Serial numbers 52RI

fender-peet · May 22nd, 2005, 04:37 PM

After a few years of absence I found my way back to this discussion page. My old user name was Netherman, but my password got lost and so did my email address. So it was time for a new nickname. That was that for the re-introduction. Now the question.

I own a 52 RI telecaster from august 1998. I was wondering, is there alot of difference in the quality among the RI´s through out the years? From the time the first RI came to the market till present. Are there any bad years?

Thanks,
Marco

Mark Davis · May 22nd, 2005, 05:54 PM

No bad years. Like all guitars some sound and play great others dont.

There are 2 different models 1982-1998 and 1998-99-present.

In Late 98 early 99 they changed the model number from the 1303 series to 0202.

When they did that they made the neck a little bigger color a little more accurate and fixed the 12th fret markers and headstock so they were more accurate. They also changed the pickups to A3 magnets.
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ne4tt · May 22nd, 2005, 06:05 PM

Here's mine, that I purchased from Gruhn's in the mid 1980s.

5 piece body, approx 7-8 lbs, soft 'v' neck, stock electrics, has had a couple fret dresses.

I've seen some new ones, and they are lighter, with better looking woodgrain and finishes.

jamie

fender-peet · May 23rd, 2005, 06:12 PM

Nice guitar Jamie, I have a butterscotch too. I believe mine is from the second era Mark mentions. The serial is in the 36xxx range. Does anyone know till what serial does the 1982-1998 teles go?

Marco

May 22nd, 2005, 04:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
fender-peet TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 22	Serial numbers 52RI After a few years of absence I found my way back to this discussion page. My old user name was Netherman, but my password got lost and so did my email address. So it was time for a new nickname. That was that for the re-introduction. Now the question. I own a 52 RI telecaster from august 1998. I was wondering, is there alot of difference in the quality among the RI´s through out the years? From the time the first RI came to the market till present. Are there any bad years? Thanks, Marco

May 23rd, 2005, 06:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
fender-peet TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 22	Nice Nice guitar Jamie, I have a butterscotch too. I believe mine is from the second era Mark mentions. The serial is in the 36xxx range. Does anyone know till what serial does the 1982-1998 teles go? Marco

May 22nd, 2005, 05:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 58 Posts: 12,876	No bad years. Like all guitars some sound and play great others dont. There are 2 different models 1982-1998 and 1998-99-present. In Late 98 early 99 they changed the model number from the 1303 series to 0202. When they did that they made the neck a little bigger color a little more accurate and fixed the 12th fret markers and headstock so they were more accurate. They also changed the pickups to A3 magnets. .

May 22nd, 2005, 06:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
ne4tt Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North Cackalacky Posts: 1,553 4 Photos	Here's mine, that I purchased from Gruhn's in the mid 1980s. 5 piece body, approx 7-8 lbs, soft 'v' neck, stock electrics, has had a couple fret dresses. I've seen some new ones, and they are lighter, with better looking woodgrain and finishes. jamie