Some of the purist might not dig this....

zane · May 8th, 2007, 09:07 PM

BUT I do

http://www.thornguitars.com/jr90htm/slimlinejr90.htm

Colo Springs E · May 8th, 2007, 09:21 PM

....from the nut down.

That headstock has got to GO! YUCK!!

jwells393 · May 8th, 2007, 09:48 PM

Let's have a closer look............

.......... Hmmmmmm.......... I don't think so.

mojocasterman · May 8th, 2007, 09:54 PM

That's just pure hotness!

RomanS · May 8th, 2007, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colo Springs E

....from the nut down.

That headstock has got to GO! YUCK!!

+1! Other than the headstock, I love it!

eryque · May 8th, 2007, 10:09 PM

I dig it considerable. 3 on a side headstocks always looked funny to me on Tele or Strat-style guitars, though.

boris bubbanov · May 8th, 2007, 11:59 PM

I like that curved pickguard better that you did, Jack.

I like it from the bridge down.

If it came up used for $ 800, I'd buy it, but $ 3,600, don't think so.

Bubbanov

SMPTE · May 9th, 2007, 12:17 AM

I love the idea of Alnico staples in a Tele, but the rest of it just doesn't turn my crank. It'll sell though, someone'll like it.

Sarge · May 9th, 2007, 07:58 AM

I'd have to agree...the headstock looks like it belongs on an accoustic. Other than that it's a beauty. The wood grain is very pronounced and is that 2 P-90's?

tdu · May 9th, 2007, 08:15 AM

Really nice, but I agree with everyone on the headstock. Other then that I love it.

Twang Man · May 9th, 2007, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMPTE

It'll sell though, someone'll like it.

Stevie Wonder might buy it - it's sick

trandy16 · May 9th, 2007, 12:17 PM

The "looks" factor aside; Ron Thorn makes as good a guitar as money can buy.

Playing one will change your mind about a lot of things....including, perhaps, the "looks".

This guitar is part of a limited run....he only made ten of these...and they sold out immediately...at $3600.00 each.

morroben · May 9th, 2007, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colo Springs E

....from the nut down.

That headstock has got to GO! YUCK!!

+1 That headstock is horrible. Other than that, I like it.

MCH · May 9th, 2007, 12:31 PM

That 's a very nice looking guitar. I find it quite amusing how headstocks become such an obsession. I would wager when Leo designed his guitars, function was first on his mind with ease of mass producing. Form followed function.

Jorge · May 9th, 2007, 12:44 PM

+1 the headstock is not... well no damnit! But the body is nice!

tiktok · May 9th, 2007, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCH

That 's a very nice looking guitar. I find it quite amusing how headstocks become such an obsession. I would wager when Leo designed his guitars, function was first on his mind with ease of mass producing. Form followed function.

There's no functional reason for the curves on a Tele headstock, it could have just been a straight line from the bottom of fretboard out to the high H tuner, but it isn't, because it looks better the other way.

Lostheart · May 9th, 2007, 02:09 PM

Gorgeous....apart from the headstock!

MCH · May 9th, 2007, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiktok

There's no functional reason for the curves on a Tele headstock, it could have just been a straight line from the bottom of fretboard out to the high H tuner, but it isn't, because it looks better the other way.

Like I said "form follows function". Inline tuners with direct pull came first. Then; lets through in a couple of curves, just a little different look from the Strats.
What "looks better" is purely a personal preference.
Just my observation.

jimmybcool · May 9th, 2007, 02:30 PM

Hi all, new here. First, I confess to being a Thornoholic.

I own 2 currently. One is a custom and the other is the spitting image of the above without the hollow/f hole. The P90s in the limba wood rock.

I also have 2 more on order. So, I am outing myself to avoid it later

As to how the headstock looks, well of course everyone has their own style. For me, it just assures me I am playing a top quality instrument.

Here are the two I have now.

kludge · May 9th, 2007, 02:50 PM

I like the one on the left a lot better, the PRS-looking one. I don't think the headstock is ugly so much as it looks out of place on a Tele body.

blue metalflake · May 9th, 2007, 03:45 PM

Another guy who feels that the headstock destroys a class looking guitar

zooropamofo · May 9th, 2007, 03:46 PM

Beeeyouuutifull until you get to the headstock. Then it's just a trainwreck.

