Setzer's "Nocaster"

jdanter · August 9th, 2003, 06:23 PM

Uh...fellas...I say fellas?

How's this for clean?

http://www.briansetzer.com/guitar12_main.html

YOW!

Check the rest of Brian's collection too.

Great stuff.

Where did I put my Powerball tix???

jamie

BADFISH · August 9th, 2003, 08:46 PM

And check out the old "strat" with the Black&White photo of the original owner.... Setzer's not playing around. If your going to get a couple Fender's , That's how you do it.

cowboytwang · August 10th, 2003, 04:21 AM

Thats a 1950 "Broadcaster" S/N 0033.

If anybody wants one like that there is an add in the Sep. Vintage guitar mag, page 63 , for a:

1950 Fender Broadcaster S/N 0086 for $35,000.

Freewheeler · August 10th, 2003, 07:21 AM

...on Brian's records?

fearofnormalcy · August 10th, 2003, 02:28 PM

how does one get a guitar that clean? i mean, there's absolutely no rust or oxidation on the bridge AT ALL. almost seems impossible on a '50.
otherwise, that's one of the finest specimens i've ever seen.

gbd · August 10th, 2003, 03:51 PM

looks like he's got that beautiful pristine 58 strat resting on a rubber-tubing guitar stand. I hope he knows that's a big no-no with nitro finishes. Maybe he does now...

jvc · August 10th, 2003, 04:40 PM

It is hard to believe that there are ancient guitars out there which can be that clean, but check out the book "Norman's Rare Guitars". Norm has some Broadcasters that make Setzer's look like it's beat up!. jvc

Mark Davis · August 10th, 2003, 05:32 PM

I've been on the net since 1993 and in the past 10 years I have seen more Broadcasters for sale than were evem produced. No doubt some of those ultra clean ones are fakes.

Ringo · August 10th, 2003, 06:33 PM

Yeah I agree Mark, there are a lot of fakes out there, when vintage dealer George Gruhn says that he won't buy a guitar unless you can provide documentation, you know the fakes are getting really really good!
That said, I'm sure Brian Setzer knows enough about vintage guitars that he didn't go into the deal blindly.
He sure has some nice axes!

jerome · August 10th, 2003, 06:41 PM

'58 Strat? It looks like it came off the the assembly line in Fullerton yesterday...unbelievable

cg73cmc · August 10th, 2003, 09:42 PM

If that thing was on Ebay I'd sure check the beejabbers out of the seller's feedback!

It's clean, and if it's real he has the BEST one I've ever seen!

RT83 · August 11th, 2003, 12:59 AM

I wouldn't even be allowed in the same room with that guitar. That is the beauty of technology.

alexbatonrouge · August 11th, 2003, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jvc

It is hard to believe that there are ancient guitars out there which can be that clean, but check out the book "Norman's Rare Guitars". Norm has some Broadcasters that make Setzer's look like it's beat up!. jvc

Where can you get this book?

Do you know the url...?

Thanks very much.

Brass Saddles · August 11th, 2003, 08:18 AM

I believe the #0033 might be pictured in the Telecaster Bible. I could be wrong, BUT I THINK I read in Vintage guitar years ago that #0033 walked through the door at a 3 Amigo's Texas Guitar Show back in the early 90's.

Brass Saddles

Plastics71 · August 11th, 2003, 11:51 AM

And I thought Brian was just a Gretsch snob...Guess I was wrong. It's nice to see Fenders in his arsenal, especially that '57 "blue" one...

I wonder if he has ever played any of these on stage?

I can't even picture him performing with something not big, bulky and hollow bodied! (I'm not knocking Gretsch here.....just making an observation)!!!!

Tylercaster · August 11th, 2003, 11:58 AM

Ya'll should read the rants of Ed Roman. I'm warning you, he's not a Fender fan. He's got a great gallery of guitars, and he'll tell you what he thinks and why. I don't by any means agree with everything that he says, but its food for thought.

www.edromanguitars.com

jvc · August 11th, 2003, 12:08 PM

I think you can get Norm's book on his store website www.normansrareguitars.com or order it from J.K. Lutherie and other booksellers. No affiliation, just a great book! jvc

Geo · August 11th, 2003, 02:50 PM

"And I thought Brian was just a Gretsch snob...Guess I was wrong. It's nice to see
Fenders in his arsenal, especially that '57 "blue" one..."

