Just finished up major modifications to my CV50 (details in comments)
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reddit.comPosted Aug 31, 2022, 4:52 PM UTC
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reddit.comThat pickguard is a beauty!
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It's a good looking guitar for sure. I don't know what I'm seeing though in the body. Is that reflection? Is it a semi-transparent finish? There's a plastic foil on it too?
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Thanks. The body is a dead stock White Blonde. Though, the guitar does look quite pink. Yes, you can see the pine grain through the paint. No plastic.
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Just a weird reflection then, on the left side of the body.
I'm not a big fan of white guitars but the pick guard makes this guitar look great. I've a transparent finish on my Tele and I think it's gorgeous. How about a rosewood fretboard?
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I absolutely love these guitars, Id have as many of these as possible. The classic vibes are one of the greatest guitars ever made imo.
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How do you like the 51s? I can’t decide if the price difference between those and the Fender Original Vintage is worth it (also upgrading a CV 50s :))
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I love them but I haven’t heard the Original Vintage. Hard to say if the price difference is worth it but I can absolutely say the 51s are worth the asking price.
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Good news! They went on sale on Sweetwater this morning lmao so I just ordered some 51 Nocasters. I’m excited!
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$167 is a hell of a deal
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Way too good to pass up.
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That finish is sweet!
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Hell yeah! That looks great. I am currently dumping some money into a player tele. I'm also going with the emerson 4 way harness. Can't wait to get it all together
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I normally wouldn’t dump this much time and money into a cheaper guitar but I really love playing this Squier Tele. Even more since the upgrades.
Upgrades
Bridge - Gotoh Modern
Pickguard - Warmoth Silver Pearl
Pickups - 51 Nocaster
Electronics - Emerson 4-way
What did you do with the 4-way? I recently added an out of phase position on my tele.
Series wiring on the 4th position. I love it. Absolutely rips but still clear and defined. I’d take it over a humbucker any day.
I love series. I have a guitar with Jimmy Page wiring, and two humbuckers in series is like the voice of angels.