Which Telecaster should Fender make as the next Signature mo

Plastics71 · June 5th, 2003, 04:50 PM

I'm thinking a Bruce Springsteen (granted it's really a '52 Esquire with the additional pickup- but still a member of the Tele family in my book). I think the Custom Shop can do a great job making the distressed woodgrain body.

OR, it maybe a little more pricey and not to mention heavier, but George Harrison's all rosewood tele from the Let it Be/Apple Rooftop sessions.

astro · June 5th, 2003, 05:03 PM

Jeff Beck's esquire.

Isn't Mark Jenny making one of these? They should use his as a template.

Bender · June 5th, 2003, 05:11 PM

Although I've seen some discussion about the '52 reissue being based on Roy's tele, I think a tribute "Nancy" would be pretty cool.

'ol hank pank · June 5th, 2003, 05:19 PM

That esquire is what did me in.

How about Andy Summers?

Ward · June 5th, 2003, 05:20 PM

Don Rich tele in Silver Sparkle with a maple board.

Plastics71 · June 5th, 2003, 05:37 PM

Beck's is a good one.
I just had another thought-
"Micawber", Keith Richards?
The humbucker would be nice, but not sure if everyone would always want to work with the 5 strings and open G tuning...

nasonm · June 5th, 2003, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ward

Don Rich tele in Silver Sparkle with a maple board.

I agree completely!

Tony · June 5th, 2003, 06:39 PM

They should 8)

TeleGeir · June 5th, 2003, 06:52 PM

Andy Summers would be way cool of course. 8)

Micawber they should have done long time ago. Maybe Keef says no?

Geir :)

stevieboy · June 5th, 2003, 06:59 PM

Now, are most of you interested in the Artist models as a way of honoring a guitar player, or of making available a particular model with certain desirable features, hopefully influenced by the artist?

Though I'm not opposed to the former, I'm more in the camp of the latter. The new MIM Robert Cray strat or the Muddy Waters tele are a good examples--both have combinations of features and pricing not otherwise available.

What do youse think?

Paul in Colorado · June 5th, 2003, 07:30 PM

Rumor has it that this summer they'll be introducing a Jimmy Braynt model.
I think that they should do a Jerry Garcia Strat based on "Alligator," the blonde/maple neck guitar he played on Europe '72.

Mik · June 5th, 2003, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul in Colorado

I think that they should do a Jerry Garcia Strat based on "Alligator," the blonde/maple neck guitar he played on Europe '72.

Paul wins. What a novel suggestion! I dig Garcia's sounds on Europe '72.

Mik

JoeyV · June 5th, 2003, 09:57 PM

The Jimmy Bryant model is coming in July....also a very special CD of Jimmy Bryant and Herb Ellis will be released in conjunction with the JB Model...I am very excited about this...

dean · June 5th, 2003, 11:16 PM

Tribute Teles are one thing, but if you want a machine that will carry major power, how 'bout this:

He's already a Fender endorsee.

jumpnblues · June 5th, 2003, 11:28 PM

eom 8)

Tim Griffin · June 6th, 2003, 01:29 AM

Brent Mason's or Bill Kirchen's. Think of what they would save on paint!

Smokin OP · June 6th, 2003, 02:16 AM

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Don Rich tele in Silver Sparkle with a maple board.

Oooh yeah!!!

PraiseCaster · June 6th, 2003, 02:50 AM

.... A signature model from the Late/Great, Chicago guitarist Terry Kath. I would gladly fork over some serious coin to possess a replica of Terry's Telecaster!

hard_travelin · June 6th, 2003, 03:13 AM

How bout a Gram Parsons signature tele?

Can they issue one post-mortum?

Big Tony · June 6th, 2003, 05:19 AM

Roy Buchanan's Telecaster with the hole in the headstock and all! That would be really nice. 8)

Scotland · June 6th, 2003, 06:10 AM

That is the one that should have been made available a long time ago. (With a vintage bridge though)

Steven · June 6th, 2003, 08:18 AM

Well if Fender want´s to come by one day they could take mesurments om my ´72 Tele and make a "Steven signature Tele Relic". Although I am a little uncertain if that prodject would result in a huge profit for Fender. :)

Brass Saddles · June 6th, 2003, 08:19 AM

Guys: I think there is a KEEF Tele from Japan out, and the USA Custom shop had a run of silver sparkle Don Rich Tele, probably big doe$$
Also What type of Tele was Jimmy Bryants? Can't remember.

