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Is the body solid alder? Are the cavities for the pickups the same as the original?
: Is the body solid alder? Are the cavities for the pickups the same as the original?
Yes to both questions. …
Can anyone tell me where I can get a body "template" as I am designing some paintwork ideas for my new telecaster
thanks
This popular thread has been given its own page : fender m80 head and 4-12 cab
The M80 is a stereo head, the cab also is… But you can’t conect one cab to bought head outputs… If you want a stero sound with just one cab, connect it to the right output on the head an the 16 ohm stereo input on the cab… Sorry for my english, I´m from Portugal
Does anyone have the schematics for the M80 head? Need it for repairs!
The cabinet should be stereo if it came with the head. Here is how to check…
use only one output from the amplifier…
plug it into each speaker input one at a time…
Listen for play something through the amp…
If the speaker cabinet is stereo you will hear only two of the four speakers being used at a time…
A different two will be used for each speaker input…
hope this helps
: i know the head is stereo…is the cab?? the cab has two inputs…the head has two outputs….can I?
i know the head is stereo…is the cab?? the cab has two inputs…the head has two outputs….can I?
hi!! i have a prosonic combo and a Eric clapton strat with 25 db midboost !! my problem !! i can my 12ax7 preamp tubes for another tubes with less gain for channel two!!
sorry my english is very bad !:) thanks you!!
My buddy has a guitar thats called i fiesta…i never heard of it and want to know if its worth anything. Please help my buddy.
Is there a LOT of difference in an old and new J or P bass?
Is there a LOT of difference between and American and offshore model?
Thanks
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: Is there a LOT of difference in an old and new J or P bass?
: Is there a LOT of difference between and American and offshore model?
: Thanks
Hi Mel,
Not wishing to state the bleedin obvious but play a few !
Don’t be blinded by the bullshit on vintage models.
There are some lovely old basses around but a lot are knackered or frankly fake ! – Fender’s quality control in the 70’s stank and although the best Precision I ever played was a 78 the majority sadly were crap – if you wanted a fender back then the discerning buyer would try the shop’s entire stock of a model before buying as they would all be different !
Don’t get me wrong, I’ve owned & loved ( & still do) a few over the years but you gotta be careful, especially if you’re going to spend a lot of money.
Same advice for American or offshore – some of the recent foreign models are clearly inferior but look at the price difference – they should be! but Japanese quality control is superb and their reissues especially are often as good if not better than the US models.
When the very first Squires appeared in the 80’s they were clearly superior and the Americans had to buck up their ideas to keep up.
The best advice I can give is again – play, feel & listen – if it plays & sounds good, it is good – whenever and wherever it was made.
Hope that’s of some help, it’s probably opinionated and a little controversial but there ya go …
cheers,
Simon
ne one no where i could find a new baby blue w/ sparkle pick guard fender star?
I have an old Fender XFL2000 Speaker Cabinet. It has eight 10inch speakers. The Speakers themselves are not labeled with any capacity. The sticker on the back of each speaker simply says "fender musical instrument special speaker". It is covered in black tolex and the grille cover is a beige/silver with alternating green and black thread. Any information at all about this product would be greatly appreciated.
I own both models of super showman’s Email me your phone number so I can call you with the history of all of the early fendr solid state amps.
Thanks, Tony Alamia
: I have an old Fender XFL2000 Speaker Cabinet. It has eight 10inch speakers. The Speakers themselves are not labeled with any capacity. The sticker on the back of each speaker simply says "fender musical instrument special speaker". It is covered in black tolex and the grille cover is a beige/silver with alternating green and black thread. Any information at all about this product would be greatly appreciated.
Dude…do you wanna sell the XFL? I’d love to have it. Email me.
BB
: : I have an old Fender XFL2000 Speaker Cabinet. It has eight 10inch speakers. The Speakers themselves are not labeled with any capacity. The sticker on the back of each speaker simply says "fender musical instrument special speaker". It is covered in black tolex and the grille cover is a beige/silver with alternating green and black thread. Any information at all about this product would be greatly appreciated.
Dude…do you wanna sell the XJL? I’d love to have it. Email me.
