The "BLACKGUARD" in review

0le FUZZY · December 22nd, 2005, 03:40 PM

I had wished for a sticky or some other review type post here on this special forum where we all met so many years ago but now the praises and other comments have been spread widely here with several different posts and around the other forums and places on the Internet.

I am glad that Nacho is saving all of them.

I was going to wait until most of the people who have purchased the "Blackguard" in fact had them but it looks like I should not wait.

This may be long for some of you and I hope I don't bore you with my statements.

As many of you know from the past I bought my first internet capable computer in order to do just one thing. It was not for email or search engines or anything else it does so well. I purchased it and found a server in order to learn and share the details of my one and only favorite guitar the Fender TELECASTER.

After much time, effort and typing the family of TELECASTER lovers and players evolved into a closely knit group here on the internet and many of us have found so much information and found new and wonderful friends.

I am amazed at the number of people who adore this hunk of metal and wood as much as I do.

After all this time and after so many requests for me or someone to write a book assembling all the factors of early TELECASTERs we finally have one.

Back in 1991 when I picked up my first copy of "The Fender TELECASTER" by A.R. Duchossoir my knees were weak and my head spun almost enough to cause me to faint right there in the store. In front of my eyes was a book containing all that I had learned on my own and more about the guitar I worshiped.

Nacho has been planning this book for quite a few years. He has contacted the right people and gathered the information from all over the world. The footwork he has done is amazing and he has traveled the world in his efforts to collect data from all available sources.

Judging from the hundreds of contacts via telephone, email and snail mail he has made with me alone over the past three years I can only imagine the data and facts he has absorbed from the countless others he has made contact with.

This project reflects the nature of the man Nacho and his huge heart and love and respect of his fellow TELECASTER lovers.

This review is not only about the "Blackguard" but also about this man Nacho. Never changing, always friendly, great musician with a great band, generous beyond the definition of the word and a heart of gold. I am more than proud to know him and call him one of my true friends.

When the book arrived here at the TELE-Shack ( early as with some others here) I really did scream (no joke) with joy and amazement at the masterpiece in front of me.

The accumulation of facts and pictures and detail we have all tried to express over these many years, the quality of the piece of art and acknowledgment of the efforts of this man hit me all at once and again brought me to my knees and again my heart was in my throat.

This treasure is the most magnificent possession (also book) I now own aside from my TELECASTERs and a few other non-TELECASTER related items.

Thank you mister Nacho Baños for this treasured masterpiece. You have gone far beyond what I expected and have surpassed and exceeded all my dreams and wishes. Thank you also for the generosity and respect.

A.D. Barron
A.K.A 0le FUZZY

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Kingtone · December 22nd, 2005, 04:22 PM

My copy arrived yesterday and all I can say is what a masterpiece! Nacho all I can say at this point is Thankyou for all you efforts and sharing with all of us your passion of the Telecaster. You sure made Leo (and us) very happy.
Fuzzy, thanks for all your years of sharing and helping all of us with this wonderful piece of steel and wood....

jas468 · December 22nd, 2005, 04:44 PM

What a great statement, Fuzzy.

I must tell you that you have been the one constant presence on this board that probably made me re-join the fold once more after a long spell away.

Then - as I type this and look hopefully for the UPS truck to come rolling down my road -- I have to say that Nacho and his book seem by all accounts to be the distilled essence of what this board is all about.
My thanks to both of you (and others of course) for indeed making this the best place on the 'Net.

beez · December 22nd, 2005, 04:51 PM

I agree with Ole Fuzzy. The book surpassed my expectations. While I have seen some fantantic books on guitars, with great pictures, I have never seen any book concentrate on the fine details of a guitar as much as Nacho has. He has done an outstanding job. The exceptional photography makes this book a work of art, and the "Nitty Gritty" pretty much satisfies any question a person might have.

P.S. Nacho, you should make some of those photos available as limited edition prints!

WickedGTR · December 22nd, 2005, 05:14 PM

I just ordered mine- I knew it was a good book, but this review made me decide to 'get me one'.

Thanks !

sidneystreet · December 22nd, 2005, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jas468

I have to say that Nacho and his book seem by all accounts to be the distilled essence of what this board is all about.

Well said. The TDPRI has pulled us all together in our love of all things Telecaster. And Nacho is our champion for gathering the instruments and the info together in such a magnificent work.

This new injection of Tele adrenalin should inspire countless new discussions on the pages of the TDPRI. I can't wait.

Snowman 8 · December 22nd, 2005, 05:37 PM

Well, after reading that wreck amend a shun (sorry, but it's just wrong to have an Ole FUZZY thread without a fuzzyizm:-) Ole FUZZY wrote I went out to JK Lutherie and ordered a copy for myself.

