New American Standard - which one?

maz12 · February 12th, 2008, 12:31 AM

I'm going to place an order for one of the 2008 American Standards in the next day or so. The place I'm going through has a Crimson Red Transparent w/ maple neck and a Blizzard Pearl w/ rosewood neck. Unfortunately, I'm not able to try them out in person. I love the look of the red (I think it's cool they're using a black pickguard on the ash models) but that one weighs 9 pounds, I don't have a lot of experience w/ a lot of different Tele's, from what I've read here, 9 lbs. is a little on the heavy side. The Blizzard Pearl weighs 8.2 pounds, it's also 100 bucks cheaper. I wish I could try 'em out but I won't be able to do that and I want this to be a keeper. I'm torn between the 2. Any feedback on which one I should get? Thanks.

Chris Twang · February 12th, 2008, 02:50 AM

Hi,

two weeks ago I went to the store to purchase one of the new American Standard Ash Teles. I tested 3 of them and compared them with a Baja (mexican made but great reviews everywhere in the net) and a 52 American Vintage Guitar.

Well, the Baja sound better than any of the 3 AS Ash Teles. I could not decide if the 52 sounded better than the Baja. Both guitar had their advantages soundwise. The 52 had a lighter body and the nitro-finish looks a bit better (but makes problems when swetting on stage), but it is 3 times the price of the Baja. So I took the Baja home.

I've just ordered a Bumblebee Tone-Cap, a treble-bleed-cap, copperfoil for shielding and a SKB Case for the new baby...

Cheers, Christian

marty h · February 12th, 2008, 04:13 AM

i have the new olympic white with rosewood neck.comes with a good case.paid
980.00 for it.killer sound.

marty h · February 12th, 2008, 04:16 AM

well he knocked a hundred bucks off it.i bought a few accessories with it also.
real nice and better made then past american std.i owned many before,you will
be happy with whatever color you like.

CIM · February 12th, 2008, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by marty h

better made then past american std.i owned many before

Out of interest - better made than which era(s)? And where do the improvements show?

incaowns · February 12th, 2008, 06:50 AM

i ABSOLUTELY love the look of the blizzard pearl,
just cuz my inca silver looks similar

Jellecaster · February 12th, 2008, 07:46 AM

I love mine:

maz12 · February 12th, 2008, 09:38 AM

Thanks for the feedback. I do love the look of the Crimson Red but I think I'm leaning towards the Blizzard Pearl b/c it's lighter and 100 bucks cheaper. I also think I'd prefer the rosewood neck (but I'd be cool w/ maple). I'm also thinking if I were to ever get a 2nd one, I'd want a natural ash body w/ a humbucker in the neck position (I'm kind of a Keith Richards nut, though I don't dabble in open G). Then I'd have my bases covered, one in alder and one in ash. Getting a 2nd one would be a ways down the line, though. The red looks great but I also think the Blizzard Pearl looks pretty good, too. I still haven't decided but I'm thinking it'll be Blizzard Pearl. Whatever it is, I'm going to figure it out in the next few hours. Thanks again for the replies.

Also, I did have a chance to try one of these a few weeks ago side-by-side with a Baja and I thought the New American Standard was much better, though the Baja seemed like it'd received a lot of abuse on this particular showroom floor.

teleyouk · February 12th, 2008, 11:37 AM

The 5 screws attachment new bridge looks like the Squier ones; my first impression was that they are the same, with a logo added; in fact , that's not true. The screws holes are at different places...

boris bubbanov · February 12th, 2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by teleyouk

The 5 screws attachment new bridge looks like the Squier ones; my first impression was that they are the same, with a logo added; in fact , that's not true. The screws holes are at different places...

Absolutely, otherwise folks would've been using Squier plates, paired with vintage "Strat" bent metal saddles to achieve this look for years. But Fender has been cagey about making just enough parts non-interchangeable between the Fenders and the pacific rim Squires (and CIK Fenders) to keep people from 'showing the way' as to what the design of Fender's guitars ought to be.

