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Post subject: John 5 Triple Tele Deluxe
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 6:58 am
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All,
I just received my first Fender guitar the J5 triple deluxe. All and all I am happy with it.
This is my first Fender so I was not sure what to expect.
A few issues I found with it and was a bit surprised by are:

#1 the high E B and G strings don't have enough angle overs the nut and the E keeps popping out of the nut. I guess I will a add a string tree.
#2 high E and B click in the nut when bending strings, hope the tree helps that. Have to file the nut.
#3 selector switch really sticks and doesn't travel from positions smooth like a les Paul's.
#4 Trem arm hits the tone knob.
#5 one heal screw actually looks rusty!

Shipping.
# 6 gig bag is cheap for a guitar this expensive!
#7 when I got it the headstock was out of the bag, no marks or damage though thank goodness.
#8 no extra padding in the box. Can't believe it made it without damage!


What has others experience been with this guitar or these type of issues?
This is a Mexican made but I have had Korean epiphones that had amazing quality control.
I guess I expected a bit better from Fender at this price level. (good thing I got a good deal)
With that said, at a discount it's still a great guitar!!
Thanks


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Post subject: Re: John 5 Triple Tele Deluxe
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 7:06 am
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Congrats. I love the look of those things, triple W/R hums and 70's headstock.

Sorry to hear about the issues but it sounds like you got a good deal and nothing too serious.

Have a great weekend with that baby !


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