Interesting, my initial reaction was "too much". But then I realised for me it actually isn't a "too much" at all, it's just that I don't like the finished look on that particular tele.
By theory, the strat that TF's posted is "too much" for me, but apart from the sparkly paint I think that one looks cool.
The main thing that gets me is the wood always looks too clean on these things :lol:
I get round this by dosing the bare wood (body only) with a concentrated salt and vinegar solution once a week or so for a while. I also oil it with the guff I use for rosewood boards (Fret Doctor).
The main thing for me, though, is 1) does it play like a b@stard and, if yes, 2) do I look cool playing it. A negative for 1 will definitely stop me, a negative for 2 might stop me but I know I can get over it :lol:
