Hello

Bones · December 31st, 2005, 08:32 PM

Hi,

I was turned on to this site from a friend at another general guitar forum. Haven't read much yet, but figured I would join up before becoming a lurker.

Here are my teles.

Starting in the foreground

Vintage White 2004 American Series Telecaster stock except for pickguard.

Natural MIM "FSR" Telecaster converted to an Esquire with an SD "Broadcaster" pup and vintage esquire wiring scheme, 3 saddle brass compensated bridge w/ashtray, Fender vintage style tuners and Bakelite 5 hole guard.

Olympic white MIM "60's Classic" with Seymour Duncan Antiquity pups.

And, my Christmas present to myself '93 Natural ash MIJ " Albert Collins" style telecaster that I hope to find out a little bit more about on this forum.

Heather Anne Peel · December 31st, 2005, 08:41 PM

Welcome, Bones! Nice collection!
8) Heather

Poppatwang · December 31st, 2005, 09:37 PM

Welcome aboard.

harlycarly · December 31st, 2005, 10:25 PM

with a collection like that I'm wondering where you ben all along

.

This is a great place, the best of people, and a love of Telecasters keeps it all together (along with Chris & Paul).

Spidercaster · December 31st, 2005, 10:25 PM

Welcome Bones. You'll love it here.

Bones · December 31st, 2005, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harlycarly

with a collection like that I'm wondering where you ben all along

.

Well, like others before me, I got sidetracked by flamed tops, custom wound "PAF" clones and long neck tenons, figuring bigger, more expensive and fancier was naturally better. Last year I rediscovered my first love and began heading back to the future. The implied simplicty of the telecaster really apeals to me and compliments my playing style.

Also I have always been a huge fan of Albert Collins and have been on the look out for a used american one at a fair price (can't justify the cost of a new one) for a long long time to no avail, my patience was finally rewarded on christmas night when I "won" the japanese equivilent on E-Bay for a very affordable price, so i guess I am on the right path afterall. It is just an awesome guitar.

I also like working on guitars and have a little shop set-up down the basement.

chickenpicker · January 1st, 2006, 07:24 AM

Hi Bones

Welcome from the UK!

Nice set of guitars - are you a working musician, or is it just a hobby?

Bones · January 1st, 2006, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chickenpicker

Hi Bones

Welcome from the UK!

Nice set of guitars - are you a working musician, or is it just a hobby?

Just a hobby. I'm starting to get much better at working on them than actually making music with them and I enjoy both immensely. I used to go to local jams up until a few years ago, but got tired of all the wanking and lack of genuine comradery.

CancerLeoCam · January 1st, 2006, 02:00 PM

The TDPRI is a great place to hang with the twang!

December 31st, 2005, 08:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bones Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,921 1 Photos	Hello Hi, I was turned on to this site from a friend at another general guitar forum. Haven't read much yet, but figured I would join up before becoming a lurker. Here are my teles. Starting in the foreground Vintage White 2004 American Series Telecaster stock except for pickguard. Natural MIM "FSR" Telecaster converted to an Esquire with an SD "Broadcaster" pup and vintage esquire wiring scheme, 3 saddle brass compensated bridge w/ashtray, Fender vintage style tuners and Bakelite 5 hole guard. Olympic white MIM "60's Classic" with Seymour Duncan Antiquity pups. And, my Christmas present to myself '93 Natural ash MIJ " Albert Collins" style telecaster that I hope to find out a little bit more about on this forum.

December 31st, 2005, 09:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Poppatwang Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,892 13 Photos	Sweet Teles Welcome aboard. __________________ The Dieselfitters http://www.dieselfitters.com Roy Hubbs http://www.royhubbs.com

December 31st, 2005, 10:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
harlycarly Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Republik of Vermont Posts: 650	Welcome, Bones with a collection like that I'm wondering where you ben all along . This is a great place, the best of people, and a love of Telecasters keeps it all together (along with Chris & Paul).

December 31st, 2005, 10:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Spidercaster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,072 5 Photos	Great tele's Welcome Bones. You'll love it here.

January 1st, 2006, 02:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
CancerLeoCam Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mule Deer-Mt. Lion Safari, CA Posts: 1,666 5 Photos	Welcome Bones! The TDPRI is a great place to hang with the twang! __________________ Everyone's your buddy when they want you or something from you. If you're not willing to work for free why should somebody else?

December 31st, 2005, 08:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Heather Anne Peel Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nowhere Age: 45 Posts: 3,000 3 Photos	Welcome, Bones! Nice collection! 8) Heather

January 1st, 2006, 07:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
chickenpicker Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,060 14 Photos	Hi Bones Welcome from the UK! Nice set of guitars - are you a working musician, or is it just a hobby?