Linus Pickle
Tele-Holic
That Bigsby SH model has me interested. I dig the 70s Telecaster bass too, but I don't love that color.
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Guerilla Electro
Tele-Holic
why is it not proper ?? the values of the pots are the correct ones ( 1 meg vol , 50k tone ), the tone wheel acts a bit too much like a volume pot when rolled down , but it's perfect for fuzz pedals .
Mine has the anodised gold pickguard , so it's super quiet .
badinfinities
Friend of Leo's
There's a rhythm circuit? Not sure what you mean.
I wish they'd do a Classic Vibe Champ Lap Steel.
sloppychops
Friend of Leo's
They sort of did that awhile back. The FS-52, I think is what they named it...modeled after the 50s Champ lap steel. It was a major flop, though. Partly because it just wasn't a good lap steel, partly because there's not a big market for lap steels.
But I agree with you. It'd be cool to see a remake of the Champ lap steel. There are a lot of cheapo Chinese-made lap steels out there going for around $100. I think they'd need to make something of higher quality, though.
Guerilla Electro
Tele-Holic
The CV has a Rhythm circuit , it's the Squier Affinity Jazzmaster that don't have it ( and has a Strat Trem ) .
sloppychops
Friend of Leo's
I took another look and...YOU'RE RIGHT! I didn't see the rhythm circuit controls when I first looked at the photo. The black controls on the dark tort were hard to see.
sloppychops
Friend of Leo's
Yep, on the left horn. It controls the neck pickup only. Allows you to dial out treble for a darker, "jazzy" type sound.
Zepfan
Doctor of Teleocity
You would think that with the ease of today's machinery, that making lefty guitars would be more available and priced the same.
badinfinities
Friend of Leo's
Sorry, I phrased that poorly. I know there's a rhythm circuit. What is the issue you have with the rhythm circuit on this CV?
EDIT - sorry, I read back through the thread. We are all on the same page!
Alaska Mike
Tele-Afflicted
I think Phil McKnight mentioned the answer he got from Keisel (and maybe others) a couple months ago about this. Left handed guitars just end up being more expensive. "Special" hardware is part of it. QC problems pop up much more often. From an import standpoint, there is also the question of how many you should order (factoring in color options) to meet demand and not be stuck with guitars you have to clearance out (something Fender has issues with anyway). Retailers (especially brick and mortar) don't order a lot of them. They just don't make as much per unit as on right-handed guitars. It's certainly easier now in the age of CNC to make a left-handed guitar than it was years ago, but the market for them hasn't really changed.
badinfinities
Friend of Leo's
I'm so glad as a left-handed person, I chose to play guitar right-handed. The thought never occurred to me to fret right/strum left. Some people are flabbergasted by that, but it is what it is.
I have empathy for left-handed guitar players - they are limited in their options.
MichaelD83
Tele-Meister
ALNON calls it “Adult children.” Without getting anymore political I think there are a few too many now roaming the surface. Id like tradition and that’s why I like fender. I’d like to see more boring offerings- like an American vintage Hardtail strat in sunburst or black
Midnight Wine
Tele-Meister
I just built a shell pink guitar. It looks terrific and makes cool, janky rock and roll noises. Unfortunately, once completed, the first chord I strummed erased my sense of responsibility and adulthood. I forgot to go to work and pay the light bill and now my children are starving in the dark.
You're on an electric guitar hobbyist forum discussing entry-level guitar toys made for beginners and budget tinkerers. It's not that deep.
Hallo Spencer
Tele-Meister
archetype
Fiend of Leo's
I really don't know why they don't offer such things, other than they think there's not enough market for them. Who knows?
Alaska Mike
Tele-Afflicted
I'm kinda the other way. I think there are far too many butterscotch blonde, black, sunburst, and candy apply red Fenders out there. To be honest, they once were my thing, but they have just gotten tired for me. Plus, black guitars show fingerprints like crazy. The 1964 Fender Color Chart has several under-represented vintage colors.
For vintage-style/re-issue guitars (Classic Vibe, Vintera, and American Vintage) I think they should have two or maybe three colors each model year. The one that is least popular for each model (by sales) is phased out for the next model year, and they poll musicians/retailers with a list of period-correct colors and the winner is introduced the next year. That helps prevent the line from going stale as quickly, limits inventory of less-popular colors, and creates connection/excitement for the buyer. Having the same colors year after year (with price increases) really doesn't motivate buyers. No need to create a new FSR just because you shot it in a different color.
Zepfan
Doctor of Teleocity
Settings on a CNC machine don't take long to adjust. They call it "Special" so they can charge more and there's no good reason for it. IMO
Just seen some in my local shop, didn’t get the chance to play one but they looked like quality kit.a lot of cool stuff from squier : here are the new Classic Vibe 2025 models
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