No longer a outsider-Classic 50's here Wednesday

Brewboy · August 26th, 2005, 06:27 PM

My Classic 50's tele is due to arrive Wednesday after many years of being "teleless". I had a MIJ 62 reissue years back, but sold it(yes, I regret that move). Anyway I'm back in the fold and from the research I've done on the board, the new tele should treat me well and be a good brother to my '57 reissue strat.

sidneystreet · August 27th, 2005, 12:34 AM

Congratulations! I have a white-blonde 50's classic and it is a great tele. As soon as I see another used one I will buy another. They are one of the best deals going.

JimmieT · August 27th, 2005, 02:44 AM

You're gonna love that 50s classic, brewboy. I got a white one too and put a black RI guard on it and put in a set of nocasters. Love it. The stock pups are tolerable but you may want better on down the road.
What color did you decide on?

Brewboy · August 27th, 2005, 02:54 AM

Yep, I'm going with the white also. Just curious...I'm guessing these 50's classics are "loose" replicas of teles in the 50's. Is there a year these are based on? Do they have cloth wire, etc.? I know the finish is poly and not nitro.

BrianF · August 27th, 2005, 03:07 AM

(not cloth) and thin poly finished body and neck (not nitro)

http://fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0131202303

Mark Davis · August 27th, 2005, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Brewboy

Yep, I'm going with the white also. Just curious...I'm guessing these 50's classics are "loose" replicas of teles in the 50's. Is there a year these are based on? Do they have cloth wire, etc.? I know the finish is poly and not nitro.

These are a mixture of features from the 50's.

Polyester body which can have a thick finish polyurethane neck which isnt as thick.

The pickups are made with plastic bobbins and plastic wire too not very accurate neck pickup sounds great bridge can sound a little thin and harsh to some people.

Still the best bargin in the whole Fender lineup for Teles.

shanghai_g · August 27th, 2005, 03:03 PM

Congratulations !

I got one too and I love it.

Swapped the bridge pup for a S.D vintage '54 and I love it even more.

mellecaster · August 27th, 2005, 03:37 PM

I like em so much, I got 2....

shanghai_g · August 27th, 2005, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mellecaster

I like em so much, I got 2....

Nice photo, I was wondering did you replace the stock p-ups ?

and I love your signature, that's brilliant !

Bluesgtr20 · August 27th, 2005, 05:59 PM

great photo!! I think you definitely should black guard one of them. That would be sweet!!

Brewboy · August 27th, 2005, 06:01 PM

Yeah, I like the contrast of black, or maybe tort. Then again mint green would be nice too...

mellecaster · August 28th, 2005, 03:21 PM

"Nice photo, I was wondering did you replace the stock p-ups ?

and I love your signature, that's brilliant !"

The one on your left, has a MIJ 80s bridge pup replaced when I got it from a TDPRI er here, but the other is a 1999 bone stock, and my favorite...run em thru a Twin...and they all sound good (hehe)...glad you like my sig

August 26th, 2005, 06:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Brewboy Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lake Wobegon, MN Age: 42 Posts: 557 8 Photos	No longer a outsider-Classic 50's here Wednesday My Classic 50's tele is due to arrive Wednesday after many years of being "teleless". I had a MIJ 62 reissue years back, but sold it(yes, I regret that move). Anyway I'm back in the fold and from the research I've done on the board, the new tele should treat me well and be a good brother to my '57 reissue strat.

August 27th, 2005, 03:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
BrianF Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Carlsbad, Ca Posts: 2,155 7 Photos	modern wire... (not cloth) and thin poly finished body and neck (not nitro) http://fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0131202303

August 27th, 2005, 03:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
mellecaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,776 17 Photos	Congrats..! I like em so much, I got 2.... __________________ I have never owned an Ipod or Blackberry..and doubt that I ever will......

August 27th, 2005, 05:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bluesgtr20 Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rockwall, TX Age: 29 Posts: 414 10 Photos	great photo!! I think you definitely should black guard one of them. That would be sweet!! __________________ God Bless the Troops and the USA!!!

August 28th, 2005, 03:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
mellecaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,776 17 Photos	Re: Hey Mellecaster ! "Nice photo, I was wondering did you replace the stock p-ups ? and I love your signature, that's brilliant !" The one on your left, has a MIJ 80s bridge pup replaced when I got it from a TDPRI er here, but the other is a 1999 bone stock, and my favorite...run em thru a Twin...and they all sound good (hehe)...glad you like my sig __________________ I have never owned an Ipod or Blackberry..and doubt that I ever will......

August 27th, 2005, 12:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
sidneystreet Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,238	Congratulations! I have a white-blonde 50's classic and it is a great tele. As soon as I see another used one I will buy another. They are one of the best deals going.

August 27th, 2005, 02:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
JimmieT TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 53	You're gonna love that 50s classic, brewboy. I got a white one too and put a black RI guard on it and put in a set of nocasters. Love it. The stock pups are tolerable but you may want better on down the road. What color did you decide on?

August 27th, 2005, 02:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Brewboy Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lake Wobegon, MN Age: 42 Posts: 557 8 Photos	Yep, I'm going with the white also. Just curious...I'm guessing these 50's classics are "loose" replicas of teles in the 50's. Is there a year these are based on? Do they have cloth wire, etc.? I know the finish is poly and not nitro.

August 27th, 2005, 03:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
shanghai_g TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 43	Congratulations ! I got one too and I love it. Swapped the bridge pup for a S.D vintage '54 and I love it even more.

August 27th, 2005, 06:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
Brewboy Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lake Wobegon, MN Age: 42 Posts: 557 8 Photos	Yeah, I like the contrast of black, or maybe tort. Then again mint green would be nice too...