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03-FEB-2004

Feb 3: Telecaster

I bought first Telecaster 7 years ago. I didn't like it at all, so I send it back and got another. I didn't like the new one much either. So I took it round to a friends workshop where he drilled 6 holes right through to fit a vintage style bridge with 3 brass saddles. I was scared, he was scared - this was a brand new guitar after all. But it did the trick. The new bridge gave it that vintage vibe, and I was happy. I'm even happier now that the brass has tarnished, but is polished where my hand touches while I play. Conclusion? It takes a little time and a few adjustments before a guitar fits right.

Hope you like this pic as I spent ages trying not to get a reflection of the lights, the camera or me in the shot!

A year ago today: My PotD for 3rd Feb 2003

EOS 300D,Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro II USM
1/125 f22 at iso400 shot raw and converted in BreezeBrowser full exif

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Guest 06-Feb-2004 19:26
Great shot - and from what I remember, great sound!
Guest 05-Feb-2004 22:39
Amazing how the most simple clean looking photos can take the longest time to get...
Guest 05-Feb-2004 20:28
THis is a beautiful detail shot.
David Mingay05-Feb-2004 17:04
No, I never had the cover. The guitar is a Mexican made Standard model, which came with a modern flat bridge. The one fitted now is a repro from Stewart MacDonald...
Steve from CT 05-Feb-2004 16:21
Wow, that is the cleanest Tele bridge I've ever seen! Do you still have the cover?
Mike R04-Feb-2004 19:50
Where did the reflections go?

Jeff, who says you can't?
Guest 04-Feb-2004 00:48
Great photo,love guitars wish I could play them.
Ray :)03-Feb-2004 22:10
Well, ir certainly gets my seal of approval. It has that lovely crisp clean quality that is the hallmark of all your non-butterdish photographs.
btw, where's the VW? Not been on here since 25th!!
Guest 03-Feb-2004 21:40
fenomenal! I just love your shots! they're great!
Guest 03-Feb-2004 21:35
Excellent shot, I love the reflections
Pall Gudjonsson03-Feb-2004 21:04
Makes me shiver - pure pleasure to look at - and that goes both for that magnificient musical instrument, as well as this fantastic shot.