Jimmy Bryant Tele

Bender · July 22nd, 2003, 12:29 PM

You guys seen this? Looks pretty slick! I bet it's gonna cost at least three hundred bucks!

http://www.fender.com/misc/summernam...yant_tele.html

jimmiboots · July 22nd, 2003, 12:51 PM

I like that they went with the Blonde/black gaurd look. The tele I just finished (well, I'm still waiting on pickups, c'mon Lindy!) was made to look like a picture I saw of Mr. Bryant with a blonde/black one, minus his artwork on the gaurd......

MandyMarie · July 22nd, 2003, 05:27 PM

I played that beauty at the NAMM show and thought it was killer - it sounded GREAT but it sounded like Heaven when Johnny Hiland picked it up! :D

cft3 · July 22nd, 2003, 05:34 PM

Yee-haw! If it'd make me play like Jimmy Bryant it'd be worth at least 300 bucks...

Big Tony · July 22nd, 2003, 05:34 PM

That sure is a beaut!
And I think it's about time they put out a Telecaster that celebrates the impact and the mastery of Jimmy Bryant.
Well done, Fender!

Geo · July 22nd, 2003, 05:41 PM

That was my favorite guitar at the show also.
First class all the way. I liked the sign next to it.
It said something like "Call us, we'll quote, on building
you one".

astro · July 22nd, 2003, 05:45 PM

Isn't a vintage maple neck with a 9.5" radius an oxymoron?

When did Fender start flattening them out?

I'm sure the 300$ was a joke but I would guess these will be over $3000, wouldn't you?

Mark Davis · July 22nd, 2003, 06:04 PM

Here is the REAL Bryant Tele.

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Big Tony · July 23rd, 2003, 08:19 AM

From the wear it looks like he played it with the ashtray on.
How come the "relics" never look like this..?

lewis · July 23rd, 2003, 10:02 AM

Mark Davis, what's the story behind the photo you have of the real J. Bryant Tele? Where'd that come from?

Mark Davis · July 23rd, 2003, 03:26 PM

Someone posted it at another guitar forum I visit.

I'll see if I can ask the person who posted the picture originally more about it.

Don Mare · July 23rd, 2003, 09:06 PM

I had the HONOR of playing it for none other then Loraine Bryant..she never heard how it sounded... well she dug it!! and gave me some props... on my pickin..
That was that strange part...cause all the sudden I started country speed pickin like never before???? hummmm... very spritual moment in my life!

I also meet Jimmy's Brother John Bryant... I asked if he played and he said a little...just then his wife leaned over and said"He Can Play!"

And I got to express to Jimmy's Son John Bryant a good hearty congrats!
John and I live close and we are friends & jam often!

ye olde fretmonkey · July 23rd, 2003, 10:08 PM

I hate you.

(j/k of course)

1stTeleUSer · July 25th, 2003, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Davis

Here is the REAL Bryant Tele.

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Hi everyone,
I just got back on this site and wanted to see what people were saying about the guitar.

First I might clarify something - that was never my dads guitar in that photo.

Also, the guitar is a "Tribute Telecaster" and could be anything that I thought my dad would like to play. It was meant to be built for the players of today, and from the feedback I got at NAMM from Johnny Hiland and other good players (some will remain anonymous dus to their contracts with other guitar manufacturers) - it is a great feeling neck, the nocaster pickups sound good, the pickguard is an exact replica of one off of his Tele form the early 50's, the finish looks great - better than the picture on the Fender website, and it has modern wiring because I think Leo would want to use what he would have around today. Oh, it does cost a little more than $300 - Fender has it listing for $3,200.

I am very proud of what my dad did and I think he would be very proud of Fender recognizing him after all these years. There are so many good players today. I often think about the guys after WWII that were getting new amps and these new Teles - wow, it must have been unreal to hear the new sounds and feel like the guitar was more of a lead instrument.

