New TV Jones equipped Precision CS

Iome · July 26, 2011, 09:29:33 AM

This is nice. I even like the look of the pick guard

http://products.fendercustomshop.com/it-IT/products/search.php?partno=1510008806

I wonder what the greasebucket circuit is...?

Dave W · July 26, 2011, 09:49:44 AM

This is inspired by the Custom Shop (Telecaster shaped) La Cabronita Especial guitar. No idea what the sales have been, considering its $3000 street price, but it has inspired enough home builders/assemblers that some aftermarket Tele bodies are now available routed for the TV Jones pickup and narrower bridge.

The Greasebucket circuit "rolls off highs without adding additional bass for more precise control of your sound" i.e. it supposedly lets you cut highs without getting too muddy.

godofthunder · July 26, 2011, 12:29:15 PM

I like it ! Not 3k like it, but it's pretty cool.

nofi · July 26, 2011, 01:35:53 PM

except for the neck it looks cheap/homemade.

godofthunder · July 26, 2011, 02:54:37 PM

Quote from: nofi on July 26, 2011, 01:35:53 PM
except for the neck it looks cheap/homemade.

Probably why I like it

Pilgrim · July 26, 2011, 03:04:02 PM

I kinda like it, but I think it would look better with a big-ass chrome surround to make the pickup look as big as a mudbucker.

Bet it sounds good with a Thundertron. My Gretsch 5123 sounds great with two of them.

dadagoboi · July 26, 2011, 03:41:37 PM

Interesting they're calling the pickup a 'Thunderblade' in the overview and a Thunder'Tron in the specs. I'd prefer it with a P width neck since it supposedly has the '51 U profile.

ilan · July 26, 2011, 06:04:32 PM

Dayum!

Dave W · July 26, 2011, 07:47:59 PM

Cabronita is slang for little bastard (or worse). Porrazo translates to thump, although I don't know if it really means thump like a bass would do.

It's supposed to be plain looking but packing a punch. Judging by the guitar's acceptance at the TDPRI, the looks are apparently part of the appeal.

Iome · July 27, 2011, 12:56:45 AM

I like it all over, eccept for the J width at the nut...i prefer P necks.

nofi · July 27, 2011, 05:35:11 AM

i like plain but this bass seems to stuck in between. must be the pickguard. take it off or make a different one imo.

SKATE RAT · July 27, 2011, 05:55:12 AM

i like it a lot. it looks great. i also prefer P necks.

Dave W · July 27, 2011, 09:59:36 AM

MSRP is only $5,200.

I wouldn't be interested at any price because of the U neck profile.

Pilgrim · July 27, 2011, 01:02:49 PM

Gee, all they'd have to do is move the decimal point over to interest me. $520 sounds decent.

Dave W · July 27, 2011, 04:50:11 PM

Be easy enough to build your own.