So they quit making the Vintera '60's Telecaster?

I am with you on this one

 

Buy used.

- D

 

The modded version doesn't have a Bigsby. Sadly, that's what swayed me when I bought my modded 60s - I hate "bloody" Bigsby's.

 

What? This makes no sense to me. They’re selling guitars “in the style of” the ‘60s. If ash availability is the issue, fine, but everybody is aware of that (if they aren’t they probably don’t care anyway), so why not substitute whatever works? I guess this is why I don’t run a business. I obviously don’t know the first thing about it.

 

On Fender’s website they have the 60s Modified Pau Ferro.

then I saw it’s 9.5 radius

 

Build your own...

Allparts 60’s round lam. neck, 7.25 radius. All the rest is Fender US parts (Performer body) except the P90 and the pickguard to fit the P90. $650 all in.

 

That does not sound good to my ears. Maybe I am missing something but I really can't figure out why they made this decision.

I hope that a new model (made out of different wood?) is going to be announced in a short time.

 

Too expensive these days, much cheaper to buy new.

 

I thought Bigsbys were so cool, until I owned one. I don't think I'll try again.

 

Which makes me wonder if there are any threads "how to block or deck your Bigsby".
I've seen the 'pink eraser trick' to putting strings on them. But what about the hard tail option?

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Are they not doing the "mirror" Jimmy Page model anymore?

 

Me too...only mine was attached to a Gretsch. Much prefer my Tele and my Strat (and I never use the wiggle stick on that either).

 

An option might be to go with a used predecessor to the Vintera series, a Classic 60s Telecaster. I think it would tick all your boxes. There are a couple nice ones on Reverb right now. Yeah, they're pricey considering the original prices but they're real nice guitars.

https://reverb.com/item/38966601-fender-classic-series-60s-telecaster-electric-guitar

 

Classic 60s Tele.... Best guitar I ever sold on, and no surprise they're now selling well on Reverb etc... .. Harrumph

 

They're making room in the Vintera 60s lineup for a double-bound Custom and a 69 Thinline, right? Right?

 

Glad I hung on to mine. I was a Strat guy and the 60s Baja was my first induction into the Tele disease. It is a wonderful guitar that has spawned . . .uh . . . quite a few room mates.

 

Well, it looks like they still make the 50’s Vintera Teles, no Bigsby, 7.25 and, even better, a maple fretboard. A win, win.

 

N

Not if you prefer the rosewood or a darker wood. Maple is OK and isn't a deal breaker but I prefer the darker woods by far over maple.