BB
: : I have an old Fender XFL2000 Speaker Cabinet. It has eight 10inch speakers. The Speakers themselves are not labeled with any capacity. The sticker on the back of each speaker simply says "fender musical instrument special speaker". It is covered in black tolex and the grille cover is a beige/silver with alternating green and black thread. Any information at all about this product would be greatly appreciated.
Looking everywhere for schematics for a 60’s Echo-reverb III unit. Nobody will fix it because it has PCB’s (!?) in it. It was my grandpa’s and I’d like to have it fixed, My uncle will repair it, I just need the schematics…..Please help.
: Looking everywhere for schematics for a 60’s Echo-reverb III unit. Nobody will fix it because it has PCB’s (!?) in it. It was my grandpa’s and I’d like to have it fixed, My uncle will repair it, I just need the schematics…..Please help.
I have copy of the schematics if you are still interested send a fax #and I’ll send it to you,,
I am just getting into bass.
Is there a LOT of difference between an American model and a Mexican/Japanese? If so…what?
In your opinion, is it better to go with a good used American model, or buy a new one?
Thanks in advance.
I’m looking for a ’63-’71 Fender acoustic flat top (King, Kingman, Concert, Palomino, Shenandoah) or even the smaller bodied ones (Malibu, Newporter, Redondo). Many thanks in advance.
Chris
[email protected]
: I’m looking for a ’63-’71 Fender acoustic flat top (King, Kingman, Concert, Palomino, Shenandoah) or even the smaller bodied ones (Malibu, Newporter, Redondo). Many thanks in advance.
: Chris
: [email protected]
If anybody is still inerested I have 1963 Fender Montclair. (strat headstock) top of the line, beautiful condition
i have a fender redondo any idea year of make
i wouldnt part with it any info on my best pal
: i have a fender redondo any idea year of make
: i wouldnt part with it any info on my best pal
I bought a Redondo new in the late eighties, 88 or 89. I haven’t seen one anywhere since I sold some 10 years ago. Not the prettiest or most expensive acoustic, but man did mine sound good. Not real sure of value now, but mine was around 250 new with no case.
If anyone out there is interested in selling their mustang, please email me! will pay up to $700! COME ON MAN! IM DESPERATE!
: If anyone out there is interested in selling their mustang, please email me! will pay up to $700! COME ON MAN! IM DESPERATE!
Beautiful 3-color Sunburst 1974 American Sunburst Mustang and hardshell case now for sale. Very good cond., US$1000.
I have a new Super Reverb Reissue which works really well with an overdrive pedal to give it just a touch of boost. I have heard that on the older models, tubes could be pulled to give the amp more gain. Has anyone heard of this? Will it work with the reissue models without hurting the amp? Which tubes get pulled? Also, I lucked into 3 NOS RCA 6L6G’s and a 5AR4 rectifier. Will replacing the Sovteks with the RCAs make much of a difference in a new amp like this, or are NOS tubes a better match for the original vintage amps?
Hi!
I would know same informations about a Stratocaster Serial Number 1001842, 21 frets, 3-way switch, natural color.
What type is it?
What is its manifacturing-years.
Thank you very much.
Emanuele
This popular thread has been given its own page : FENDER MUSTANG- a question of age…
I’m nowhere near my Fender info book today but one easy tip is body contouring.
Most models have contouring on the back of the body (like a strat)for comfort but ’65 and earlier are just a simple slab of wood – not as comfortable but considerably more valuable (I know cos I’m lucky enough to have one !)
I’ll write again when I’ve checked on some more info – hope this is of some help anyway!
Simon
I have a Fender Mustang, and I was wondering if somebody could help me figure out the year it was made.
The serial number has no letter, number, or symbol before it. The only thing stamped on the plate behind the neck is the number 213266.
The guitar is Olympic White, with a tortoise shell pick guard. The pick guard is held on with 12 screws. The Tremolo Bar has a white tip. There are 2 slider switchs ON-OFF-PHASE for each of the two pickups.
From all that I’ve read, I think it’s a 1964, except that there isn’t an "L" in the serial number.
The over all condition is good, there is some wear on one part instrument, some of the finish is worn off the bottom side the body. I had the original case, but it was stolen at one point, and the case was never recovered.
