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73Fender · March 17th, 2012, 07:53 PM

Not my cup of tea but to each their own...

Mark Davis · March 17th, 2012, 10:17 PM

Flame on Gibsons looks fine to me on Fenders that are a more simple design they look tacky.

swleamon · March 17th, 2012, 10:19 PM

What commercial?

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spurgie79 · March 17th, 2012, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottJPatrick

I thought the guy looked a bit like Phil X, that would probably have made for an altogether better advert if they just had used him!

The guy was labeled as "The Collecter" Phil X is a Player!

theGecko71 · March 17th, 2012, 10:34 PM

Strange commercial. Even if I could afford the guitars, this commercial would turn me off.

alltruenews · March 17th, 2012, 10:55 PM

If I worked on the Creative Team at Fender, I would have fought against that commercial with all of my being. Not only is it cliché and insipid, it has nothing to do with music or guitars. The guitar itself is one of the sexiest objects ever made by man and to let that crap run all over it blows my mind.

The guitars are beautiful but perhaps a bit over the top. I'm a sucker for special or limited products, but those seem to be just a bit too much.

xtrajerry · March 18th, 2012, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by csapo

I've got one on order that looks like this version.

Glad to hear Potter22 is enjoying his. I'll post up when it arrives and I get some time with it...

Is that the chambered model w/violin finish? I played one last week.. Was suprised by the weight, expected it to be lighter. Otherwise it felt good in my hands, if I hadn't expected it to be lighter because it was chambered I don't think the weight is an issue. IMO it's a great looking guitar, and a good player too. If it had come in a few weeks ago I probably would have taken it home but blew out my guitar budget for the next couple of years when I brought home the 50's tele last month.

stilesg57 · March 18th, 2012, 12:38 AM

I don't care for the commercial, but the guitars look pretty good to me. Expensive and some are a little gaudy, but I wouldn't cry foul.

Albionic · March 18th, 2012, 05:31 AM

very pretty but not for me

Jupiter · March 18th, 2012, 05:39 AM

TOO pretty. And the commercial was embarrassing.

telepath · March 18th, 2012, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by max_twang

After watching that commercial, I don't think I would want one of those. I'm in the wrong demographic (not "select" enough.)

My own immediate thoughts also.

Happily generic and a bit Vintage, with a natural relic me..

qblue · March 18th, 2012, 08:31 AM

I love the look of the Tele, but can't justify the cost.

I hate the edge on the Strat and the binding.

JimmyZ · March 18th, 2012, 09:12 AM

I think that it's a great alternative to a Gibson for Fender players. It's something for everyone in my opinion. Fender has a guitar for everyone and that's fine. Not my type but then, that's probably going to be a big hit for some and I think it's great. G&L does it and has for years.

El Reclusa · March 18th, 2012, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InfiniteRhino

Flametop - puke.

I was trying to be nice about it, but yeah...

Duncas · March 18th, 2012, 10:07 AM

i understand what it is, but why do a figured top on a Fender? i prefer the wood grain to come through, dont feel for the figured look.

maybe im just not select enough?

huckdeuceman · March 18th, 2012, 10:36 AM

Well, being I have a curly maple Banjo'' I think it would be a Great addition to my crew!
plus I reallly like it!!...I want it!!

TeleTown · March 18th, 2012, 11:29 AM

not me! >i dont care for the bent steel saddels and the look of a PRS on a tele. just me!

Nafees · March 18th, 2012, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art T.

not me! >i dont care for the look of a PRS on a tele.

Took the words out of my mouth.

Scotland · March 18th, 2012, 11:47 AM

I wouldn't buy one even if they cost the same as an Am. Std. Truthfully, I think they are hideous and as far removed from a Telecaster as it could be.

Fenderfiend · March 18th, 2012, 11:51 AM

The commercial had me checking the time to see how much longer it was going to go on.
Overly dramatic... blah!

"To commemorate the introduction of the series, 100 instruments of each model include a certificate of authenticity signed by Jeff Allen, head of U.S. production at Fender's Corona, Calif., manufacturing facility. Further, an aditional 50 of the first Fender Select instruments made are hand-numbered on the back of the headstock and include a certificate."

So, for some phony-baloney piece of paper you get the privilege of handing over a couple of thousand more dollars?

I'm sufficiently convinced that my guitar is "authentic", I really don't need pedigree papers for it.

More is said about the paper you get than how the thing actually sounds.
I was expecting the guy to plug the guitar in and rip into something -some sort of audio demonstration.

