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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Afghan Dave on January 10, 2010, 09:36:31 AM

Title: NEsqD?
Post by: Afghan Dave on January 10, 2010, 09:36:31 AM
Well, I had a "moment" and bought one of these on ebay...

Good spec full size alder, through body and a modern c neck and ripe for modding or stripping to the bare-essentials..

You all know it's been a long time coming but at £89 inc shipping... I think it's worth a punt!

Fingers crossed it's not a total dog and some Esquire lovin' here I come  :? :P

(http://www.nocaster.co.uk/img/ebayblack4.jpg)
Title: Re: NEsqD?
Post by: Ian Price on January 10, 2010, 09:43:48 AM
I hope it's good mate - let us know when it arrives!
Title: Re: NEsqD?
Post by: Afghan Dave on January 10, 2010, 09:50:54 AM
So do I!

I just figured that it would serve as a base for future Telecaster fun and allow me to fit some good tele parts which I could use on any future build of much higher quality.

Then again, it could be a hidden gem... No name but big vibe CNC crafted anomaly.  :lol:
Title: Re: NEsqD?
Post by: MrBump on January 10, 2010, 09:51:56 AM
At that price, what's the worst that can happen?!?!

Good to know how it goes.
Title: Re: NEsqD?
Post by: Twinfan on January 10, 2010, 10:04:06 AM
Nice one Dave - you knew you'd have to join us!
Title: Re: NEsqD?
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on January 10, 2010, 10:49:22 AM
You really wanted my black tele didn't you
Title: Re: NEsqD?
Post by: Andrew W on January 10, 2010, 11:14:53 AM
It looks like a steal for the money.  Are you going to Esquire it immediately then?
Title: Re: NEsqD?
Post by: badgermark on January 10, 2010, 11:28:22 AM
That guitar is screaming for an intimate meeting with a hand drill and a Holydiver. You know you want to.
Title: Re: NEsqD?
Post by: Philly Q on January 10, 2010, 01:10:15 PM
Gotta be honest, it ain't pretty, but for £89 you can afford to have your wicked way with it then abandon it in the gutter.

I predict a rapid Trigger's-brooming process like Andrew's Telemaster.  :P
Title: Re: NEsqD?
Post by: Afghan Dave on January 10, 2010, 03:43:44 PM
She's the kinda gal you meet knocking about in the early hours of Sunday morning....

She's from Essex and she's very, very cheap and probably a bit rough if you inspect her cavities too closely but you've gotta give her a go.

I'm gonna strip her down immediately, I think she's beggin' for it.... Get deep into her guts for a few hours.  :P I don't even know her name but with a bit of work I'm sure I can get this cheap little slut to sound good...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVmU3iANbgk

Jon, I'd love to have got my hand on yours but a Croydon lady is a bit too classy for me at the moment  :?

I like 'em cheap!
Title: Re: NEsqD?
Post by: Philly Q on January 10, 2010, 03:58:41 PM
Quote from: Afghan Dave on January 10, 2010, 03:43:44 PM
Jon, I'd love to have got my hand on yours but a Croydon lady is a bit too classy for me at the moment  :?

If you weren't talking about Feline specifically, that would be a very sad state of affairs....
Title: Re: NEsqD?
Post by: Afghan Dave on January 10, 2010, 05:36:58 PM
This is a mock up of what I'd like to do...

Title: Re: NEsqD?
Post by: Dr. Stein on January 10, 2010, 05:49:33 PM
Black hardware? That'll be unusual - almost a 'none more black' esquire!
Title: Re: NEsqD?
Post by: gwEm on January 10, 2010, 06:00:34 PM
good look
Title: Re: NEsqD?
Post by: _tom_ on January 10, 2010, 06:01:02 PM
Needs a black/white/black pickguard imo, that's the best look for a Fender!
Title: Re: NEsqD?
Post by: Afghan Dave on January 10, 2010, 06:01:32 PM
Yeah.

Black and functional.

I'd just like the pickguard to be the main point of contrast.
Title: Re: NEsqD?
Post by: Philly Q on January 10, 2010, 06:13:15 PM
Black hardware will give a hint of the Fender Jim Root sig model.
Title: Re: NEsqD?
Post by: gwEm on January 10, 2010, 06:17:09 PM
mirror scratchplate?
Title: Re: NEsqD?
Post by: Afghan Dave on January 10, 2010, 06:24:22 PM
Pearl or plain white scratchplate

Position
1 - Volume
2 - Volume + Tone .22uf cap
3 - Bass .10uf cap "c--ked wah" tone

Can't wait to try that.  :P
Title: Re: NEsqD?
Post by: FernandoDuarte on January 11, 2010, 11:53:58 PM
Cool! Hope it is a nice one!
Title: Re: NEsqD?
Post by: Johnny Mac on January 14, 2010, 08:09:17 PM
That is well cheap for a guitar but i doubt it would be any worse than the Richwood LP I bought on EBay a few years back while totally stoned. It was dreadful but obviously ok now after all the upgrades. I embarrassed to say it cost me over 200 quid!! I'm sure after a bit of work at Feline it will be really nice.
Title: Re: NEsqD?
Post by: Afghan Dave on January 14, 2010, 08:26:24 PM
Well it's here...

I took it out an inspected it carefully and checked a few basics..


Action... MILES high.

So I capo-ed the first fret and checked the neck relief and it wasn't too bad. So I put a shim in the neck pocket and gave a slight crank of the truss rod and let it settle.

After a while I re-did the intonation and she is pretty much spot on  :D
Tele's are hard work I know but I' like the action as low as I think viable.
All in all it's a total bargain and a good player.

The only change I feel needs to be made are the bridge saddles because the raised height screws catch skin.

So a set of modern milled steel strat saddles will soon be fitted and job done.  :P

Then we Esquire the bugger!!!
Title: Re: NEsqD?
Post by: FernandoDuarte on January 14, 2010, 08:43:19 PM
Great that it turned fine! :D
Title: Re: NEsqD?
Post by: Afghan Dave on January 14, 2010, 08:45:12 PM
He's got one in Butterscotch if any of you are interested in bagging an ultra low cost Telecaster!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1950s-Standard-Telecaster-Style-Electric-Guitar_W0QQitemZ160393767080QQihZ006QQcategoryZ2384QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem  
Title: Re: NEsqD?
Post by: gwEm on January 15, 2010, 12:55:08 AM
Quote from: Afghan Dave on January 14, 2010, 08:26:24 PM
The only change I feel needs to be made are the bridge saddles because the raised height screws catch skin.
I suggest brass on a Tele dave..

I'm please she turned out not to be a dog! Cheap and cheerful then in the best possible way :)