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Old December 22nd, 2005, 10:18 PM   #41 (permalink)
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Its not the size of the headstock, its the pickin' of the fingers! (Or something to this effect)
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Old December 22nd, 2005, 10:33 PM   #42 (permalink)
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big head
I thought the reason for the big head stock was they could cut 2 necks out of one piece of lumber

look at a large head ..you can trace out another in the opposite direction side - by side.
Am I making any sense?
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Old December 22nd, 2005, 11:21 PM   #43 (permalink)
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Man I never ever liked the big head stock Fenner guitars.......till I got my 73. I swear it's one of the best sounding guitars I have ever had........ and I'm old and have had a few. When I first got it ......... I didn't think it would work for me ....... it has a pretty shallow neck. The frets were gone, so I had it refretted with 6100's and Pleked at Joe Glazer's shop. It plays and stay's in tune real well......... Merry Christmas all...... I hope I post this picture correctly.... cause I've screwed up before. Peace....... Lou
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Old December 22nd, 2005, 11:36 PM   #44 (permalink)
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Great pic!
That doesn't look like a bad gig....!

Check your email... I know what that guitar is missing....

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Old December 22nd, 2005, 11:44 PM   #45 (permalink)
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Had a 72 Reissue Tele w/big Strat headstock....
...wish I still had it!

But I have a question: what causes the headstock to darken more than the neck on the older ones??
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Old December 22nd, 2005, 11:51 PM   #46 (permalink)
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Re: Had a 72 Reissue Tele w/big Strat headstock....
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...wish I still had it!

But I have a question: what causes the headstock to darken more than the neck on the older ones??
The headstock on those is nitro and the rest of the neck is poly. I think they did it that way because the decals they were using didn't work well with poly. It's a cool look, I think. Real "70s" relic-y.
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Old December 22nd, 2005, 11:52 PM   #47 (permalink)
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Thanks Dave...
....I agree it looks cool, just didn't know why it did like that.

Thanks! -Eric
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Old December 22nd, 2005, 11:52 PM   #48 (permalink)
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To me it really depends on the guitar- a '72 Deluxe looks better with the big head instead of the Tele headstock, IMO.
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Old December 22nd, 2005, 11:53 PM   #49 (permalink)
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Agreed...
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To me it really depends on the guitar- a '72 Deluxe looks better with the big head instead of the Tele headstock, IMO.
....I don't like it on Strats, but dig it on the 72 Deluxe!
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Old December 23rd, 2005, 12:49 AM   #50 (permalink)
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I was too young to know.



I wish I had it back.

Lou, that looks like a pretty good gig you got there. Don't let that Issacs feller lead you astray. :D :D
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Old December 23rd, 2005, 07:44 AM   #51 (permalink)
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A few years ago I introduced my son to music with a set of drums, still taking lessons. Last year his band teacher asked if he was interested in playing electric bass in the school band, he jumped at the chance, 2nd set of lessons. About 6 months ago he started fooling around with my guitar. He told me in one conversation that the big Fender headstocks were cool, so this Christmas I got him one of the Sunburst Squires. He made up his Christmas list but didn't come right out and ask for one, I can't wait to see the look on his face.
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Old December 23rd, 2005, 08:02 AM   #52 (permalink)
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I agree, great pic, Lou! Thanks for posting it. :-) But when you say:

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I'm old and have had a few.
Man, I don't think you look all that old. (You do look like maybe you've had a few, though...) =:-O



(Hee. Just kidding w/ya. Thx again!) :-) CS
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Old December 23rd, 2005, 09:03 AM   #53 (permalink)
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Considering that '73 Deluxes are going for $3-5K+, some people must really like the large pegheads! If memory serves, these were not the most desirable models back in the day. When did they start going for stupid money?

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Old December 23rd, 2005, 09:35 AM   #54 (permalink)
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Hey popthree
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Yer fatheaded tele pic gave me a good laugh first thing in the morning. Thanks

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Old December 23rd, 2005, 10:22 AM   #55 (permalink)
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Here's another take on FATHEAD Tele headstock
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Old December 23rd, 2005, 10:33 AM   #56 (permalink)
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Wow !!!
That IS a fat head Telecaster !!!

Edit: Fat head Stratocaster .............. sorry.
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Old December 23rd, 2005, 12:14 PM   #57 (permalink)
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Re: Here's another take on FATHEAD Tele headstock
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Now don't forget to tell everyone that when you bought that tele it had a 70's Strat neck on it...big headstock and all... 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
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I wish I had it back.

Lou, that looks like a pretty good gig you got there. Don't let that Issacs feller lead you astray. :D :D
Terry, I wish I had been able to keep the guitars of my past also...........Oh well in my case it was all about not having any money.... had to sell or trade to get my next. Oh yea... Johnny can't corrupt what's already corrupt I might just teach him a thing or two.....Peace,
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That's got to be one of my favourite TDPRI pictures of all time.

If only the reissues came in white!
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Old December 23rd, 2005, 05:21 PM   #60 (permalink)
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  • Good tew cee yew Lou !!
  • Great pick-chure tew !
  • Terry Downs, like yew I wish I had mine back also,tew even.
  • Merle liked his and Johnny's tew.




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    It is hard to be impartial when judging the big headstock... it screams 70s, and I think that's why I love it!

    Nice pictures guys!!
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    Old December 24th, 2005, 12:09 AM   #62 (permalink)
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    Here's what Lou's guitar needs....


    Isn't that better?! Can't go wrong with the girly decal!

    ....Lou - If we ever get to open up a Brooks and Dunn show, then we'll do all kinds of corruptin'!

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    Old December 24th, 2005, 12:58 AM   #63 (permalink)
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    Oh nooooo...my guitar!!! Well at least one just like it.

    Ebay Tele
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    Old December 24th, 2005, 04:25 AM   #64 (permalink)
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    Crazy Prices!!!
    I love the Tele Deluxe. My re-issue is my fave guitar, and thankfully it was under $700 new! I simply can't believe the prices the originals are going for these days, they're crazy!!! I had a co-guitarist in one of my