Non-CS Fenders now over $3,000
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gearJunkie
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I've never played an unfinished mahogany neck. How would you describe the feel and playability?
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Like shit.
But it’s such a badass workhorse of a guitar I almost consider never taking it out to use it live. A bit of a unicorn in that it was $500 new back in ‘05 but is one of the best playing/sounding guitars I’ve ever had my hands on. I was just telling Dave and Tom earlier that I haven’t touched the truss rod on this since I lowered the action on all my guitars over a decade ago and the neck just doesn’t move.
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I really dig unfinished necks, the more raw feeling the better, I usually run 60 or 80 grit paper over the unfinished ones and let my hands smooth everything over. There’s a texture to it that doesn’t really slow you down, just has a feeling to it.
I know I got really big on sanding the backs of my necks when I was playing live all the time, my two LP’s still have the finish on them and are fairly minty, so I’m going to wait until I start playing live again to see how I feel about it. At home I’m fine with the finish.
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Tons of character > sprayed on finishLike shit.
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But it’s such a badass workhorse of a guitar I almost consider never taking it out to use it live. A bit of a unicorn in that it was $500 new back in ‘05 but is one of the best playing/sounding guitars I’ve ever had my hands on. I was just telling Dave and Tom earlier that I haven’t touched the truss rod on this since I lowered the action on all my guitars over a decade ago and the neck just doesn’t move.
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My vela neck is "finished" but its satin with no grain filler. I love how it feels very unique and a sensory delight
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It looks like both of the ones shown in this thread have pore filler so they aren't quite the same as a genuinely unfinished mahogany neck. I can dig a not-smooth-as-a-baby's-bottom neck but would think 80 grit mahogany without pore filler might be a little TOO rough.
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Wow! I forgot about my "Reclaimed" Vela. It's the same as your description.
Time to pull it from its case, add some new strings and get to playing.
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Nothing ultra fancy but a very well built guitar...
www.cortguitars.com
Not my photo ( it's dark already here ). Looks similar but the top is not that fancy ...
Cort G290 LE | G Series Electric Guitar
Inspired by and derived from G290 FAT, the G290 Limited Edition was developed with an idea to explore the opposite side of G290 FAT. Same boutique design, session-style guitar concept with Voiced Tone…
Not my photo ( it's dark already here ). Looks similar but the top is not that fancy ...
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Back to strats, inquiring about the weight of this one. Very interested - got some gear to move that would more than pay for it.
You don't often see anything close to quartersawn with Fenders unless it's custom shop and you request it.
1990-91 Vintage Series '57 Re-Issue. Pretty ridiculous shape for 30+ yo axe!
You don't often see anything close to quartersawn with Fenders unless it's custom shop and you request it.
1990-91 Vintage Series '57 Re-Issue. Pretty ridiculous shape for 30+ yo axe!
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An ‘88 popped up local to me for $1300 in stupid good condition. I immediately had to put my phone down because my thumb was moving to the Message Seller button. Definitely my favorite line Fender has mostly kept going since the 80’s.
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My only trepidation with this one is it looks to have a 3 piece body and some of them are well known to be boat anchors. Seller is getting back with a weight on Wednesday and if it's 7.6 lbs or less, it's going to be really hard not to make him an offer.
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Yeah, but you have to remember that was when Henry was at his (arguably) insane worst. The price drop happened after the new ownership took over.
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Summer 2023 Batch — Unfortunately have to let it go due to unforeseen circumstances.Brand new condition!Comes with OHSC and case candy!Medium Soft V neck, beautiful light aging. Truly a spectacular guitar, the best relic or vintage I’ve ever had the honor to play.I also have the original photos o...
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2023 Nacho Blackguard Telecaster Aged Butterscotch #2718 | Reverb
Summer 2023 Batch — Unfortunately have to let it go due to unforeseen circumstances.Brand new condition!Comes with OHSC and case candy!Medium Soft V neck, beautiful light aging. Truly a spectacular guitar, the best relic or vintage I’ve ever had the honor to play.I also have the original photos o...
A bit pricey. Still I wouldn't mind one of these. Every time someone asks to have a go I'd go to hand it to them and as they reach out I'll quickly pull it back and say, "It's Nachocaster."
