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Ormond · November 5th, 2009, 03:25 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9Tfd...eature=channel

I imagine this is one of the greatest Telecaster collections. Leaves me in a cold sweat.

No wonder Fender gave him a signature model! It's like a loyalty bonus...or maybe they want some back for the museum in Corona!

garytelecastor · November 5th, 2009, 03:54 AM

Great vid, beautiful guitars.
I wish they would have left off the music.
135K for that guitar doesn't seem too extreme as the instrument looks like it was just made yesterday.

JohnK24 · November 5th, 2009, 02:00 PM

His love of over gained up, full out shred leaves me cold...his collection - nice...

Dizi · November 5th, 2009, 02:15 PM

Wasn't he still looking for a Broadcaster in a previous vid of his collection? Or is this the same vid? Easily, I would have paid $135k for that if I was rich. Dang.

garymaddox · November 5th, 2009, 02:15 PM

I saw him with kd lang before he was John5 and he was really really good. The next thing I hear he's with Manson...

telepath · November 5th, 2009, 02:22 PM

I'm not sure if part of me finds that kind of expendeture (imagine the total expendeture there!) on a collection a bit obscene when there is so much good that an individual could do with money.
And a few guitars ought to do most humans.
Another view may be that a hundered - or more - people may have appreciated one pride and joy each from that collection, rather than one man who simply cannot appreciate all of them, individually, to that same degree.

But, I cant help liking the guy. He's done a lot for 'the tele' in a modern context - and it is his money, its his life, his choice and its a beautiful collection.

Well .. I might sell him my mint, cased Nocaster with the tag still attached that I found under Uncle Bobs bed last week .. maybe ..
But I'm thinking of routing it and putting a GFS 'bucker in it ... cough .. :)

BigDaddyLH · November 5th, 2009, 02:23 PM

I know who to sell a '51 Nocaster to, now! ... just need the guitar...

Singin' Dave · November 5th, 2009, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dizi

Wasn't he still looking for a Broadcaster in a previous vid of his collection? Or is this the same vid? Easily, I would have paid $135k for that if I was rich. Dang.

Same vid. And I believe it's a year or two old so some of the prices he's quoting are likely a bit out of whack with the down market of today.

But yes ---- drool

newmachine · November 5th, 2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garymaddox

I saw him with kd lang before he was John5 and he was really really good. The next thing I hear he's with Manson...

He's currently with Rob Zombie, and also doing some solo albums

Weazel · November 5th, 2009, 03:49 PM

Guitars (of all makes and years) are constructed to be played. Paying 135 000 for a hunk of wood with some hardware is to me an insult to those of us using said hunk of wood to provide an income for ourselves and our family.

dijos · November 5th, 2009, 03:49 PM

the more I learn about that guy, the more I like him.

jam · November 5th, 2009, 03:55 PM

Wow, he sure owns the hell out of those guitars. Way to, uh, have stuff there, John 5.

He's like some kind of trust fund baby, right? Isn't his family some big-time industrialist dynasty or something?

JAM

BigDaddyLH · November 5th, 2009, 04:04 PM

His father was senator and his mother's family came on the Mayflower. He prepped at Choate and was in the Skull and Bones at Yale, just like Dubya.
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Just kidding. I have no idear.

repeatofender · November 5th, 2009, 04:07 PM

You're right about it being his money Telepath and I feel confident that John 5 pays his taxes like the rest of us. Personally, I don't buy his records, or therefore, his guitars for him, I just don't go for the kind of thinking that judges what people ought to do with their money.
At least the Teles are in the hands of someone who will take good care of them.
Steve

tcheney · November 5th, 2009, 04:11 PM

I don't like collectors because they drive up the price of used guitars.

repeatofender · November 5th, 2009, 04:21 PM

Even without collectors like J5 I couldn't get my hands on a 51 Nocaster. My best bet is to keep my eyes peeled for quality, affordable instruments that may be valuable someday; whether that's a Mexican Fender, a Reverend, or whatever.

Dizi · November 5th, 2009, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weazel

Guitars (of all makes and years) are constructed to be played. Paying 135 000 for a hunk of wood with some hardware is to me an insult to those of us using said hunk of wood to provide an income for ourselves and our family.

I would agree...if it were just a hunk of wood with some hardware. But this is one of the rarest, and most highly sought-after musical instruments on the planet.

He got a bargain.

Alamo · November 5th, 2009, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcheney

I don't like collectors because they drive up the price of used guitars.

You'll love collectors when you try to sell a collectable piece o' guitar.
who else is gonna pay way high prices?

there are 2 sides on a coin, right?

