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Telecastor49 « A bomb, after full upgrade »
Published on 06/15/13 at 02:28Being a fan of Billy Talent and guitarist Ian D'sa, I got it into his head to me a guitar made in the colors of his guitar.
As already possessor of two Squier (Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster Squier and standard precision bass special), I left the closed eyes on this brand.
So I dug LA gem: a whole body Squier Standard Strat 'black metallic + handle Mexican telecaster with mechanical ......... for € 30! They are people who do not know the value of their property!
I changed all the electronics for the fender us (knobs, selector) for forty euros.
I changed the bridge pickup to a DiMarzio DP226 Hotrail, bought € 40 Cygnus' instead of 100 € new.
I changed the 3-ply pickguard for a fender 11 holes (20 € OCCAZ ')
I missed to finish the plate and behind the plate with the handle screw (20 € on the internet)
UTILIZATION
I would not be very objective about the handle because I was not in possession of the original ... When the handle fender mex ... a highway once properly adjusted and impeccable finishes.
On the body, budget requires, we're on the agathis ... or "wooden crate" as some say. The body is very light hand (the only highlight of the agathis), the shape is very ergonomic knockouts thanks to the stomach and right arm (compared to telecaster who have no knockouts, is the day and night)
To play live and jump around, have a light guitar is still a significant asset.
SOUNDS
I chose to keep the original microphone for the neck and middle. They do the job well, we recover the typical sound Start '. Nothing to do with Noiseless, but are the strat is whatever is said!
When the Hotrail DiMarzio DP 226 ... it is very simple, we just feel like switching guitars!
So powerful that even clean, light crunch is heard if strong attack!
Crunch, a stunning potato, it does not have to be ashamed in front of my P90 guitar.
In distortion, this is a killer too! A remarkable sustain is obtained (note held for 20 seconds without lifting), a sharp sound perfect for metal, without either tease the famous EMG active, whether we agree ...
OVERALL OPINION
This is the first time I make a guitar "tailor" an unforgettable experience that I would do with pleasure.
I want to clarify that even be up a guitar is not that complicated, and I invite all the guitarist has to do the same. Looking good on the internet and taking his time, it has come to be a very good guitar made for less than 200 €, provided we make some concessions (on wood, including ...)
The final result is far beyond my expectations: I wanted a small guitar that is not afraid to be trimbalée everywhere with comfort worthy set of fender mex, a powerful sound distortion / crunch, all within a budget very tight (less than 200 €).
Mission accomplished!
As already possessor of two Squier (Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster Squier and standard precision bass special), I left the closed eyes on this brand.
So I dug LA gem: a whole body Squier Standard Strat 'black metallic + handle Mexican telecaster with mechanical ......... for € 30! They are people who do not know the value of their property!
I changed all the electronics for the fender us (knobs, selector) for forty euros.
I changed the bridge pickup to a DiMarzio DP226 Hotrail, bought € 40 Cygnus' instead of 100 € new.
I changed the 3-ply pickguard for a fender 11 holes (20 € OCCAZ ')
I missed to finish the plate and behind the plate with the handle screw (20 € on the internet)
UTILIZATION
I would not be very objective about the handle because I was not in possession of the original ... When the handle fender mex ... a highway once properly adjusted and impeccable finishes.
On the body, budget requires, we're on the agathis ... or "wooden crate" as some say. The body is very light hand (the only highlight of the agathis), the shape is very ergonomic knockouts thanks to the stomach and right arm (compared to telecaster who have no knockouts, is the day and night)
To play live and jump around, have a light guitar is still a significant asset.
SOUNDS
I chose to keep the original microphone for the neck and middle. They do the job well, we recover the typical sound Start '. Nothing to do with Noiseless, but are the strat is whatever is said!
When the Hotrail DiMarzio DP 226 ... it is very simple, we just feel like switching guitars!
So powerful that even clean, light crunch is heard if strong attack!
Crunch, a stunning potato, it does not have to be ashamed in front of my P90 guitar.
In distortion, this is a killer too! A remarkable sustain is obtained (note held for 20 seconds without lifting), a sharp sound perfect for metal, without either tease the famous EMG active, whether we agree ...
OVERALL OPINION
This is the first time I make a guitar "tailor" an unforgettable experience that I would do with pleasure.
I want to clarify that even be up a guitar is not that complicated, and I invite all the guitarist has to do the same. Looking good on the internet and taking his time, it has come to be a very good guitar made for less than 200 €, provided we make some concessions (on wood, including ...)
The final result is far beyond my expectations: I wanted a small guitar that is not afraid to be trimbalée everywhere with comfort worthy set of fender mex, a powerful sound distortion / crunch, all within a budget very tight (less than 200 €).
Mission accomplished!