Fender "Telemaster"

[Andrew W]

I just came across these whilst thumbing through Vintage Guitar magazine and I think it's kinda awesome.  Apparently they're only being made for Make 'n' Music in the States so they're as rare as hen's teeth (and pricey too).  But I think it's a great idea.

Here's the blurb and the eyeball melting pricetag.

I suspect this guitar might polarise opinion somewhat but I suppose it's just Fender's own take on what Fano are doing.

[Philly Q]

I think they're awesome!  :D

I was going to make one from Warmoth parts, but they never make hardtail Jazzmaster bodies except by custom order, so it would have been annoyingly expensive.  Still may do it some day.

[Dmoney]

found this site from the Sommatone Amps links page.
dunno much about the site or quality of the wood


http://www.usacustomguitars.com
http://www.usacustomguitars.com/bodyspecials.asp#

[FernandoDuarte]

[Philly Q]

Yeah, good point, I'd forgotten about USACG!  

I have seen the Telemaster bodies on their site and they seem to be a pretty permanent fixture on their "web specials" page now, so maybe they're the place to go.  The bodies do come in pretty heavy unfortunately, around the 5 pound mark.

[Dmoney]

they have a link to a guy who makes pickguards for them on their too.
they look pretty tasty.

[Twinfan]

PhillyQ has mentioned those before.  I think they're fanastic, but how much????!!!!!  :o

I'd also just take an Esquire version, without the hidden pickups...

[FernandoDuarte]

Yeah, good point, I'd forgotten about USACG! 

I have seen the Telemaster bodies on their site and they seem to be a pretty permanent fixture on their "web specials" page now, so maybe they're the place to go.  The bodies do come in pretty heavy unfortunately, around the 5 pound mark.

The pic I posted was from Warmoth and it can be get on custom orders, can't remember on showcase

[Dmoney]

esquire version would be good.
personally id like a little humbucker in there and split coil options etc on the tele switch.

man, i actually really want one now, for a new musical project.

[Philly Q]

The pic I posted was from Warmoth and it can be get on custom orders, can't remember on showcase

The Jazzmaster bodies in the Showcase are always routed for a trem, either the standard JM style or a Strat/Floyd type.  And you know me, I'd always rather go Showcase than custom!  :lol:

[FernandoDuarte]

Yes, that's why I used "it can be get" instead of "you can get it" :lol:

[AndyR]

Doesn't seem to be much evidence of "polarized opinion" so far...

So:

Er... not quite my cup of tea :lol:

[Ian Price]

Not my cup of tea either.

Is that confirmed polarisation? I think it could be.

[mikeluke]

Would you call "I think that it looks awful!" a polarised opinion?

[Twinfan]

Not my cup of tea either.

Wait until you see Frusciante play one, then I bet you'll change your mind!  :lol: