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Gary Blanchard

Gary Blanchard

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I got back from a morning meeting to find the Tele had been delivered. So far, I am very happy with it; I still have to plug it in and give it a run, but this is really cool. I must say it is pretty heavy to this guy who plays acoustic guitars and Danelectros. :grin:
 
That is a fine looking tele. I like the white/maple combo. It is weird that that is a rare color in teles as it is hot. Congrats on the new guitar.
 
That's an MIM standard, right? Interestingly, I got mine in 2009, and have gone through a LOT of guitars during that time, but my tele abides. Of course, over the years, it has gained new pickups, upgraded electronics (Emerson 4-way kit), and is still a work in progress. It just keeps getting better and better. The best part is, once I set it up for .10s, I have NEVER in almost ten years had to tweak the truss rod, adjust intonation, or otherwise mess with the action. It's just perfect!
 
bsman said:
That's an MIM standard, right? Interestingly, I got mine in 2009, and have gone through a LOT of guitars during that time, but my tele abides. Of course, over the years, it has gained new pickups, upgraded electronics (Emerson 4-way kit), and is still a work in progress. It just keeps getting better and better. The best part is, once I set it up for .10s, I have NEVER in almost ten years had to tweak the truss rod, adjust intonation, or otherwise mess with the action. It's just perfect!
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Yep, MIM standard. The only thing I'll ever change on it is the strings. :grin:
Chad said:
Nice. Looks just like my dad's tele, except his white has aged a bit.
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Someday mine will, too. :thu:
 
Very nice, Gary. I dig the strap.

Also, don’t let these traditionalists get to you, they hear with their eyes. You don’t need a 3 saddle bridge to get a true tele sound. The MIM modern bridge is perfectly cromulent and has better intonation.
 
Help!I'maRock! said:
Very nice, Gary. I dig the strap.

Also, don’t let these traditionalists get to you, they hear with their eyes. You don’t need a 3 saddle bridge to get a true tele sound. The MIM modern bridge is perfectly cromulent and has better intonation.
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Yeah, 3 saddle is for squares. 2 saddle is where its at :grin:

(I'm actually a fan of 2, 3 or 6. I see no 'need' to change any of them.)
 
It's going to be challenging to do sick ass pinch harmonic dive bombs on that, but otherwise, it's gorgeous
 
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