd ain`t it. __________________ quasi mojo

July 19th, 2008, 01:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 58 Posts: 12,745	I got a JD in the late 90's and sold it 2 weeks later. Had a great feeling neck but that was it. It sounded horrible probably the worst sounding Tele Ive ever owned. It had no Tele bite snap or twang just sounded dead dull and lifeless unplugged or plugged in. My guess is I just got a bad one which can happen on any model of guitar in any price range. But man this thing was just horrible. I had my 50's Classic MIM with the 53 lapsreel pickup at the same time and Id play the 50's Classic which sounded awesome then play the JD which sounded like the body was made of oatmeal. It looked great and played great the neck was one of the best ever but the sound really was the worst Ive ever experienced on any guitar. I had my dealer change the pickguard before I got it cause I didnt like the black on red. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

July 19th, 2008, 01:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
telemomo TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 65	I own an MIJ JD Telecaster circa 1986. Although there is some question about whether the JD Teles were produced this early, I purchased it from the original owner who is POSITIVE he bought it in 1986 AND our own Mark Davis confirmed the manufacture date based on body and neck stampings as well as the markings on the pots. I did have the neck refretted by an expert as soon as I bought it. But, it is in basically mint condition. It is gorgeous. It has major MOJO. And, it is far and away the best playing/sounding guitar I have ever owned. I flippin love it! Mike

July 19th, 2008, 02:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
Johnny Isaacs Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,459 3 Photos	Those sure are lookers! I was looking for the black version forever and just gave up. Great guitars. Johnny Isaacs __________________ Myspace music page I've never trusted a guitar player who hasn't licked a few 9volts... Famous last words...... after this one, no new Tele's!

July 19th, 2008, 03:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 58 Posts: 12,745	http://www.xhefriguitars.com/page9.html Great pics here of the JD in all the colors. I love the clear blue and black ones! They look so yummy. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

July 19th, 2008, 06:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
sneakyjapan Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nippon Posts: 2,475 3 Photos	I`ve never had difficulty dating any of my 80s FJs, they have the pencil date on the neck butt. I have an early 90s custom edition 54-128 strat with the date written on a small piece of masking tape stuck to the underside of the pickguard. The JVs can be dated usually quite accurately by the JV serial number...some have been seen without pencil dates. I have seen some with all kinds of stuff in the neck pocket, much of which is not thoroughly understood though much is written on line. Fender Japan has since day one built one offs and shop orders so there are many guitars out there that stump the "experts" or don`t show up in catalogs or books written in Japan, on the subject by Japanese authors. I frequently see models I had no idea existed...a mid 80s JD tele?...certainly is not out of the realm of possibility. Theres so much misinformation on the web that it`s not always easy to see the forest for the trees. __________________ quasi mojo

August 7th, 2008, 01:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
strat-o-teleman TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Franklin, Tn Posts: 98	Anyone know the exact neck profile and radius of the MIJ/CIJ JD Teles? I've heard great things about these necks. Thanks, Joel

August 8th, 2008, 05:34 AM	#15 (permalink)
winny pooh Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South London Posts: 1,612 7 Photos	Maybe the japanese workers have a sense of humour and occasionally pencil 80's dates on 90's guitars. I'd do it. hahahahaha __________________ my afro ambient side project: http://www.myspace.com/theswyambusessions

August 8th, 2008, 09:44 AM	#19 (permalink)
Jellecaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Hampshire, USA Age: 40 Posts: 2,128	This thread is painful for me. I was all set to snipe the red JD in the auction and my bid would have won - but I clicked the wrong danged button and missed it! If I had been ten seconds earlier, I would have the guitar right now! __________________ It was born at the junction of form and function...