Would it be gauche to use this body?

Brewbaker · May 17th, 2007, 12:30 AM

Japan-made Fender body. Here's the back view. The thing I'm unsettled about is the noticeable seam where the two pieces join. On the front with the guard and control plate on it won't be apparent. The upside, most of all is that it's 3lbs 14 oz. Not nitro though. I'm having a vanity crisis, but it's under $150.

Brennantele · May 17th, 2007, 12:34 AM

Paint it black

aznrambo481 · May 17th, 2007, 12:37 AM

I would be fine with it. If it really bothers you, you could paint it a solid color, maybe even a sunburst would hide the seam.

Brewbaker · May 17th, 2007, 12:37 AM

Good one...

BroadMaster · May 17th, 2007, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Brewbaker

Japan-made Fender body. Here's the back view. The thing I'm unsettled about is the noticeable seam where the two pieces join. On the front with the guard and control plate on it won't be apparent. The upside, most of all is that it's 3lbs 14 oz. Not nitro though. I'm having a vanity crisis, but it's under $150.

The edges are 3/8 roundover instead of 1/8 like vintage. If you are looking to build a

50's style, that would preclude me from using it. I wouldn't be all THAT concerned about the seam. It is just aesthetics,

bglaze · May 17th, 2007, 12:43 AM

IMO that's being a bit anal... On almost ALL of the natural finish tele bodies I've seen you can see where the wood was joined together. I wouldn't worry about it if I were you. Like the others have said, the only way to get around it is to paint/buy a solid color body.

Dave Hopping · May 17th, 2007, 12:47 AM

Only if you planned to use it left-handed

Jack Knife · May 17th, 2007, 08:11 AM

It looks fine to me.

Chris S. · May 17th, 2007, 08:12 AM

Okay, look at the suits worn by a couple of very famous TELECASTER players:

Even at Carnegie Hall:

NOW tell me you're worried about the visible seam on the BACK of your Tele body. -LOL-

(Hee. Just kiddin' w/ya... ) :-) CS

Wop Geronimo · May 17th, 2007, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bglaze

IMO that's being a bit anal... On almost ALL of the natural finish tele bodies I've seen you can see where the wood was joined together. I wouldn't worry about it if I were you. Like the others have said, the only way to get around it is to paint/buy a solid color body.

HAHA he said anal.

Brewbaker · May 17th, 2007, 02:29 PM

OK thanks for all the feedback on this. I knew I was going to get some flack for posting such a trivial issue but I had to hear it. Turns out my problem was solved for me because I got outbid. So I'm going to move on and keep up the hunt for another body. Thanks to all for not beating me up too bad...

Stuco · May 17th, 2007, 02:40 PM

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bglaze Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Age: 26 Posts: 519	IMO that's being a bit anal... On almost ALL of the natural finish tele bodies I've seen you can see where the wood was joined together. I wouldn't worry about it if I were you. Like the others have said, the only way to get around it is to paint/buy a solid color body. __________________ "Play it like it was the last guitar God was ever gonna let ya touch, and love it." - Ron Kirn

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Chris S. Moderator Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Near TELE-Town (Wash. DC) Posts: 3,787 7 Photos	Gauche? Ha! Okay, look at the suits worn by a couple of very famous TELECASTER players: Even at Carnegie Hall: NOW tell me you're worried about the visible seam on the BACK of your Tele body. -LOL- (Hee. Just kiddin' w/ya... ) :-) CS __________________ "I go online sometimes, but everyone's spelling is really bad. It's depressing." – Tara, from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" "It was born at the junction of form and function." – Bill Kirchen, from "Hammer of the Honky-Tonk Gods"

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Brewbaker Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cape Elizabeth, Maine Posts: 274	OK thanks for all the feedback on this. I knew I was going to get some flack for posting such a trivial issue but I had to hear it. Turns out my problem was solved for me because I got outbid. So I'm going to move on and keep up the hunt for another body. Thanks to all for not beating me up too bad... __________________ David Brewbaker Songwriter/Guitarist http://www.davidbrewbaker.com Last edited by Brewbaker; May 17th, 2007 at 03:48 PM..

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