Would you buy a Lee or Thurston Signature Fender?

demonrail666 · 07.23.2008, 12:28 PM

I've never really understood this phenomenon, but its big $$$s for the guitar industry. And christ, if Fender really thinks it can sell Avril Lavigne Telecasters then why not a Lee or Thurston Jazzmaster? But would you buy one if they did?

Sonic Youth 37 · 07.23.2008, 12:31 PM

In line with the Mascis model, actually cheaper than the standard model, yes.
In line with the Costello relic, $100-$200 more than a standard model, no.

I'd pick up the Lee in a second if it had Tele Deluxe pickups and the single coil behind the bridge.
But, altogether, I think that this would be a horrible idea for all involved.

o'connor · 07.23.2008, 03:24 PM

fucks yes i would! i've always wished they would release one.

atsonicpark · 07.23.2008, 03:26 PM

No, it'd be kind of embarassing..

07.23.2008, 03:32 PM

f they trash it like lee and thrston would trash them.....no its like buying those pre-destroyed denims, I think

Magic Wheel Memory · 08.04.2008, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by demonrail666

I've never really understood this phenomenon, but its big $$$s for the guitar industry. And christ, if Fender really thinks it can sell Avril Lavigne Telecasters then why not a Lee or Thurston Jazzmaster? But would you buy one if they did?

I'm not a fan of the signature guitar concept.

Dead-Air · 08.04.2008, 01:28 AM

It would have to be held together with duct tape to really look authentic! I think it would be relatively easy to get them to sign your own mangled guitar for free, so why pay for it?

pbradley · 08.04.2008, 01:44 AM

fuck Fender, release the odd balls

like the Drifter

viewtiful_alan · 08.04.2008, 07:28 PM

I love my mascis jazzmaster.
People trying to make a buck is nothing new and is unavoidable so that wouldn't bother me.
If it was a good product and it was apparent that either lee or thurston was highly involved in the making than I would deffinitley pick it up.

hiland · 08.04.2008, 07:55 PM

i remember seeing them speak in LA a few years ago when they got their plaque at guitar center... or maybe it was at the screening of 1991 the same weekend...anyways.... ranaldo jokingly asked that there be no 'gear' questions. which made it seem like they aren't really your typical 'gear' heads

Kosako · 08.05.2008, 08:00 AM

Would it have super powers? Kinda make me really cool rocker?
Naaaa, I prefer to ask them sign mine, that way I will have this unique guitar signed by Lee, Thurston, Kim & Steve, all in one!!!

matt g · 08.05.2008, 01:59 PM

i'm sure they could figure out a way to market a 'jazzblaster'

o'connor · 08.05.2008, 05:14 PM

i wouold defintaely buy a jazzblaster... that extra pickup behind the bridge would be sweet!

pbradley · 08.05.2008, 05:57 PM

They should release a signature relic'ed version of the post-recovered Travis Bean guitar.

viewtiful_alan · 08.05.2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by o'connor

i wouold defintaely buy a jazzblaster... that extra pickup behind the bridge would be sweet!

Haha I want to put one behind the bridge of my j. mascis jazzmaster but i'm afraid of ruining the thing...

atari 2600 · 08.05.2008, 11:19 PM

Consider the end of the "Titanium Expose" video.

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demonrail666 invito al cielo Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 18,510	I've never really understood this phenomenon, but its big $$$s for the guitar industry. And christ, if Fender really thinks it can sell Avril Lavigne Telecasters then why not a Lee or Thurston Jazzmaster? But would you buy one if they did?
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Sonic Youth 37 invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: if there is a bright spot in the universe, the farthest point from it Posts: 9,443	In line with the Mascis model, actually cheaper than the standard model, yes. In line with the Costello relic, $100-$200 more than a standard model, no. I'd pick up the Lee in a second if it had Tele Deluxe pickups and the single coil behind the bridge. But, altogether, I think that this would be a horrible idea for all involved. __________________ "One: Where's the fife? and Two: Gimme the fife."
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o'connor expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Tx. Posts: 1,365	fucks yes i would! i've always wished they would release one. __________________ My name is Jonathon http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001798646886 - Personal http://soundcloud.com/j-o-c-o - JoCo (Music) http://soundcloud.com/driftera - Drift Era (Music)
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al shabbray Posts: n/a	f they trash it like lee and thrston would trash them.....no its like buying those pre-destroyed denims, I think
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Dead-Air invito al cielo Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Portland OR Posts: 4,300	It would have to be held together with duct tape to really look authentic! I think it would be relatively easy to get them to sign your own mangled guitar for free, so why pay for it? __________________ FuckBook; My Band; My Radio Show; My Flickr Page; Science Fiction Message Board
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pbradley invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SoKo Posts: 10,621	fuck Fender, release the odd balls like the Drifter
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viewtiful_alan invito al cielo Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 2,663	I love my mascis jazzmaster. People trying to make a buck is nothing new and is unavoidable so that wouldn't bother me. If it was a good product and it was apparent that either lee or thurston was highly involved in the making than I would deffinitley pick it up. __________________
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hiland children of satan Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 332	i remember seeing them speak in LA a few years ago when they got their plaque at guitar center... or maybe it was at the screening of 1991 the same weekend...anyways.... ranaldo jokingly asked that there be no 'gear' questions. which made it seem like they aren't really your typical 'gear' heads
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Kosako children of satan Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 302	Would it have super powers? Kinda make me really cool rocker? Naaaa, I prefer to ask them sign mine, that way I will have this unique guitar signed by Lee, Thurston, Kim & Steve, all in one!!! __________________ http://www.karikatur-cartoon.de/cart...fghanistan.jpg
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matt g bad moon rising Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: cimmaron hills Posts: 171	i'm sure they could figure out a way to market a 'jazzblaster'
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o'connor expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Tx. Posts: 1,365	i wouold defintaely buy a jazzblaster... that extra pickup behind the bridge would be sweet! __________________ My name is Jonathon http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001798646886 - Personal http://soundcloud.com/j-o-c-o - JoCo (Music) http://soundcloud.com/driftera - Drift Era (Music)
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pbradley invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SoKo Posts: 10,621	They should release a signature relic'ed version of the post-recovered Travis Bean guitar.
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atari 2600 invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,213	Consider the end of the "Titanium Expose" video.
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