51 Custom Tele/Nocaster on ebay

stevewood · January 15th, 2006, 09:55 PM

Hi guys and gals, This is my first post here and I would like you opinions on a custom made 51 Tele/Nocaster relic that's up for bids on ebay. Would like to know if its worth a bid or should I try for a Fender made reissue? I like the blackguard design. You all have a wealth of knowledge and I'd just like to know what you think. Many Thanks! Steve. P.S. Not too sure about posting the URL but will give it a shot.

http://[cgi.ebay.com/CUSTOM-51-T...QcmdZViewItem]

stevewood · January 16th, 2006, 10:49 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/CUSTOM-51-TELECA...QQcmdZViewItem

Here's another try at the URL. If it doesn't work,please try to help me out. I'd really like some suggestions and opinions about this guitar. Thanks again. Steve

GuitarJonz · January 16th, 2006, 11:24 AM

Its basically a partscaster with relic-style finish. Calling it a Telecaster or Relic is not correct, it is telecaster-style. Its a partscaster. Looks nice, although IMO an ash body would be more authentic and better. Once it goes above $500-600, I'd just prefer a real Fender guitar, like a '52 RI, which you can often find for $700-800 if you are patient. A home-relic from a luthier in New Mexico...do you know his name?

Claims like this below just turn me off, how the heck would he know that??:

I've noticed that more individual time was spent on this guitar than the other Custom Shops.

Bill · January 16th, 2006, 12:11 PM

Yeah, I have a hard time thinking of it as a Nocaster where the body wood is alder. Kind of like saying a violin is an accurate recreation of a Stradivarius, and then mentioning it's made out of pine.

Later Teles were indeed made with alder, but not the Broadcasters, Nocasters, blackguard Teles (unless it was a one-off sort of thing).

stevewood · January 16th, 2006, 12:30 PM

Do the 52 RI's all have ash bodies? Is there a difference in tone between these two wood types? I have also seen 52 RI's dating from the 80's thru 2005. Is there any particular year or years that is prefered by Tele players or are they all basically the same? Sincerely, Steve

Sunburst Island · January 16th, 2006, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GuitarJonz

A home-relic from a luthier in New Mexico...do you know his name?

Peds, I remember him selling that one himself on eBay well at, or over a year ago. Particularly the finish colour on the alder body. Then I wondered why he chose to do it, since he always seemed to self profess his quality of accurate replicas.

0le FUZZY · January 16th, 2006, 02:59 PM

I wood knott spend the getus nerr take a chance with that cellar.

Listed as a ----

Quote:

Custom 51' Telecaster Relic.

It ain't a gonna never look like the reeeeel deal
cause of this----

(notice he don't show it up close)

I suggest yew fine a fiddy tew reissue with sum wear (er knott)
and be closer tew the real thang and haff the 12th fret marker dots
close as with a reeeeel fiddy won.

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0le FUZZY · January 17th, 2006, 04:59 PM

I musta had bad breff !!

Did yew bid?

0le FUZZY

0le FUZZY · January 18th, 2006, 02:03 PM

I don't mean tew be mean but wanted ya'll ya notice that there are a lotta folks roun the NET a keepin udder folks honest.

One liddo item like those 12th fret marker dots kin really jerk a knott inna fellers sail HUH!!

Wunner watt he issa gonna dew now.

this here sail iss up in smoke. Read the Q and As.

HEE! HEE!

Please visit my page

stevewood · January 18th, 2006, 11:51 PM

Hey guys. Thanks for the advise. I didnt bid. I'm going to hold out for a 52 RI. I have seen a few that look nice. Is there any advise that you have about buying one? Are there any model years that are better than others?? Again, thanks for the heads up. Hope to be able to pick your brains again. Sincerely, Steve.

January 15th, 2006, 09:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
stevewood TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 29	51 Custom Tele/Nocaster on ebay Hi guys and gals, This is my first post here and I would like you opinions on a custom made 51 Tele/Nocaster relic that's up for bids on ebay. Would like to know if its worth a bid or should I try for a Fender made reissue? I like the blackguard design. You all have a wealth of knowledge and I'd just like to know what you think. Many Thanks! Steve. P.S. Not too sure about posting the URL but will give it a shot.http://[cgi.ebay.com/CUSTOM-51-T...QcmdZViewItem]

January 16th, 2006, 10:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
stevewood TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 29	51 Nocaster http://cgi.ebay.com/CUSTOM-51-TELECA...QQcmdZViewItem Here's another try at the URL. If it doesn't work,please try to help me out. I'd really like some suggestions and opinions about this guitar. Thanks again. Steve

January 16th, 2006, 12:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bill Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 2,668 59 Photos	Yeah, I have a hard time thinking of it as a Nocaster where the body wood is alder. Kind of like saying a violin is an accurate recreation of a Stradivarius, and then mentioning it's made out of pine. Later Teles were indeed made with alder, but not the Broadcasters, Nocasters, blackguard Teles (unless it was a one-off sort of thing). __________________ B i l l B a e c k A journal of our year in London

January 16th, 2006, 11:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
GuitarJonz Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Mass. Posts: 2,777 7 Photos	Its basically a partscaster with relic-style finish. Calling it a Telecaster or Relic is not correct, it is telecaster-style. Its a partscaster. Looks nice, although IMO an ash body would be more authentic and better. Once it goes above $500-600, I'd just prefer a real Fender guitar, like a '52 RI, which you can often find for $700-800 if you are patient. A home-relic from a luthier in New Mexico...do you know his name? Claims like this below just turn me off, how the heck would he know that??: I've noticed that more individual time was spent on this guitar than the other Custom Shops.

January 16th, 2006, 12:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
stevewood TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 29	Do the 52 RI's all have ash bodies? Is there a difference in tone between these two wood types? I have also seen 52 RI's dating from the 80's thru 2005. Is there any particular year or years that is prefered by Tele players or are they all basically the same? Sincerely, Steve

January 17th, 2006, 04:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
0le FUZZY Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kolly-forn-knee-ya Posts: 10,001 6 Photos	I musta had bad breff !! Did yew bid? 0le FUZZY

January 18th, 2006, 02:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
0le FUZZY Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kolly-forn-knee-ya Posts: 10,001 6 Photos	I don't mean tew be mean but wanted ya'll ya notice that there are a lotta folks roun the NET a keepin udder folks honest. One liddo item like those 12th fret marker dots kin really jerk a knott inna fellers sail HUH!! Wunner watt he issa gonna dew now. this here sail iss up in smoke. Read the Q and As. HEE! HEE! Please visit my page

January 18th, 2006, 11:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
stevewood TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 29	Hey guys. Thanks for the advise. I didnt bid. I'm going to hold out for a 52 RI. I have seen a few that look nice. Is there any advise that you have about buying one? Are there any model years that are better than others?? Again, thanks for the heads up. Hope to be able to pick your brains again. Sincerely, Steve.