NHTom Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 This may be a little long winded, so I'll apologize in advance............ After getting my Gibson Custom Shop 58 re-issue a short while ago, a bit of a lightbulb came on in my head. It is such an amazing guitar and actually has inspired me to play better and play more. I woke me up a bit. I believe RevDavidLee commented when I got it that a quality instrument can change your approach, etc....."Lifestyle instead of hobby" may have been his statement. I tend to have an addictive personality......and a tendency to hoard....lol. I'm the type of guy who wants ALL the guitars....if it catches my eye, I crave it. What I'm finally learning is that I'll never have them all, and even if I did, short of winning the lottery and opening a museum, I wouldn't be able to give them all the attention they deserve. This being said, I had GAS very bad for a new Tele. I found a fairly high end one and knew that unlike my R8, I couldn't just buy it. I had to move a few of my other instruments into this higher end one..........now the panic attacks start......lol. Which ones to cut from the herd? After a few weeks of thinking, I finally pulled the trigger and rounded up a few guitars and small amps that were not getting enough attention and headed to my favorite shop. The Tele was still there.................... After much stress about letting go of a few which even plagued me on the way home, I plugged this in and it made EVERYTHING better!!!! Fender Custom Shop 1963 re-issue Telecaster in mild relic Ice Blue............ All I can say is WOW! Plays like a dream, great right out of the case, just has "that" sound.......blown away! Not bashing, but Gibson could take note on one item.........as stupid as this will sound........case candy. Nice leather strap, nice braided cord, heavy polishing cloth, AWESOME tool kit, etc.........I know it's not a big deal, but it is quite a package of stuff. On that note though, the only let down is the case.......it's a great case......actually the tightest fitting Fender case I've ever had, but I guess, being a custom shop re-issue, I expected tweed......it's just black tolex. I think between this one and my R8, I will continue to thin the herd a little more......not trying to get snobby as there are several guitars in my collection that are great and in expensive that I would never part with, I just think I've discovered that I've reached a point where I'd rather have a few really great guitars instead of several good ones and several "ok" ones........... NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Nice lookin' Tele! Glad it's playing as good as it looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 Nice lookin' Tele! Glad it's playing as good as it looks. I've never been that much of a fully clean player, but this thing loves it.......that Bedrock amp with just a touch of reverb sounds amazing with it. Roll on a tiny bit of dirt and it screams......I feel like I'm maturing...lol....or as my wife says, "getting old". NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 ...I feel like I'm maturing...lol....or as my wife says, "getting old". Happens to us all eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. C.O. Jones Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Oh sweet!!! After installing the CS 51 NOcaster pickups, swapping the cap with a Orange Drop and set it up to my liking it's getting really hard to put my Tele back in the case. Who would have thought. They are just fun to play. Awesome finish on yours, love it. And watch out, give your others some playing time too, those Tele's are addictive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Congratulations of the fine new Tele. I only have one guitar I am happy to part with, and yes its a cheaper one. However, my best (and/or favourite) guitars are not always the high end ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I love teles!! that one looks sweet. enjoy the playin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 NOICE Shoulda added to my How Long You Been Playin answer, 45 years, 46 next month actually, and only a couple very short times since 1971 without a Telecaster(s) in the house. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 VERY Sweet indeed! Is that a minty-green pre-CBS look 'guard as well? Excellent choice. I also agree 100% about quality over quantity. I'd far rather have 5 excellent guitars that 50 mediocre-to-good ones. Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 NOICE Shoulda added to my How Long You Been Playin answer, 45 years, 46 next month actually, and only a couple very short times since 1971 without a Telecaster(s) in the house. rct I think it was Keef who said "You gotta have a plank!" NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 VERY Sweet indeed! Is that a minty-green pre-CBS look 'guard as well? Excellent choice. I also agree 100% about quality over quantity. I'd far rather have 5 excellent guitars that 50 mediocre-to-good ones. Pip. Yes, that's how it came. Works great with the color. NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny V Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Beautiful Tele, I really like the color. You have decided that it's better to own a few high quality guitars than a lot of inexpensive ones, which indicates that your guitar knowledge and playing skill level has improved. I am not knocking inexpensive guitars because they make it easier for people to learn and continue to play music. I consider myself fortunate to be able to own higher quality guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 Yes, I've got a Studio, and a hand full of specials in the same price range that are awesome guitars that I'll never part with. I've got a very low priced Fender American Special strat that is a beast........I'd put it up against almost anything. I'm just at the point where if it doesn't "wow" me, I'm going to cut it loose and roll all of those into a few that really wow me. NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Every arsenal has to have a Tele in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Nice tele, congratulations. I have a Mexican version of that color and I like it real well so I can imagine that plays like butter. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny V Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I have done the same thing over the last two years. Gone from 18 plus guitars down to 6, two of which are 60's era guitars that I have owned since new. Makes perfect sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Congrats on such a beautiful Tele!!!! LOVE that Ice Blue, and the rosewood fretboard is my preference, as well. I, too, will be posting Fender "NGD" thread soon, myself.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Every arsenal has to have a Tele in it. Or a few... they are addicting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 Or a few... they are addicting! sure are.............this is #5.....lol. NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Beautiful Tele! If you just had that and the LP (and some tasty amps), you'd pretty much be set. Everything else is gravy :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 Beautiful Tele! If you just had that and the LP (and some tasty amps), you'd pretty much be set. Everything else is gravy :) now lets not get crazy here.............the hoarder in me needs a LITTLE fun.........lmao. Between what that tele will do and my R8, I could keep my JCM 800 and my Bedrock 1200 and honestly get about 95% of the sounds I like.....and be thrilled with those sounds. NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 ...If you just had that and the LP......you'd pretty much be set. Everything else is gravy... At the risk of going off-topic for a second or so... Respectfully, Dub, I must disagree. A Strat is essential. Thirteen years ago I sold my '64 and did without one for about 18 months. That experience showed me just how essential they are (for me). But with the Holy Trinity of LP, Tele and Strat? Yes. They have all the electric duties wrapped-up. Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Congratulations on the new guitar! Nice looking Tele always has a place in someones' collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 New Strap Day....................another beauty from Longhorn Leathers LLC NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 But with the Holy Trinity of LP, Tele and Strat? Yes. They have all the electric duties wrapped-up. Well "all the electric duties" might be pushing it. Toss in an SG and I might agree. Especially if any slide it to be played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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