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Post by AudioHTIT on Sept 21, 2021 15:29:28 GMT -5
… 🎸 Ok, bass players too! 😁 They obviously know how to make pretty things (of which I have several), but I didn’t take this seriously until I saw the association with Mobile Fidelity, certainly someone who knows a bit about vinyl. As I am in the market I’ll look a bit, but probably more than I want to spend … maybe 🤷♂️ Those in the know will recognize that this is a 60’s design with 3-color sunburst, as opposed to the 50’s 2-color. My vintage ’65 Strat started out very close to this, though I doubt they’re using nitro cellulose lacquer preferred by guitarists. I’m not familiar with the cartridge, but all in all it looks like they’ve done their homework. Hope somebody reviews one, it’s not out of reach and if it’s well built and performs, I could be persuaded. There will be 1000 made.  www.fender.com/en-US/lifestyle/gifts-novelty/fender-x-mofi-precisiondesk-turntable/9190021010.htmlb |
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Post by ttocs on Sept 21, 2021 15:37:36 GMT -5
Looks cool! Buy it just for that.
Can 'ya get a matching guitar and buy them as a set?
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Post by AudioHTIT on Sept 21, 2021 17:28:43 GMT -5
Looks cool! Buy it just for that. Can 'ya get a matching guitar and buy them as a set? Certainly a lot of appeal in the looks department and the guitar aspect. I started out with the matching piece, bought it just before 8th grade graduation — I call this ‘Bruce and his date’, you know, the one you mom takes at the front door before you go to the prom! (note the 3-color sunburst)  … and I just bought this that I customized in the Fender Mod shop, my take on a 50’s look Strat, including 2-color sunburst and single ply pickguard.  |
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Post by 405x5 on Sept 21, 2021 17:48:48 GMT -5
… 🎸 Ok, bass players too! 😁 They obviously know how to make pretty things (of which I have several), but I didn’t take it seriously until I saw the association with Mobile Fidelity, certainly someone who knows a bit about vinyl. As I am in the market I’ll look a bit, but probably more than I want to spend … maybe 🤷♂️ Those in the know will recognize that this is a 60’s design with 3-color sunburst, as opposed to the 50’s 2-color. My vintage’65 Strat started out very close to this, though I doubt they’re using nitro cellulose lacquer preferred by guitarists. I’m not familiar with the cartridge, but all in all it looks like they’ve done their homework. Hope somebody reviews one, it’s not out of reach and if it’s well built and performs, I could be persuaded. There will be 1000 made. View Attachmentwww.fender.com/en-US/lifestyle/gifts-novelty/fender-x-mofi-precisiondesk-turntable/9190021010.htmlb When I saw your thread title, I immediately thought (musicians only) you were referring to a variable speed +\- 33 rpm. turntable for “tuning” to your instrument. Practicing to records (MMO) and such, was a big deal MANY decades ago. No exotica prices, they were simply work machines that got the job done. The make my Dad had escapes me at the moment, but his was infinitely adjustable (and pretty noisy too) Those were the days,… |
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Post by 405x5 on Sept 21, 2021 17:50:22 GMT -5
Just popped in my head….(Bogen Presto)
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Post by audiobill on Sept 21, 2021 18:32:50 GMT -5
 My Fender telecaster is blonde, but my Gibson Custom L5 CES should do..... |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Sept 21, 2021 23:26:42 GMT -5
View AttachmentMy Fender telecaster is blonde, but my Gibson Custom L5 CES should do..... The L5 is a real beauty Bill! An ES-335 w/Bigsby is next on my list (though a sentimental treat shows up tomorrow). |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Sept 21, 2021 23:34:35 GMT -5