Post Toastie · November 5th, 2009, 04:58 PM

I read an article about john 5 learning the Country type picking from larry Campbell when they were with K D lang.After that he took as many country lessons as he could and said it was like learning guitar all over again.I am amazed when a great guitarist keeps going to teachers to learn more, kinda of like Randy Rhoads did with Classical guitar.

dijos · November 5th, 2009, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jam

Wow, he sure owns the hell out of those guitars. Way to, uh, have stuff there, John 5.

He's like some kind of trust fund baby, right? Isn't his family some big-time industrialist dynasty or something?

JAM

He grew up in Grosse point, MI, which is pretty wealthy. He's been working as a session guy since he was 17, and it appears that he has had no drug problem, so he's probably got a little cake left over.

eited: Post Toastie,
From what I've read of the guy, he's constantly trying to learn new things wherever he is. I'm not a big fan of his music, but he can do a lot of diferent things.

allen st. john · November 5th, 2009, 05:29 PM

I really like him, and I could see myself going down that road if I had almost unlimited resources.
He can also play:

Ormond · November 5th, 2009, 09:15 PM

Yes, Grosse Point would indicate his family was not living in a shack.

I have heard him do some metal work with Albert Lee banjo rolls thrown in - and it sounds pretty damn good. He is a melodic player and quite a talent. Fender seems to think highly of him...and I hear is signature Squier is a dynamite bargain.

HarpJim · November 5th, 2009, 10:23 PM

I like when he says "I think I have a white one"

serious lol

neocaster · November 5th, 2009, 10:29 PM

I dunno guys. How good could he be? He's probably never delivered a pizza in his life.

BuddyLee · November 5th, 2009, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDaddyLH

His father was senator and his mother's family came on the Mayflower. He prepped at Choate and was in the Skull and Bones at Yale, just like Dubya.
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Just kidding. I have no idear.

Dude, you totally had me.

I almost had an aneurysm.

brewwagon · November 5th, 2009, 10:44 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaHZN...om=PL&index=14

this song is about .... gas

bw

Myeek · November 5th, 2009, 11:00 PM

I picked up one of his demonstration DVDs. He seems like a pretty sincere guy, who has a genuine love for the Telecaster. Surprised, he's not on here. I was impressed that he has no bias for musical genre, and I like his work. He's earning those guitars.

He's easy to like as a person, at least as a person on a DVD.

-Mike

PK · November 5th, 2009, 11:09 PM

Thank goodness he's obsessed with collecting and preserving these magnificant guitars! Cheers to you John5 for sharing your collection with us via youtube! :)

PK

gmann · November 6th, 2009, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weazel

Guitars (of all makes and years) are constructed to be played. Paying 135 000 for a hunk of wood with some hardware is to me an insult to those of us using said hunk of wood to provide an income for ourselves and our family.

I use said hunk of wood to provide an income for myself and my family and I'm not insulted a bit. Good on ya John 5!

Sollophonic · November 6th, 2009, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myeek

Surprised, he's not on here.

He may well be. Bet he enjoys some of the discussions.

I bet theres all kind of different well known players who lurk here at least.

yonie · November 6th, 2009, 07:49 AM

Not to mention a classic Telecaster (or any other highly sought-after guitar model) is a great financial investment.

TheDev01dOne · November 7th, 2009, 03:33 AM

It's better that J5 has collected them and not just some random rich invester who can't even play guitar or something.

It's also a cool mission he has, if he achieves his goal of collecting one of every telecaster made then people in the future can see and appreciate these guitars that we all love so much and he'll be preserving a great piece of history.

Also he is a crazy player and he earned all his money himself playing music so good on him for spending it on cool **** that he likes.

Ormond · November 7th, 2009, 04:13 AM

was written "It's better that J5 has collected them and not just some random rich invester who can't even play guitar or something."

Great point. Jimi Hendrix's "Star Spangled Banner" Strat is owned by Paul Allen. I doubt it will ever be played again.
Better that a super talented player like John 5 owns these thing. Maybe they will not be played often, but they will be played correctly.

JimiDjango · November 7th, 2009, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDev01dOne

It's better that J5 has collected them and not just some random rich invester who can't even play guitar or something.

It's also a cool mission he has, if he achieves his goal of collecting one of every telecaster made then people in the future can see and appreciate these guitars that we all love so much and he'll be preserving a great piece of history.

Also he is a crazy player and he earned all his money himself playing music so good on him for spending it on cool **** that he likes.

Excellent points. I may not care for some of the music he plays but he has my respect as a great player and even more respect as a fellow lover of fine instruments. I hope he succeeds in his quest.

