vintage 50's teles wood?

ganzua · December 15th, 2007, 07:45 AM

I was watching pictures of teles from the 50s era here -> http://telecasterplanet.com/ and I noticed that the lines of the wood are deeper than the surface, like if they had been engraved. Why? is it as a result of the age of is it because the 50's finishes were uneven?

All the 50s teles were one piece body? When Fender started to produce 2 or 3 pieces bodies?

Telemarkman · December 15th, 2007, 08:01 AM

There was no poly finish in the 50's, only a rather thin nitro top coat. So more than 50 years of use will definitely wear on the wood.

Most 50's Teles were 2 or 3 piece bodies, some were 1 piece, but not as many as some like to think.

ganzua · December 15th, 2007, 08:26 AM

Thanks for your answer Telemarkman

If they are 2-3 pieces bodies, some of them are really well matched

December 15th, 2007, 08:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Telemarkman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Age: 61 Posts: 3,841	There was no poly finish in the 50's, only a rather thin nitro top coat. So more than 50 years of use will definitely wear on the wood. Most 50's Teles were 2 or 3 piece bodies, some were 1 piece, but not as many as some like to think.

December 15th, 2007, 08:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
ganzua Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spain Posts: 286	Thanks for your answer Telemarkman If they are 2-3 pieces bodies, some of them are really well matched