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tcarp · October 21st, 2009, 06:20 PM

Stopped in the local music store today and spotted a new, Surf Green MIM Tele w/matching headstock ......$465 w/gig bag.

I knew about the FSR American Standards in various flavors, but wasn't aware of an MIM FSR other than that butterscotch gem that's been making the rounds here.

Has the MIM FSR been discussed here before? I don't recall seeing it.

Tom

boris bubbanov · October 21st, 2009, 07:45 PM

It was offered with a matching surf green amplifier, a Mexican one, and there weren't many of them. Dealers didn't want to break them up.

Things are just soft right now, I guess.

$ 465 is a very enticing price, even against the MFFF deal on the same model guitar in Arctic white for $ 299 with bag, shipped.

Play the thing; see if it speaks to you. Offer 'em $ 400; see what happens.

tcarp · October 21st, 2009, 08:25 PM

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Play the thing; see if it speaks to you.

It was a looker for sure. It also was one of the heaviest Teles in the store and I'm guessing it was close to 9 lbs. Interestingly, they had a used Adkins JA-90 in pristine condition....gorgeous in all it's blackness....it was almost as heavy as the Surf Green FSR. I thought that was pretty unusual for a Thinline style Tele. The price seemed right....$475.

What spoke to me though was a Gibson J45 Rosewood with natural top at very attractive $1700. I've been gassing for a Rosewood acoustic but I just can't swing it now. I'd have to sell my '06 Martin D18 to help fund the Gibson and that ain't happening.

Tom

Snorre · October 22nd, 2009, 01:41 AM

I really bonded with mine - love it! I bought only the guitar - when I'm ready to get a Blues, Jr. amp it will be tweed with the ox blood grille. I highly recommend getting this guitar.

Of course, I love my arctic white standard tele, too!

Both have serious mojo.

Chrismo · October 22nd, 2009, 02:18 PM

Dig the Surf Green FSR. It's between that and the Ash Vintage Noiseless Tele for me right now.

October 21st, 2009, 06:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
tcarp Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: rockaway nj Age: 57 Posts: 198	MIM FSR w/painted headstock Stopped in the local music store today and spotted a new, Surf Green MIM Tele w/matching headstock ......$465 w/gig bag. I knew about the FSR American Standards in various flavors, but wasn't aware of an MIM FSR other than that butterscotch gem that's been making the rounds here. Has the MIM FSR been discussed here before? I don't recall seeing it. Tom

October 21st, 2009, 07:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
boris bubbanov Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 15,213	It was offered with a matching surf green amplifier, a Mexican one, and there weren't many of them. Dealers didn't want to break them up. Things are just soft right now, I guess. $ 465 is a very enticing price, even against the MFFF deal on the same model guitar in Arctic white for $ 299 with bag, shipped. Play the thing; see if it speaks to you. Offer 'em $ 400; see what happens. __________________ When i listen

October 22nd, 2009, 02:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chrismo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Age: 21 Posts: 1,391 7 Photos	Dig the Surf Green FSR. It's between that and the Ash Vintage Noiseless Tele for me right now. __________________ Well let me just quote the late-great Colonel Sanders, who said..."I'm too drunk to taste this chicken." http://thetonechasers.wordpress.com/

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Snorre TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 46 Posts: 64	I really bonded with mine - love it! I bought only the guitar - when I'm ready to get a Blues, Jr. amp it will be tweed with the ox blood grille. I highly recommend getting this guitar. Of course, I love my arctic white standard tele, too! Both have serious mojo.

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