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Just got Broadcaster Back Review Mine Yours May Differ

Discussion in 'Telecaster Discussion Forum' started by teleplayer99, Aug 26, 2020.

  1. Aug 26, 2020 #1
    teleplayer99

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    Broadcaster now has blend circuit. Brother that did the work said neck pup a little quiet but he could take out resistor in 15 minutes and it would be louder.

    I have to play it for awhile to decide. Brother installed .0033uF capacitor from a post from EspyHop. Thanks man!

    Its really bright in rear pup until desired blend is dialed in. Bright in 2nd position. But telecasters are supposed to be bright. Neck is a little quiet, but essentially functions as tone IMHO.

    Rear position with blend is where its at to me. Is it superior to original telecaster wiring.
    Depends on your preference. I love it. Love the neck, weighs 7.1lbs., and has nice ash figuring under thin finish.

    I must admit that I am very interested in Fender history. Brother said one of the wires was barely making contact since it had a cut in it. He said he hates clothe wiring. Not really acceptable for $2000 guitar.

    He had me buy his favorite 3 way switch to make soldering easier. And he said whoever tightened the control plate was like an ape. Said he had hard time getting it loose.

    I had bought Gotoh locking tuners and Gotoh compensated saddles. Sending everything back. Find them not needed.

    No setup is needed either to me. Stays in tune and compensation is right on. Bought mine used for $1495 out the door, since it has some dings, a tiny place where finish has chip, and a few scratches.

    But this is to be played. Not a closet queen. YMMV.

    Anthony
     
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    Fender-guy

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    I do like the broadcaster wiring and you can have a 4th position if you carefully position the switch between mid and bridge position.

    I think it adds in the bridge pickup with the neck and no blend control
     
  3. Aug 26, 2020 #3
    boris bubbanov

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    I'll take cloth insulation on wiring over vinyl, all week long.
     
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    teleplayer99

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    Very cool guitar. When I get some rest I will try that 4th position. Thanks Fender-guy! Boris I will take the clothe too.
     
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    Slim Chance

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    Try raising the neck pickup for a little more volume.
     
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    gtrwrks

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    I really like Zac Childs' wiring of only having the bridge pickup connected to the Tone circuit. I only have it set up this way in one of my Teles (Cavalier pickups in this one) and really like the fairly 'acoustic'-like tone the neck pickup has, but the Tone circuit engages once in the 'both' switch position adding a lot of variety and balance.
     
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    SnidelyWhiplash

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    I really like the blend wiring. Very useful. I don't use the resistor. I also use a .022 cap instead of the.05 called for on the fixed position.
     
  8. Aug 26, 2020 #8
    teleplayer99

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    Very good ideas. Thanks everyone
     
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