Post Toastie · November 7th, 2009, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ormond

was written "It's better that J5 has collected them and not just some random rich invester who can't even play guitar or something."

Great point. Jimi Hendrix's "Star Spangled Banner" Strat is owned by Paul Allen. I doubt it will ever be played again.
Better that a super talented player like John 5 owns these thing. Maybe they will not be played often, but they will be played correctly.

Yes but the Hendrix Strat is on display for anyone to see at "The Experience Museum" in Seattle. I saw it earlier this year. I bet john 5 will never play it live so i will never see that Tele in person.

Notalent · November 7th, 2009, 09:58 AM

Not a Tele...there's a certain British Knight that paid 250K (yep, quarter mil) for a rare left handed Les Paul right here at the local auction house. It was not celeb owned.

62_Inca_Esquire · November 7th, 2009, 12:50 PM

The "1968" Thinline he shows at 3:31 isn't a 68. It's a late 71 or later.

Nice collection though.

charlie chitlin · November 7th, 2009, 01:11 PM

He's like the nerdy kid down the block with the huge bong collection.

JimiDjango · November 7th, 2009, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlie chitlin

He's like the nerdy kid down the block with the huge bong collection.

Somehow I don't picture nerds with bongs, but maybe that's just my neighborhood

krauser2 · November 7th, 2009, 01:52 PM

BWHAHAHAH^^^^

but man......thats the collection of collections

November 5th, 2009, 03:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ormond Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: san bernardino Age: 59 Posts: 573	He paid $135,000.00 for a Tele! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9Tfd...eature=channel I imagine this is one of the greatest Telecaster collections. Leaves me in a cold sweat. No wonder Fender gave him a signature model! It's like a loyalty bonus...or maybe they want some back for the museum in Corona!

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garytelecastor Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,104 18 Photos	Great vid, beautiful guitars. I wish they would have left off the music. 135K for that guitar doesn't seem too extreme as the instrument looks like it was just made yesterday. __________________ éí 'aaníígÓÓ 'áhoot'é What in the world do I know???? Redd Volkaert is a Jedi Knight at one with the Force!!!

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telepath Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wales, UK Age: 45 Posts: 218	I'm not sure if part of me finds that kind of expendeture (imagine the total expendeture there!) on a collection a bit obscene when there is so much good that an individual could do with money. And a few guitars ought to do most humans. Another view may be that a hundered - or more - people may have appreciated one pride and joy each from that collection, rather than one man who simply cannot appreciate all of them, individually, to that same degree. But, I cant help liking the guy. He's done a lot for 'the tele' in a modern context - and it is his money, its his life, his choice and its a beautiful collection. Well .. I might sell him my mint, cased Nocaster with the tag still attached that I found under Uncle Bobs bed last week .. maybe .. But I'm thinking of routing it and putting a GFS 'bucker in it ... cough .. :) __________________ [ebaY sniper, enthusiastic scavenger of underrated Squiers, ham-fisted assembler of Partscasters]

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BigDaddyLH Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Age: 48 Posts: 1,097	I know who to sell a '51 Nocaster to, now! ... just need the guitar... __________________ Transient are all component things, strive on with diligence.

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dijos Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. Pete Age: 35 Posts: 760	the more I learn about that guy, the more I like him. __________________ "Kid, it takes a long time"-Danny Kalb to me in NYC, 1992

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JohnK24 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western PA Posts: 1,591	His love of over gained up, full out shred leaves me cold...his collection - nice...

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Dizi Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Age: 41 Posts: 412 6 Photos	Wasn't he still looking for a Broadcaster in a previous vid of his collection? Or is this the same vid? Easily, I would have paid $135k for that if I was rich. Dang.

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garymaddox Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Foat Wuth, Texus Posts: 525	I saw him with kd lang before he was John5 and he was really really good. The next thing I hear he's with Manson...

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Weazel TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Norway Posts: 12	Guitars (of all makes and years) are constructed to be played. Paying 135 000 for a hunk of wood with some hardware is to me an insult to those of us using said hunk of wood to provide an income for ourselves and our family.

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jam Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Philly PA area Posts: 289	Wow, he sure owns the hell out of those guitars. Way to, uh, have stuff there, John 5. He's like some kind of trust fund baby, right? Isn't his family some big-time industrialist dynasty or something? JAM __________________ The price of wisdom is paid in agility.

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BigDaddyLH Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Age: 48 Posts: 1,097	His father was senator and his mother's family came on the Mayflower. He prepped at Choate and was in the Skull and Bones at Yale, just like Dubya. . . . . . Just kidding. I have no idear. __________________ Transient are all component things, strive on with diligence.