Well, I thought I would say hi and thanks for checking out the JB Tele - I hope to see some players using it on stage in the near future. By the way, Fender is going to start building them and will sell as many as they can. A lot of people came away from the booth saying it was one of the top looking guitars at the Fender booth. They are going to do it up even bigger at the winter NAMM show where they will have more room in the booth - should be fun.

John Bryant

1stTeleUSer · July 25th, 2003, 03:52 AM

Here is a photo of the guitar hanging in the booth and on page 2 you can see Chris Scruggs playing it in the booth.
www.jimmybryant.us

I spent some time with George Fulelrton talking about how they would stain the guitars white then put a finish coat over that - you could always see the grain in my dads guitars. This new guitar has such a cool look - the white with the grain showing through, the pickguard actually has 3 colors - black, gold, and silver - I can see why my dad had the silver since it goes really well with the white body. The guitar is very clean looking, I did not want to go over board with anything.

Oh well, talk to you later.
JB

TwinReverb · July 25th, 2003, 04:42 AM

Jimmy Bryant is probably the best Telecaster player there ever was (or is) and it is nice to see him honoured with this nice looking axe. But.....why do these tribute guitars cost so much? Is Fender making us pay for the GAS caused by this JB tele?

JeffB · July 28th, 2003, 06:59 PM

Hi John,

I'm really excited about the Jimmy Bryant Telecaster. I sure do wish I could afford one (being a parent is too expensive). My initials are JB also, so the pickguard would be perfect for me. :D

I just wanted to tell you that you did a great job with the guitar, and I want to tell you how much your father's music has meant to me. I listen to the Bear Family box set almost daily. My two-year old son loves their music. Even my wife loves it. I am constantly inspired by your father's playing. I'm listening to the track "China Boy" as I type this and I'm just dreaming of being able to play like that.

I checked out your Jimmy Bryant website. I really like all the pictures, and I'm looking forward to the cd reissue on the Sundazed label that your aunt mentioned.

Take it easy.

Big Tony · July 28th, 2003, 08:20 PM

...you did a great job! And I'm sure you know that your dad's playing has been a tremendous inspiration for numerous folks here (and everywhere). Jimmy Bryant is admired and respected all over the world.

/Big Tony (from Sweden)

openbar · July 29th, 2003, 09:00 AM

For 3 thousand simolians I wish it had "Jimmy Bryant" written out with rope on the pickguard. :( Anyhoo, expensive guitar or not, I'll still never play like Jimmy! Thanks for sharing with us John.

July 22nd, 2003, 12:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bender Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 236	Jimmy Bryant Tele You guys seen this? Looks pretty slick! I bet it's gonna cost at least three hundred bucks! http://www.fender.com/misc/summernam...yant_tele.html __________________ I'm rustin' in Tustin.

July 22nd, 2003, 12:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
jimmiboots Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Jacksnoville/RIVERSIDE Posts: 361	Not bad... I like that they went with the Blonde/black gaurd look. The tele I just finished (well, I'm still waiting on pickups, c'mon Lindy!) was made to look like a picture I saw of Mr. Bryant with a blonde/black one, minus his artwork on the gaurd...... __________________ "BoJack, Wrist Wrap. Wrist wrap, BoJack."

July 22nd, 2003, 05:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Big Tony Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden, by golly! Posts: 2,525 28 Photos	Mmmm... That sure is a beaut! And I think it's about time they put out a Telecaster that celebrates the impact and the mastery of Jimmy Bryant. Well done, Fender!

July 23rd, 2003, 08:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
Big Tony Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden, by golly! Posts: 2,525 28 Photos	Now, that's a relic! From the wear it looks like he played it with the ashtray on. How come the "relics" never look like this..?

July 23rd, 2003, 09:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
Don Mare Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: CA. Posts: 534	Mind Blower of a Tele I had the HONOR of playing it for none other then Loraine Bryant..she never heard how it sounded... well she dug it!! and gave me some props... on my pickin.. That was that strange part...cause all the sudden I started country speed pickin like never before???? hummmm... very spritual moment in my life! I also meet Jimmy's Brother John Bryant... I asked if he played and he said a little...just then his wife leaned over and said"He Can Play!" And I got to express to Jimmy's Son John Bryant a good hearty congrats! John and I live close and we are friends & jam often!