The first time I saw the Stray Cats live in the early '80s, Brian played a
1st generation'50s S/B Strat through a 4x10 Tweed Bassman.
It was when "Stray Cat Strut" was a hit. They played under a big
carnival tent of all things. Scotty Moore and a lot of those guys from
his era were there.
A fond memory.

MandyMarie · August 11th, 2003, 07:40 PM

By the way, Setzer plays a Tele on that Guitar Greats thing with Dickey Betts, Link Wray and others.

Impala · August 13th, 2003, 11:14 PM

he's such a dynamite player and seems to be a really cool guy too (check out his Hot Licks instructional video). He used Fenders in the past mainly for his solo albums, you can hear a lot of Strat tracks in them. I read an interview in which he said that Telecasters are as cool as Gretsches; I like them all and agree wholeheartedly!!!!

J_Gordon · August 14th, 2003, 02:24 PM

Can't wait for Setzer's new album...Nitro Funny Burnin' Daddy (or something like that). Doubt he'll play his Fenders on that CD. But at leadt he digs Teles!

twangbot · August 14th, 2003, 05:40 PM

Setzer once said that the only guitar that gets him close to that "Great Gretsch Sound" is a Tele. I have to agree.

The rear pickup on a Tele with a little bit of overdrive gives you that meaty sound with an edge to it--puts it in the same family as p90s, FilterTrons, and DeArmonds.

But when I think Setzer, I think Gretsch. He looks so cool with 'em-- why is it when I pick up a Gretsch I look like a dork?:)

pbradt · August 14th, 2003, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tylercaster

Ya'll should read the rants of Ed Roman. I'm warning you, he's not a Fender fan. He's got a great gallery of guitars, and he'll tell you what he thinks and why. I don't by any means agree with everything that he says, but its food for thought.

www.edromanguitars.com

I read some of Ed's rants.

I donno, I've heard a lot of the Fender clones (Anderson, et al) and my Real Fender Telecaster™ is to my liking. I have about $900 into it.

I'm sure Ed makes great stuff, but unless the headstock says "Fender" on it, I'm not as likely to play it.

August 9th, 2003, 06:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
jdanter TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NC Posts: 57	Setzer's "Nocaster" Uh...fellas...I say fellas? How's this for clean? http://www.briansetzer.com/guitar12_main.html YOW! Check the rest of Brian's collection too. Great stuff. Where did I put my Powerball tix??? jamie

August 9th, 2003, 08:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
BADFISH Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Daytona beach Fl. and Austin Tx. Posts: 348	What a bunch of sweet assss guitars........................ And check out the old "strat" with the Black&White photo of the original owner.... Setzer's not playing around. If your going to get a couple Fender's , That's how you do it.

August 10th, 2003, 04:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
cowboytwang Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: mojave desert Posts: 1,570 14 Photos	It's a BROADCASTER Thats a 1950 "Broadcaster" S/N 0033. If anybody wants one like that there is an add in the Sep. Vintage guitar mag, page 63 , for a: 1950 Fender Broadcaster S/N 0086 for $35,000.

August 10th, 2003, 07:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Freewheeler Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Helsinki, Finland Age: 46 Posts: 821 39 Photos	Wonder if it's ever been played... ...on Brian's records?

August 10th, 2003, 02:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
fearofnormalcy Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: St. Petersburg, Florida Posts: 197	which raises a question...... how does one get a guitar that clean? i mean, there's absolutely no rust or oxidation on the bridge AT ALL. almost seems impossible on a '50. otherwise, that's one of the finest specimens i've ever seen. __________________ "i don't want to be defeated" -fugazi

August 10th, 2003, 03:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
gbd TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 40	tube stand looks like he's got that beautiful pristine 58 strat resting on a rubber-tubing guitar stand. I hope he knows that's a big no-no with nitro finishes. Maybe he does now...

August 10th, 2003, 04:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
jvc Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SOCAL Posts: 524	To fearofnormalcy... It is hard to believe that there are ancient guitars out there which can be that clean, but check out the book "Norman's Rare Guitars". Norm has some Broadcasters that make Setzer's look like it's beat up!. jvc

August 10th, 2003, 05:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 58 Posts: 12,745	I've been on the net since 1993 and in the past 10 years I have seen more Broadcasters for sale than were evem produced. No doubt some of those ultra clean ones are fakes.

August 10th, 2003, 06:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ringo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 1,913	re "fakes" Yeah I agree Mark, there are a lot of fakes out there, when vintage dealer George Gruhn says that he won't buy a guitar unless you can provide documentation, you know the fakes are getting really really good! That said, I'm sure Brian Setzer knows enough about vintage guitars that he didn't go into the deal blindly. He sure has some nice axes!