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repeatofender Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Carrollton, TX Age: 49 Posts: 155	You're right about it being his money Telepath and I feel confident that John 5 pays his taxes like the rest of us. Personally, I don't buy his records, or therefore, his guitars for him, I just don't go for the kind of thinking that judges what people ought to do with their money. At least the Teles are in the hands of someone who will take good care of them. Steve

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tcheney TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Philly Posts: 14	I don't like collectors because they drive up the price of used guitars.

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repeatofender Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Carrollton, TX Age: 49 Posts: 155	Even without collectors like J5 I couldn't get my hands on a 51 Nocaster. My best bet is to keep my eyes peeled for quality, affordable instruments that may be valuable someday; whether that's a Mexican Fender, a Reverend, or whatever. Last edited by repeatofender; November 5th, 2009 at 04:22 PM. Reason: correct spelling

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Post Toastie Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: fullerton,ca Age: 55 Posts: 1,921	I read an article about john 5 learning the Country type picking from larry Campbell when they were with K D lang.After that he took as many country lessons as he could and said it was like learning guitar all over again.I am amazed when a great guitarist keeps going to teachers to learn more, kinda of like Randy Rhoads did with Classical guitar. __________________ I don't need no I.D.,I know who I am,I'm Tommy Bolin!

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allen st. john Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,004	I really like him, and I could see myself going down that road if I had almost unlimited resources. He can also play:

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Ormond Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: san bernardino Age: 59 Posts: 573	Yes, Grosse Point would indicate his family was not living in a shack. I have heard him do some metal work with Albert Lee banjo rolls thrown in - and it sounds pretty damn good. He is a melodic player and quite a talent. Fender seems to think highly of him...and I hear is signature Squier is a dynamite bargain.

November 5th, 2009, 10:23 PM	#23 (permalink)
HarpJim Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 484	I like when he says "I think I have a white one" serious lol

November 5th, 2009, 10:29 PM	#24 (permalink)
neocaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chester County, PA Age: 36 Posts: 4,073 11 Photos	I dunno guys. How good could he be? He's probably never delivered a pizza in his life.

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brewwagon Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: the delta bc Posts: 1,075	thats a lot of kraft dinners http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaHZN...om=PL&index=14 this song is about .... gas bw __________________ Music an art form whose medium is sound.

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Myeek Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 115	I picked up one of his demonstration DVDs. He seems like a pretty sincere guy, who has a genuine love for the Telecaster. Surprised, he's not on here. I was impressed that he has no bias for musical genre, and I like his work. He's earning those guitars. He's easy to like as a person, at least as a person on a DVD. -Mike

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PK Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ventura California Age: 50 Posts: 1,028 9 Photos	Thank goodness he's obsessed with collecting and preserving these magnificant guitars! Cheers to you John5 for sharing your collection with us via youtube! :) PK __________________ Wharf Rat

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yonie TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Netherlands Age: 27 Posts: 73	Not to mention a classic Telecaster (or any other highly sought-after guitar model) is a great financial investment.

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TheDev01dOne Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wollongong, NSW, Australia. Age: 21 Posts: 784	It's better that J5 has collected them and not just some random rich invester who can't even play guitar or something. It's also a cool mission he has, if he achieves his goal of collecting one of every telecaster made then people in the future can see and appreciate these guitars that we all love so much and he'll be preserving a great piece of history. Also he is a crazy player and he earned all his money himself playing music so good on him for spending it on cool **** that he likes. __________________ Esquires straight through a Pro Junior! www.myspace.com/skipcoble

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Ormond Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: san bernardino Age: 59 Posts: 573	was written "It's better that J5 has collected them and not just some random rich invester who can't even play guitar or something." Great point. Jimi Hendrix's "Star Spangled Banner" Strat is owned by Paul Allen. I doubt it will ever be played again. Better that a super talented player like John 5 owns these thing. Maybe they will not be played often, but they will be played correctly.

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Notalent TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 82	Not a Tele...there's a certain British Knight that paid 250K (yep, quarter mil) for a rare left handed Les Paul right here at the local auction house. It was not celeb owned.

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62_Inca_Esquire Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,109	The "1968" Thinline he shows at 3:31 isn't a 68. It's a late 71 or later. Nice collection though.

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charlie chitlin Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bucktown, Pa Age: 48 Posts: 3,503	He's like the nerdy kid down the block with the huge bong collection. __________________ Dig yo'self http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...6-bf3537901a07

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krauser2 Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SC Age: 22 Posts: 526	BWHAHAHAH^^^^ but man......thats the collection of collections __________________ I have a Tele, a Lester, some pedals and a puppy

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