Can't wait to get it.

Thanks, FUZZY.

scotabilly · December 22nd, 2005, 05:56 PM

I received my copy today. What a thrill it was just opening the box, then the tissue paper, THEN .... I won't say anymore, in case some others will be as surprised with the cover as I was. I was completely breathless, leafing through, looking at those gorgeous photos. My gosh, what a treasure this book is! Having read comments from others that the book is expensive, all I have to say is, I would GLADLY pay twice the price. I may never own a (lefty) "blackguard", but this wonderful book is just like "being there"!

Thanks Nacho, and Feliz Navidad.

Mik · December 22nd, 2005, 06:37 PM

What's keeping me from ordering it right now is the coffee table I'll have to buy for the book!

I'll just factor the book's cost (sounds like a bargain to me at under a 100 bucks) into the new furniture budget!

Merry Christmas Fuzzy,

Mik

halouis · December 22nd, 2005, 07:25 PM

Mik: LOL yes you will need a coffee table fo rthis book. it's HUGE. a very big book. and its incredible.

Fuzzy, man you got it so right.

The detail in the photos is just superb. I mean every nick and finish crack, every bruise. every detail just leaps out at you when you see this book. unbelievable.

BEEZ: you make a very good suggestion. Maybe limited edition poster-size prints could be down the line. It would be difficult to figure out which one to do. so much good stuff. I'd be totally down for one.

Johnny Isaacs · December 22nd, 2005, 07:45 PM

I just got mine today. I checked out John Belands when we were in the studio and couldn't wait to get mine and it's well worth the wait. Beautiful beautiful book! The only thing we need now is some Telecaster posters of this quality!

Thanks Nacho!

Johnny Isaacs

Scatterbrain · December 22nd, 2005, 09:00 PM

This book defies description. If you haven't ordered yours yet, what are you waiting for? Someday you will be saying "I remember when I could have bought The Blackguard for $85 + PH." As they trade for $500 plus on eBay.

Buckocaster51 · December 22nd, 2005, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scatterbrain

...If you haven't ordered yours yet, what are you waiting for?

Not a thing.

I pulled the trigger yesterday. Sort of a Christmas present to myself.

Merry Christmas

tiktok · December 23rd, 2005, 12:57 AM

Mine showed up today, and it's really a six-stars-out-of-five affair. Brilliant job, Nacho. When's volume II due?

Brass Saddles · December 23rd, 2005, 09:18 AM

Folks: Ordered my book Weds and I can't wait to get my copy. With Fuzzy's review and everyone elses thumbs up and I can't wait. I would love to get my copy today before Christmas.
Happy Holidays!!

Brass Saddles
Boston, MA.

nacho · December 23rd, 2005, 04:56 PM

this board has been a great inspiration for the book work and the spark for endless phone conversations with Fuzzy and some other great folks around here that I proudly call my friends today.
There was one thing Fuzzy said when we last talked about it "as I was browsing through it, I just got the feeling the book was made especially for me, for each and everyone of us Tele lovers out there".
Now thats a great achievement I think! :D
Thanks all!
nb

Bill · December 23rd, 2005, 05:43 PM

Bad news: I got lazy and put off ordering my copy of the book.

Good news: I just won a copy in the drawing today.

Bad news: I'm in London.

Good news: They'll ship it here.

Bad news: I don't have room to pack it when I move back home to California.

Good news: They can ship it to my mother-in-law, who lives 20 minutes from me back home.

Bad news: That means I won't get to read it for months yet.

I tell ya, it's been an emotional rollercoaster ride.

Maj. Lee FUBAR · December 23rd, 2005, 06:43 PM

...when he doesn't post in "Fuzzyspeak" and actually posts in English. It speaks volumes to the respect Ole Fuzzy has for those whom he honors by posting in English.

/Someday I may be so worthy.
//My hat's off to both O.F. and nacho.

GuitarJonz · December 23rd, 2005, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill

Good news: They can ship it to my mother-in-law, who lives 20 minutes from me back home.

Bad news: That means I won't get to read it for months yet.

She's gonna know alot by the time you get back :D :D

TELECASTERbstrd · December 23rd, 2005, 08:27 PM

Fuzzy, thanks for making that long review legible.

I too have only lived for Telecasters for as long as I've played.

The pics and info in the Telecaster book are the $hit. I cain't weight two chzech owt Natcho's noo book!