Any thoughts as to this guitar’s worth?
Thanks in advance for whatever help you can offer!
-Patti
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Fender ’65 Super Reverb FSR Guitar Amp – Great for Blues
i use heavy strings and i dont use trem so i added two more springs to my strat and tightened the hell out of the 2 big screws in the back. this disables me from using tremolo. someone said i should put a block behind the bridge instead. what exactly does this mean and what is the diff between that and what i do
Hello; My 18 year old son has been using my Super 60 out in the garage, and now it doesn’t make any volume. How can I fix it? It warms up all the tubes light up, the speaker looks fine. I miss it, my tely misses it.
: Hello; My 18 year old son has been using my Super 60 out in the garage, and now it doesn’t make any volume. How can I fix it? It warms up all the tubes light up, the speaker looks fine. I miss it, my tely misses it.
Check all the tubes to make sure they are seated properly, both preamp (AX7’s) and the power (6L6’s) tubes. If you aren’t getting anything at all check speaker wire. Otherwise take it to a fender authorized repairman. If your living in New England I can give you a few names.
: : Hello; My 18 year old son has been using my Super 60 out in the garage, and now it doesn’t make any volume. How can I fix it? It warms up all the tubes light up, the speaker looks fine. I miss it, my tely misses it.
Were you able to fix the Super 60. Mine has the same symptoms and I haven’t been able to get it fixed.
Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Rome
Having trouble finding info on this amp. Photos would be great….can anyone help?
http://www.ampwares.com/ffg/
Need info on Fender Showmaster Stratacaster Model #6206190;Serial # 0015. Carved Top. Custom made Jewel of a guitar. (Aren’t All Fenders?) Any info is more than I have now. THANKS
HI ALL,
I HAVE A:
1964-65
FENDER PRECISION BASS
Silver "Fender" decal thicker than previous "spaghetti" logo.
Pearl fingerboard dots replace "clay" dots.
Tortoise plastic three layer pickguard replaces celluloid.
PLATE #: L55182
Creme Color
One cut on the whole body
Immaculate keeped.
Taking Bids on this
Located in San Diego
[email protected]
tel/fax: 309-276-8242
: Did you sell it or is it still available. If you sold it how did you sell it for? Where and how did you find such a gem?
Karl
HI ALL,
: I HAVE A:
: 1964-65
: FENDER PRECISION BASS
: Silver "Fender" decal thicker than previous "spaghetti" logo.
: Pearl fingerboard dots replace "clay" dots.
: Tortoise plastic three layer pickguard replaces celluloid.
: PLATE #: L55182
: Creme Color
: One cut on the whole body
: Immaculate keeped.
: Taking Bids on this
: Located in San Diego
: [email protected]
: tel/fax: 309-276-8242
:
What would a Fender Wildwood 1 be worth today? Any information you might know about this guitar would be a big help.
Hi there ! I am based in Australia and just picked up an ’86 squier- Japanese made.This is the first I have had my hands on and am unsure of its value.It has good "packed" machine heads and two decent looking string brakes on the headstock…..it actually feels similar to my usa strat.Any help would be appreciated…thanks
250-300 tops
I just bought one. Serial # E673240. I bought it at a garage sale. I just had my set up guy ( who is the best in the business) go threw this ax. It plays now incredible. The pickups are hot as hell. It has been beat up so bad but after setting it up it is the baddest ax I haver played. I plugged it into a Marshall JCM 800 and it kicked the snots out of my USA Strat from 1982. The Squire name says it is a cheap guitar. I wish that people would understand that this is a Ferrari of guitars. If you play a strat then play one of these. LOL
How can i tell if a ’59 Strat is original or a re-issue? where can i go to look for markings or anything concerning the year?
I need a little help replacing the pots on this great guitar. I can read the backs of two of the pots, and they definitely say 1MEG. There are huge mounds of solder on the others. Are they likely to be all 1MEG? Are the volume and tone pots typically different? Pointers to schematics would also be appreciated. Thanks!