PraiseCaster · May 9th, 2007, 03:51 PM

I think its a gorgeous guitar!

But 3,600 bucks! YIKES!!!!!

Rocker AK · May 9th, 2007, 06:18 PM

I like the body a lot. I thought the neck length looked funny, so I checked and yep, it's a 25" scale. I think that's what makes the headstock look even more out of place. I still like the traditional Fender design. For the price, I'd rather have a Custom Shop Fender.

Big Steve · May 9th, 2007, 08:08 PM

I have played them and they are very nice. Different, but top shelf stuff.

mojocasterman · May 9th, 2007, 11:51 PM

The headstock doesn't stop me at all. It goes well with the whole guitar because it's NOT a Fender anyway... I dig that guitar something fierce.

kp8 · May 10th, 2007, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colo Springs E

....from the nut down.

That headstock has got to GO! YUCK!!

+1 on everything Colo Springs E said.

Andy R · May 10th, 2007, 11:23 AM

very pretty, but sure looks like Warmoth stuff to me....

BootRoots · May 10th, 2007, 11:30 AM

thats the hotness!

fenderix · May 10th, 2007, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colo Springs E

....from the nut down.

That headstock has got to GO! YUCK!!

+1!
I'm with Eric on this one ... other than the headstock it looks like a nice variation on the Tele-theme. Bet it sounds good too ... not necessarily like a Tele - but good nevertheless ...

DJG105 · May 10th, 2007, 12:02 PM

i really like the headstock.

in my opinion, most 6-inline non fender headstocks look horrendous to me.

If it's not going to be a real fender shape, might as well be something classy like a 3 on a side rather than a hockey stick or Cort style dealy, or even worse, the G&L style.

dbeeman · October 31st, 2009, 03:19 PM

I like the headstock.

But those of you that don't ... put a bag over her headstock, what a body!!!

KevinB · October 31st, 2009, 03:23 PM

Ah, a Zombie thread....resurrected from the dead after 2 years.

Appropriate that today is Halloween.

mojocasterman · October 31st, 2009, 06:30 PM

Well, here's mine: (And I don't care if you don't like the headstock

)

newtwanger · October 31st, 2009, 06:38 PM

I'm liking the no f-hole, no pickguard version....

jc93230 · October 31st, 2009, 06:57 PM

Personally, what is above the nut is no concern to me, be it shape or logo. I cant see it while playing except the top down look, and it would not bother me to only see three tuners along the top. Hope it rocks!

PJ · October 31st, 2009, 11:17 PM

I think the headstock is fine. A lot nicer than the pointy "avoid the trademark" designs out there. They look nice (to me anyway).

ThreeChorder · October 31st, 2009, 11:38 PM

If you put a bag over the headstock, it's actually a nice-looking guitar. :)

Groovey Records · October 31st, 2009, 11:43 PM

Have you seen the guitars in the $100 Tele challenge ???

Parma_TeleMon · November 1st, 2009, 07:45 AM

I'll have to side with the "odd headstock, but she's a real beaut" club. Been GASsin' for a P-90 equipped Tele for some time now.

May 8th, 2007, 09:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
zane Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Panther City,Tx Posts: 1,029	Some of the purist might not dig this.... BUT I do http://www.thornguitars.com/jr90htm/slimlinejr90.htm

May 8th, 2007, 09:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Colo Springs E Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,933 5 Photos	I like it.... ....from the nut down. That headstock has got to GO! YUCK!! __________________ "Enjoy your life, be good to kids, don't do meth..." -Colin Cowherd

May 8th, 2007, 09:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 65 Posts: 14,283 101 Photos	Let's have a closer look............ .......... Hmmmmmm.......... I don't think so. __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" I'm just not cool enough to be a Mac person.