I am totally convinced, for instance, that the real reason the CIC (PRC) Squier Vintage Modified thinline is 24.75 scale not 25.5 is so that people would be stymied if they tried to upgrade the thing. Everyone in that board room knew the 24.75 would be inferior. I guess a few less PRC trade goods can't be bad.

maz12 · February 12th, 2008, 01:34 PM

For what it's worth, I decided to go w/ the Blizzard Pearl. The order is placed and I can't turn back. Now I wait. Here she is:

February 12th, 2008, 12:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
maz12 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nebraska Age: 38 Posts: 8	New American Standard - which one? I'm going to place an order for one of the 2008 American Standards in the next day or so. The place I'm going through has a Crimson Red Transparent w/ maple neck and a Blizzard Pearl w/ rosewood neck. Unfortunately, I'm not able to try them out in person. I love the look of the red (I think it's cool they're using a black pickguard on the ash models) but that one weighs 9 pounds, I don't have a lot of experience w/ a lot of different Tele's, from what I've read here, 9 lbs. is a little on the heavy side. The Blizzard Pearl weighs 8.2 pounds, it's also 100 bucks cheaper. I wish I could try 'em out but I won't be able to do that and I want this to be a keeper. I'm torn between the 2. Any feedback on which one I should get? Thanks.

February 12th, 2008, 02:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chris Twang TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vienna Posts: 25	Hi, two weeks ago I went to the store to purchase one of the new American Standard Ash Teles. I tested 3 of them and compared them with a Baja (mexican made but great reviews everywhere in the net) and a 52 American Vintage Guitar. Well, the Baja sound better than any of the 3 AS Ash Teles. I could not decide if the 52 sounded better than the Baja. Both guitar had their advantages soundwise. The 52 had a lighter body and the nitro-finish looks a bit better (but makes problems when swetting on stage), but it is 3 times the price of the Baja. So I took the Baja home. I've just ordered a Bumblebee Tone-Cap, a treble-bleed-cap, copperfoil for shielding and a SKB Case for the new baby... Cheers, Christian __________________ ~ God made me funky ~

February 12th, 2008, 06:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
incaowns Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hong kong. Age: 17 Posts: 453	i ABSOLUTELY love the look of the blizzard pearl, just cuz my inca silver looks similar __________________ Sonic Blue Fender 69' Reissue Mustang. Inca Silver Fender 98' American Standard Telecaster. Faded Wine Mahogany Gibson 03' Les Paul Vintage Mahoany. Lapis Blue Maple Quilt Top Ibanez 03' SZ520.

February 12th, 2008, 07:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jellecaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Hampshire, USA Age: 39 Posts: 2,025	I love mine: __________________ It was born at the junction of form and function...

February 12th, 2008, 04:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
marty h Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: gonzales,la Age: 51 Posts: 179	i have the new olympic white with rosewood neck.comes with a good case.paid 980.00 for it.killer sound.

February 12th, 2008, 04:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
marty h Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: gonzales,la Age: 51 Posts: 179	well he knocked a hundred bucks off it.i bought a few accessories with it also. real nice and better made then past american std.i owned many before,you will be happy with whatever color you like.

February 12th, 2008, 09:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
maz12 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nebraska Age: 38 Posts: 8	Thanks for the feedback. I do love the look of the Crimson Red but I think I'm leaning towards the Blizzard Pearl b/c it's lighter and 100 bucks cheaper. I also think I'd prefer the rosewood neck (but I'd be cool w/ maple). I'm also thinking if I were to ever get a 2nd one, I'd want a natural ash body w/ a humbucker in the neck position (I'm kind of a Keith Richards nut, though I don't dabble in open G). Then I'd have my bases covered, one in alder and one in ash. Getting a 2nd one would be a ways down the line, though. The red looks great but I also think the Blizzard Pearl looks pretty good, too. I still haven't decided but I'm thinking it'll be Blizzard Pearl. Whatever it is, I'm going to figure it out in the next few hours. Thanks again for the replies. Also, I did have a chance to try one of these a few weeks ago side-by-side with a Baja and I thought the New American Standard was much better, though the Baja seemed like it'd received a lot of abuse on this particular showroom floor.

February 12th, 2008, 11:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
teleyouk Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Paris; FRANCE Age: 48 Posts: 129	The 5 screws attachment new bridge looks like the Squier ones; my first impression was that they are the same, with a logo added; in fact , that's not true. The screws holes are at different places...

February 12th, 2008, 01:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
maz12 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nebraska Age: 38 Posts: 8	For what it's worth, I decided to go w/ the Blizzard Pearl. The order is placed and I can't turn back. Now I wait. Here she is: