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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 10/04/2004 : 03:54:30
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I'm seriously considering this guitar, the humbucker in particular is a plus. There's also a deluxe version with two humbuckers.
I've played it, and love it. My knowledge of guitars, however, isn't exactly fantastic, and I'm wondering whether this is a sound investment.
Any advice?
Am also looking at a Vox combo amp, priced at about £400. A good idea? |
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Hatchetman
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/05/2004 : 03:23:50
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Is it a Made in Mexico Re-issue 72 Tele custom? If it is, I have one and I can honestly say that it is one of the nicest guitars that I've played! I had really good set up done on it and I have never had any problems with it. It has a wide range humbucker in the neck position as well as a single coil in the bridge. The tone is IMHO unsurpassed.
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2463 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2004 : 04:34:46
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Yep, it's exactly that model.
What amp do you use, Hatchetman? I'm still undecided on what to buy... and the whole valve vs solid state issue... |
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Hatchetman
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
234 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2004 : 06:41:01
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Well, I tried out quite a few solid state amps and one or two amp modelling amps (line 6 etc.), but with the latter, I was just setting it to emulate a valve amp, so I just went out bought a real one. The one I ended up getting was the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 40 watt valve. I think it's a wonderful amp. Try one out, I'm sure you'll like it. Word of warning though, they are remarkably loud!!
Ade
As the air conditioner hummed.... |
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2463 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2004 : 07:09:34
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I see, it looks like an awesome amp. Still, it's about £100 more than the Vox amp. I suppose I shall just have to try them out.
I certainly agree with what you say about the Line 6 amp, too. |
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Sir Mike
- FB Fan -
USA
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Posted - 10/05/2004 : 13:28:06
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I've tried both and I hate to say it but I give it to the "fat Tele". It's got a neck humbucker but a standard tele on bridge. Andy Summers played one for years. They really have some nice range and punch.
->Words are only the tip of the iceberg of my thoughts.<- |
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2463 Posts |
Posted - 10/07/2004 : 11:29:15
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KimStanleyRobinson
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 10/08/2004 : 10:01:33
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Yeah, Zig - thats a cool axe.
I play a standard tele, but having that humbucker up front is way cool.
I use an Ampeg Superjet with mine.
The Fender Hotrod might be a better amp for it, what with the pregain stage and all.
Check out a Fender Blues Junior too. 15 watts, but oh what a sound.
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2463 Posts |
Posted - 10/08/2004 : 13:55:55
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Thanks for the advice, everyone.
I notice the Tele that Charles played at the start of the tour just had a single bridge pickup, but he seems to have moved onto one with a neck humbucker too. |
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2463 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2004 : 01:26:39
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| I met a guitarist from the Futureheads at a gig on the weekend, and he was playing the 72 reissue. Said he doesn't use the humbucker though cos the tone is too deep and blues-like. LOL. And Franz Ferdinand's singer plays an original 72 model. |
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Fender Classic Series '72 Tele Custom
