NGD - CS MB - Did I really just buy that?!

Tonemonkey · December 9th, 2009, 03:47 PM

Arrived today - I had been watching this guitar for a week or so, resisted pulling the trigger, even though it was significantly less than some similar I had tried in retail stores. Then it was relisted for even less (a bit more than i've seen CS Nocasters go for), by a seller thinning his herd. I cracked, told the wife I loved her, and bought it, rationalising that the Strat could go if we were short of cash. Behold:

CS 50' Closet Classic one-off, Masterbuilt by Dennis Galuszka.

Looks 2-colour Sunburst in life, but not so sure now I've seen the pics. Might be a reflection of the case giving the red tinge.
Chunky 1 piece maple C neck .92 to .92 (ish according to my ruler), not a U but a lovely handful similar to CS Nocaster feel. I now understand this "tone is in the chunky neck" debate.
9.5 radius. Frets are not vintage, but less than the med jumbos on my Logan.

One piece ash body; the thing is so light and balanced, couldn't believe when it weighed in at 8.2lbs. I swear a significant part of that is in the solid neck. hangs like a sub 7lb guitar.

Tone to die for, not sure what pups it has in, but even the neck pup, whilst having softer tone still jangles sooo musically. The Bridge pup snaps and twangs, growling when cranked.

I tried to get more details from Fender before buying, but they don't keep specs on one-off orders. My main worry was the neck, as I have developed a taste for chunk. This is the neck I've been looking for, for my Strat, now its even better cos its on a Tele.
This guitar has a real old vibe in my hands - I'm Stoked.

You can just see the checking below the bridge, its alot more obvious in the flesh.

And with her sisters.

I'll never need to buy another guitar!

BritishBluesBoy · December 9th, 2009, 03:56 PM

Very nice!!!

fenderix · December 9th, 2009, 04:03 PM

Congratulations Tonemonkey! Very, very nice indeed ...

mellecaster · December 9th, 2009, 04:10 PM

That is One fine lookin piece of ASH ! (somebody Had to say it).....

nosuch · December 9th, 2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tonemonkey

I'll never need to buy another guitar!

I don't believe you ...

congrats!

nvilletele · December 9th, 2009, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tonemonkey

I'll never need to buy another guitar!

I've said that before . . . each time I buy another one . . . and then the next time . . . .

Congrats!

jwl325 · December 9th, 2009, 04:41 PM

W-O-W!! Congrats...that's a whole different league than I play in...

Tonemonkey · December 9th, 2009, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwl325

W-O-W!! Congrats...that's a whole different league than I play in...

Me too!! Just took the plunge, to good to pass up, it was a now or never moment!

You have a Rice, don't you? Sweet.

imsilly · December 9th, 2009, 04:58 PM

Nice guitar, I love that two tone sunburst finish.

jwl325 · December 9th, 2009, 04:59 PM

TM, yep--also out of my league, LOL...

I know what you mean by "the moment" thing--and I think you made the most out of that moment!! Stunning Telecaster there my friend....

csapo · December 9th, 2009, 06:24 PM

That's a stunner!!!!

Congrats!

boris bubbanov · December 10th, 2009, 12:22 AM

Mighty pretty guitar!

More pix, pleez.

btw, the way those grain lines "chevron" together in back, I will bet that is a center joined 2 piece ash body. Nice straight grain; the way most of like it.

Zillinois · December 10th, 2009, 12:45 AM

Very nice! Congrats!

Tonemonkey · December 10th, 2009, 07:19 AM

Yes Boris,
Had a look, you're probably right, can't see the join even up close.

As requested, here are some more pics, I've tried to show the neck chunkiness.

BTW, I just caught my 3 yr old about to sand the front of this guitar!!!!

Tonemonkey · December 10th, 2009, 07:27 AM

Post Toastie · December 10th, 2009, 09:59 AM

Your 3 year old was just trying to help relic your guitar!

Wild Rice Chris · December 11th, 2009, 04:46 PM

Definitely 2-piece body. Looks nice.

JackStraw · December 11th, 2009, 05:10 PM

That's one fine guitar! Congratulations.

