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Post subject: Strat switch tip question
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 4:23 am
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As always, I ran a "search" on the boards before starting a new thread...did not find my answer. Maybe you guys can help.

Recently I bought a loaded pickgaurd (aged Pearl white), ... with aged cream pup covers (over Custom Shop Texas Special pick-up's) , aged cream knobs, and (I wish) switch tip.

However---the switch tip was just plain white. Looked hideous, and out of place.
It annoyed me, but switch tips are a dime a dozen, so I began to look at all of my favorite on-line stores....and could not find neither aged cream, cream, nor even aged white being sold only as a switch tip (did find aged white in an accessory kit, but didn't need all that).

Is there a particular reason the genuine Fender switch tip is not offered for sale on it's own in the colors of aged cream, cream, or aged white? Or did I just look in the wrong places?

In the mean time, my obsessive compulsive brain allowed me to purchase a cream D'Marzio tip---but since I am putting this on my 2006 Anniversary Issue Highway One Strat, I'd like all parts and pieces to be genuine Fender. (But I am NOT about to pay $75.00 for a vintage tip on e-bay)

Can anyone point me in the right direction? Or should I just soak a white tip in coffee for a while, and lay it in the sun to age it myself? Will that even work?


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Post subject: Re: Strat switch tip question
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 4:35 am
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that's insane (70 bucks!)

I'd try the coffee thing too! maybe get a few spare to test with.

other wise, if it was me, I'd go with the dunlop and keep the factory supplied one safe some place.


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Post subject: Re: Strat switch tip question
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 5:43 am
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This could be part of the reason why the switch tip is missing from so many Fender guitars at Guitar Center.


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Post subject: Re: Strat switch tip question
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 10:56 am
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Don't be a schtickler. If the dimarzio tip is the right color and it stays in place, no one will know. Sometimes the next best thing is the only best thing.

If you're that upset, use coffee to age a white tip. No telling how long that'll take, though.

What was that one line about beggars and choosers again?

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Post subject: Re: Strat switch tip question
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 11:25 am
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Post subject: Re: Strat switch tip question
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:51 pm
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Yeah, I don't get the inconsistent relicing. I don't get relicing at all, but even so, you'd think that you either want everything looking old and worn, or nothing. This isn't just the plastic, but chromed parts too. The current line-up of relic'ed "master designed" guitars have some aged chrome parts and some shiny new looking ones. It's neither fish nor fowl.
The 1963 one might be the worst - the string tree, screws and bridge saddles are aged, but the jack plate and bridge plate are shiny new. And on the bridge, only the shorter saddle height adjustment screws are aged. It looks... odd.


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Post subject: Re: Strat switch tip question
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:57 pm
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I think everything on my strat looks at least 22 years old.

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Post subject: Re: Strat switch tip question
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 2:06 pm
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Overdrive has your stuff.

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Post subject: Re: Strat switch tip question
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 2:16 pm
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Yeah, I don't get the inconsistent relicing. I don't get relicing at all, but even so, you'd think that you either want everything looking old and worn, or nothing. This isn't just the plastic, but chromed parts too. The current line-up of relic'ed "master designed" guitars have some aged chrome parts and some shiny new looking ones. It's neither fish nor fowl.
The 1963 one might be the worst - the string tree, screws and bridge saddles are aged, but the jack plate and bridge plate are shiny new. And on the bridge, only the shorter saddle height adjustment screws are aged. It looks... odd.


Well it depends. Even authentic guitars that are actually that old occasionally gets parts replaced and some look older then others. I do agree though that if I was to build a relic for myself I would keep the entire look consistent down to the saddle height adjustment screws. As well some like to be more authentic even if it does not look right and the truth is some genuine 60s guitars still have shiny bridges and jack plates but other parts might be plated differently and simply do not age the same.

For example this is what a "real" relic looks like from normal use as a late 50's early 60's Strat... (in other words this is a real one...not "aged" for looks)

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Not so pretty is it? Well perhaps to some..beauty is in the eye of the beholder they say :mrgreen:

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Post subject: Re: Strat switch tip question
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 3:09 pm
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That pristine switch tips reminds me of some nerd who wore a tux and tails to a rave.

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Post subject: Re: Strat switch tip question
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 4:09 pm
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Retroverbial wrote:
That pristine switch tips reminds me of some nerd who wore a tux and tails to a rave.

:lol:

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Perhaps. But we are talking authenticity here. The reality is how many Strats from the 80s much less late 50s still have an original switch tip? What most "normal" people do is either live without the switch tip...or go order a 3 dollar replacement. Does it look "out of place?"...yes..why yes it does. But a better comparison might be someone who was wearing a tux from the 1930's with shoes they just got from Payless.

The other options of course are a couple of days in a cup of coffee...or spend 75 bucks for an "original".

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Post subject: Re: Strat switch tip question
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 4:54 pm
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White Dog wrote:
As always, I ran a "search" on the boards before starting a new thread...did not find my answer. Maybe you guys can help.

Recently I bought a loaded pickgaurd (aged Pearl white), ... with aged cream pup covers (over Custom Shop Texas Special pick-up's) , aged cream knobs, and (I wish) switch tip.

However---the switch tip was just plain white. Looked hideous, and out of place.
It annoyed me, but switch tips are a dime a dozen, so I began to look at all of my favorite on-line stores....and could not find neither aged cream, cream, nor even aged white being sold only as a switch tip (did find aged white in an accessory kit, but didn't need all that).

Is there a particular reason the genuine Fender switch tip is not offered for sale on it's own in the colors of aged cream, cream, or aged white? Or did I just look in the wrong places?

In the mean time, my obsessive compulsive brain allowed me to purchase a cream D'Marzio tip---but since I am putting this on my 2006 Anniversary Issue Highway One Strat, I'd like all parts and pieces to be genuine Fender. (But I am NOT about to pay $75.00 for a vintage tip on e-bay)

Can anyone point me in the right direction? Or should I just soak a white tip in coffee for a while, and lay it in the sun to age it myself? Will that even work?

I found a two pack of aged white Fender switch tips when I was looking for a replacement tip for my old Strat. You're right, the bright white didn't look right. :D

I bought them here:

http://tinyurl.com/o333uay

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Post subject: Re: Strat switch tip question
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 5:50 pm
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...or spend 75 bucks for an "original".


If somebody can't afford $75 to put a vintage guitar back to "right", they should find a new hobby.

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Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 6:29 pm
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...or spend 75 bucks for an "original".


If somebody can't afford $75 to put a vintage guitar back to "right", they should find a new hobby.

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Owning a vintage guitar is not always a "hobby" to everyone. Some people are just fortunate enough to have a vintage guitar that they actually use to play. It does not mean by default they have 75 bucks to get something that for 3 dollars will serve the purpose....and a cup of coffee if they are anal about the shade of white. If they decide to sell it then they can just charge 75 dollars less and state in the ad the switch tip is not original.

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Retroverbial wrote:
ebaysux wrote:
...or spend 75 bucks for an "original".


If somebody can't afford $75 to put a vintage guitar back to "right", they should find a new hobby.

Arjay


Less than 250 original switch tips were made for my Guild, as less than 250 of the original guitar were made. When in got it, it didn't have one.

What are the chances I find one? Was I wrong to put a spare black barrel Telecaster tip on it? Should I sell the guitar because I obviously can't take care of it? :roll:

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