DeVeeWee Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I've been thinking/dreaming a long time now of these two Leo's but I can't decide which one of the 2, I really want to be mine in ................the next 10 years:-" Any support/advice will be appreciated! American Custom '62 Telecaster Custom '63 NOS Telecaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Feature-wise, they look pretty similar except the '62 has the "ashtray" at the tail. Just looking at those two pics, I like the color of the '63 NOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenKen Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 You won't be disappointed with either but I'd go with this one: Custom '63 NOS Telecaster And yes, it's a Fender, but everyone should have a counterpoint to their Gibbys. Could be a Fender, a Rick, PRS...whatever makes you feel it. Seems like you're feeling the Tele. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVeeWee Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 saturn,they they both have the ashtray , it's just a promopicture with one onto the body, but nevertheless I like them both without! And as you mention, there seems to be no major difference between them except for the body finish... Zenken, my first love is the sonic blue also until I saw the custom last week! I love those white bindings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenKen Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Zenken' date=' my first love is the sonic blue also until I saw the custom last week! I love those white bindings! [/quote'] Ever think about assembling one yourself? Warmoth has some sweet options for bodies. Bindings, exotic woods, etc. You won't save money (heck, you may even spend more). But you can get the best of all worlds when you pick out all the components yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 There's nothing wrong with a Fender. End of story. Tele's are great guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Warmoth has some sweet options for bodies. Bindings, exotic woods, etc. Warmoth make fantastic necks, their bodies not so much.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Nahum Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I've been thinking/dreaming a long time now of these two Leo's but I can't decide which one of the 2' date=' I really want to be mine in ................the next 10 years:-" Any support/advice will be appreciated! Each guitar has it's own personality. I would try lots and see what speaks to you rather than buying off the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Nahum Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Warmoth make fantastic necks' date=' there bodies not so much....[/quote'] Not sure I agree with you 100% on your view of Warmoth bodies there: I know people like a lipstick neck pickup - and it's very much part of the Tele cachet, but a Charlie Christian is a great replacement in my view - covers a lot more ground. RN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G McBride Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Every player should have a Telecaster in their lineup. Something about a Tele that makes you play better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 The '62 Custom has double binding on the body, right?! (They used to, anyway) I always liked that... Keep thinking I'll get one of those, "one of these days"...like so many other of my "wants" as opposed to "needs!" ;>) CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Not sure I agree with you 100% on your view of Warmoth bodies there: I know people like a lipstick neck pickup - and it's very much part of the Tele cachet' date=' but a Charlie Christian is a great replacement in my view - covers a lot more ground. RN [/quote'] Maybe Warmoth Tele bodies are ok, but their Strats are all over the place. I custom ordered a light alder/ vintage white. The colour was fine when received, but all six of the vintage trem screws came through into the trem spring cavity, so they are NOT built to Fenders specifications. I wrote to them and they even said as much to me...I asked why they dont post it on their site? "Not 100% to Fender Specs"...yet, Warmoth is licensed by Fender?? Long story short, the neck is amazing. Stunning AAA maple...The body has 6 tiny holes that drive me nuts. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabba2203 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I always liked the Tele and the Mustang from Fender. I am planning to own a tele one day...I just haven't found "the one" yet. I like that 63, very nice looking. I don't like the covered bridge look on a tele. Plus, it would make it uncomfortable for me to palm mute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I always liked the Tele and the Mustang from Fender.I am planning to own a tele one day...I just haven't found "the one" yet. I like that 63' date=' very nice looking. I don't like the covered bridge look on a tele. Plus, it would make it uncomfortable for me to palm mute.[/quote'] Bridge covers on Tele's are removable... CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 American Custom '62 Telecaster Guess which one I'd take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabba2203 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Bridge covers on Tele's are removable... CB What's the bonus to playing with the cover "on"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Well...you know, I know this isn't helpful, but I like both! The rosewood in that picture was so dark that at first I thought it was ebony. I checked the Fender site, and nope! Rosewood--and of course, an ebony board on a Tele would be awesome, IMO, but the fact that it's rosewood makes it no easier for me to give advice...sorry. They're both so nice! :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Nahum Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 What's the bonus to playing with the cover "on"? Ummmm.... you get not to mute your strings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 What's the bonus to playing with the cover "on"? None, really. They were for "additional sheilding," and protection of the saddles, etc. But, most players take them off, myself included. They do look nice, in a "Finished" sort of way. Strat's had them, too...initially. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVeeWee Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 The '62 Custom has double binding on the body' date=' right?! (They used to, anyway) I always liked that...Keep thinking I'll get one of those, "one of these days"...like so many other of my "wants" as opposed to "needs!" ;>) CB[/quote'] @ CB, that double white binding is a killer for me too! @ Robin: man, that is just an awesome guitar you have there! I like the combination of the body and the neck inlays very much, kinda tex-mex style! The problem with me is, I'm not really a good craftsman, and I'm not interested in those kind of things, and what I've learned in life is ... when there's no interest, it can't be good! @ all: thx for the input guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenKen Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Not sure I agree with you 100% on your view of Warmoth bodies there: I know people like a lipstick neck pickup - and it's very much part of the Tele cachet' date=' but a Charlie Christian is a great replacement in my view - covers a lot more ground. RN[/quote'] That looks like a USA Custom neck, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Both are great guitars, can't go wrong with either. What about something with a maple fretboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVeeWee Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 Both are great guitars' date=' can't go wrong with either. What about something with a maple fretboard?[/quote'] TG, that one is already in ze house! But I love to play a rosewood fretboard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Great! Another Telecaster lover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 They both look great but that black one looks SWEET. I've always loved the bound bodies on Teles. I really like Calimans green Tele too. To be honest I've wanted the model that CM has since the second I saw it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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