December 9th, 2009, 03:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tonemonkey Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gibraltar !! Age: 43 Posts: 1,846	NGD - CS MB - Did I really just buy that?! Arrived today - I had been watching this guitar for a week or so, resisted pulling the trigger, even though it was significantly less than some similar I had tried in retail stores. Then it was relisted for even less (a bit more than i've seen CS Nocasters go for), by a seller thinning his herd. I cracked, told the wife I loved her, and bought it, rationalising that the Strat could go if we were short of cash. Behold: CS 50' Closet Classic one-off, Masterbuilt by Dennis Galuszka. Looks 2-colour Sunburst in life, but not so sure now I've seen the pics. Might be a reflection of the case giving the red tinge. Chunky 1 piece maple C neck .92 to .92 (ish according to my ruler), not a U but a lovely handful similar to CS Nocaster feel. I now understand this "tone is in the chunky neck" debate. 9.5 radius. Frets are not vintage, but less than the med jumbos on my Logan. One piece ash body; the thing is so light and balanced, couldn't believe when it weighed in at 8.2lbs. I swear a significant part of that is in the solid neck. hangs like a sub 7lb guitar. Tone to die for, not sure what pups it has in, but even the neck pup, whilst having softer tone still jangles sooo musically. The Bridge pup snaps and twangs, growling when cranked. I tried to get more details from Fender before buying, but they don't keep specs on one-off orders. My main worry was the neck, as I have developed a taste for chunk. This is the neck I've been looking for, for my Strat, now its even better cos its on a Tele. This guitar has a real old vibe in my hands - I'm Stoked. You can just see the checking below the bridge, its alot more obvious in the flesh. And with her sisters. I'll never need to buy another guitar! __________________ The Roadworn is the MILF of the Telecaster series! Not that I own one; but I've tried a few out!

December 9th, 2009, 03:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
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December 10th, 2009, 07:19 AM	#14 (permalink)
Tonemonkey Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gibraltar !! Age: 43 Posts: 1,846	Yes Boris, Had a look, you're probably right, can't see the join even up close. As requested, here are some more pics, I've tried to show the neck chunkiness. BTW, I just caught my 3 yr old about to sand the front of this guitar!!!! __________________ The Roadworn is the MILF of the Telecaster series! Not that I own one; but I've tried a few out!

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December 9th, 2009, 04:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
fenderix Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Europe Posts: 4,834	Congratulations Tonemonkey! Very, very nice indeed ...

December 9th, 2009, 04:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
jwl325 Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 313	W-O-W!! Congrats...that's a whole different league than I play in...

December 9th, 2009, 04:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
imsilly Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: UK Age: 30 Posts: 1,530	Nice guitar, I love that two tone sunburst finish.

December 9th, 2009, 04:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
jwl325 Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 313	TM, yep--also out of my league, LOL... I know what you mean by "the moment" thing--and I think you made the most out of that moment!! Stunning Telecaster there my friend....

December 10th, 2009, 12:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
boris bubbanov Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 18,971	Mighty pretty guitar! More pix, pleez. btw, the way those grain lines "chevron" together in back, I will bet that is a center joined 2 piece ash body. Nice straight grain; the way most of like it.

December 10th, 2009, 12:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
Zillinois Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 390 20 Photos	Very nice! Congrats!

December 10th, 2009, 07:27 AM	#15 (permalink)
Tonemonkey Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gibraltar !! Age: 43 Posts: 1,846	__________________ The Roadworn is the MILF of the Telecaster series! Not that I own one; but I've tried a few out!

December 10th, 2009, 09:59 AM	#16 (permalink)
Post Toastie Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: fullerton,ca Age: 55 Posts: 2,811	Your 3 year old was just trying to help relic your guitar! __________________ I don't need no I.D.,I know who I am,I'm Tommy Bolin!

December 11th, 2009, 04:46 PM	#17 (permalink)
Wild Rice Chris Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rice Custom Dungeon Posts: 3,301 27 Photos	Definitely 2-piece body. Looks nice. __________________ "The children need to learn how to build their own environment and make their own music that is inspired by their roots."--Eugene Hütz "All music turns out to be ethnic music."--Steve Reich

December 11th, 2009, 05:10 PM	#18 (permalink)
JackStraw Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern New Jersey Age: 54 Posts: 779	That's one fine guitar! Congratulations.

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