50s style tele

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ROLF

That's hilarious, and pretty much the opposite of my experience. My guitar is brilliant and loved by all who have played it. It is the consummate Telecaster.

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calm down, this is subjective. i didn't think it had the tele growl at the bridge. you may like it, i didn't.
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timhulio wrote:This guy says "this is not the inferior baja model". Bah. Bet they're the same.

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This pickup is indeed the same as the one used on the Baja model. Do you think they purposely make worse ones and then give theme the same name to put in the Baja? There's no shame in it being used in a cheaper guitar, it's still a good pickup.
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chisa wrote:calm down, this is subjective. i didn't think it had the tele growl at the bridge. you may like it, i didn't.
No, it's absolutely fine, I'm not upset. It's just a simple thing - You're completely wrong.
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chisa wrote:barden gatton pups (i think)
I'm assuming you have verified first hand that "Telecaster growl" exists within these $320 pickups. It would be a shame to spend all that money and be disappointed.
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yes a friend has a set. lovely :)
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James wrote:
timhulio wrote:This guy says "this is not the inferior baja model". Bah. Bet they're the same.

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This pickup is indeed the same as the one used on the Baja model. Do you think they purposely make worse ones and then give theme the same name to put in the Baja? There's no shame in it being used in a cheaper guitar, it's still a good pickup.
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I agree but this is not the same as a Baja..The rear of the Baja Broadcaster has a copper induction plate..This pickup is from a usa custom shop classic telecaster and has the oval zinc induction plate on the back and formvar vintage cloth wire..So it is not the same as the Baja model which is made in mexico..
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James wrote:
James wrote:
timhulio wrote:This guy says "this is not the inferior baja model". Bah. Bet they're the same.

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This pickup is indeed the same as the one used on the Baja model. Do you think they purposely make worse ones and then give theme the same name to put in the Baja? There's no shame in it being used in a cheaper guitar, it's still a good pickup.
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hahah what a chonst.
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Mike wrote:hahah what a chonst.
ZINC & CLOTH WIRE!!!!!

does it come with a mastery bridge too? :lol:
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ok i have chosen a body but what colour pickguard do you think?

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Black PG.
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My vote:

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Post by chisa »

got new body today:

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nice, light well finished.
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Needs more:
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Looks like a good finish though.
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Post by matocaster »

I like the black pickguard myself, it's more 50's anyway
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with pickguard and bridge

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Post by Mike »

Looking more and more like a Desert Sand Baja telecaster every day.
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- neck pickup
+ mojo arrow plate >.>
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Mike wrote:Looking more and more like a Desert Sand Baja telecaster every day.
but they don't have:

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