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FDP Forum / Fender Guitars: Telecasters / New Tele(Esquire) from Hollywood Bown bench wood.
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FDP Forum / Fender Guitars: Telecasters / New Tele(Esquire) from Hollywood Bown bench wood.
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Hammond101
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So. Cal. USAJul 20th, 2017 05:02 PM Edit Profile
I saw a clip from Reverb on FB that Fender is making a run of Esquires built from recycled wood from the benches of the Hollywood Bowl. Estimated price $12K each.
Guitar Fool
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Just a pawn in someone else's gameJul 20th, 2017 05:29 PM Edit Profile
I sense desperation on Fender's part....anything to make a buck...
just my opinion, but guitar based music is in trouble and has been for years. The music industry wants boy bands' and American Idol types...
I hope I'm wrong
Hammond101
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So. Cal. USAJul 20th, 2017 05:36 PM Edit Profile
I have to agree. With all the Techno and Rap based music I hear and shrinking audiences at clubs I play, I fear you are correct.
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American-made in Oz!!Jul 20th, 2017 06:56 PM Edit Profile
"...but guitar based music is in trouble and has been for years."
It's up to us guitar geezers to keep the flame burning and pass it on...
As for the Hollywood Bowl timber, it holds no attraction for me.
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Just a pawn in someone else's gameJul 20th, 2017 08:38 PM Edit Profile
"It's up to us guitar geezers to keep the flame burning and pass it on..."
yeah!...let's smash em mate!...;-0
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USA/Taos, NMJul 20th, 2017 08:39 PM Edit Profile
Depends whose "cheeks" (and other parts...LOL) are imprinted on the bench of choice. That will probably be part of the pricing structure.
Guitar Fool
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Just a pawn in someone else's gameJul 20th, 2017 08:57 PM Edit Profile
12,000 big one's for a chunk of wood that will no doubt result in splinters..
I checked out one of the Hollywood Fender dealers websites...it seems that Fender has a stiffy for the relic's and they aint cheap
honey, bring the checkbook!
twangdoodles
michigan usaJul 21st, 2017 05:11 AM Edit Profile
Such silliness. At least 11k too much.
Leftee
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VAJul 21st, 2017 06:59 AM Edit Profile
The margin on these guitars must be huge.
BbendFender
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American Patriot
About as ordinary as you can get. Jul 21st, 2017 08:51 AM Edit Profile
"Such silliness. At least 11k too much."
I say $11,500 too much.
dustoff
USA/Illinois
Turn it UP !Jul 21st, 2017 09:04 AM Edit Profile
I had an Esquire custom made for me by Ron Kirn. 12K is stupid expensive. With that money I'd have $10,350 in change from Ron !
Hammond101
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So. Cal. USAJul 21st, 2017 09:08 AM Edit Profile
"As for the Hollywood Bowl timber, it holds no attraction for me."
Having sat on those benches for several amazing shows the timber does hold some value to me. It's a venue that unless you have experienced you can't really understand. The history is huge and you can feel the vibe just walking in.
But yeah, at 2-3K Fender may have had something cool. This thing is just an exercise in the excess.
Fenderookie
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Troy, ILJul 23rd, 2017 06:53 PM Edit Profile
A $12k Splintercaster
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El Californio Apr 24th, 2018 02:25 PM Edit Profile
Yes, but deep inside that wood is the essence of The Beatles 2 legendary performances @ the Hollywood Bowl in Aug '64 and '65. That's got to be worth at least $10k!
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Get ready for the
Buena BuenaApr 24th, 2018 03:16 PM Edit Profile
And don't forget the wood also contains remnants of GOTM (gasses of the masses).
Ew.
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Memphis, TNApr 25th, 2018 10:46 AM Edit Profile
Wonder how much they would get from the seat I farted on when I saw Aerosmith there in the very early 80's ?
Te 52
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Another step in the Gibsonization of Fender.
littleuch
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FloridaApr 25th, 2018 12:49 PM Edit Profile
Musikraft has been selling necks with rosewood (correction: Brazilian walnut)fretboards from reclaimed wood from the Coney Island boardwalk, which to this Midwesterner means nothing. But they're cool looking.
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USA/Taos, NMApr 25th, 2018 12:57 PM Edit Profile
Ain't you ever heard the song "Under the Boardwalk?"
littleuch
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FloridaApr 25th, 2018 01:06 PM Edit Profile
^ I have, even had it on the set list with an oldies band.
It just doesn't hold any special meaning to me.
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