which tribute tele would you like to see next?

soltwanger · April 13th, 2007, 01:33 PM

we have had Jeff Beck, SRV and Rory Gallagher tribute fender guitars (tribute as in perfect replica, not signature model) this has got me thinking, what other teles would sell successfully as tribute models? My instant thought from watching an 'Oklahoma borderline' video the other day was that a Vince Gill tribute relic tele would probably sell extremely well as long as they kept it well under $5000/£3000.

I also think after seeing a demo video of his signature valley arts guitar that a Reliced Tribute model of Brent Mason's ORIGINAL primer tele (complete with b-bender etc) would be immense

how about roy Buchanan tribute 'nancy' relic??

how about a luther perkins tele/esquire?

how about a properly accurate-in-all-respects leather covered wayloncaster??

I know fender are capable of this perfect reproduction. I think in rory Gallagher's tribute model they even included the plastic dot marker at the 12th fret. And the relicing on the Jeff Beck esquire looks perfect. so how about it? what do you all think? are there any others that you think deserve having a tribute model made? maybe even fender will take notice of us!

and no this is NOT a relic discussion thread

jcayer · April 13th, 2007, 01:35 PM

I'd like to see a Jim Campilongo series (and I would like to see a lefthanded model for a change...)

Jelly · April 13th, 2007, 01:44 PM

Someone mentioned Dave Gilmour a while back, but there didn't seem to be much distinctive about his Strats other than using non-Fender pick-ups (guess that wouldn't fly).

Was there anything distinctively non-stock about Luther's Esquires?

dibber124 · April 13th, 2007, 02:11 PM

Roy Nichols

gerryhoban · April 13th, 2007, 02:21 PM

How about a Leo Fender tribute tele?
Just been reading the Duchoissoir book, and wouldn't it be funky to see the original prototype in limited form? The old lapsteel wide neck and kluson 3-a-side pegs? Esquire style single pick-up, with the (almost strat like) control plate?

If you're gonna tribute, you gotta tribute Leo!

Gerry

dogcityrocker · April 13th, 2007, 02:40 PM

no disrespect to those who enjoy tribute guitars. I find that they they are always overrated (Tom Delong strat, Kirt Cobain Jagstang, etc) and/or overpriced (Andy Summers Tele). I do appreciate those who make their own replicas.

Bruce_99 · April 13th, 2007, 02:49 PM

Bruce´s Partscaster/Esquire

soltwanger · April 13th, 2007, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogcityrocker

no disrespect to those who enjoy tribute guitars. I find that they they are always overrated (Tom Delong strat, Kirt Cobain Jagstang, etc) and/or overpriced (Andy Summers Tele). I do appreciate those who make their own replicas.

yes. exaxctly the reason why i stated tribute guitars not 'signature' so we can avoid the standard yawn-isms of tom delonge and kurt cobain debates. this thread isnt about how good the teles might be, just about who YOU would like to see get a tribute model tele. Signature models are being thrown around willy-nilly these days especially by fender, usually just to cash in to a certain demographic. but the tribute series has always interested me and I think people on here would only buy a $5000 tribute guitar if it REALLY meant something to them. That's what I was just interested in establishing, who realy DESERVES a tribute model. be that because of their talent or playing ability, or maybe because their particular tele is iconic.

nasonm · April 13th, 2007, 02:51 PM

A MIM version of the Buck Owens/Don Rich Sparklecasters.

jazztele · April 13th, 2007, 02:53 PM

the ed bickert-caster.

Blues Hurler · April 13th, 2007, 03:06 PM

I'd love to see a Waylon leathercaster, but only if it was MIM, so I could afford it.

txjonc · April 13th, 2007, 03:11 PM

How about a Redd V Esquire with a CC pup in the neck?

Flashback · April 13th, 2007, 03:13 PM

A Waylon would be cool.

maestrovert · April 13th, 2007, 03:14 PM

Coalburner

mellecaster · April 13th, 2007, 03:19 PM

How about a Nancy Wilson Model....with Her all snuggled up in the Case...

