I must be fricken crazy. . . yet another Tele on its way.

artandink · April 9th, 2005, 04:49 PM

Fricken Tele crazy that is.

Just put an order in for a Fender Limited edition Chambered Spruce top Tele. After four years of being Fenderless, Tele number five will bring me full circle back to the Fender family.

This should keep my two Lentz Ts, one Grosh Retro T and one project Tele (mostly Suhr and Callaham parts) good company.

The only reservation is that all my Teles have big fat necks and big frets. The Spruce top's neck is very 60s, i.e., 7 1/4" radius and vintage frets.

Anyone out there have or play one of these Chambered Spruce tops?

Art

Caper · April 9th, 2005, 04:57 PM

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I must be fricken crazy. . . yet another Tele on its way

Yep yer among friends here.

aln413 · April 9th, 2005, 07:23 PM

ive got an aged natural finish and totally love it !!!!

Joe M · April 9th, 2005, 09:48 PM

I've got one in cherry sunburst with a rosewood neck....one of the best teles I've ever played....you'll love yours....

Where did you order yours from; I thought they were impossible to find??

Jean-Baptiste · April 10th, 2005, 03:40 AM

And you've already got some real nice ones. I also have a couple hand built custom guitars, but number one is a bone stock 52RI. My buddy's been devolving too - from boutique instruments to an Oly White Strat. Fender is making some goood stuff these days. Please post some pics if and when you can. Thanks for posting.
jb

artandink · April 10th, 2005, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe M

I've got one in cherry sunburst with a rosewood neck....one of the best teles I've ever played....you'll love yours....

Where did you order yours from; I thought they were impossible to find??

Got the same version from a store in MO. They're shipping on Monday. I'll post pics when it arrives, hopefully by next weekend.

I have two other Spruce top guitars, a true hollow body and a chambered DC. I was actually going to start on another project Tele with similar specs, until I found this one.

jwells393 · April 10th, 2005, 08:48 AM

Ah...................... a great feeling ................. knowing another Telecaster is on the way !!

maestrovert · April 10th, 2005, 01:22 PM

yep, just as i suspected....
i just finished a DeLacugo partscaster, and after careful consideration, i just ordered another wild paint job from him....just hung up the phone actually !
www.tdlguitars.com
(i think i'll "trick" this 'un out, as the last one went "Vintage" style...)
see thread "recent Tele project completed"
yes, just as i suspected....
no, it's NOT "G.A.S." ! ! !
just obsessed with Tele's !!

zane · April 10th, 2005, 04:31 PM

one of my favorite all time tele's is your purty "night" Artandink...good to see you didn't sell it for the "big bucks" like some-o-them other cats did their Lentz's. I still have my sweet blonde:

http://www.lilypix.com/photos/showal...=2183&uuid=719

artandink · April 10th, 2005, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by zane

one of my favorite all time tele's is your purty "night" Artandink...good to see you didn't sell it for the "big bucks" like some-o-them other cats did their Lentz's. I still have my sweet blonde:

And sweeeet she is. Good seeing you over here Zane.

Yes, I might one day sell my Lentz S, but never the Ts. There ain't nothin like a Lentz T.

stevedenver · April 11th, 2005, 04:48 PM

agreed-nothing touchs a t

artandink · May 10th, 2008, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by artandink

Got the same version from a store in MO. They're shipping on Monday. I'll post pics when it arrives, hopefully by next weekend.

I have two other Spruce top guitars, a true hollow body and a chambered DC. I was actually going to start on another project Tele with similar specs, until I found this one.

Better late than never!

Replaced neck with USACG '54 neck and DeTemple Alnico 2 (Lollar) pups. Truly one of my best sounding Teles.

blueshawk1 · May 10th, 2008, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by artandink

Fricken Tele crazy that is.

Well, at least you're not alone. I've got 18 teles here, and building another one.......and I wouldn't be surprised to hear there's many here who have more than I do.

xjazzy · May 10th, 2008, 08:33 AM

I have two on old waiting for me... but I just don't need more guitars!
But these are good deals and I can't pass...

April 9th, 2005, 04:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
artandink TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: CT Posts: 27	I must be fricken crazy. . . yet another Tele on its way. Fricken Tele crazy that is. Just put an order in for a Fender Limited edition Chambered Spruce top Tele. After four years of being Fenderless, Tele number five will bring me full circle back to the Fender family. This should keep my two Lentz Ts, one Grosh Retro T and one project Tele (mostly Suhr and Callaham parts) good company. The only reservation is that all my Teles have big fat necks and big frets. The Spruce top's neck is very 60s, i.e., 7 1/4" radius and vintage frets. Anyone out there have or play one of these Chambered Spruce tops? Art

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jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 10,774 101 Photos	Ah...................... a great feeling ................. knowing another Telecaster is on the way !! __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

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maestrovert Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Branch Mi. Posts: 5,828	'nother Tele yep, just as i suspected.... i just finished a DeLacugo partscaster, and after careful consideration, i just ordered another wild paint job from him....just hung up the phone actually ! www.tdlguitars.com (i think i'll "trick" this 'un out, as the last one went "Vintage" style...) see thread "recent Tele project completed" yes, just as i suspected.... no, it's NOT "G.A.S." ! ! ! just obsessed with Tele's !! __________________ Sing the Song Bro' Play on Drummer www.godonthe.net

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stevedenver Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: the mile high city Posts: 1,138 14 Photos	agreed-nothing touchs a t __________________ Im really a Les Paul guy at heart, but .....

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xjazzy Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portugal Posts: 731 6 Photos	I have two on old waiting for me... but I just don't need more guitars! But these are good deals and I can't pass... __________________ Still got the Twang! myspace.com/jotacaster

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aln413 Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fontana,ca. Posts: 445	ive got an aged natural finish and totally love it !!!!

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Joe M Moderator Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 969	I've got one in cherry sunburst with a rosewood neck....one of the best teles I've ever played....you'll love yours.... Where did you order yours from; I thought they were impossible to find??

April 10th, 2005, 03:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jean-Baptiste Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 633	And you've already got some real nice ones. I also have a couple hand built custom guitars, but number one is a bone stock 52RI. My buddy's been devolving too - from boutique instruments to an Oly White Strat. Fender is making some goood stuff these days. Please post some pics if and when you can. Thanks for posting. jb

April 10th, 2005, 04:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
zane Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Panther City,Tx Posts: 1,007	one of my favorite all time tele's is your purty "night" Artandink...good to see you didn't sell it for the "big bucks" like some-o-them other cats did their Lentz's. I still have my sweet blonde: http://www.lilypix.com/photos/showal...=2183&uuid=719