March 17th, 2012, 10:17 PM	#22 (permalink)
Mark Davis Telefied Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 62 Posts: 31,276	Flame on Gibsons looks fine to me on Fenders that are a more simple design they look tacky. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

March 17th, 2012, 10:34 PM	#25 (permalink)
theGecko71 Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dayton (NYC Refugee) Age: 42 Posts: 638	Strange commercial. Even if I could afford the guitars, this commercial would turn me off. __________________ https://soundcloud.com/matt-adkins-8 http://www.reverbnation.com/thegoodhour

March 18th, 2012, 12:38 AM	#28 (permalink)
stilesg57 Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Central NC Posts: 547	I don't care for the commercial, but the guitars look pretty good to me. Expensive and some are a little gaudy, but I wouldn't cry foul. __________________ '11 Fender Baja Tele • '11 Fender American Standard Tele • '10 Jackson SL1 • '06 Ibanez AS83 • '01 Gibson SG • '00 Ampeg AMG-1 • '99 Fender American Lone Star Strat • '97 Gibson Les Paul Studio • '96 Larrivee D-03 Acoustic • '95 Fender Tex-Mex Strat

March 18th, 2012, 05:39 AM	#30 (permalink)
Jupiter Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Osaka, Japan Age: 50 Posts: 6,450 6 Photos	TOO pretty. And the commercial was embarrassing. __________________ If only we could use our evil powers For the good of mankind. --Tito and Tarantula Climbing Mt. Stupid since 1962

March 18th, 2012, 08:31 AM	#32 (permalink)
qblue Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Clarks Summit, PA Posts: 959	I love the look of the Tele, but can't justify the cost. I hate the edge on the Strat and the binding. __________________ I'm a million miles away, yet I'm right here in your picture frame..., J. Hendrix, Electric Ladyland 1971 Stratocaster, 1991 Strat Ultra, 2007 Baja Telecaster, 1980 Gibson L6-S, 1991 Gibson ES-347 1986 Yamaha SBG2100

March 17th, 2012, 07:53 PM	#21 (permalink)
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March 17th, 2012, 10:19 PM	#23 (permalink)
swleamon Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 800	What commercial? Sent from my iPad using TDPRI

March 17th, 2012, 10:55 PM	#26 (permalink)
alltruenews TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bradford, MA USA Posts: 48	If I worked on the Creative Team at Fender, I would have fought against that commercial with all of my being. Not only is it cliché and insipid, it has nothing to do with music or guitars. The guitar itself is one of the sexiest objects ever made by man and to let that crap run all over it blows my mind. The guitars are beautiful but perhaps a bit over the top. I'm a sucker for special or limited products, but those seem to be just a bit too much.

March 18th, 2012, 05:31 AM	#29 (permalink)
Albionic Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 360	very pretty but not for me

March 18th, 2012, 09:12 AM	#33 (permalink)
JimmyZ Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Anderson, Indiana Age: 62 Posts: 255	I think that it's a great alternative to a Gibson for Fender players. It's something for everyone in my opinion. Fender has a guitar for everyone and that's fine. Not my type but then, that's probably going to be a big hit for some and I think it's great. G&L does it and has for years. __________________ If the phone don't ring it's me!

March 18th, 2012, 10:07 AM	#35 (permalink)
Duncas Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wolverhampton UK Age: 20 Posts: 1,758	i understand what it is, but why do a figured top on a Fender? i prefer the wood grain to come through, dont feel for the figured look. maybe im just not select enough? __________________ Sing unto him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise. Psalm 33:3

March 18th, 2012, 10:36 AM	#36 (permalink)
huckdeuceman Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Homosassa fl Posts: 465 12 Photos	Well, being I have a curly maple Banjo'' I think it would be a Great addition to my crew! plus I reallly like it!!...I want it!!

March 18th, 2012, 11:29 AM	#37 (permalink)
TeleTown Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Twangers Medows USA Posts: 956	not me! >i dont care for the bent steel saddels and the look of a PRS on a tele. just me!

March 18th, 2012, 11:47 AM	#39 (permalink)
Scotland Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, Yewrup Age: 59 Posts: 8,347 3 Photos	I wouldn't buy one even if they cost the same as an Am. Std. Truthfully, I think they are hideous and as far removed from a Telecaster as it could be. __________________ All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand !

March 18th, 2012, 11:51 AM	#40 (permalink)
Fenderfiend Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 413	The commercial had me checking the time to see how much longer it was going to go on. Overly dramatic... blah! "To commemorate the introduction of the series, 100 instruments of each model include a certificate of authenticity signed by Jeff Allen, head of U.S. production at Fender's Corona, Calif., manufacturing facility. Further, an aditional 50 of the first Fender Select instruments made are hand-numbered on the back of the headstock and include a certificate." So, for some phony-baloney piece of paper you get the privilege of handing over a couple of thousand more dollars? I'm sufficiently convinced that my guitar is "authentic", I really don't need pedigree papers for it. More is said about the paper you get than how the thing actually sounds. I was expecting the guy to plug the guitar in and rip into something -some sort of audio demonstration. __________________ Mean people suck.

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