May 8th, 2007, 09:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
mojocasterman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,583	That's just pure hotness! __________________ Scott Lentz T - Crook Custom T & S - Fano SP6 - Huber Dolphin Jr - SRV Strat - Ovation Elite T - Swart AST - Carr Mercury - Fender Tweed Blues Junior. Follow me on Twitter! @MojoCaster

May 8th, 2007, 10:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
eryque Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: albany, ny [not chicago] Posts: 7,406 44 Photos	I dig it considerable. 3 on a side headstocks always looked funny to me on Tele or Strat-style guitars, though. __________________ my blog: eryque.blogspot.com Updated 9.17.08! Subscribe_____________________

May 8th, 2007, 11:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
boris bubbanov Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 15,223	I like that curved pickguard better that you did, Jack. I like it from the bridge down. If it came up used for $ 800, I'd buy it, but $ 3,600, don't think so. Bubbanov

May 9th, 2007, 12:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
SMPTE Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minneeeesoooottta Posts: 1,332	I love the idea of Alnico staples in a Tele, but the rest of it just doesn't turn my crank. It'll sell though, someone'll like it. __________________ '63 CS Tele, HW1 Texas Tele, EJ Strat, MIJ JM, Epi Casino (AlnicoV), Gibson SG Robot, Gibson LP DC Studio, Steinberger, Squier PBass (heavily modded)

May 9th, 2007, 07:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
Sarge Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pgh,Pa Age: 54 Posts: 3,550	I'd have to agree...the headstock looks like it belongs on an accoustic. Other than that it's a beauty. The wood grain is very pronounced and is that 2 P-90's? __________________ A coward dies many deaths, a Soldier once.

May 9th, 2007, 08:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
tdu Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 33 Posts: 2,833 11 Photos	Really nice, but I agree with everyone on the headstock. Other then that I love it. __________________ Torn Down Units brand Rock n' Roll My Solo Stuff:

May 9th, 2007, 12:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
trandy16 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Camdenton, Missouri Posts: 393	The "looks" factor aside; Ron Thorn makes as good a guitar as money can buy. Playing one will change your mind about a lot of things....including, perhaps, the "looks". This guitar is part of a limited run....he only made ten of these...and they sold out immediately...at $3600.00 each. __________________ "Won't you pour me a Cuban Breeze...Gretchen?..."

May 9th, 2007, 12:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
MCH NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Qualicum Beach BC Canada Posts: 9	That 's a very nice looking guitar. I find it quite amusing how headstocks become such an obsession. I would wager when Leo designed his guitars, function was first on his mind with ease of mass producing. Form followed function.

May 9th, 2007, 12:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jorge Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oslo Posts: 1,286 11 Photos	+1 the headstock is not... well no damnit! But the body is nice! __________________ And I knew the world was over so I took a look outside. - Jeff Mangum http://www.myspace.com/juggernautism

May 9th, 2007, 02:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
Lostheart Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 1,833	Gorgeous....apart from the headstock! __________________ Casper: "Mmmmm. Butterscotch, yo. That's the best!" From the movie Kids

May 9th, 2007, 02:30 PM	#19 (permalink)
jimmybcool NEW MEMBER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: arizona - thailand Age: 54 Posts: 1	Hi all, new here. First, I confess to being a Thornoholic. I own 2 currently. One is a custom and the other is the spitting image of the above without the hollow/f hole. The P90s in the limba wood rock. I also have 2 more on order. So, I am outing myself to avoid it later As to how the headstock looks, well of course everyone has their own style. For me, it just assures me I am playing a top quality instrument. Here are the two I have now.

May 9th, 2007, 02:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
kludge Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minneapolis Age: 44 Posts: 1,034	I like the one on the left a lot better, the PRS-looking one. I don't think the headstock is ugly so much as it looks out of place on a Tele body. __________________ Oz: Well, other bands know more than three chords. Your professional bands can play up to six, sometimes seven completely different chords. Devon: That's just, like, fruity jazz bands. -from Buffy the Vampire Slayer

May 9th, 2007, 03:46 PM	#22 (permalink)
zooropamofo Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ottawa Age: 29 Posts: 935	Beeeyouuutifull until you get to the headstock. Then it's just a trainwreck. __________________ I was tryin' to find my way home But all I heard was a drone Bouncing off a satellite Crushin' the last lone American night This is radio nowhere, is there anybody alive out there? This is radio nowhere, is there anybody alive out there?

