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Post subject: Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline
Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2019 11:04 am
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Hi my first post and I have a question about the above guitar USA made NOS Brand New

I currently have an American Performer 2019 my first ever guitar, and although I did try it out for some time its only after practicing everyday that the issues have arisen , firstly pretty small hands and a bad wrist, I will add I have neither the experience or skill for big bends and frets are well frets at this stage . :D

I have included the exact spec below .

Model Name: American Vintage '72 Telecaster® Thinline, Maple Fingerboard, Natural
Model #: 0100032821
Series: Custom
Country Of Origin: US
Color: Natural
Body: Ash
Body Finish: Gloss Lacquer
Body Shape: Telecaster®
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape: "C" Shape
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Frets Size: Vintage Style
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Truss Rods: Bullet Style
Bridge Pickup: Fender® Wide Range Humbucking
Neck Pickup: Fender® "Wide Range" Humbucking
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Pickup Configuration: HH
Bridge: 6-Saddle American Vintage Strings-Through-Body Strat® Hardtail
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Tuning Machines: Fender® Vintage "F" Stamped
Pickguard: 4-Ply White Pearloid
Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
Unique Features: Improved/Revoiced Wide Range Humbucking Pickups, 3-Bolt Neck Plate with Micro-Tilt™ Adjustment, "Bullet" Truss Rod Nut, "F" Style Tuning Machines
Included Accessories: Polish Cloth, 8' Cable, Strap, Bridge Cover
Dimensions: 6.00x17.00x44.50 IN

My question is would the 7.25 radius neck be more comfortable than the current 9.5 I have now .
Thanks in advance :?:


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Post subject: Re: Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline
Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2019 2:19 am
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As a wee little child I learn't to play guitar on a nylon strung acoustic, with a neck the width of a small aircraft carrier, so I wouldn't get hung up on neck radii at this point in time.

I have Strats and Teles with radii from 7.25 to 11.5 and can't say that I am that aware of the difference. The over all shape, edge roll and fret size has a much greater impact on feel. I guess I like 7.25" but I do bend a lot so fretting out can be a bit frustrating. I like using my thumb and this can seem a bit easier on 7.25 but probably because my 7.25 necks generally have more of a roll on the edges.

In summary, play what you have got. A small change in radii isn't going to make any difference. Sorry if this was an excuse for buying another guitar.

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Post subject: Re: Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline
Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2019 4:11 am
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Thank s John not a reason to buy another guitar just wanted to know if I would be wasting money or benefit from a change . :P


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Post subject: Re: Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline
Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2019 2:52 am
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"My question is would the 7.25 radius neck be more comfortable than the current 9.5 I have now ."
-Startojo

Yes !
IMO that is why Fender go to 9.5 radius long time ago.
I have many guitar, one with 7,25 some with 9.5 and some with 12


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