NGD: Fender Cabronita Tele

[Funkfingers]

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.

[ImmortalSix]

YES!

[Funkfingers]

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.

[crusty philtrum]

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"

[Funkfingers]

Is that the shadow of the case lid causing that black area on the body where the controls are ?

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.

Nice looking guitar. How does it sound ? It's got that look about it that just says "Let's go to work"

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.

[Inkstained]

Congrats, sir. Play it in good health. I am filled with jealousy and longing, but I'll deal with it.

[ArtieToo]

Dual-humbucker Tele's are cool. Interesting color too.

[Funkfingers]

Dual-humbucker Tele's are cool. Interesting color too.

Erm, technically speaking, Black is not a colour.

[Kam]

That's ****ing awesome. Congrats, man.

[crusty philtrum]

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.

[PunkKitty]

Awesome guitar. Congrats!

[ratherdashing]

I am always teetering on the verge of putting a FilterTron in my Tele. Congrats to you, sir, and enjoy!

[ItsaBass]

Thschecksthcy.

[tonello]

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.

[DankStar]

the 3 colors together are messing me up - maybe if I saw it out of the case

[Funkfingers]

I am always teetering on the verge of putting a FilterTron in my Tele.

Try a 'Tron in the neck/Rhythm position. You will be pleasantly surprised.

Congrats to you, sir, and enjoy!

Don't call me sir. It confuses me.

[ArtieToo]

Erm, technically speaking, Black is not a colour.

Ah . . . that photo makes it look like some sort of olive-ish green. Must just be the lighting.

[Funkfingers]

No. The nitro-cellulose finish is sooooooooo shiny that you are seeing a reflection of my filthy ceiling.

[ImmortalSix]

I am always teetering on the verge of putting a FilterTron in my Tele. Congrats to you, sir, and enjoy!

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.

[ratherdashing]

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.

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.