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jjkrause84 · October 18th, 2009, 12:58 PM

Hey guys,

Just wondering if anyone has played or even seen one of these yet. They look pretty tantalizing. Are there any other known crimson red transparent, semi-hollow P-90 Teles?

Whoa Tele · October 18th, 2009, 03:41 PM

I'm curious as well. I considered this one as well but ended buying the cheaper Squier ll Custom Tele. I don't see how the JA90 could possibly sound bad.

AjayTele · October 18th, 2009, 05:40 PM

I weakened and bought one - it's currently in transit from the USA to Australia.

Will let you know how it stacks up when it arrives!

boris bubbanov · October 18th, 2009, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AjayTele

I weakened and bought one - it's currently in transit from the USA to Australia.

Will let you know how it stacks up when it arrives!

One would think you could get a sweeter price somewhere in Asia, given that the guitar is manufactured in South Korea.

You like the necks on the American Standard and Deluxe - I think you'll like these necks as well, Ajay!

AjayTele · October 18th, 2009, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boris bubbanov

One would think you could get a sweeter price somewhere in Asia, given that the guitar is manufactured in South Korea.

You like the necks on the American Standard and Deluxe - I think you'll like these necks as well, Ajay!

You would have thought so Boris, but there was one on eBay in the USA that I just couldn't resist.

I am actually looking forward to comparing it with my Custom Shop Tele Jnr, which is also a set neck with twin P90s. It will be very interesting indeed to see how the Korean guitar measures up against the USA Premium model.

drock2k1 · October 18th, 2009, 11:17 PM

I am interested as well. I almost bought one for $650 yesterday but ordered a 72 deluxe thinline instead. I know that they are "crafted in indonesia" which did scare me a bit but seriously, they look amazing and cannot be anything but a mean sounding guitar with those pickups. Let us know your thoughts. I may end up sending the deluxe back and picking this up...save me about $75 or so.

eryque · October 19th, 2009, 03:55 AM

I can't believe what a coincidence this is, because I was shopping for guitars I can't afford and happened to come across one of these in a store in upstate NY today.

The guitar played incredibly well, and I am a stickler for good setups. No fret buzzing that I noticed in the few minutes I could spend with it, seemed very nicely built, and altogether it was a gorgeous guitar. The set neck and carved joint felt very good in my hands. It's not the beefiest neck in the world, but definitely has kind of a chunky vintage shape to it.

If you like P-90s, I think you'll probably like this guitar a lot, as it comes with Duncans (not Duncan-designed, actual Duncans). I'm not much of a P-90 fan, but even so I suspect that if I had the cash I would have taken this guitar home.

jjkrause84 · October 28th, 2009, 04:45 PM

BUMP!

Anyone else played one yet! I'm still very curious.....

AjayTele · October 29th, 2009, 10:09 AM

Mine has arrived.

It wasn't setup very well when it arrived, the neck was absolutely flat and the action too low. The note on the 14th fret on the high E string was the same as the 15th fret...obviously a "low fret" there.

So I backed off the truss rod and raised the "tune-o-matic" bridge a little and then adjusted the intonation. After this the guitar was much better and the extra note had reappeared...

It's sort of weird to play as it actually feels a bit like a light Les Paul with the tune-o-matic bridge and set neck.

The selector switch is a piece of cheap crap, although the volume and tone pots feel smooth and work fine.

The sound is very typical for P90s. Darker tones and most definitely at it's best when the amp is being overdriven. Clean tones are muddy and unsatisfying (maybe OK for jazz?). Not twangy, that's for sure.

Summing up:

A light Fender Telecaster Les Paul.

jjkrause84 · October 29th, 2009, 06:03 PM

Thanks for the report. That's kind of a bummer as I was hoping it would both rock and twang. I guess I might have to look at that hideous Black Dove thingy

tuuur · October 29th, 2009, 06:11 PM

Just so everyone knows what we're talking about here:

But of course we'd like to see pics of yours, AjayTele?

