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1977CJ5 · August 16th, 2006, 08:41 PM

Hello, I am a new member. I've enjoyed reading your opinions in the past, and look forward to being part of this group.

I posted a picture of two of my favorite guitars under the Squire section. The Antique Burst Fat Tele, and a Quilt Top Squire Strat. I have some nicer more expensive guitars; but these two, for some reason, are really special. All stock, and they both sound GREAT. Both required a set up and some fret dressing when I purchased them, but what to you expect for $199.00 each. After a night of tinkering with them, I was really, really shocked at how nice they both played and sounded. I had intended on upgrading hardware, and pick-ups, but have decided to leave them both alone. I am also pleased that the Tele has a thicker wider neck than most Squires. It feels great!

Anyway, I'm sure I will have some questions in the future and I look forward to your input.

1977CJ5

dpote · August 16th, 2006, 09:47 PM

Welcome from New Mexico.

Dave

Fourth Feline · August 16th, 2006, 09:57 PM

Hello and a warm welcome from England !

My only Telecaster is a 1986 Butterscotch Squier. I recently put on a black pickguard and 3 brass saddle bridge to make it more 'retro' looking and sounding. I have in the past also replaced the stock pickups.

I does however feel and play better than many, many other 'real' Fender Tele's I have tried and of all my four guitars ( the other three being much more expensive ) - this is the one I get most offers to buy, and music buddies just clamber over the others to play this one ! She is just so approachable and friendly to pick up and play. I call her 'Amy' an outspoken, sassy and cuddlesome blonde !

Viva la Squiers !

Lost_N_Austin · August 16th, 2006, 11:14 PM

Sell the JEEP, Buy more Geetars.

1977CJ5 · August 16th, 2006, 11:25 PM

It's gone... I have a 2002 Wrangler which I love, but I sure miss that 304...

woodman · August 16th, 2006, 11:27 PM

when i was a young man (late '60s, early '70s), i would have thought i'd died and gone to heaven if i could have bought a playable Fender-built guitar and doesn't-suck-too-bad amp for that day's equivalent of $200. i think the Squier line is the best thing Fender has going now to keep people playing electric guitar. functional and eminently improveable!

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1977CJ5 TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 12 1 Photos	Hello Hello, I am a new member. I've enjoyed reading your opinions in the past, and look forward to being part of this group. I posted a picture of two of my favorite guitars under the Squire section. The Antique Burst Fat Tele, and a Quilt Top Squire Strat. I have some nicer more expensive guitars; but these two, for some reason, are really special. All stock, and they both sound GREAT. Both required a set up and some fret dressing when I purchased them, but what to you expect for $199.00 each. After a night of tinkering with them, I was really, really shocked at how nice they both played and sounded. I had intended on upgrading hardware, and pick-ups, but have decided to leave them both alone. I am also pleased that the Tele has a thicker wider neck than most Squires. It feels great! Anyway, I'm sure I will have some questions in the future and I look forward to your input. 1977CJ5 Last edited by 1977CJ5; August 16th, 2006 at 11:06 PM.

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Fourth Feline Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Yorkshire, England. Age: 50 Posts: 669	Hello and a warm welcome from England ! My only Telecaster is a 1986 Butterscotch Squier. I recently put on a black pickguard and 3 brass saddle bridge to make it more 'retro' looking and sounding. I have in the past also replaced the stock pickups. I does however feel and play better than many, many other 'real' Fender Tele's I have tried and of all my four guitars ( the other three being much more expensive ) - this is the one I get most offers to buy, and music buddies just clamber over the others to play this one ! She is just so approachable and friendly to pick up and play. I call her 'Amy' an outspoken, sassy and cuddlesome blonde ! Viva la Squiers ! __________________ " The blues is the truth : happy or sad - just the truth "

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Lost_N_Austin Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Some Beach Age: 66 Posts: 1,216	Welcome from Austin Texas Sell the JEEP, Buy more Geetars. __________________ “If you're going to be this miserable, make it Rhyme" Song writer advice from Bruce Robison.

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woodman Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mint Hill, NC Age: 62 Posts: 5,896	when i was a young man (late '60s, early '70s), i would have thought i'd died and gone to heaven if i could have bought a playable Fender-built guitar and doesn't-suck-too-bad amp for that day's equivalent of $200. i think the Squier line is the best thing Fender has going now to keep people playing electric guitar. functional and eminently improveable! __________________ Truth is stranger than fact ... www.myspace.com/woodymitchellmusic BAND PAGES: www.myspace.com/stragglerswing (Stragglers - Western Swing) www.myspace.com/loafersgloryband (Loafers Glory - '70s country-rock)

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dpote Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alamogordo, NM Age: 40 Posts: 113	Welcome from New Mexico. Dave

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1977CJ5 TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 12 1 Photos	It's gone... I have a 2002 Wrangler which I love, but I sure miss that 304...