CONTACT THE FOLKS AT ED ROMAN. THEY KNOW GUITARS.
http://www.edromanguitars.com/misc/contact.htm
IF YOU FIND THE SCHEMATICS (OR THEY’RE RE-CREATED FOR YOU), PLEASE E-MAIL ME. THANKS
: I need a little help replacing the pots on this great guitar. I can read the backs of two of the pots, and they definitely say 1MEG. There are huge mounds of solder on the others. Are they likely to be all 1MEG? Are the volume and tone pots typically different? Pointers to schematics would also be appreciated. Thanks!
My friend just leant me a guitar we think its a fender i am almost sure of it i was wondering how old and how much it may be worth i have never played or even owned a guitar so any info on it would be helpful. on the top of it it says deanz autograph it has 3 knobs and thats about all i can say please let me know something.
Preferrably a Tele but I’d be interested in any solidbody guitar or bass with that finish.
I have a 1978 Fender Stratocaster in the Antigua finish. It is 100% original and the finish is near mint. The neck is straight and the frets are unbelieveable – they look unplayed!
It also comes with the original case and all original paperwork. Contact me to make offer.
Thanks,
Anthony
Do you still have this strat available?
: Preferrably a Tele but I’d be interested in any solidbody guitar or bass with that finish.
I’m looking for a P-Bass with that finish, I use to have one but sold it mid 80’s, anyone know of one available?
got the tele your after !!!!! it,s a 78 i think but in good nick apart from a slight mod to the pickup switch.make me an offer … Ian
I’m trying to find a wiring diagram for a telecaster plus – early 90’s model with one blue lace sensor pup in neck and two red lace sensors wired together in bridge. I’ve searched fender’s mrgearhead site – couldn’t find the right one. ANYONE with ANY info on the wiring in this guitar – please share.
Thanks
Chuck
i have a 80 telecaster elite can anyone give me any info about this guitar and value please.
Wrong the Elite series Strat & Tele didn’t come out til ’83. It has active electronics and was only made in 83 & 84. (Original list price $899)
: i have a 80 telecaster elite can anyone give me any info about this guitar and value please.
Imagine, a bloody CASH RECYCLE Shop wanted to sell to me, an unexperienced bloody beginner, a mexican Stratocaster for 300 Pound, assuring me of its actual value of 600-800 POUND!!! That is so embarrassing! Fortunately I asked a good friend before buying it, but I was about to do the biggest mistake of my young life!!
i got one and u dont thats why your reading this because you think im selling it and im not
: i got one and u dont thats why your reading this because you think im selling it and im not
Big Freakin Deal! I have an original ’63 Strat and its carrying case. The Strat smokes the Mustang to hell and back. Have you seen the going prices for working vintage Strats? About what a nice downpayment on a house would be! Oh, and mine isn’t for sale either… not until it’s 50 years old and worth more than the GDP of some small nations. 🙂
I got one too. Is it worth anything? I customized mine – changed the pickups, paint, and pick gaurd so I probably destroyed any value that it had — but it sounds good.
id like to know the value and the rareity of this guitar i have aquired one recently. i have read only 800 were made true? i have a sunburst model,flame on top of headstock bound neck with dot inlays and p/u’s look asat tele hummbuckers.great condition some pitting on the tuners,overall a great guitar plays well.i dont know which model this is.anyone with info please let me know thanx a million
I’ve got one of those too. Got it from my dad’s cousin in the late eighties. I’ve seen the robben ford one and thats not what it is – it’s similar but not quite as cheesy looking.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ex/shop?pid=510269&sourceid=00100209215640651483
Your guitar is a flame standard, ca1984… Visit vintageguitar.com and access fender master series article, Feb 1998 for info… Made in Japan, where did yo hear 00 made? I was told a few thousand. Value? I paid $700 for an Ultra, and $1000 for an ultra new old stock…
Photo of Fender Prodigy available
: Photo of Fender Prodigy available
I Have a Prodigy I’m trying to put a second tone pot where the jack is and switch the jack to a strat style. Cant find any wiring diagrams for the 7 terminal 5 way switch,might have to switch that to a strat style too
anyone have any info on a mexican tele thinline in a transparent red finish… i’ve looked around for a while now and came up with nothing.. and it also has 50th anniversary tag on the back of the head stock
anyone have any info on a mexican tele thinline in a transparent red finish… i’ve looked around for a while now and came up with nothing.. and it also has 50th anniversary tag on the back of the head stock
Dose any one know how much a Fender accoustic model F-15 i worth? If so e-mail me
Willing to buy or trade!If so hit me up…..
