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thekiwidisciple
July 1st, 2009, 09:10 PM
This is being sold by a guy on an Australian guitar forum. He wants $150AUD (currently $120 USD) with the case. It's a Squier Affinity Telecaster, he bought in 2004, so I'm guessing it's from around 2003. He's going to give me a few more pics, as he says theres some chips in the finish, not that this is a biggie. I'm thinking it'd be cool to refinish it in Vintage Blonde, with a parchment pickguard and all gold hardware, and put some Tonerider pups in there.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m186/the_stoot64/DSC00034.jpg
thekiwidisciple
July 1st, 2009, 11:44 PM
Well I bought it. $175 posted, case included. I also bought a set of Tonerider pups, a Vintage neck and a Classic Hot bridge. I think eventually I'll refinish it in Vintage Blonde, like the CV teles.
Jimi75
July 2nd, 2009, 01:24 AM
Looks like a nice eyecatcher! Please post some clips.
thekiwidisciple
July 2nd, 2009, 02:10 AM
Personally, I'm not a fan of the Butterscotch finish. It'll look much better once it's blonde.

I shall post some clips, I bought some Tonerider pups for her.
Kazz
July 2nd, 2009, 04:13 AM
I am thinking about doing a similar Tele project...can't wait to hear your clips with those what kind of pups did you say they were were again?:poke:

Oh yeah....Tone Rider....I think you might have mentioned those :poke:

Just kidding....
thekiwidisciple
July 2nd, 2009, 05:45 AM
Ugh, just realised I mentioned those three times, lol.
sunvalleylaw
July 2nd, 2009, 07:46 AM
Kiwi, I personally love the butterscotch and black look. So I would leave it. But it is your project. Congrats! It will look nice either way!
thekiwidisciple
July 2nd, 2009, 07:52 AM
I liked it for a while, but I'm not sure. A new finish would do it good anyway, it has a fair few bits of damage on the back. Not relicing, very ugly damage.
duhvoodooman
July 2nd, 2009, 08:00 AM
Personally, I'm not a fan of the Butterscotch finish. It'll look much better once it's blonde.
Different strokes for different folks! If I bought a Vintage Blonde one, I'd want to strip it down and refinish it transparent butterscotch!

BTW, what kind of pickups did you get for it? :poke: ;)
Brian Krashpad
July 2nd, 2009, 08:15 AM
Different strokes for different folks! If I bought a Vintage Blonde one, I'd want to strip it down and refinish it transparent butterscotch!

BTW, what kind of pickups did you get for it? :poke: ;)

I see what you did there.

:D

Congrats Kiwi.

Though I'm another butterscotch fan.
thekiwidisciple
July 2nd, 2009, 08:16 AM
Yes, ok, very funny DVM...

More Butterscotch lovin' eh? I guess I'll have to make a decision after I see it in person.
duhvoodooman
July 2nd, 2009, 09:15 AM
More Butterscotch lovin' eh? I guess I'll have to make a decision after I see it in person.
And I put my money (though not much of it!) where my mouth is:

http://duhvoodooman.com/miscimages/musical/XV820/XV820_full_front.jpg http://duhvoodooman.com/miscimages/musical/XV820/XV820_body_front.jpg
thekiwidisciple
July 2nd, 2009, 09:23 AM
Hrm, a brother ain't feelin' it, yo....
marnold
July 2nd, 2009, 09:48 AM
Don't forget to put the other two strings on too :) Nice catch.
duhvoodooman
July 2nd, 2009, 09:50 AM
Hrm, a brother ain't feelin' it, yo....
Like I said, different strokes. Thank God we're not all alike!
thekiwidisciple
July 2nd, 2009, 10:15 AM
It'll have new D'Addario's on it, straight away, marnold.