The white one with matching headstock (2006) - I'm assuming it's the '69 RI model as opposed to the '72 RI (with humbuckers). I've been doing well selling off some of my other gear so I figured I would finally cure my long-time GAS for one of these:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/smogburn/My%20Guitars/guitars%20on%20new%20pc/105705490_lg.jpg

Found it on Guitar Center's online used guitar section for $449.00 ($497.94 after taxes & shipping cost). I bought it over the phone today. It was a pretty sweet deal that I couldn't pass it up. The guitar should arrive in about 4 or 5 days - I can't wait to play her! :cool:

**EDIT** Just an FYI - my thread title should be changed to read, "Fender Special Edition 69 RI Thinline" - I put on the info from my Guitar Center used listing without thinking - it just has the 60th Anniversary commemorative badge that all Fenders guitars put out in 2006 had. I'd appreciate it if a Mod could make that fix for me - thanks! :o

Congrats Snorre,i always liked thinlines.

Thanks, JC! I had sold off my Reverend Club King 290 and stumbled across this sweet deal while I've been looking at Fender 50s Strats (looking to get a Daphne blue with a maple neck/fretboard). Plenty of Fender 50s Strats out there, this particular Thinline, not so much - had to jump on it!

decent deal on a fantastic guitar. my #1 is one of these in Shell Pink. stays in tune, great neck, light weight a big plus on a 4-set night. stock pickups are decent, but, you know, it's a telecaster -- screwing around with pickups is mandatory, even if you like the ones you've got. Lollar / GVCG tele set in there now and for life. great guitar. congrats.

waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa I want one!

Yep, I like the thinlines also, congrats

decent deal on a fantastic guitar. my #1 is one of these in Shell Pink. stays in tune, great neck, light weight a big plus on a 4-set night. stock pickups are decent, but, you know, it's a telecaster -- screwing around with pickups is mandatory, even if you like the ones you've got. Lollar / GVCG tele set in there now and for life. great guitar. congrats.

Thanks, guys! Elvisdog, I would love to see a pic of the Shell Pink thinline. I really dig the pastel-colored thinlines. On some of the Fender guitar forums is a gentleman that goes by the handle, "Csapo" and he has an amazing tele collection. Here is his pic of his pastel-colored thinlines (one of my favorite tele photos!):

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f399/Csapo/02MIM69RIThinlineCollection-500p-1.jpg

Probably one of the first mods I will do on it is to transplant my Bigsby (with Fender logo) off of my Fender Nashville Deluxe because I would prefer it on a semi-hollowbody:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/smogburn/My%20Guitars/FenderNashvilleDeluxeTelecasterW-2.jpg

This is assuming I can fill-in/paint over the holes left by the Bigsby on the Nashville Deluxe...:eek:

Nice grab! Tele Thinlines have always been my favorite backup to Gretsches. That looks like a real keeper. Congrats!

Thanks, Crooner!

My FSR '69 Thinline arrived today! I need to throw some new strings on her but she plays great as is for now.

I like the coated (nitro or poly, can't tell for sure) neck/fretboard and the body has one "character" nick on the back edge of the horn. Nothing I'm worried about considering the great deal I got for this beauty. The pearloid pickguard is nice but I'm very interested in putting a gold anodized one on for that working man's White Falcon vibe.

Here's some pics as promised - apologies for the flash - can't be helped. I'll try to get a YouTube clip on as soon as I can (probably on Friday or Saturday). She's a keeper!

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/smogburn/My%20Guitars/guitars%20on%20new%20pc/IM000528.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/smogburn/My%20Guitars/guitars%20on%20new%20pc/IM000525.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/smogburn/My%20Guitars/guitars%20on%20new%20pc/IM000538.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/smogburn/My%20Guitars/guitars%20on%20new%20pc/IM000539.jpg

One more...

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/smogburn/My%20Guitars/guitars%20on%20new%20pc/IM000534.jpg

I'm usually not a fan of white
guitars, but that one looks
really kool.

I like the Thinlines, and I really
like that one.

I'm considering one of the new
Squier Thinlines.

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<><> Raspy <><>

Thanks, Raspy! I hear the Squire Thinlines are terrific but I haven't had a chance to try one out yet.

I've tried the Squire Classic Vibe 50s Tele and I was really impressed - great sound, gorgeous neck, etc. but wow are they ever hefty (9 - 10 lbs. ore more). Too heavy for my middle-aged back.

Thanks, Raspy! I hear the Squire Thinlines are terrific but I haven't had a chance to try one out yet.

I've tried the Squire Classic Vibe 50s Tele and I was really impressed - great sound, gorgeous neck, etc. but wow are they ever hefty (9 - 10 lbs. ore more). Too heavy for my middle-aged back.

That's another one I was thinking about, the
Classic Vibe Tele, (I love Teles).

The other one I was going to check out
was the Mahogany Thineline. I really like
the looks of that one. In fact, I might take
a ride over to Medford,(they have a GC there)
tomorrow.

I don't know why I don't like white guitars. Yours
looks great.

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<><> Raspy <><>

That's a great looking axe Snorre

Good luck on the mahogany thinline, Raspy!

Thanks, Jukebox!

The white one with matching headstock (2006) - I'm assuming it's the '69 RI model as opposed to the '72 RI (with humbuckers). I've been doing well selling off some of my other gear so I figured I would finally cure my long-time GAS for one of these:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/smogburn/My%20Guitars/guitars%20on%20new%20pc/105705490_lg.jpg

Found it on Guitar Center's online used guitar section for $449.00 ($497.94 after taxes & shipping cost). I bought it over the phone today. It was a pretty sweet deal that I couldn't pass it up. The guitar should arrive in about 4 or 5 days - I can't wait to play her! :cool:

**EDIT** Just an FYI - my thread title should be changed to read, "Fender Special Edition 69 RI Thinline" - I put on the info from my Guitar Center used listing without thinking - it just has the 60th Anniversary commemorative badge that all Fenders guitars put out in 2006 had. I'd appreciate it if a Mod could make that fix for me - thanks! :o

Nice Guitar Snorre. Heres a pic of my Protone.

Awesome protone. I dig the gold hardware, binding and finish. Very classy!

Awesome protone. I dig the gold hardware, binding and finish. Very classy!

Thanks Snorre. I really like it. Plays like a dreams.

GAS Attack!!

Nice one Snorre now stop it while I reach for GAS mask.