Ryan H Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Been looking for a good Tele to add to my arsenal for awhile. I've been a country boy since I was in diapers, and I don't know why it's taken me this long to get a Tele. My problem was that I don't like picking the same old guitar everybody has. Sunburst, black, red, white, butterscotch, everybody's got one of those. And yet everywhere I looked, it was just the same old boring colors. And then while browsing Long & McQuade's website in anticipation for their Monster Days in June (0% Financing for 6 months), I discovered this... The 1969 Reissue Pink Paisley Telecaster. The James Burton/Elvis guitar. The Brad Paisley guitar. Made In Japan, build quality is flawless and sound is exactly what a Tele should sound like. I was worried about the Basswood body at first, but it actually balances the guitar out nicely. Teles naturally have a lot of bass and a lot of high end, and the basswood fills out the midrange perfectly. Just the perfect weight too. These Paisley Teles are really hard to come by around here, so I jumped on it as soon as I could. It's on layaway now, and I'm picking it up on June 1st. -Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 That is SWEET! Does it have that finish on the back too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buxom Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Yea, I have a red one, but it's in no way generic. No one puts red with a banana yellow pickguard but me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan H Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 That is SWEET! Does it have that finish on the back too? Indeed it's on the back too ;) -Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan H Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 Yea, I have a red one, but it's in no way generic. No one puts red with a banana yellow pickguard but me. You have a point there. I was more referring to the people who just keep the white pickguard, or black depending on the guitar. -Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I've got the 3 tone burst Tele with white pick guard. I guess it's pretty common but I love the way it looks This is a really cool looking guitar though! You don't see many of them around. I think the average person has probably never seen one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan H Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 I've got the 3 tone burst Tele with white pick guard. I guess it's pretty common but I love the way it looks This is a really cool looking guitar though! You don't see many of them around. I think the average person has probably never seen one Not saying there's anything wrong with them. I love the classic look, but if i'm gonna have 1 Tele for awhile, I want something special. -Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Bill Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Excellent!!! I remember when these first came out. There was the Paisley and Blue Flower Teles. At that time I didn't have two nickels to rub together. Nice to see it back. I hope it brings you years of enjoyment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quapman Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Dude you got a pink guitar man... Lol,,, just kidding man. I think it looks great. I dig the paisley,, but I'm thinking if it came in maybe black with copper paisley.. mmmm nice. hehe.. Enjoy your new geet and that classic tele sound. gotta love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buxom Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 You have a point there. I was more referring to the people who just keep the white pickguard, or black depending on the guitar. -Ryan No one puts an Invader or a 2 way bridge either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 That there will not be easy to confuse for anyone else's Tele. Can spot it a mile off. I'm all for classic colors, but that one reminds me of the psychodelic era. I'm picturing a scarf for some reason...or a jumper. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 sharp as a razor !! back in the early 90s a friend offered to sell me his pink/paisley re-issue Strat for $250.....but I just didn't have the coin at the time. wonder if he still has it..... anybody have a phone # for "Boo" (Buford)? haven't seen him in ages....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Very Sweet, Ryan. Been a fan of those for about 30 years..... If I remember correctly the originals were made using sheets of wallpaper! Enjoy when it arrives! P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyC Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Good score Ryan! I was thinking the same as you last year. I wanted a tele but didn't want to spend a lot, got mine for 900 shipped, and I also wanted something a little different that also had a good rep. These Teles made in Japan are known for their quality and great sound. My instructor borrowed mine to use in one of his professional recordings. He was a little afraid he may take some flack for the pink Tele but once he played he said they would not be laughing any longer. He reported back they all wanted one by the end of the recording session. Only problem I have with mine is due to my vision, I have trouble seeing the strings on the maple board even with glasses on they seem to disappear. Hope you enjoy yours I love mine!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenKen Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Everyone needs a Tele (or 2). Good on ya Ryan. Enjoy the twang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Good score Ryan! I was thinking the same as you last year. I wanted a tele but didn't want to spend a lot, got mine for 900 shipped, and I also wanted something a little different that also had a good rep. These Teles made in Japan are known for their quality and great sound. My instructor borrowed mine to use in one of his professional recordings. He was a little afraid he may take some flack for the pink Tele but once he played he said they would not be laughing any longer. He reported back they all wanted one by the end of the recording session. Only problem I have with mine is due to my vision, I have trouble seeing the strings on the maple board even with glasses on they seem to disappear. Hope you enjoy yours I love mine!! Is that how much these things go for? I paid less for my American standard! A lot less! I like the finish but wow that's a pretty steep up charge for a fancy paint job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan H Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 Is that how much these things go for? I paid less for my American standard! A lot less! I like the finish but wow that's a pretty steep up charge for a fancy paint job They're a fairly rare reissue...lots of people have never even heard of the '69 Reissue Pink Paisley Tele. Also, American Standard Teles and Strats generally go for about $1000-$1100 new here, and I got my Paisley for about $900 like Cindy's. The Japanese Fender's quality is on par with the American Standards in my opinion. It's a legitimate Reissue, and just look at how much Fender charges for their American Reissues (The American Vintage series). At least twice as much as this beauty. It's more than just a fancy paintjob; it sounds and plays like a proper reissue. -Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Sweet guitar !! Now all you need is a Nudie Suit! http://www.nudiesrodeotailor.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 I believe there is a Strat in that series as well - same paint job. Seen them at guitar shows. Nice guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 I remember when Fender first introduced the paisley series it was available on the Telecaster and the Tele Bass, I don't remember if the strat or not. But I am sure that the paisley finish was available in blue on white, and pink on white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jul/1968_Fender_Paisley_Telecaster_and_Telecaster_Bass.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 They're a fairly rare reissue...lots of people have never even heard of the '69 Reissue Pink Paisley Tele. Also, American Standard Teles and Strats generally go for about $1000-$1100 new here, and I got my Paisley for about $900 like Cindy's. The Japanese Fender's quality is on par with the American Standards in my opinion. It's a legitimate Reissue, and just look at how much Fender charges for their American Reissues (The American Vintage series). At least twice as much as this beauty. It's more than just a fancy paintjob; it sounds and plays like a proper reissue. -Ryan I'm very familiar with Japanese Fenders. I've been playing one for years. I think their quality is good. Personally for that amount of money I'd spend a little more and get a used AVRI, but if everyone did the same thing life would be boring :) This is a rad looking guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyC Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Yes, there is a Strat and Bass version as well. There is also the Blue Floral version of Strat, Tele and Bass. I think the main things Ryan and I both were looking for was a nice Tele that was unusual.This is accomplished with the Pink Paisley quite well. Another aspect of this guitar, for me was the fun of possibly getting in early on a good collectable. They began the reissues in 84, mine is a 93 they are highly regarded for their quality, so a win win. On that same thought I also was looking at the Fender Plus and Deluxe from the early 90's. Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead used or still uses one. Those are already getting up there. Some have very unique finishes such as the Firestorm. But the Paisley had to come first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Very Sweet, Ryan. Been a fan of those for about 30 years..... If I remember correctly the originals were made using sheets of wallpaper! They were, and it fell off most of them. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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