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Mar 26 2015, 10:07 PM
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I am extremely happy to say I have finally ordered myself a telecaster.
I have wanted one for a very long time, ever since I started doing chicken picking and twangy stuff (or bouncy as I like to say). I have done some research and I wanted a vintage styled one, soft V-neck style and single coils. For a long time I thought the mexican Fender Baja was my call. And they get a lot of praise. But then I found this:  The company - FGN/Fujigen - might sound familiar as they produced the original Ibanez line. This guitar has all the specs I wanted + details I love: Contoured body - I want to spend a lot of time with instrument, and I care for my ribs.  Contoured neck heel, this makes a huge difference on my strat for high fret access.  More pics here. When considering I can get this Japan made tele, for aprox $100 cheaper than the mexican Bajas. This was a nobrainer. GAS won and I ordered it for $725 on Thomann. There aren't that many reviews of the guitar, but I have only found praise - even for the FGN pick-ups. The guitar also has CFS ( Circle Fretting System ) which supposedly has numerous advantages for string action, intonation and tone. Should be ok, even if its only half as good as advertised. If I got it right - neck finish is satin, which is something I have wanted for a long time. I hope it will making position shifting smooth for a hand-sweatener like me! Of course it's a bit of a risk to order a guitar online, but I have faith in Japanese luthiers (and in Thoman's 30 day return policy  ).Looking forward to hear your thoughts! Do you think the contours will affect tone (negatively)? ------ Edit - some videos of me playing the guitar: |
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Mar 27 2015, 04:27 AM
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Good choice!
The headstock's different but the body is very similar to the Mike Stern model Yamaha ... which is a xlnt axe. I think they're made in the same place? Fuji Gen Gakki. http://cdo.seymourduncan.com/blog/wp-conte...-mike-stern.jpg This post has been edited by klasaine: Mar 27 2015, 04:33 AM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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Mar 27 2015, 11:07 AM
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congrats! never seen those before, looks very cool. Cant wait to see / hear it in action
 --------------------  You say 'minor pentatonic ' like it's a bad thing |
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Mar 28 2015, 10:34 PM
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QUOTE (Mertay @ Mar 28 2015, 09:55 PM)  The only detail I haven't noticed was that the 2 piece body isn't combined evenly (can be noticed from the pic.s you shared) like pretty much all guitars out there, this is a good thing as it should help the guitar to be more resonant. Curious to read your comments Is this what you are referring to?  I don't know much about this stuff, but I am assuming a one piece body is more desirable (though probably more expensive to produce?) QUOTE (klasaine @ Mar 27 2015, 04:27 AM) Good choice! The headstock's different but the body is very similar to the Mike Stern model Yamaha ... which is a xlnt axe. I think they're made in the same place? Fuji Gen Gakki. http://cdo.seymourduncan.com/blog/wp-conte...-mike-stern.jpg Yeah that guitar is absolutely gorgeous. And those pups just scream warm tone à la Stern. |
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Mar 30 2015, 12:24 AM
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Most Teles (most Fenders) are 3 piece bodies.
LPs are traditionally a 2 piece mahogany body (sometimes 3, very occasionally 1) with a maple cap (top). They generally try to do a good job of book matching the grain and in the case of most 2 piece bodies, they won't do a dead center seam. They'll offset it a bit so it's less obvious. *I've seen 4 and 5 piece LP bodies. Some of the classic, vintage LPs from the 50s were 2 piece. -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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Mar 31 2015, 10:34 PM
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Ouch the my guitar has arrived but my schedule does not allow me to get it yet...aarggh the famous NGD could have been last weak already.
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Apr 1 2015, 06:38 AM
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-------------------- You say 'minor pentatonic ' like it's a bad thing |
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Apr 1 2015, 09:51 PM
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Congratulations on the order and info about the guitar. I didn't know about that company from before, don't think they are available locally here in the stores. I like the finish color and black pickguard - it looks so funky!
Also, I like the fact that it looks like a classic tele yet feels by its features modern which will be a very interesting combo. Can't wait to see it in action, will there be some mean country chicken pickin licks in store?  Really wonder if the tone character of the guitar will "call on its own" for some plucking and aggressive hybrid picking.
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Apr 2 2015, 08:37 AM
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Bruce Bouillet (Paul Gilbert's guitar partner in crime from Racer X) plays their guitars, so you are in good company!
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Apr 2 2015, 08:40 PM
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Got it!!! First some pics, I'll share my impressions later
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Apr 2 2015, 09:14 PM
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Congrats!
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Apr 2 2015, 09:33 PM
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Congratulations Kristofer! Hope you enjoy your new piece of gear
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Apr 2 2015, 10:52 PM
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From the pictures it looks like a SD Vintage Stack (noiseless)
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