Deal-breakers - Page 2

Tele-Ryan · February 11th, 2008, 09:55 AM

I guess I'm going against the grain (pun definitly intended there!) but I really prefer modern, six-saddle bridgles. Might be because I started with Strats, but I find the ashtray style always gets in the way.

So, I guess if it doesn't have a modern bridge, it'd be a deal breaker for me. I'm not too picky on much else. I'll even take a guitar that has some flaws, as long as they're cosmetic and they take some off the price for it.

I can live with humbuckers. I'm not picky about color either. As long as the neck is comfortable, the hardware is tight, and the electronics are functioning properly, I'll find a way to get the guitar to sound good.

Tom S · February 11th, 2008, 09:56 AM

Pet peeves: Guitars that are "stuck up"
Fave Raves: Guitars that like to have fun!

superchicken_VI · February 11th, 2008, 10:32 AM

Dealbreakers? Humbucker in the bridge, and a non-traditional bridge type. I don't care if it's modern or vintage, but I want a Tele-looking bridge on the guitar.

Sarge · February 11th, 2008, 11:57 AM

Belive it or not...I'm really not that picky when it comes down to buying guitars. I will not buy any that has the "vintage" look as I like them clean. But many times I've bought guitars that the headstocks, body wood and other things aren't to my liking but yet the tone is great. I can over look and make small sacrifice's with a guitars appearance but it's got to have the "tone" or it's a "no go".

viking · February 11th, 2008, 01:15 PM

The only thing that makes me turn away without even bothering to play it , is a Bigsby.

ThreePlyGuy · February 12th, 2008, 02:42 PM

Traditional headstock PLEASE!
And Maple Neck, one piece or cap.
Most of mine have aways been Blondes, whatever color that is?
Have a number of sweet ones though only two of them are close to the same color blonde, ironic they are a '72 and an '05!

February 11th, 2008, 09:55 AM	#41 (permalink)
Tele-Ryan Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 183	I guess I'm going against the grain (pun definitly intended there!) but I really prefer modern, six-saddle bridgles. Might be because I started with Strats, but I find the ashtray style always gets in the way. So, I guess if it doesn't have a modern bridge, it'd be a deal breaker for me. I'm not too picky on much else. I'll even take a guitar that has some flaws, as long as they're cosmetic and they take some off the price for it. I can live with humbuckers. I'm not picky about color either. As long as the neck is comfortable, the hardware is tight, and the electronics are functioning properly, I'll find a way to get the guitar to sound good. __________________ Live setup:Fender MIA Strat, Fender MIA Telecaster, , Traynor Custom Valve 50 (Blue), Takamine TAN16C... and a lot of attitude!

February 11th, 2008, 11:57 AM	#44 (permalink)
Sarge Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pgh,Pa Age: 53 Posts: 3,549	Belive it or not...I'm really not that picky when it comes down to buying guitars. I will not buy any that has the "vintage" look as I like them clean. But many times I've bought guitars that the headstocks, body wood and other things aren't to my liking but yet the tone is great. I can over look and make small sacrifice's with a guitars appearance but it's got to have the "tone" or it's a "no go". __________________ A coward dies many deaths, a Soldier once.

February 11th, 2008, 09:56 AM	#42 (permalink)
Tom S Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,208 49 Photos	Pet peeves: Guitars that are "stuck up" Fave Raves: Guitars that like to have fun!

February 11th, 2008, 10:32 AM	#43 (permalink)
superchicken_VI Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Monroe, NC Age: 35 Posts: 1,182	Dealbreakers? Humbucker in the bridge, and a non-traditional bridge type. I don't care if it's modern or vintage, but I want a Tele-looking bridge on the guitar.

February 11th, 2008, 01:15 PM	#45 (permalink)
viking Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denmark Age: 42 Posts: 305	The only thing that makes me turn away without even bothering to play it , is a Bigsby.

February 12th, 2008, 02:42 PM	#46 (permalink)
ThreePlyGuy Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern California/Arizona Age: 60 Posts: 323	Traditional headstock PLEASE! And Maple Neck, one piece or cap. Most of mine have aways been Blondes, whatever color that is? Have a number of sweet ones though only two of them are close to the same color blonde, ironic they are a '72 and an '05!