December 22nd, 2005, 03:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
0le FUZZY Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kolly-forn-knee-ya Posts: 10,001 6 Photos	The "BLACKGUARD" in review I had wished for a sticky or some other review type post here on this special forum where we all met so many years ago but now the praises and other comments have been spread widely here with several different posts and around the other forums and places on the Internet. I am glad that Nacho is saving all of them. I was going to wait until most of the people who have purchased the "Blackguard" in fact had them but it looks like I should not wait. This may be long for some of you and I hope I don't bore you with my statements. As many of you know from the past I bought my first internet capable computer in order to do just one thing. It was not for email or search engines or anything else it does so well. I purchased it and found a server in order to learn and share the details of my one and only favorite guitar the Fender TELECASTER. After much time, effort and typing the family of TELECASTER lovers and players evolved into a closely knit group here on the internet and many of us have found so much information and found new and wonderful friends. I am amazed at the number of people who adore this hunk of metal and wood as much as I do. After all this time and after so many requests for me or someone to write a book assembling all the factors of early TELECASTERs we finally have one. Back in 1991 when I picked up my first copy of "The Fender TELECASTER" by A.R. Duchossoir my knees were weak and my head spun almost enough to cause me to faint right there in the store. In front of my eyes was a book containing all that I had learned on my own and more about the guitar I worshiped. Nacho has been planning this book for quite a few years. He has contacted the right people and gathered the information from all over the world. The footwork he has done is amazing and he has traveled the world in his efforts to collect data from all available sources. Judging from the hundreds of contacts via telephone, email and snail mail he has made with me alone over the past three years I can only imagine the data and facts he has absorbed from the countless others he has made contact with. This project reflects the nature of the man Nacho and his huge heart and love and respect of his fellow TELECASTER lovers. This review is not only about the "Blackguard" but also about this man Nacho. Never changing, always friendly, great musician with a great band, generous beyond the definition of the word and a heart of gold. I am more than proud to know him and call him one of my true friends. When the book arrived here at the TELE-Shack ( early as with some others here) I really did scream (no joke) with joy and amazement at the masterpiece in front of me. The accumulation of facts and pictures and detail we have all tried to express over these many years, the quality of the piece of art and acknowledgment of the efforts of this man hit me all at once and again brought me to my knees and again my heart was in my throat. This treasure is the most magnificent possession (also book) I now own aside from my TELECASTERs and a few other non-TELECASTER related items. Thank you mister Nacho Baños for this treasured masterpiece. You have gone far beyond what I expected and have surpassed and exceeded all my dreams and wishes. Thank you also for the generosity and respect. A.D. Barron A.K.A 0le FUZZY #s --- 0036 and 1666

December 22nd, 2005, 05:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
WickedGTR Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hillbilly Hollywood Posts: 2,127 4 Photos	I just ordered mine- I knew it was a good book, but this review made me decide to 'get me one'. Thanks ! __________________ http://www.myspace.com/jameswilsey

December 22nd, 2005, 05:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
scotabilly TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NJ USA Posts: 78	I received my copy today. What a thrill it was just opening the box, then the tissue paper, THEN .... I won't say anymore, in case some others will be as surprised with the cover as I was. I was completely breathless, leafing through, looking at those gorgeous photos. My gosh, what a treasure this book is! Having read comments from others that the book is expensive, all I have to say is, I would GLADLY pay twice the price. I may never own a (lefty) "blackguard", but this wonderful book is just like "being there"! Thanks Nacho, and Feliz Navidad. __________________ Scott Murphy King Kerosene, NJ Rockabilly

December 22nd, 2005, 06:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mik Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,416	What's keeping me from ordering it right now is the coffee table I'll have to buy for the book! I'll just factor the book's cost (sounds like a bargain to me at under a 100 bucks) into the new furniture budget! Merry Christmas Fuzzy, Mik __________________ a "motor-bike with a touch of blood in it is better than all the riding animals on earth, because of its logical extension of our faculties, and the hint, the provocations, to excess."-T.E. Lawrence

December 22nd, 2005, 07:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
halouis Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,404 7 Photos	Mik: LOL yes you will need a coffee table fo rthis book. it's HUGE. a very big book. and its incredible. Fuzzy, man you got it so right. The detail in the photos is just superb. I mean every nick and finish crack, every bruise. every detail just leaps out at you when you see this book. unbelievable. BEEZ: you make a very good suggestion. Maybe limited edition poster-size prints could be down the line. It would be difficult to figure out which one to do. so much good stuff. I'd be totally down for one. __________________ ~ Hal * I'M A DENIM DEMON *

December 22nd, 2005, 04:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kingtone Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Camillus, NY Age: 50 Posts: 538 5 Photos	My copy arrived yesterday and all I can say is what a masterpiece! Nacho all I can say at this point is Thankyou for all you efforts and sharing with all of us your passion of the Telecaster. You sure made Leo (and us) very happy. Fuzzy, thanks for all your years of sharing and helping all of us with this wonderful piece of steel and wood....

