Jerry Donahue signature MIJ

art027 · December 23rd, 2006, 01:54 PM

Hi,

I have a chance to get my hands on a Fender Japan Jerry Donahue Model.

I'm very interested due to the the fat neck (V profile?) which feels very nice.

1 problem though. The seller says he's not sure wether the body is the original JD body. It is a vintage white body with pearloid double bindings.
So, my question is wether this could be an original body based on the mentioned color and bindings.

Anyone that can help out?

Thanks in advance,

BluesOwl · December 23rd, 2006, 02:01 PM

I think that the JD came in either sunburst or some reddish color.
Your description sounds like the body is from a variant of the MIJ 62 Tele Custom RI (They had a vintage white and another black version with perloid double body binding, gold hardware, and a painted-to-match headstock on the neck)
Maybe 50th anniversary stickers on the back of the headstock?

johnspierce · December 23rd, 2006, 02:08 PM

Original JD colors were red, blue and sunburst. No others that I have ever seen -- sounds like a "partscaster" Still might be a cool guitar, depends on the price.

JP

eryque · December 23rd, 2006, 02:57 PM

Pearloid bindings? Definitely not a JD. I'm not sure I've ever heard of a vintage white model with pearloid bindings either. (Just to be certain, vintage white is somewhere between the color of vanilla and banana pudding. Sometimes the term is misused).

There was an MIJ model in the 90s that was white with gold pearloid bindings.

Mark Davis · December 23rd, 2006, 04:21 PM

Here is what the body is its a sorta limited edition MIJ Tele.

Id love to have one of those with a JD neck not original but way cool.

sneakyjapan · December 23rd, 2006, 11:15 PM

thats the TLG-70P model. It was a regular production model but wasn`t made for very long...couple of years I think.

Mike Rice · December 24th, 2006, 11:18 AM

I think everyone had this nailed so far. That 90's Tele Custom was the first thing I thought of when you mentioned this. But here's something to think about; that body has become somewhat desireable and I've seen a few sell at some pretty high prices. But beyond that the MIJ JD neck is wildly popular. I was following one on eBay about a year ago hoping to score it, but wasn't willing to spend the $325 or so that it sold for!!

Not sure what the price is on the guitar you're after, but it's definitely got some bankable parts on it.

art027 · December 26th, 2006, 09:03 AM

Thanks Guys,

Yes, it must defenately be a JD neck attached to a 62 ri body.
Unfortunately some previous owner did all sorts of mods like new frets, all gold hardware is gone, not the original pu's, there's even a middle pu routing.

It was the huge neck that atracted me mostly, felt really great.

It looks kinda cool but i'm not sure if i want it to be honest. The deal would be a trade with my Tradition JR with Bill Bores b-bender.
Now that's a really great guitar, cheap but very cool. the only reason to part with it is because i will soon receive an EBMM Albert Lee with b/g benders.

Thanks,

Sarge · December 26th, 2006, 01:27 PM

I thought a Made in Japan JD tele neck had the signature on the headstock face?

tele64 · December 29th, 2006, 12:07 AM

There Is No Such Thing As A White Jerry Donahue,buyer Beware!!
Pull The Neck Off Of It And Look In The Pocket If It Is A Bound Body It Will Say 62 Jd Or 62 Tl Jd,also The End Of The Peghead Will Have The Jd Initials On It! If The Pocket Does Not Have Jd Initials On It, It Is A 62 Reissue.and No Way Did The Jd Come With Pearloid Binding!!
It's A Parts Caster Hands Down,also The Jd Came In Black,transparent Blue,red,and Sunburst.the Blue One Is Rare As Hensteeth To Find.the Donahue Model Was A Hopped Up 62 Re-issue
Usually A Maple Neck,but There Were A Few Rosewood Necks,if You Buy It Make Sure You Know What It Is,it Still Could Be A Nice Guitar Just Not A Jd As Advertised

Keifer · December 29th, 2006, 12:31 AM

That white w/ Pearloid binding & gold hardware Tele is some sort of a Japaneese 'anniversary' model.... a really nice guitar (a pall has one) & it sounds great & plays great.

The "JD" Tele that I have is sunburst but it also came in black, blue, & red...all having a cream (might be white) color binding & white pickguard. They have a hot Duncan bridge pickup and a strat neck pickup. This model also incorporates a 5 position switch that somehow uses a couple 64K resistors to vary the tone & position #4 kicks the neck pup out of phase.

mojocasterman · December 29th, 2006, 12:50 AM

keep us posted as to whether you pull the trigger or not!

Sarge · December 29th, 2006, 08:27 AM

I pulled the trigger...I should be getting my blue (CIJ) JD today or Saturday, I would assume that the JD model is dis-continued?

Tele295 · December 29th, 2006, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keifer

The "JD" Tele that I have is sunburst but it also came in black, blue, & red...all having a cream (might be white) color binding & white pickguard. They have a hot Duncan bridge pickup and a strat neck pickup. This model also incorporates a 5 position switch that somehow uses a couple 64K resistors to vary the tone & position #4 kicks the neck pup out of phase.

Didn't the JD's have black pickguards and pup covers? I remember thinking the black looked awful on the blue JD, so we swapped the one on my friends guitar for 3 ply white and an aged white pup cover. Looked more like a maple neck 62 Custom then. A beauty! I wouldn't mind finding one of those for myself and turning it into an Esquire.