AjayTele · October 29th, 2009, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjkrause84

Thanks for the report. That's kind of a bummer as I was hoping it would both rock and twang. I guess I might have to look at that hideous Black Dove thingy

Err... if you want rock AND twang, you probably should look at a Tele Custom, i.e. single coil bridge and neck HB.

I haven't had time to photograph mine yet.... sorry about that. I will sometime over the weekend.

jjkrause84 · October 29th, 2009, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AjayTele

Err... if you want rock AND twang, you probably should look at a Tele Custom, i.e. single coil bridge and neck HB.

I haven't had time to photograph mine yet.... sorry about that. I will sometime over the weekend.

Well my dream Tele is exactly that...humbucker in the neck and normal single in the bridge. It'll happen, just not anytime soon as I want top quality for that particular guitar.....I want it to be a lifer.

AjayTele · November 6th, 2009, 08:26 PM

OK, some more news and photos of the Jim Adkins Tele....

I took it to my local Jam night last Monday night. Many people were blown away by the quality of the guitar, especially when they we told it was made in Indonesia.

It sounded great too. Indeed I let one of my mates (who plays in a 80s/90s Music tribute band called "Hair Guitar" play it also and he came offstage raving about how nice it was to play and how good it sounds.

And the photos...

jjkrause84 · November 6th, 2009, 08:36 PM

Ah yes...but does it twang?

In any case, I'm really glad you're digging your new guitar

AjayTele · November 6th, 2009, 08:48 PM

Actually I answered that already... it DOESN'T Twang.

Think Telecaster shaped Les Paul.

Teleagain · November 6th, 2009, 08:48 PM

I debated between the Jim Adkins and the Black Dove, went with the Black Dove....if you like the p90 type pick ups you'll probably like either one..I would have liked to lay hands on a Jim Adkins to compare things....

jjkrause84 · November 6th, 2009, 09:15 PM

I love the wood grain on yours...

neocaster · November 6th, 2009, 09:24 PM

When I think Tele / LP, I only think "72 Deluxe"
Mmmm... Mocha (this is a 73 I can't afford)

AjayTele · November 6th, 2009, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neocaster

When I think Tele / LP, I only think "72 Deluxe"
Mmmm... Mocha (this is a 73 I can't afford)

Yes, thinking Tele Deluxe is a most appropriate way to think Tele/LP....

neocaster · November 6th, 2009, 10:13 PM

These have been turning up in another thread, too. Xaviere P90s at guitarfetish.com

October 18th, 2009, 12:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
jjkrause84 Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hertfordshire, UK Age: 25 Posts: 999	JA-90 Telecaster Hey guys, Just wondering if anyone has played or even seen one of these yet. They look pretty tantalizing. Are there any other known crimson red transparent, semi-hollow P-90 Teles?

October 19th, 2009, 03:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
eryque Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: albany, ny [not chicago] Posts: 7,406 44 Photos	I can't believe what a coincidence this is, because I was shopping for guitars I can't afford and happened to come across one of these in a store in upstate NY today. The guitar played incredibly well, and I am a stickler for good setups. No fret buzzing that I noticed in the few minutes I could spend with it, seemed very nicely built, and altogether it was a gorgeous guitar. The set neck and carved joint felt very good in my hands. It's not the beefiest neck in the world, but definitely has kind of a chunky vintage shape to it. If you like P-90s, I think you'll probably like this guitar a lot, as it comes with Duncans (not Duncan-designed, actual Duncans). I'm not much of a P-90 fan, but even so I suspect that if I had the cash I would have taken this guitar home. __________________ my blog: eryque.blogspot.com Updated 9.17.08! Subscribe_____________________