Thanks

Brass Saddles
Boston, MA.

telefreak · June 6th, 2003, 08:32 AM

Yeah, there is a Kieth Richard model available from Japan
http://www.ishibashi.co.jp/webshop/w.../tl5280spl.htm

TeleGeir · June 6th, 2003, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by telefreak

Yeah, there is a Kieth Richard model available from Japan
http://www.ishibashi.co.jp/webshop/w.../tl5280spl.htm

Sure, but it doesn't look like Keefs. Something about the finish. I'd like something in natural and reliced:

Hey, what am I saying. I don't like relicing. OK, for this one I'd make an exception I am sure. Might even forget the double binding issue... :)

Actually, that was one of the things I thought about building: A relic'd double bound Micawber... 8)

Geir :)

fenderfreak · June 6th, 2003, 10:22 AM

dont laugh but how 'bout a really cool red ,white, and blue , Buck Owens , tribute ill buy one FF

June 5th, 2003, 04:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Plastics71 Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Perth Amboy, New Jersey Posts: 173	Which Telecaster should Fender make as the next Signature mo I'm thinking a Bruce Springsteen (granted it's really a '52 Esquire with the additional pickup- but still a member of the Tele family in my book). I think the Custom Shop can do a great job making the distressed woodgrain body. OR, it maybe a little more pricey and not to mention heavier, but George Harrison's all rosewood tele from the Let it Be/Apple Rooftop sessions.

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Bender Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 236	Buchanan's Although I've seen some discussion about the '52 reissue being based on Roy's tele, I think a tribute "Nancy" would be pretty cool.

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'ol hank pank Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Scotia NY Posts: 436	el Becko's That esquire is what did me in. How about Andy Summers? __________________ TDPRI tpyo Myster

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Ward Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 453	my choice Don Rich tele in Silver Sparkle with a maple board.

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Plastics71 Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Perth Amboy, New Jersey Posts: 173	another one Beck's is a good one. I just had another thought- "Micawber", Keith Richards? The humbucker would be nice, but not sure if everyone would always want to work with the 5 strings and open G tuning...

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astro Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Shoa, MA Posts: 872	Jeff Beck's esquire. Isn't Mark Jenny making one of these? They should use his as a template.

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Tony Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sacratomato Posts: 901	If they haven't done a Roy They should 8)

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TeleGeir Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 1,998	Andy Summers would be way cool of course. 8) Micawber they should have done long time ago. Maybe Keef says no? Geir :) __________________ "This is a room in Paul's house."

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Paul in Colorado Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fort Collins, CO Age: 55 Posts: 4,341 3 Photos	Rumor has it that this summer they'll be introducing a Jimmy Braynt model. I think that they should do a Jerry Garcia Strat based on "Alligator," the blonde/maple neck guitar he played on Europe '72.

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JoeyV Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northshore , MA Age: 44 Posts: 1,205 2 Photos	The Jimmy Bryant is coming in July !!! The Jimmy Bryant model is coming in July....also a very special CD of Jimmy Bryant and Herb Ellis will be released in conjunction with the JB Model...I am very excited about this... __________________ "I just love hearing them guitars go zing, zang , zoom"

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dean Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Age: 60 Posts: 2,016	Workin' man's ax Tribute Teles are one thing, but if you want a machine that will carry major power, how 'bout this: He's already a Fender endorsee. __________________ "I used to be clueless, but I've turned that situation around 360 degrees."

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Tim Griffin TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 81	Something different... Brent Mason's or Bill Kirchen's. Think of what they would save on paint!

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PraiseCaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Whittier, California Posts: 4,358 16 Photos	I would love too see..... .... A signature model from the Late/Great, Chicago guitarist Terry Kath. I would gladly fork over some serious coin to possess a replica of Terry's Telecaster! __________________ Later! PraiseCaster Visit Guitarists Praise and Worship Forum!! Dance Like David, MySpace

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hard_travelin TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 16	Gram Parsons How bout a Gram Parsons signature tele? Can they issue one post-mortum? __________________ Why Can't A Dish Break a Hammer? Cause A Hammer's got a mighty hard head -Wooddy Guthrie

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Big Tony Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden, by golly! Posts: 2,524 28 Photos	Nancy, of course! Roy Buchanan's Telecaster with the hole in the headstock and all! That would be really nice. 8)

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Scotland Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, Yewrup Age: 54 Posts: 6,510 3 Photos	Keef That is the one that should have been made available a long time ago. (With a vintage bridge though) __________________ All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand !

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Steven Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 511	They can borrow mine if they want to Well if Fender want´s to come by one day they could take mesurments om my ´72 Tele and make a "Steven signature Tele Relic". Although I am a little uncertain if that prodject would result in a huge profit for Fender. :)

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Brass Saddles Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 432	Already some Tele suggestions available. Guys: I think there is a KEEF Tele from Japan out, and the USA Custom shop had a run of silver sparkle Don Rich Tele, probably big doe$$ Also What type of Tele was Jimmy Bryants? Can't remember. Thanks Brass Saddles Boston, MA.

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fenderfreak Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: lancaster ca Posts: 276	dont laugh but how 'bout a really cool red ,white, and blue , Buck Owens , tribute ill buy one FF __________________ Help Mr.Wizard! Help