Unkie Al · April 13th, 2007, 03:40 PM

Steve Cropper.
(Yeah yeah, I know he's a Peavey-guy now, but anyway)

ehren · April 13th, 2007, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce_99

Bruce´s Partscaster/Esquire

nuff said

J-man · April 13th, 2007, 04:14 PM

Jimmy Page's Dragon Tele.

tlsmack · April 13th, 2007, 05:39 PM

I'm still waiting for the Gina Gershon Deluxe.

Pete Galati · April 13th, 2007, 06:12 PM

Fender doesn't make tribute guitars for anyone who wasn't enormously popular.

I can't think of anyone who sells a lot of records, who I'd want a tribute Tele for.

My feeling is, move on, and do something else. Build a Tele based on your own needs.

Pete

nopedals · April 13th, 2007, 06:34 PM

Gareth John · April 13th, 2007, 06:40 PM

I want to see a Bruce Springsteen Replica, and also a signature model (so it'd be more affordable) I'd LOVE that!

David Barnett · April 13th, 2007, 06:44 PM

Steve Cropper Tele!

pohorsky · April 13th, 2007, 06:45 PM

I would love to see a Buck Owens/Don Rich Tribute. The silver flake with checkboard trim one.

View Poll Results: what fender tribute tele would you like to see made?
Vince Gill tribute tele (you know the one)	25	13.16%
Brent Mason Grey Primer telecaster	14	7.37%
Roy Buchanan 'nancy'	57	30.00%
Luther Perkins esquire/tele	26	13.68%
Leather covered Waylon Jennings tele	14	7.37%
other (specify in post)	54	28.42%
Voters: 190. You may not vote on this poll

April 13th, 2007, 01:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
soltwanger Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: norfolk, england Posts: 610	which tribute tele would you like to see next? we have had Jeff Beck, SRV and Rory Gallagher tribute fender guitars (tribute as in perfect replica, not signature model) this has got me thinking, what other teles would sell successfully as tribute models? My instant thought from watching an 'Oklahoma borderline' video the other day was that a Vince Gill tribute relic tele would probably sell extremely well as long as they kept it well under $5000/£3000. I also think after seeing a demo video of his signature valley arts guitar that a Reliced Tribute model of Brent Mason's ORIGINAL primer tele (complete with b-bender etc) would be immense how about roy Buchanan tribute 'nancy' relic?? how about a luther perkins tele/esquire? how about a properly accurate-in-all-respects leather covered wayloncaster?? I know fender are capable of this perfect reproduction. I think in rory Gallagher's tribute model they even included the plastic dot marker at the 12th fret. And the relicing on the Jeff Beck esquire looks perfect. so how about it? what do you all think? are there any others that you think deserve having a tribute model made? maybe even fender will take notice of us! and no this is NOT a relic discussion thread __________________ www.myspace.com/wreckoftheminotaur www.myspace.com/cherryblossommelodies www.myspace.com/solphilcox

April 13th, 2007, 01:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
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Jelly Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 1,423 10 Photos	Someone mentioned Dave Gilmour a while back, but there didn't seem to be much distinctive about his Strats other than using non-Fender pick-ups (guess that wouldn't fly). Was there anything distinctively non-stock about Luther's Esquires? __________________ "I got on a bus and I went to Fresno because I thought Merle Haggard lived there."

April 13th, 2007, 02:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
gerryhoban TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 56	How about a Leo Fender tribute tele? Just been reading the Duchoissoir book, and wouldn't it be funky to see the original prototype in limited form? The old lapsteel wide neck and kluson 3-a-side pegs? Esquire style single pick-up, with the (almost strat like) control plate? If you're gonna tribute, you gotta tribute Leo! Gerry __________________ ________________________ Just an Opinion, Not a Fact... Gerry H Dublin, Ireland ________________________

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dogcityrocker Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 400	none no disrespect to those who enjoy tribute guitars. I find that they they are always overrated (Tom Delong strat, Kirt Cobain Jagstang, etc) and/or overpriced (Andy Summers Tele). I do appreciate those who make their own replicas.

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