October 29th, 2009, 10:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
AjayTele Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 48 Posts: 1,490 12 Photos	Mine has arrived. It wasn't setup very well when it arrived, the neck was absolutely flat and the action too low. The note on the 14th fret on the high E string was the same as the 15th fret...obviously a "low fret" there. So I backed off the truss rod and raised the "tune-o-matic" bridge a little and then adjusted the intonation. After this the guitar was much better and the extra note had reappeared... It's sort of weird to play as it actually feels a bit like a light Les Paul with the tune-o-matic bridge and set neck. The selector switch is a piece of cheap crap, although the volume and tone pots feel smooth and work fine. The sound is very typical for P90s. Darker tones and most definitely at it's best when the amp is being overdriven. Clean tones are muddy and unsatisfying (maybe OK for jazz?). Not twangy, that's for sure. Summing up: A light Fender Telecaster Les Paul. __________________ There ain't nothing you can't play on a Telecaster

October 29th, 2009, 06:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
tuuur Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: the Netherlands Age: 41 Posts: 1,832 7 Photos	Just so everyone knows what we're talking about here: But of course we'd like to see pics of yours, AjayTele? __________________ http://www.myspace.com/tuuur

November 6th, 2009, 08:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
AjayTele Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 48 Posts: 1,490 12 Photos	OK, some more news and photos of the Jim Adkins Tele.... I took it to my local Jam night last Monday night. Many people were blown away by the quality of the guitar, especially when they we told it was made in Indonesia. It sounded great too. Indeed I let one of my mates (who plays in a 80s/90s Music tribute band called "Hair Guitar" play it also and he came offstage raving about how nice it was to play and how good it sounds. And the photos... __________________ There ain't nothing you can't play on a Telecaster

October 18th, 2009, 03:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Whoa Tele TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Smyrna Ga. Posts: 61	I'm curious as well. I considered this one as well but ended buying the cheaper Squier ll Custom Tele. I don't see how the JA90 could possibly sound bad.

October 18th, 2009, 05:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
AjayTele Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 48 Posts: 1,490 12 Photos	I weakened and bought one - it's currently in transit from the USA to Australia. Will let you know how it stacks up when it arrives!

October 18th, 2009, 11:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
drock2k1 TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Marion Indiana Age: 31 Posts: 28	I am interested as well. I almost bought one for $650 yesterday but ordered a 72 deluxe thinline instead. I know that they are "crafted in indonesia" which did scare me a bit but seriously, they look amazing and cannot be anything but a mean sounding guitar with those pickups. Let us know your thoughts. I may end up sending the deluxe back and picking this up...save me about $75 or so.

October 28th, 2009, 04:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
jjkrause84 Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hertfordshire, UK Age: 25 Posts: 999	BUMP! Anyone else played one yet! I'm still very curious.....

October 29th, 2009, 06:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
jjkrause84 Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hertfordshire, UK Age: 25 Posts: 999	Thanks for the report. That's kind of a bummer as I was hoping it would both rock and twang. I guess I might have to look at that hideous Black Dove thingy

November 6th, 2009, 08:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
jjkrause84 Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hertfordshire, UK Age: 25 Posts: 999	Ah yes...but does it twang? In any case, I'm really glad you're digging your new guitar

November 6th, 2009, 08:48 PM	#16 (permalink)
AjayTele Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 48 Posts: 1,490 12 Photos	Actually I answered that already... it DOESN'T Twang. Think Telecaster shaped Les Paul. __________________ There ain't nothing you can't play on a Telecaster

November 6th, 2009, 08:48 PM	#17 (permalink)
Teleagain TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 54	I debated between the Jim Adkins and the Black Dove, went with the Black Dove....if you like the p90 type pick ups you'll probably like either one..I would have liked to lay hands on a Jim Adkins to compare things....

November 6th, 2009, 09:15 PM	#18 (permalink)
jjkrause84 Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hertfordshire, UK Age: 25 Posts: 999	I love the wood grain on yours...

November 6th, 2009, 09:24 PM	#19 (permalink)
neocaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chester County, PA Age: 36 Posts: 4,062 11 Photos	When I think Tele / LP, I only think "72 Deluxe" Mmmm... Mocha (this is a 73 I can't afford)

November 6th, 2009, 10:13 PM	#21 (permalink)
neocaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chester County, PA Age: 36 Posts: 4,062 11 Photos	These have been turning up in another thread, too. Xaviere P90s at guitarfetish.com

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