July 22nd, 2003, 05:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
MandyMarie Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Age: 28 Posts: 2,537 65 Photos	I played that beauty at the NAMM show and thought it was killer - it sounded GREAT but it sounded like Heaven when Johnny Hiland picked it up! :D

July 22nd, 2003, 05:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
cft3 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pittston, Maine Posts: 233	Yee-haw! If it'd make me play like Jimmy Bryant it'd be worth at least 300 bucks...

July 22nd, 2003, 05:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Geo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hendersonville, TN Age: 59 Posts: 2,484 15 Photos	That was my favorite guitar at the show also. First class all the way. I liked the sign next to it. It said something like "Call us, we'll quote, on building you one".

July 22nd, 2003, 05:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
astro Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Shoa, MA Posts: 872	Isn't a vintage maple neck with a 9.5" radius an oxymoron? When did Fender start flattening them out? I'm sure the 300$ was a joke but I would guess these will be over $3000, wouldn't you?

July 22nd, 2003, 06:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 58 Posts: 12,876	Here is the REAL Bryant Tele. [/img]

July 23rd, 2003, 10:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
lewis Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,881 28 Photos	Mark Davis, what's the story behind the photo you have of the real J. Bryant Tele? Where'd that come from?

July 23rd, 2003, 03:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 58 Posts: 12,876	Someone posted it at another guitar forum I visit. I'll see if I can ask the person who posted the picture originally more about it.

July 23rd, 2003, 10:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
ye olde fretmonkey Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Austin Posts: 3,358	I hate you. (j/k of course) __________________ Just 'cause that's the way things are, that never did make it right.

July 25th, 2003, 03:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
1stTeleUSer TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 15	jimmy bryant site with photos of tribute tele Here is a photo of the guitar hanging in the booth and on page 2 you can see Chris Scruggs playing it in the booth. www.jimmybryant.us I spent some time with George Fulelrton talking about how they would stain the guitars white then put a finish coat over that - you could always see the grain in my dads guitars. This new guitar has such a cool look - the white with the grain showing through, the pickguard actually has 3 colors - black, gold, and silver - I can see why my dad had the silver since it goes really well with the white body. The guitar is very clean looking, I did not want to go over board with anything. Oh well, talk to you later. JB

July 25th, 2003, 04:42 AM	#16 (permalink)
TwinReverb Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 477	hmmmm....$$$$ Jimmy Bryant is probably the best Telecaster player there ever was (or is) and it is nice to see him honoured with this nice looking axe. But.....why do these tribute guitars cost so much? Is Fender making us pay for the GAS caused by this JB tele?

July 28th, 2003, 06:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
JeffB TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 10	Hi John, I'm really excited about the Jimmy Bryant Telecaster. I sure do wish I could afford one (being a parent is too expensive). My initials are JB also, so the pickguard would be perfect for me. :D I just wanted to tell you that you did a great job with the guitar, and I want to tell you how much your father's music has meant to me. I listen to the Bear Family box set almost daily. My two-year old son loves their music. Even my wife loves it. I am constantly inspired by your father's playing. I'm listening to the track "China Boy" as I type this and I'm just dreaming of being able to play like that. I checked out your Jimmy Bryant website. I really like all the pictures, and I'm looking forward to the cd reissue on the Sundazed label that your aunt mentioned. Take it easy.

July 28th, 2003, 08:20 PM	#18 (permalink)
Big Tony Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden, by golly! Posts: 2,525 28 Photos	Yeah, John... ...you did a great job! And I'm sure you know that your dad's playing has been a tremendous inspiration for numerous folks here (and everywhere). Jimmy Bryant is admired and respected all over the world. /Big Tony (from Sweden)

July 29th, 2003, 09:00 AM	#19 (permalink)
openbar Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 321	For 3 thousand simolians I wish it had "Jimmy Bryant" written out with rope on the pickguard. :( Anyhoo, expensive guitar or not, I'll still never play like Jimmy! Thanks for sharing with us John.