NGD: Fender Cabronita Tele

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Oops. I did it again.

The surprising thing about this model is the tonal contrast between the two pickup positions - even though the pickup type is the same.

This has given me an idea of what to do to the MIM Tele that I acquired a few months ago.
 
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My nearest Fender dealer runs a Facebook page rather than a website. When new stock comes in, he photographs it and posts the pics. Whenever new pics are posted, it is safe to assume that that a big, fat invoice will be reaching this dealer very shortly afterwards. For the customer, this situations means leverage for cash deals. :D
 
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Is that the shadow of the case lid causing that black area on the body where the controls are ?

Nice looking guitar. How does it sound ? It's got that look about it that just says "Let's go to work"
 
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crusty philtrum said:
Is that the shadow of the case lid causing that black area on the body where the controls are ?
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Not exactly. The control cavity cover is the same size as a regular Tele's metal control plate. The cavity is cut roughly half an inch nearer to the neck than a traditional Tele.

crusty philtrum said:
Nice looking guitar. How does it sound ? It's got that look about it that just says "Let's go to work"
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Sounds like a cross between a beefed up Tele and a hollowbody. Anything from raunchy Rock to jazzy Blues tones - depending on amp saturation, finger dynamics and where the volume pot is set.

I am not going to go so far as to compare this Tele to a Gretsch because I have never had a Gretsch with which to compare.

As for "going to work", I would say that this is the sort of guitar that you could happily play an entire set on.
 
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Congrats, sir. Play it in good health. I am filled with jealousy and longing, but I'll deal with it.
 
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Far out, it's black !! I thought it was some kind of metallic weird sorta olive green colour, and that's why i asked about the black bit where the controls are.
 
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I am always teetering on the verge of putting a FilterTron in my Tele. Congrats to you, sir, and enjoy!
 
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Thats cool, because Fender's website has one pictured in black, but the only color that they say they sell it in is sunburst.

Not a bad guitar. I am not a huge fan of TV Jones pups, but they aren't bad either. I love the simplicity of that Tele, and you know that it was made for playing something twangy.
 
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the 3 colors together are messing me up - maybe if I saw it out of the case :naughty:
 
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No. The nitro-cellulose finish is sooooooooo shiny that you are seeing a reflection of my filthy ceiling. :earl:
 
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ImmortalSix said:
I will probably build a 'Tron / 'Tron guitar in my "P" shape after I move to the new house. That's what I really want. I'm going to ruin it by trying a recessed TOM, though.
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If I got myself another Tele, it would be a toss-up between Tron bridge/P90 neck and PAF/PAF.

I don't think a recessed TOM would ruin it, unless you do it wrong.
 
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