Tradition Jerry Reed tele

[Bluetelecaster]

Does anyone know when these were produced?

 

[brookdalebill]

I think it’s Jerry Reid, and they were produced in the early 2000s.
The late Jerry Reid was the late Mel Tillis’ lead guitarist.
Great player!
The Tradition guitars are/were made in Korea.
They often have three pickups and a unique tremelo system.
I believe the company was based in D/FW(?), Tx, but the guitars were MIK.
I have seen and played several, and they’re good!

 

[Fiesta Red]

I believe the company was based in D/FW(?), Tx, but the guitars were MIK.
I have seen and played several, and they’re good!

Yep, actually right outside of Burleson, in an unincorporated area called “Briar Oaks”...
And you’re right—really nice instruments, considering their lineage...

 

[RodeoTex]

Never heard of it - learn something new every time I come here.

 

[Papa Joe]

I had a Tradition Tele..Fantastic vibrato system..All around very nice guitar..

 

[rickthescot]

Looks like a Trem King system to me.

 

[dan1952]

Met Jerry Reid one after a Gillis show. Really nice guy, and carried the show. The show was 1 1/2 hours, and Tillis was onstage for 20 minutes. Reid led the band and did the rest!

 

[Bluetelecaster]

Sorry for the spelling. I'm had for that . Ha .There is one at our local music shop for $650.00 gold hardware. Nice guitar. Was just wondering if that price was in range ,above or below.

 

[Brian J.]

I also met Jerry Reed he was one of the funniest and nicest people that I have ever had the pleasure of talking with, we were both waiting on a flight, we talked about fishing and about of all things ball caps and football. I asked him about what guitar he played during the east bound and down sessions and his response was as honest as can be he said "Hell son I don't remember, whatever was handy" class act and a great loss to the world.

 

[brookdalebill]

Sorry for the spelling. I'm had for that . Ha .There is one at our local music shop for $650.00 gold hardware. Nice guitar. Was just wondering if that price was in range ,above or below.

The price seems a little high, IMO.

 

[Bluetelecaster]

I was going to offer $450 to start, but I think it's gone now anyway.The search goes on

 

[Jim603]

I asked him about what guitar he played during the east bound and down sessions and his response was as honest as can be he said "Hell son I don't remember, whatever was handy" class act and a great loss to the world.

That is so cool, great story. He just seems like such a cool guy, and he is a fantastic player.

 

[Papa Joe]

Looks like a Trem King system to me.

Yes Sir..That's what it is..

 

[cleanheadsteve]

i had a beautiful sunburst one but the quality was cheap in my opinion. had the funky t inlays on the neck instead of dots. cost me a couple hundred and didn't keep it long. maybe mine was a "student" model?

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