December 23rd, 2006, 01:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
art027 Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 109	Jerry Donahue signature MIJ Hi, I have a chance to get my hands on a Fender Japan Jerry Donahue Model. I'm very interested due to the the fat neck (V profile?) which feels very nice. 1 problem though. The seller says he's not sure wether the body is the original JD body. It is a vintage white body with pearloid double bindings. So, my question is wether this could be an original body based on the mentioned color and bindings. Anyone that can help out? Thanks in advance, Last edited by art027; December 23rd, 2006 at 01:55 PM. Reason: spelling

December 23rd, 2006, 02:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
BluesOwl Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dexter, MI Posts: 572 48 Photos	My memory I think that the JD came in either sunburst or some reddish color. Your description sounds like the body is from a variant of the MIJ 62 Tele Custom RI (They had a vintage white and another black version with perloid double body binding, gold hardware, and a painted-to-match headstock on the neck) Maybe 50th anniversary stickers on the back of the headstock? __________________ BluesOwl

December 23rd, 2006, 02:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
eryque Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: albany, ny [not chicago] Posts: 7,125 44 Photos	Pearloid bindings? Definitely not a JD. I'm not sure I've ever heard of a vintage white model with pearloid bindings either. (Just to be certain, vintage white is somewhere between the color of vanilla and banana pudding. Sometimes the term is misused). There was an MIJ model in the 90s that was white with gold pearloid bindings. __________________ my blog: eryque.blogspot.com Updated 9.17.08! Subscribe_____________________

December 23rd, 2006, 04:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 58 Posts: 12,858	Here is what the body is its a sorta limited edition MIJ Tele. Id love to have one of those with a JD neck not original but way cool. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

December 23rd, 2006, 11:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
sneakyjapan Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nippon Posts: 2,492 3 Photos	thats the TLG-70P model. It was a regular production model but wasn`t made for very long...couple of years I think. __________________ quasi mojo

December 23rd, 2006, 02:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
johnspierce Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 468 16 Photos	Original JD colors were red, blue and sunburst. No others that I have ever seen -- sounds like a "partscaster" Still might be a cool guitar, depends on the price. JP

December 24th, 2006, 11:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mike Rice Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hudson Valley Age: 48 Posts: 2,230 3 Photos	I think everyone had this nailed so far. That 90's Tele Custom was the first thing I thought of when you mentioned this. But here's something to think about; that body has become somewhat desireable and I've seen a few sell at some pretty high prices. But beyond that the MIJ JD neck is wildly popular. I was following one on eBay about a year ago hoping to score it, but wasn't willing to spend the $325 or so that it sold for!! Not sure what the price is on the guitar you're after, but it's definitely got some bankable parts on it. __________________ 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

December 26th, 2006, 09:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
art027 Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 109	Thanks Guys, Yes, it must defenately be a JD neck attached to a 62 ri body. Unfortunately some previous owner did all sorts of mods like new frets, all gold hardware is gone, not the original pu's, there's even a middle pu routing. It was the huge neck that atracted me mostly, felt really great. It looks kinda cool but i'm not sure if i want it to be honest. The deal would be a trade with my Tradition JR with Bill Bores b-bender. Now that's a really great guitar, cheap but very cool. the only reason to part with it is because i will soon receive an EBMM Albert Lee with b/g benders. Thanks,

December 26th, 2006, 01:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sarge Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pgh,Pa Age: 53 Posts: 3,549	I thought a Made in Japan JD tele neck had the signature on the headstock face?

December 29th, 2006, 12:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
tele64 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: illinois Age: 44 Posts: 4	There Is No Such Thing As A White Jerry Donahue,buyer Beware!! Pull The Neck Off Of It And Look In The Pocket If It Is A Bound Body It Will Say 62 Jd Or 62 Tl Jd,also The End Of The Peghead Will Have The Jd Initials On It! If The Pocket Does Not Have Jd Initials On It, It Is A 62 Reissue.and No Way Did The Jd Come With Pearloid Binding!! It's A Parts Caster Hands Down,also The Jd Came In Black,transparent Blue,red,and Sunburst.the Blue One Is Rare As Hensteeth To Find.the Donahue Model Was A Hopped Up 62 Re-issue Usually A Maple Neck,but There Were A Few Rosewood Necks,if You Buy It Make Sure You Know What It Is,it Still Could Be A Nice Guitar Just Not A Jd As Advertised

December 29th, 2006, 12:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
Keifer Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 565	That white w/ Pearloid binding & gold hardware Tele is some sort of a Japaneese 'anniversary' model.... a really nice guitar (a pall has one) & it sounds great & plays great. The "JD" Tele that I have is sunburst but it also came in black, blue, & red...all having a cream (might be white) color binding & white pickguard. They have a hot Duncan bridge pickup and a strat neck pickup. This model also incorporates a 5 position switch that somehow uses a couple 64K resistors to vary the tone & position #4 kicks the neck pup out of phase. __________________ Electric:Teles, Strats, pedal steel Acoustic:dobro, 5-string banjo, mandolin

December 29th, 2006, 12:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
mojocasterman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,279	keep us posted as to whether you pull the trigger or not! __________________ Lentz HSL - McNaught SC Jr - Tom Anderson Cobra w/ 3 P90s - Crook Custom Tele w/ Lollar & TV Jones - Trussart Deluxe Steelcaster - Vinetto Legato - Grosh Bent Top S - SRV Strat - Ovation Elite T - Dr. Z. Carmen Ghia & Mini Z - Fender Tweed Blues Junior.

December 29th, 2006, 08:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
Sarge Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pgh,Pa Age: 53 Posts: 3,549	I pulled the trigger...I should be getting my blue (CIJ) JD today or Saturday, I would assume that the JD model is dis-continued?