E-mail:kissy4u69@yahoo
I am willing to buy an trade!Hit me up,if willing to do so…..for this guitar!
: I am willing to buy an trade!Hit me up,if willing to do so…..for this guitar!
I have one in this custom color email me at [email protected]
looking for Fender USA Repro headstock decals for Stratocaster and Telecaster any info would be much appreciated.Bought one ob ebay and it was a joke.
: looking for Fender USA Repro headstock decals for Stratocaster and Telecaster any info would be much appreciated.Bought one off ebay and it was a joke.
: : looking for Fender USA Repro headstock decals for a Fender P-Bass I bought a mighty mite neck that I love but no decal..thanx pop 🙂
I am trying to identify a Thinbody Archtop Electric Guitat built in aroun 1963. The body has a red sunburst finish and a headstock similar to a 1964 Fender, the body is similar to a 1964 Epiphone Casino. The only identification on the guitar is the word "Japan" on the heel and "made in Japan" on the Tailpiece. Obviously built in Japan this appears to have attempted to copy attributes from several name manufacturers. Perhaps for a department store. I would appreciate any input.
Bill
First of all, I haven’t been on the site in months. It’s good to be back. I need some help with a non-fender question. I bought a Washburn WRT44 effects unit and haven’t had any luck finding a footpedal. I need to buy a footpedal, but if anyone knows where I can get a schematic of one I could build it.
Thanks Rod48
: First of all, I haven’t been on the site in months. It’s good to be back. I need some help with a non-fender question. I bought a Washburn WRT44 effects unit and haven’t had any luck finding a footpedal. I need to buy a footpedal, but if anyone knows where I can get a schematic of one I could build it.
: Thanks Rod48
Did you ever find one? I have one also and am looking for a footpedal.
I’m selling my Fender 50th ann. strat. It is shell pink and is a 50s reissue. It has a v-neck and was made in Japan in 1996. I can send a pic if you would like. It is in great shape though Fender aged the pick ups and knobs. Make me an offer.
Hi Mike,
You still have your MIJ Shell Pink Strat for sale?
Regards,
Dennis
Blackmore strat may be available for sale.
The item is a 97 signature series
Signed by the man with photo’s
Fitted with roland gk-1 digital pick-up
Also replaced Seymour Duncan pick up’s
With fender gold lace pick ups
Original pick ups available.
Serious offers considered.
Does anybody know a good selling price for a 1967 Fender Bronco?
Hi
I´m thinking of replacing my stock mexi pups with vintage noiseless, because i´m looking for a clean blues sound, but there seems to be a lot of different oppinions of these pickups. Has anybody had any experience with them , please let me know
hey i just bought the noiseless vintage pickups and i am restoring a 77 squire. their is one tone and one volume and the jack. the schematic was for two tones. can anyone help me wire this? the pickup work but the volume dosnt
: Hi
: I´m thinking of replacing my stock mexi pups with vintage noiseless, because i´m looking for a clean blues sound, but there seems to be a lot of different oppinions of these pickups. Has anybody had any experience with them , please let me know
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I have a new American Deluxe Strat with the noiseless pickups. The one thing I like is that you can turn the guitar to 10, and if your amp is clean, there is NO noise unless you play. It is the cleanest sounding guitar I have ever played. I had a 25th Anniversary model, but this one sounds better.
Man! After all the advertising Kinman has done to tell the UNIVERSE about his amazing pickups, ya’ll STILL don’t know about him and his fantastic pickups??? Look people….if it’s clear, uncompressed, sweet, dynamic, AUTHENTIC Strat tones you want, y’all won’t find them with the Fender Noiseless crap, or the Lace Holy Grail garbage!
Open your brain-things and check out Kinman’s AVn Series of pickups. If to you, they aren’t amazing, and put all other brands to SHAME, y’all should really be playing Les Pauls, because it’s clear you don’t know ANYTHING about Strat sound.
