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Post subject: Tele Neck Finishes (Deluxe, Elite, Satin, Gloss) - Help
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 8:27 pm
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My American Deluxe Tele was stolen two weeks ago (WOMP) and I'm now coming to grips with the fact I need to buy a new Tele. Looking at the Elites since Deluxes are no longer being made. Along those lines, one quick question:

Do ALL US Elite Teles come with the satin neck finish, or is there an option to get a gloss urethane finish?

I'd prefer a glossy one, it's just what I've always played and am used to. I have heard rumors this is an option for US Elite Teles. But literally every one I've tried or seen for sale is satin.

And relevantly, I've read that Deluxes shipped with satin finishes, but I swear mine (which I thought I bought new) was glossy, or at least glossier than the new elit s. It had an ash body, transparent crimson/wine red finish, maple fretboard... damn I miss that thing.


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Post subject: Re: Tele Neck Finishes (Deluxe, Elite, Satin, Gloss) - Help
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2017 2:35 am
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On the options, you could ask Fender Consumer Relations.
Fender's 'mod shop' and 'design your own' don't show in my 'hood anymore, so I'm guessing anything special is limited to US, if available at all below CS level.

But the way to achieve a gloss finish on any neck is polishing. Depending on the original neck, the required procedures may be different - from light buffing to spray-a-bit-thicker-layer/sand/polish.

The easiest&fastest way is to have a pro do the job while he/she/it does the 'initial setup for a new guitar'. If you insist on DIY, start at the mildest (guitar polishes & a lot of elbow grease).

Sorry about your stolen Tele.
I'm guessing late nineties model with those specs?


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Post subject: Re: Tele Neck Finishes (Deluxe, Elite, Satin, Gloss) - Help
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:34 am
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Sorry to hear about your Tele being stolen. Thieves suck!

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