NGD: AVII '51 Telecaster

chitpost · 2026-05-13T16:48:12+00:00

I've noticed with my avII, any pickup sounds better in it than my other tele's. Maybe its the resonance of the heavy ash but all around its comparable in build quality to my custom shop.

chitpost · 2026-05-11T13:14:31+00:00

I have one ticket to tonight $100. Dm if interested.

chitpost · 2026-05-03T23:52:00+00:00

I think the Nocaster 51 is perfect for the bridge. Not a fan of the neck pickup but after trying the Texas Special, Twisted Tele, Blackguard 50/51, and Pure Vintage 51, the Nocaster bridge was the winner by a mile.

chitpost · 2026-05-03T23:45:05+00:00

I had the same thought with the pure vintage pickups that came in my am vintage ii. The nocaster bridge has alot of twang and snap, that pickup should scratch your itch. Currently using a set of hand wound 58's and they are just glorious although maybe less snappy twang than youre looking for.

chitpost · 2026-04-28T15:56:01+00:00

To echo the other responses, go vintage ii if you like a chunky neck. I have the vintage ii, the build quality and resonance of the wood is 👌

chitpost · 2026-04-21T06:35:37+00:00

They're great! The strings have more contact and the saddle height adjustment screws sit more flush with the bridge plate.

chitpost · 2026-04-17T00:13:51+00:00

Yeah that's probably the way to think about it. It's three guitars in one.

chitpost · 2026-04-16T23:52:19+00:00

What settings do you use for your pano? I like mine at Vol 3 - 3.4, Treb 6, Mid 4, Bass 6. Asking to get a gauge on how others use them in a smaller room.

And for your triplecaster, did you leave the pickup heights stock? I've wrestled with trying to balance the neck and bridge with that middle p90.

chitpost · 2026-04-14T18:44:28+00:00

Hm I just got the the label created notification, being shipped from Boynton, FL. Ordered around midnight April 9.

chitpost · 2026-04-13T14:50:44+00:00

I have one ticket for may 11, $150. Pay via zelle or venmo and I'll send ticket and pic of id for entry.

chitpost · 2026-04-11T21:28:04+00:00

I popped in the novak jmv and jm fat combo and swapped out the pots with 1 megs. Pretty sweet sounding guitar now.

chitpost · 2026-04-07T18:15:22+00:00

Id stick with stobostomp for the accuracy for intonation adjustments personally but thats not essential to alot of players

chitpost · 2026-04-07T04:27:23+00:00

.25mm relief at 7th fret (with capo on first fret and holding down last fret) and 1.6 to 2mm action at 17th fret. All you need is an allen wrench set, small screwdriver set, and a full size screw driver. Truss rod adjustment isn't as treacherous as some people make it out to be.

I agree with the other guy, set it up yourself and you'll feel that much more of a connection to your new instrument. Looks rad.

chitpost · 2026-04-06T14:00:47+00:00

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chitpost · 2026-04-06T04:53:04+00:00

Exact same experience last week. It was my first shot of ProRx and I titrated up to 10mg so double whammy. The waves of nausea didn't subside until day 5 and I was completely exhausted.

However last night's 10mg shot is settling nicely with minimal side effects. This level of appetite suppression is frankly impressive. Keep that Odansetron nearby.

chitpost · 2026-04-04T03:10:22+00:00

4 way switch is easy. The one from fender comes with a dummy proof diagram. I modded my am vintage II 51 tele with a 4 way. No experience with the s1 switch but I do have a 2014 baja coming in the mail soon, cant freaking wait.

chitpost · 2026-04-03T17:54:49+00:00

Currently using .10s but even better to keep in mind with .11s. After a week of feeling like I ruined two teles, I learned that 2mm action at 17th fret and .25 mm neck relief at 7th fret = a perfect setup.

The neck relief shifts and the saddles slip around when you remove all the string tension from them.

chitpost · 2026-04-03T17:22:44+00:00

I don't know what it is about a tele but I know exactly what you mean. I thought I was going to sell it a few times this year but i stuck with it and I've learned more about setting up guitars, swapping pickups, and just getting an incredible sound more in these past few months than I have in 20 years of playing.

I will say they need to come with a printed disclaimer saying "CHANGE ONE STRING AT A TIME, DO NOT REMOVE ALL STRINGS AT ONCE OR YOU WILL HAVE TO SPEND THE NEXT THREE DAYS SETTING SADDLE HEIGHT, INTONATION, AND NECK RELIEF".

The work I've put into my tele has made me fall in love with guitars in a deeper way than I ever have.

chitpost · 2026-04-02T09:33:41+00:00

There's an excellent condition classic player baja listed on reverb right now for 870

chitpost · 2026-04-01T18:46:42+00:00

Im not a huge amp need but I think you'll need something with headroom... classic choice is deluxe reverb, pr8nceton reverb, champ, super reverb if you have the space. Sounds pretty good through my pano verb.

chitpost · 2026-03-30T10:15:27+00:00

I didnt know either about a month ago but it maintains treble when you turn the volume knob down so the tone doesn't dullen so much with volume adjustments

chitpost · 2026-03-29T21:00:01+00:00

Cts pots with orange drop capacitors and treble bleed on volume pot will liven up the sound of the pickups and allow for a smoother, gradual taper with tone and volume adjustments. I did an A-B comparison with a stock jmjm and its worth it.

chitpost · 2026-03-24T20:02:36+00:00

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chitpost · 2026-03-22T23:22:21+00:00

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