"Nuff said!
: Man! After all the advertising Kinman has done to tell the UNIVERSE about his amazing pickups, ya’ll STILL don’t know about him and his fantastic pickups??? Look people….if it’s clear, uncompressed, sweet, dynamic, AUTHENTIC Strat tones you want, y’all won’t find them with the Fender Noiseless crap, or the Lace Holy Grail garbage!
: Open your brain-things and check out Kinman’s AVn Series of pickups. If to you, they aren’t amazing, and put all other brands to SHAME, y’all should really be playing Les Pauls, because it’s clear you don’t know ANYTHING about Strat sound.
: "Nuff said!
I have not liked Fender’s Noiseless Pickups either. I find them harsh, metallic, industrial, non-Strat and without harmonics & chime.
Mr. Kinman makes good pickups and so does Tony
Amendolare at ElectroKraft custom handwounds, for less than half the price of boutique category brands. See http://www.harmonycentral.com for reviews and you be the judge.
Strat Man Dwight
: : Hi
: : I´m thinking of replacing my stock mexi pups with vintage noiseless, because i´m looking for a clean blues sound, but there seems to be a lot of different oppinions of these pickups. Has anybody had any experience with them , please let me know
: =======
: I have a new American Deluxe Strat with the noiseless pickups. The one thing I like is that you can turn the guitar to 10, and if your amp is clean, there is NO noise Go to guitarnuts.com and find out how to shield the single coil stock ones!
Ok,
I have a 1983 Fender Elite Strat with noiseless pickups. Everyone that plays my guitar tells me that it has a much better sound than their Strat. I am not sure what the newer noiseless pickups sound like but I do know mine are awesome. They also have a pre circuit that runs off a battery 9 volt. Hope this helps. Bill
: : : Hi
: : : I´m thinking of replacing my stock mexi pups with vintage noiseless, because i´m looking for a clean blues sound, but there seems to be a lot of different oppinions of these pickups. Has anybody had any experience with them , please let me know
: : =======
: : I have a new American Deluxe Strat with the noiseless pickups. The one thing I like is that you can turn the guitar to 10, and if your amp is clean, there is NO noise Go to guitarnuts.com and find out how to shield the single coil stock ones!
Hi there,
I’m searching for schematics of the Fender
Roc Pro 1000 Combo! Can anybody help me?
Please send your schematics or answers to:
[email protected]
I have a GE412 cabinet with the silver face and was wanting to change the face to the black Roc Pro grill to match my Roc Pro head.
Is the grill on the Roc Pro 412 cabinet made out of the black metal mesh like the head face? If so could someone help me locate a sorce to purchase the grill?
alan
: I have a GE412 cabinet with the silver face and was wanting to change the face to the black Roc Pro grill to match my Roc Pro head.
: Is the grill on the Roc Pro 412 cabinet made out of the black metal mesh like the head face? If so could someone help me locate a sorce to purchase the grill?
: alan
tHIS IS A GREAT CAB, CAN U TELL ME HOW MANY WATTS IT IS AS WELL AS THE OTHER SPECS
:Spray paint it black.
This popular thread has been given its own page : fender p lyte
i prefer my fender xl232 compared to the lyte origninal model stl2435 i think my fender has better quaity strait hitting chords and also to my conclustion i think compared to the lyte orignial model st12435 the fender has a higher and better quality wood and one more IMPORTANT feature my fender has is it has a beer holder on the strap ok thats what i think i am out lata dog
I recently purchased this new guitar, iwth all the bells and whistles, but no manual caame with it. Can anyone tell the specifics of the E-Q knobbies? It would be greatly appreciated. I plaaay out of a crate 15” & 2 10’s with horn, and an ampeg b2r head. I can’t seam to get the real bassy sound that I want. Just a little to tenuey for me. Thanks.
Hey guys. If you want private guitar lessons go to my homepage.
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See you there 🙂
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Looking to have Fender build me a custom stratocaster and can’t find a list of all the options
available, not even on their website. Any help would be appreciated!!!
I need some info on this guitar, a friend of mine bought one and I am having a custom shop
Strat built and want to incorporate some of the features.