December 22nd, 2005, 04:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
jas468 Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Temecula, CA Age: 63 Posts: 240	What a great statement, Fuzzy. I must tell you that you have been the one constant presence on this board that probably made me re-join the fold once more after a long spell away. Then - as I type this and look hopefully for the UPS truck to come rolling down my road -- I have to say that Nacho and his book seem by all accounts to be the distilled essence of what this board is all about. My thanks to both of you (and others of course) for indeed making this the best place on the 'Net.

December 22nd, 2005, 04:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
beez Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 755	I agree with Ole Fuzzy. The book surpassed my expectations. While I have seen some fantantic books on guitars, with great pictures, I have never seen any book concentrate on the fine details of a guitar as much as Nacho has. He has done an outstanding job. The exceptional photography makes this book a work of art, and the "Nitty Gritty" pretty much satisfies any question a person might have. P.S. Nacho, you should make some of those photos available as limited edition prints!

December 22nd, 2005, 05:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Snowman 8 TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 60	Well, after reading that wreck amend a shun (sorry, but it's just wrong to have an Ole FUZZY thread without a fuzzyizm:-) Ole FUZZY wrote I went out to JK Lutherie and ordered a copy for myself. Can't wait to get it. Thanks, FUZZY.

December 22nd, 2005, 07:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
Johnny Isaacs Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,468 3 Photos	I totally agree Fuzz.... I just got mine today. I checked out John Belands when we were in the studio and couldn't wait to get mine and it's well worth the wait. Beautiful beautiful book! The only thing we need now is some Telecaster posters of this quality! Thanks Nacho! Johnny Isaacs __________________ Myspace music page I've never trusted a guitar player who hasn't licked a few 9volts... Famous last words...... after this one, no new Tele's!

December 22nd, 2005, 09:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
Scatterbrain Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grand Junction, CO Age: 40 Posts: 265 22 Photos	Unbelievable! This book defies description. If you haven't ordered yours yet, what are you waiting for? Someday you will be saying "I remember when I could have bought The Blackguard for $85 + PH." As they trade for $500 plus on eBay. __________________ Oh, yeah?

December 23rd, 2005, 12:57 AM	#14 (permalink)
tiktok Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,953	Mine showed up today, and it's really a six-stars-out-of-five affair. Brilliant job, Nacho. When's volume II due? __________________ It takes two people to paint a perfect painting: one to paint it, and the other to shoot him when it's done. http://www.myspace.com/travishartnett http://www.myspace.com/sugarcanemutiny http://www.myspace.com/davidbavas

December 23rd, 2005, 09:18 AM	#15 (permalink)
Brass Saddles Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 432	I Can't Wait!! Folks: Ordered my book Weds and I can't wait to get my copy. With Fuzzy's review and everyone elses thumbs up and I can't wait. I would love to get my copy today before Christmas. Happy Holidays!! Brass Saddles Boston, MA.

December 23rd, 2005, 04:56 PM	#16 (permalink)
nacho Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 379	this board has been a great inspiration for the book work and the spark for endless phone conversations with Fuzzy and some other great folks around here that I proudly call my friends today. There was one thing Fuzzy said when we last talked about it "as I was browsing through it, I just got the feeling the book was made especially for me, for each and everyone of us Tele lovers out there". Now thats a great achievement I think! :D Thanks all! nb

December 23rd, 2005, 05:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
Bill Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 2,668 59 Photos	Bad news: I got lazy and put off ordering my copy of the book. Good news: I just won a copy in the drawing today. Bad news: I'm in London. Good news: They'll ship it here. Bad news: I don't have room to pack it when I move back home to California. Good news: They can ship it to my mother-in-law, who lives 20 minutes from me back home. Bad news: That means I won't get to read it for months yet. I tell ya, it's been an emotional rollercoaster ride. __________________ B i l l B a e c k A journal of our year in London

December 23rd, 2005, 06:43 PM	#18 (permalink)
Maj. Lee FUBAR Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Traverse City, MI Posts: 168	You know Ole Fuzzy is serious... ...when he doesn't post in "Fuzzyspeak" and actually posts in English. It speaks volumes to the respect Ole Fuzzy has for those whom he honors by posting in English. /Someday I may be so worthy. //My hat's off to both O.F. and nacho.

December 23rd, 2005, 08:27 PM	#20 (permalink)
TELECASTERbstrd Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hill Country TEXAS Posts: 748	Fuzzy, thanks for making that long review legible. I too have only lived for Telecasters for as long as I've played. The pics and info in the Telecaster book are the $hit. I cain't weight two chzech owt Natcho's noo book! __________________ Howdy Y'all, most of my stuff pertains to country music. my MySpace Music Hill Country Horseworks