Hokey Smokes, an E series!

Mike Rice · February 3rd, 2006, 10:59 PM

It just gets better and better

Prized E Series Telecaster

Is this guy really that misinformed, or does he just think everyone else is?

I've said it before, I'll say it again...you can't make up stuff this good.

Blazer · February 3rd, 2006, 11:37 PM

Hooray, a vintage white 1989 American Standard Telecaster, what a prize...

Jim Sams · February 4th, 2006, 10:26 AM

I once had an '88 american standard tele that was terrific.
I would like another one someday.
However they are not rare.
I wonder if his auction hype will pay off?

csapo · February 4th, 2006, 01:33 PM

I sent him a note to see if he would clarify this issue. Wonder if he will post my question or even respond to me.
Good news is I now own an "N" series and a "Z" series. Guess their value just went up!

Mike Rice · February 4th, 2006, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by csapo

I sent him a note to see if he would clarify this issue. Wonder if he will post my question or even respond to me.
Good news is I now own an "N" series and a "Z" series. Guess their value just went up!

I sent him a very polite note yesterday informing him what the "E" actually meant. I've not heard anything back.

You have a "Z" and an "N" series?? Dude! You gotta buy this "E" series, then you'll have ZEN!!

TDPRI · February 4th, 2006, 01:48 PM

ZEN

You almost made Diet Pepsi come out of my nose with that one.

Yuk.
Paul

Scotland · February 4th, 2006, 02:21 PM

It IS quite rare you know, the E series with that 9 after it was only made for one year !

Mike Rice · February 4th, 2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotland

It IS quite rare you know, the E series with that 9 after it was only made for one year !

Conversely, 60s Teles were made for an entire decade, 10 whole years! Now I suppose we need to look at production numbers, but I think we're dangerously close to concluding that this E9 Tele is worth more than a 60s Tele. Makes every bit as much sense as the Buffalo Theory.

Wow, whoulda thunk??

bpoe · February 4th, 2006, 03:04 PM

I'll bet thats one of those fake E's thats been circulating lately. A true E series guitar will float on air and that first picture clearly shows that the guy is holding it up by the strap.

Mike Rice · February 4th, 2006, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpoe

A true E series guitar will float on air

Because they're made from "upsidasium alder" available only in Frostbite Falls, MN! Good call Brian!

Scotland · February 4th, 2006, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Rice

Because they're made from "upsidasium alder" available only in Frostbite Falls, MN!

csapo · February 4th, 2006, 08:01 PM

So here is my question and the sellers response;

Question -

Quote:

"Hi. What is an E series? I am to understand the E stands for the first letter of the decade and the next number, in your case 9, is the year. Hence I think this is just an 89 standard Fender Telecaster. Have you verified an E series production on the Fender web site? It is a nice looking Tele and I would like to bid but have these questions. Thanks."

Response -

Quote:

"Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry. I asked and you are right about the E series info. It is an original and excellent Fender guitar!"

Wonder if this guys uses his "E" series to tapdance along to?!?!?!?! Is is me or does he really know how to NOT answer a question. At least he did post this.

Ron Garson · February 5th, 2006, 12:33 PM

I wouldn't want to take that on the road! :)

February 3rd, 2006, 10:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mike Rice Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hudson Valley Age: 48 Posts: 2,230 3 Photos	Hokey Smokes, an E series! It just gets better and better Prized E Series Telecaster Is this guy really that misinformed, or does he just think everyone else is? I've said it before, I'll say it again...you can't make up stuff this good. __________________ Sure I like country music and I like mandolins, but right now I need a Telecaster through a Vibrolux turned up to 10...John Hiatt

February 3rd, 2006, 11:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Blazer Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,422	Hooray, a vintage white 1989 American Standard Telecaster, what a prize... __________________ "I reject your reality and subsitute my own." - Adam Savage, Mythbusters

February 4th, 2006, 10:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jim Sams Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 280	Am Std I once had an '88 american standard tele that was terrific. I would like another one someday. However they are not rare. I wonder if his auction hype will pay off?

February 4th, 2006, 02:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Scotland Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, Yewrup Age: 54 Posts: 6,513 3 Photos	It IS quite rare you know, the E series with that 9 after it was only made for one year ! __________________ All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand !

February 4th, 2006, 03:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
bpoe Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 271	Fake! I'll bet thats one of those fake E's thats been circulating lately. A true E series guitar will float on air and that first picture clearly shows that the guy is holding it up by the strap.

February 4th, 2006, 01:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
csapo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: City by the Bay Posts: 1,036	I sent him a note to see if he would clarify this issue. Wonder if he will post my question or even respond to me. Good news is I now own an "N" series and a "Z" series. Guess their value just went up!

February 4th, 2006, 01:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
TDPRI Administrator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: TDPRILAND Posts: 5,582 36 Photos	ZEN You almost made Diet Pepsi come out of my nose with that one. Yuk. Paul

February 5th, 2006, 12:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ron Garson Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK Posts: 650 20 Photos	No "brakes?" I wouldn't want to take that on the road! :)