August 10th, 2003, 06:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
jerome Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Branson, MO. Posts: 134	What about that '58 Strat? It looks like it came off the the assembly line in Fullerton yesterday...unbelievable __________________ Time's fun when you're having flies...

August 10th, 2003, 09:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
cg73cmc Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 697	Not callin' it a fake but ... If that thing was on Ebay I'd sure check the beejabbers out of the seller's feedback! It's clean, and if it's real he has the BEST one I've ever seen! __________________ Take Care! Mark "If I'd known I was going to be a big guitar hero -- I would have practiced more" -- Ace Frehley

August 11th, 2003, 12:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
RT83 Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 122	Got to Love the Internet I wouldn't even be allowed in the same room with that guitar. That is the beauty of technology. __________________ On the run from Johnny Law...ain't no trip to Cleveland.

August 11th, 2003, 08:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
Brass Saddles Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 430	0033 Broadcaster I believe the #0033 might be pictured in the Telecaster Bible. I could be wrong, BUT I THINK I read in Vintage guitar years ago that #0033 walked through the door at a 3 Amigo's Texas Guitar Show back in the early 90's. Brass Saddles

August 11th, 2003, 11:51 AM	#15 (permalink)
Plastics71 Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Perth Amboy, New Jersey Posts: 173	Has he ever played it live? And I thought Brian was just a Gretsch snob...Guess I was wrong. It's nice to see Fenders in his arsenal, especially that '57 "blue" one... I wonder if he has ever played any of these on stage? I can't even picture him performing with something not big, bulky and hollow bodied! (I'm not knocking Gretsch here.....just making an observation)!!!!

August 11th, 2003, 11:58 AM	#16 (permalink)
Tylercaster Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mississippi Age: 31 Posts: 378	About the fakes... Ya'll should read the rants of Ed Roman. I'm warning you, he's not a Fender fan. He's got a great gallery of guitars, and he'll tell you what he thinks and why. I don't by any means agree with everything that he says, but its food for thought. www.edromanguitars.com __________________ Psalm 33:3 - Play skillfully as you shout out your praises to Him!

August 11th, 2003, 12:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
jvc Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SOCAL Posts: 524	Norm's book...Broadcaster and Tele heaven.... I think you can get Norm's book on his store website www.normansrareguitars.com or order it from J.K. Lutherie and other booksellers. No affiliation, just a great book! jvc

August 11th, 2003, 02:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
Geo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hendersonville, TN Age: 59 Posts: 2,467 15 Photos	"And I thought Brian was just a Gretsch snob...Guess I was wrong. It's nice to see Fenders in his arsenal, especially that '57 "blue" one..." The first time I saw the Stray Cats live in the early '80s, Brian played a 1st generation'50s S/B Strat through a 4x10 Tweed Bassman. It was when "Stray Cat Strut" was a hit. They played under a big carnival tent of all things. Scotty Moore and a lot of those guys from his era were there. A fond memory.

August 11th, 2003, 07:40 PM	#19 (permalink)
MandyMarie Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Age: 28 Posts: 2,516 65 Photos	By the way, Setzer plays a Tele on that Guitar Greats thing with Dickey Betts, Link Wray and others.

August 13th, 2003, 11:14 PM	#20 (permalink)
Impala Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA Posts: 253	Brian is definitely a great match for that Broady... he's such a dynamite player and seems to be a really cool guy too (check out his Hot Licks instructional video). He used Fenders in the past mainly for his solo albums, you can hear a lot of Strat tracks in them. I read an interview in which he said that Telecasters are as cool as Gretsches; I like them all and agree wholeheartedly!!!!

August 14th, 2003, 02:24 PM	#21 (permalink)
J_Gordon Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 101	New album Can't wait for Setzer's new album...Nitro Funny Burnin' Daddy (or something like that). Doubt he'll play his Fenders on that CD. But at leadt he digs Teles!

August 14th, 2003, 05:40 PM	#22 (permalink)
twangbot NEW MEMBER! Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 5	Setz likes Teles Setzer once said that the only guitar that gets him close to that "Great Gretsch Sound" is a Tele. I have to agree. The rear pickup on a Tele with a little bit of overdrive gives you that meaty sound with an edge to it--puts it in the same family as p90s, FilterTrons, and DeArmonds. But when I think Setzer, I think Gretsch. He looks so cool with 'em-- why is it when I pick up a Gretsch I look like a dork?:)