What's the difference between these two 72 Reissues?

Zethos · December 6th, 2007, 11:24 AM

I own a 72 Telecaster Deluxe RI - (Click Here), which I love, but I've been playing a lot of shows lately and I'm realizing it's a pretty heavy guitar. A friend recommended that I sell the Deluxe and try one of the 72' Thinline RI (Click Here), which would be weigh less. I've never played one of the thinlines. Can anyone tell me how different the these two guitar would sound? Does the F-hole make a big difference? Are the pickups the same in both guitars? What about the neck, is there a huge difference between playing with the Strat neck and the Tele neck?

Thanks alot for the help.

deearne · December 6th, 2007, 11:58 AM

I own the later, in a beautiful natural finish. This is the only guitar I have that is not made in the USA. That said, I LOVE this tele. It's nice and light, slick and fast and the f hole only adds a very nice warm vibe. I get great sounds out of my mesa boogie .22 caliber with this guitar. It is the guitar I have owned the longest of my current collection and I will never sell it. In fact just today I bought another one in Lake Placid Blue (discontinued). I hope this helps.

newtwanger · December 6th, 2007, 12:36 PM

The Deluxe neck is a 12" radius and the Thinline is either a 7.25 or 9.5 (7.25 I think) so there's a major difference. I believe the PUs are the same.

If you love the Deluxe neck, you'll find the Thinline very different.

Zethos · December 6th, 2007, 06:52 PM

The Deluxe was the first electric guitar I've ever had, so I've never really played with any other neck. So the radius of the Thinline neck is smaller, but the actual fretboard is the same size? I assume the smaller neck would make it a little easier to play, as long as the fretboard stays the same, though I'm not sure.

Guitar_Ninja · December 6th, 2007, 07:33 PM

Misread OP.

Zethos · December 13th, 2007, 03:11 PM

I'm bumping this. Maybe someone else has played both of these and can give a comparison?

Thanks.

mysteryrain · December 13th, 2007, 03:38 PM

I own the later, so another vote for the Thinline.
confirm what Deearne says, cool guitar, very good sustain and tone.
I also own a B-bender Nashville and a partcaster, both with different attitude.
Just want to add that at present it is the guitar on the stand in my living room that I pick every free minute, because it is a resonant guitar so I can play it unplugged in the apartment where I live, also when I came late at night and I cannot plug it in the amp.

scottocaster · December 13th, 2007, 03:51 PM

I own a 72 Thinline RI, it's a Sunburst maple neck and fret board. I think it's the lightest guitar I own, but it has a huge sound on the neck pickup and the center position. The neck has what I would call a biting sound not harsh a good lead sound that punches throuh the mix.
I'm sure the Deluxe would have simular sonic qualities, but it will be heavier than a Thinline. Just to add a little more confusion for you there is also the Telecaster Custom 72 RI, solid body that has a single coil in the bridge position. I traded mine for my Thineline. The 72 Thinline RI does have a 7.25" radius.
Good Luck
Scott

AjayTele · December 14th, 2007, 02:40 AM

I own both model Teles and frankly, which ever one you like, you should play.

My suggested solution to the weight issue, if you like your Deluxe, would be to strengthen your back muscles rather than change your guitar.

Zethos · December 14th, 2007, 09:23 AM

AjayTele,

How different do the two guitars sound?

thatsJared · December 14th, 2007, 09:33 AM

From the time I tried them out in GC the only difference in sound I noticed was that the thinline had a slightly more acoustic sounding clean sound. I thought the guitars sounded the same with any overdrive added.

Good Luck!

AjayTele · December 14th, 2007, 03:47 PM

Yes, they sound very similar as far as I can recall. I haven't played either of mine for a while though.

December 6th, 2007, 11:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zethos NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 4	What's the difference between these two 72 Reissues? I own a 72 Telecaster Deluxe RI - (Click Here), which I love, but I've been playing a lot of shows lately and I'm realizing it's a pretty heavy guitar. A friend recommended that I sell the Deluxe and try one of the 72' Thinline RI (Click Here), which would be weigh less. I've never played one of the thinlines. Can anyone tell me how different the these two guitar would sound? Does the F-hole make a big difference? Are the pickups the same in both guitars? What about the neck, is there a huge difference between playing with the Strat neck and the Tele neck? Thanks alot for the help.

December 6th, 2007, 11:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
deearne TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Broad Channel, NY Posts: 11	'72 RI Thinline gets my vote I own the later, in a beautiful natural finish. This is the only guitar I have that is not made in the USA. That said, I LOVE this tele. It's nice and light, slick and fast and the f hole only adds a very nice warm vibe. I get great sounds out of my mesa boogie .22 caliber with this guitar. It is the guitar I have owned the longest of my current collection and I will never sell it. In fact just today I bought another one in Lake Placid Blue (discontinued). I hope this helps. __________________ Dee

December 6th, 2007, 07:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Guitar_Ninja Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 1,294 5 Photos	Misread OP. __________________ Wicket KNOWS.

December 6th, 2007, 12:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
newtwanger Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 712 5 Photos	The Deluxe neck is a 12" radius and the Thinline is either a 7.25 or 9.5 (7.25 I think) so there's a major difference. I believe the PUs are the same. If you love the Deluxe neck, you'll find the Thinline very different.

December 6th, 2007, 06:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zethos NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 4	The Deluxe was the first electric guitar I've ever had, so I've never really played with any other neck. So the radius of the Thinline neck is smaller, but the actual fretboard is the same size? I assume the smaller neck would make it a little easier to play, as long as the fretboard stays the same, though I'm not sure.

December 13th, 2007, 03:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zethos NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 4	I'm bumping this. Maybe someone else has played both of these and can give a comparison? Thanks.

December 13th, 2007, 03:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
mysteryrain TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Italy Posts: 45	I own the later, so another vote for the Thinline. confirm what Deearne says, cool guitar, very good sustain and tone. I also own a B-bender Nashville and a partcaster, both with different attitude. Just want to add that at present it is the guitar on the stand in my living room that I pick every free minute, because it is a resonant guitar so I can play it unplugged in the apartment where I live, also when I came late at night and I cannot plug it in the amp.

December 13th, 2007, 03:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
scottocaster TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Age: 55 Posts: 46	I own a 72 Thinline RI, it's a Sunburst maple neck and fret board. I think it's the lightest guitar I own, but it has a huge sound on the neck pickup and the center position. The neck has what I would call a biting sound not harsh a good lead sound that punches throuh the mix. I'm sure the Deluxe would have simular sonic qualities, but it will be heavier than a Thinline. Just to add a little more confusion for you there is also the Telecaster Custom 72 RI, solid body that has a single coil in the bridge position. I traded mine for my Thineline. The 72 Thinline RI does have a 7.25" radius. Good Luck Scott

December 14th, 2007, 02:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
AjayTele Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 47 Posts: 945 12 Photos	I own both model Teles and frankly, which ever one you like, you should play. My suggested solution to the weight issue, if you like your Deluxe, would be to strengthen your back muscles rather than change your guitar.

December 14th, 2007, 09:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
Zethos NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 4	AjayTele, How different do the two guitars sound?

December 14th, 2007, 09:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
thatsJared TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nashville Age: 24 Posts: 98	From the time I tried them out in GC the only difference in sound I noticed was that the thinline had a slightly more acoustic sounding clean sound. I thought the guitars sounded the same with any overdrive added. Good Luck!

December 14th, 2007, 03:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
AjayTele Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 47 Posts: 945 12 Photos	Yes, they sound very similar as far as I can recall. I haven't played either of mine for a while though.