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1950 Broadcaster

Discussion in 'Vintage Tele Discussion Forum (pre-1974)' started by bterry, Nov 16, 2018.

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  1. Feb 22, 2019 #121
    VillainSean

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    I think it's amazing that guitars like this are still around and playable! Belated congrats!

    [I know this thread is old, but it came up in my email today]
     
  2. Feb 23, 2019 #122
    Bobchill

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    Dream guitar, congratulations!
     
  3. Feb 23, 2019 #123
    surfsup1955

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    Such an epic find regarding an authentic piece of American history. I hope your family keeps passing it on down forever!

    Thanks for sharing...
     
  4. Feb 23, 2019 #124
    rangercaster

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    Fifty years ago a beater like that would probably have set you back $75-100 ... Nice guitar !!!
     
  5. Feb 23, 2019 #125
    johno99

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    That is just beautiful beyond words. Stunning!!
     
  6. Feb 23, 2019 #126
    Pierre Laforet

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    Congrats! Eager to hear its sound!
     
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  7. Feb 23, 2019 #127
    Pierre Laforet

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    Have you ever seen this:



     
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  8. Feb 23, 2019 #128
    bignote

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    Holy Shnikeys! That is as they say, the real deal. Congratulations on an amazing guitar.
     
  9. Feb 24, 2019 #129
    Hash Brown

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    Very nice guitar! I love them in this condition, all original, yet with some play wear and use. A guitar that has been loved and played! Kudos!
     
  10. Feb 24, 2019 #130
    nichd01

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    My Holy Grail... you are the man!!!
     
  11. Feb 24, 2019 #131
    DMRoller

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    Wow! That's beautiful. Congratulations.

    (This came up in my email today.)
     
  12. Feb 25, 2019 #132
    rockinstephen

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    That really is a great piece of Fender history! To have a guitar that old, and complete and unaltered is amazing. And this guitar has obviously been played! There can't be too many out there any more...
     
  13. Feb 25, 2019 #133
    Ripradiant

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    Very nice indeed! Just wondering what is it like to play compared to modern teles? are the pickups weak or strong, bright or dull... is the feel of the neck similar to today's etc?
     
  14. Feb 25, 2019 #134
    Fidel Nocastro

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    It only got lightly played for 30 years, boss. It hung on the wall aging 60% of its age. Air, UV, dust particles and other residue and seasonal fluctuations in a climate-controlled environment do that to those materials' composition.
     
  15. Mar 5, 2019 #135
    monkeybanana

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    I don't get what the big deal is.

    Psych! What a cool piece of history. Bet it sound fantabulous.
     
  16. Mar 13, 2019 #136
    hockey guy

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    Congrats on that beautiful Broadcaster. Enjoy and love it! :)
     
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