May 9th, 2007, 03:45 PM	#21 (permalink)
blue metalflake Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ireland Age: 56 Posts: 2,725 10 Photos	Another guy who feels that the headstock destroys a class looking guitar

May 9th, 2007, 03:51 PM	#23 (permalink)
PraiseCaster Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Whittier, California Posts: 5,888 16 Photos	I think its a gorgeous guitar! But 3,600 bucks! YIKES!!!!! __________________ Later! PraiseCaster Visit Guitarists Praise and Worship Forum!! Dance Like David, MySpace

May 9th, 2007, 06:18 PM	#24 (permalink)
Rocker AK Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 963	I like the body a lot. I thought the neck length looked funny, so I checked and yep, it's a 25" scale. I think that's what makes the headstock look even more out of place. I still like the traditional Fender design. For the price, I'd rather have a Custom Shop Fender.

May 9th, 2007, 08:08 PM	#25 (permalink)
Big Steve Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 473	I have played them and they are very nice. Different, but top shelf stuff.

May 9th, 2007, 11:51 PM	#26 (permalink)
mojocasterman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,583	The headstock doesn't stop me at all. It goes well with the whole guitar because it's NOT a Fender anyway... I dig that guitar something fierce. __________________ Scott Lentz T - Crook Custom T & S - Fano SP6 - Huber Dolphin Jr - SRV Strat - Ovation Elite T - Swart AST - Carr Mercury - Fender Tweed Blues Junior. Follow me on Twitter! @MojoCaster

May 10th, 2007, 11:23 AM	#28 (permalink)
Andy R Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nashville Posts: 702 4 Photos	very pretty, but sure looks like Warmoth stuff to me....

May 10th, 2007, 11:30 AM	#29 (permalink)
BootRoots Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 367	thats the hotness!

May 10th, 2007, 12:02 PM	#31 (permalink)
DJG105 Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SI, NYC Posts: 285 4 Photos	i really like the headstock. in my opinion, most 6-inline non fender headstocks look horrendous to me. If it's not going to be a real fender shape, might as well be something classy like a 3 on a side rather than a hockey stick or Cort style dealy, or even worse, the G&L style.

October 31st, 2009, 03:19 PM	#32 (permalink)
dbeeman TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 31	I like the headstock. But those of you that don't ... put a bag over her headstock, what a body!!!

October 31st, 2009, 03:23 PM	#33 (permalink)
KevinB Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,850 4 Photos	Ah, a Zombie thread....resurrected from the dead after 2 years. Appropriate that today is Halloween.

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October 31st, 2009, 06:30 PM	#34 (permalink)
mojocasterman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,583	Well, here's mine: (And I don't care if you don't like the headstock ) __________________ Scott Lentz T - Crook Custom T & S - Fano SP6 - Huber Dolphin Jr - SRV Strat - Ovation Elite T - Swart AST - Carr Mercury - Fender Tweed Blues Junior. Follow me on Twitter! @MojoCaster

October 31st, 2009, 06:38 PM	#35 (permalink)
newtwanger Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,554 11 Photos	I'm liking the no f-hole, no pickguard version....

October 31st, 2009, 06:57 PM	#36 (permalink)
jc93230 TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Age: 44 Posts: 60	Personally, what is above the nut is no concern to me, be it shape or logo. I cant see it while playing except the top down look, and it would not bother me to only see three tuners along the top. Hope it rocks!

October 31st, 2009, 11:17 PM	#37 (permalink)
PJ Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 3,128 8 Photos	I think the headstock is fine. A lot nicer than the pointy "avoid the trademark" designs out there. They look nice (to me anyway). __________________ PJ "I don't know if it's art, but I like it."

October 31st, 2009, 11:38 PM	#38 (permalink)
ThreeChorder TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Anchorage, Ak Age: 40 Posts: 13	If you put a bag over the headstock, it's actually a nice-looking guitar. :)

October 31st, 2009, 11:43 PM	#39 (permalink)
Groovey Records Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Desolation Row Posts: 1,514	Have you seen the guitars in the $100 Tele challenge ??? __________________ Yeah but you should of heard what I was trying to play-Thelonius Monk EnJoY ThE MuSiC GrooVey RecOrds

November 1st, 2009, 07:45 AM	#40 (permalink)
Parma_TeleMon Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: parma, oh Age: 49 Posts: 1,022	I'll have to side with the "odd headstock, but she's a real beaut" club. Been GASsin' for a P-90 equipped Tele for some time now. __________________ ================================ Packin' a Tele, lookin' fer trouble.... ================================