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Fender Jason Isbell Custom Telecaster Electric Guitar (3-Color Chocolate Burst) Expired

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Adorama has Fender Jason Isbell Custom Telecaster Electric Guitar (3-Color Chocolate Burst) on sale for $1099. Shipping is free.

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About this Item:
  • Double-bound body
  • Road Worn Chocolate sunburst lacquer finish and aged hardware
  • Mid-'60s "C"-shape maple neck with 7.25" rosewood fingerboard
  • Custom-designed Jason Isbell Telecaster pickups
  • Custom-modified bridge with vintage brass barrel saddles
  • Includes Deluxe Gig Bag and Fender 2 Year Limited Warranty

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I really like the binding around the body and the thinner nitro laquer. But this is a made in Mexico model with a gig bag for $1100. And i hate the vintage fret radius. Those 7.25 radius necks always have fret buzz. The American pro models go on sale for $1200 with a super nice hard case. I'm holding out for one of those.
That is a lot for a Mexican guitar, HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!

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SplendidMorning215
05-05-2023 at 05:15 PM.
05-05-2023 at 05:15 PM.
Gorgeous!
Interesting that this some is listed with a gig bag and the Christie Hynde is listed with a hard case.

Anyone know if this is true nitro lacquer finish? The listing says lacquer?
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thesandman00
05-05-2023 at 06:22 PM.
05-05-2023 at 06:22 PM.
Quote from SplendidMorning215 :
Gorgeous!
Interesting that this some is listed with a gig bag and the Christie Hynde is listed with a hard case.

Anyone know if this is true nitro lacquer finish? The listing says lacquer?

It's aged nitro
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joornon
05-05-2023 at 06:58 PM.
05-05-2023 at 06:58 PM.
Looking at Sold listings for this guitar on Reverb... seeing prices from $1200 to $1500. This looks to be a guitar that will hold it's value. Isbell is a popular dude.
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MemorableMeerkat779
05-05-2023 at 06:58 PM.
05-05-2023 at 06:58 PM.
Quote from SplendidMorning215 :
Gorgeous!
Interesting that this some is listed with a gig bag and the Christie Hynde is listed with a hard case.

Anyone know if this is true nitro lacquer finish? The listing says lacquer?

All depends what the artist wants. Hynde wanted it to come with the case she got hers with. Page went as far with his 59 Tele "pair" that the white came with the original tweed G&G while after he toured and customized it to the Dragon Tele it came with a copy of his huge touring flight case. Where as some artists like EVH never really cared and you're lucky if ya got a gig bag.

Also believe it comes down to price point, what the artist and guitar company can come to terms with for the buck. Read Alex Lifeson wanted his Epiphone LP to come with a HSC and also wanted it to stay well under the $1000 mark. By the time they put on all his extras like Floyd Rose, dual inputs and Piezo system it wasn't possible at the price. Yet Alex did NOT want a gig bag. Finally they compromised and it came with a hybrid soft shell case .
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Grege
05-05-2023 at 07:58 PM.
05-05-2023 at 07:58 PM.
I really like the binding around the body and the thinner nitro laquer. But this is a made in Mexico model with a gig bag for $1100. And i hate the vintage fret radius. Those 7.25 radius necks always have fret buzz. The American pro models go on sale for $1200 with a super nice hard case. I'm holding out for one of those.
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NackJ
05-05-2023 at 08:16 PM.
05-05-2023 at 08:16 PM.
That is a lot for a Mexican guitar, HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!
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EfficientPolice6161
05-06-2023 at 05:35 AM.
05-06-2023 at 05:35 AM.
amazing price! This is a road worn and roadworns are in the 1200 area regardless. So getting a signature model is even better.

Fender reserves binding for the high end stuff like Ultras and MIJ imports. So that's what you are seeing that you secretly love and you arent sure why.

Plus roadworns are generally the easiest guitar to buy new. ZERO worries is theres an extra scratch or ding from shipping/delivery/ b-stock/previously played/previously owned. You will never know. Roadworns are pretty much the only kinda guitar I'll buy on a scratch-n-dent site like musiciansfriend.
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pbandnv
05-06-2023 at 10:41 AM.
05-06-2023 at 10:41 AM.
Quote from MemorableMeerkat779 :
All depends what the artist wants. Hynde wanted it to come with the case she got hers with. Page went as far with his 59 Tele "pair" that the white came with the original tweed G&G while after he toured and customized it to the Dragon Tele it came with a copy of his huge touring flight case. Where as some artists like EVH never really cared and you're lucky if ya got a gig bag.

Also believe it comes down to price point, what the artist and guitar company can come to terms with for the buck. Read Alex Lifeson wanted his Epiphone LP to come with a HSC and also wanted it to stay well under the $1000 mark. By the time they put on all his extras like Floyd Rose, dual inputs and Piezo system it wasn't possible at the price. Yet Alex did NOT want a gig bag. Finally they compromised and it came with a hybrid soft shell case .

Now I'm wanting this Alex Lifeson guitar! Do you have a link?!
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MemorableMeerkat779
05-06-2023 at 11:26 AM.
05-06-2023 at 11:26 AM.
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Now I'm wanting this Alex Lifeson guitar! Do you have a link?!

They came and went fast! People were buying @ $899 and reselling for up to $2000 !! Then it dropped some. Last one I saw for sale on Craigslist sold for $1400. It's a great guitar and compared to his signature LesPaul Custom at $8000 a bargain. Here's a link to a review of it.

https://www.premierguitar.com/gea...s-standard
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MusicalMayhem
05-06-2023 at 11:38 AM.
05-06-2023 at 11:38 AM.
Quote from Grege :
I really like the binding around the body and the thinner nitro laquer. But this is a made in Mexico model with a gig bag for $1100. And i hate the vintage fret radius. Those 7.25 radius necks always have fret buzz. The American pro models go on sale for $1200 with a super nice hard case. I'm holding out for one of those.
There is no reason for a properly setup neck to have fret buzz, regardless of radius. I have 6 different guirars with a 7.25 radius and not a single one buzzes. They do tend fret out with big bends way up the neck, especially the Jaguar. I share your hatred of vintage frets, but this model comes with the tall vintage, which are much more playable. I still prefer a medium or medium jumbo.
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NeoSlick
05-06-2023 at 12:45 PM.
05-06-2023 at 12:45 PM.
Signature models are a fools game.

Why not buy with blank head stock (or sand it) and put your own signature, logo, name or saying there?

You do not have to be a fan of maintaining your own guitar; but it's half the fun and it's every time, with each guitar, always need something repeatedly. It saves time more than it saves money and it makes for the most play-ability, customized to YOU. And that's what encourages more practice; not paying too much. You are either going to practice or you are not. No matter what else you do. Practice is independent from high cost or even whether you pay others to fix your guitar. Self discipline can't be bought or forced. It's up to you. Personal responsibility, delayed gratification, perseverance and faith. All traits from which any age might greatly benefit. You decide, or you did. And have fun with it, always.
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iwearjorts
05-06-2023 at 04:32 PM.
05-06-2023 at 04:32 PM.
Love me some Jason Isbell but I have seen many variations of this same looking guitar. If I'm spending $1100+ on a guitar I may as well get a custom shop.
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SplendidMorning215
05-06-2023 at 05:06 PM.
05-06-2023 at 05:06 PM.
Quote from iwearjorts :
Love me some Jason Isbell but I have seen many variations of this same looking guitar. If I'm spending $1100+ on a guitar I may as well get a custom shop.
I did a quick look at sweetwater, the cheapest fender custom shop telecaster is $3800.
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