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Discussion in 'Telecaster Discussion Forum' started by boogaloo, Jan 15, 2021.

  1. Jan 15, 2021 #1
    boogaloo

    boogaloo Tele-Afflicted

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    For the past 5-6 years I've been telling folks "I was a Tele guy forever. I liked Les Paul's, IF someone else were playing them..." Then a local shop owner put a LP in my hands and showed me how to dial it in. That was about 5-6 years ago. I became a LP guy.

    But you always remember your first love, yes? A few weeks ago I sold a guitar that was of great build quality, popular manufacturer but I just couldn't bond with it. It sold in less than a day on Reverb.

    While looking for a semi-hollow electric, I kept running into Teles. Started some conversations with Tele owners that had guitars for sale and ended up buying a 2020 American Performer, SS in satin blue. Local pick up. Stock- was listed as mint condition; still had all the plastic on the pickguard and the neck pickup, all paperwork) but on inspection it was discovered there was a small dent with parallel finish cracks north of the input jack. Not too close to the jack/cup but enough that this fair-minded gentleman / seller ended up selling it to me for $725.00. Pristine sans the aforementioned shallow dent / finish cracks.

    I'm in love with Teles again. I guess I shoulda known it was bound to happen. It's taking it's place right next to my Gibson LP, Fender American Strat (2013 LE, MJT paint, Shawbucker HH replacement guard / pups).

    This is not the nicest Tele I've ever owned cosmetically, but theres something about it. Can't seem to put it down.

    I feel...complete...LOL.

    Anyway, just thought I'd share. Got an upgraded case coming for it; installed an Electrosocket jack cup (just because) and will eventually break out the StewMac fret end file and do a little smoothing out on the ends (plays well and doesn't need it, but it will feel more refined or whatever.

    Brian
     
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  2. Jan 15, 2021 #2
    scooteraz

    scooteraz Friend of Leo's

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    ‘Bout time you came back! It’s like deja vu all over again.
     
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  3. Jan 15, 2021 #3
    Electric Warrior

    Electric Warrior Tele-Holic Ad Free Member

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    Good story. It's always fun to get a bargain on a killer guitar for a cosmetic imperfection that nobody (including you) will notice. If you play it enough, you'll mark it up anyway. I just went through the same thing in reverse, now I have three LPs.
     
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  4. Jan 15, 2021 #4
    nojazzhere

    nojazzhere Doctor of Teleocity

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    Off topic.....but just how many times have you been married? ;)
    Sounds like you make a choice, but then when another "sweet thang" comes along, you jump ship.
    This is why many of us have a "harem" of guitars. As much as I love Telecasters, there are times we all want a little "diversion".....and that's OK.
    It's STILL cheaper than an actual divorce and re-marriage.:):):)
     
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  5. Jan 15, 2021 #5
    boogaloo

    boogaloo Tele-Afflicted

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    LOL- Thanks Bro...

    Uh...3 times.

    This last time is forever...30 years and counting. 1st time- I was tooo young and stooopid; 2nd time, she was tooo young and...loose LOL; 3rd time- we both got older, wiser and finally knew when we had a good thing (especially me...LOL).

    But you make a point...

    Brian
     
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  6. Jan 15, 2021 #6
    Fenderdad1950

    Fenderdad1950 Tele-Afflicted

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    I wish we could all be so lucky.
     
  7. Jan 16, 2021 #7
    blue metalflake

    blue metalflake Doctor of Teleocity

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    Sounds like you’re back where you belong
     
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