… 🎸 Ok, bass players too! 😁 They obviously know how to make pretty things (of which I have several), but I didn’t take it seriously until I saw the association with Mobile Fidelity, certainly someone who knows a bit about vinyl. As I am in the market I’ll look a bit, but probably more than I want to spend … maybe 🤷♂️ Those in the know will recognize that this is a 60’s design with 3-color sunburst, as opposed to the 50’s 2-color. My vintage’65 Strat started out very close to this, though I doubt they’re using nitro cellulose lacquer preferred by guitarists. I’m not familiar with the cartridge, but all in all it looks like they’ve done their homework. Hope somebody reviews one, it’s not out of reach and if it’s well built and performs, I could be persuaded. There will be 1000 made. View Attachmentwww.fender.com/en-US/lifestyle/gifts-novelty/fender-x-mofi-precisiondesk-turntable/9190021010.htmlb When I saw your thread title, I immediately thought (musicians only) you were referring to a variable speed +\- 33 rpm. turntable for “tuning” to your instrument. Practicing to records (MMO) and such, was a big deal MANY decades ago. No exotica prices, they were simply work machines that got the job done. The make my Dad had escapes me at the moment, but his was infinitely adjustable (and pretty noisy too) Those were the days,… That was one thing that was essential back in the day, bands didn’t always tune to a reference (I used to carry an A440 tuning fork!). Pitch control was pretty standard on direct drive TT’s, I had one of the venerable Technics SP10s, but you don’t see it much on belt drives anymore, this one, or my current Thorens included. |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Sept 21, 2021 23:41:19 GMT -5
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Post by 405x5 on Sept 22, 2021 10:34:01 GMT -5
When I saw your thread title, I immediately thought (musicians only) you were referring to a variable speed +\- 33 rpm. turntable for “tuning” to your instrument. Practicing to records (MMO) and such, was a big deal MANY decades ago. No exotica prices, they were simply work machines that got the job done. The make my Dad had escapes me at the moment, but his was infinitely adjustable (and pretty noisy too) Those were the days,… That was one thing that was essential back in the day, bands didn’t always tune to a reference (I used to carry an A440 tuning fork!). Pitch control was pretty standard on direct drive TT’s, I had one of the venerable Technics SP10s, but you don’t see it much on belt drives anymore, this one, or my current Thorens included. The tuning fork! Oh yeah, I remember some guys having one on board. Behind the drums, I had no use for it |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Sept 22, 2021 21:47:26 GMT -5
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Post by AudioHTIT on Sept 22, 2021 21:51:05 GMT -5
Went to order and it’s gone!
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Post by audiobill on Sept 23, 2021 5:08:11 GMT -5
Which was gone?
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Post by AudioHTIT on Sept 23, 2021 7:20:59 GMT -5
The turntable, I think they sold 1000 of them in 24 hours! Either that or they’re only going to sell them through select dealers. My local mom & pop Fender store said they can’t get them, could possibly be a ‘custom shop type thing, |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Sept 23, 2021 7:31:12 GMT -5
Yes, I had one in my cart, and when I went back to order it was no longer available. |
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Post by audiobill on Sept 23, 2021 7:31:52 GMT -5
Ouch!
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Post by AudioHTIT on Sept 23, 2021 7:35:33 GMT -5
Yeah, did kinda sting, expensive but pretty cool. However it doesn’t say sold out, there may be some dealers who will get them. Have a couple Fender contacts who are delving. |
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Post by ttocs on Sept 23, 2021 7:36:07 GMT -5
The turntable, I think they sold 1000 of them in 24 hours! Either that or they’re only going to sell them through select dealers. My local mom & pop Fender store said they can’t get them, could possibly be a ‘custom shop type thing, Then try calling Music Gallery in Highland Park, IL. They are a Custom Shop dealer, in fact the Custom Shop Fenders are what they sell lots of. edit: oops, I called it guitar gallery, but it's Music Gallery. It's almost all guitars, all kinds. |
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Post by ttocs on Sept 24, 2021 14:25:41 GMT -5
Yeah, did kinda sting, expensive but pretty cool. However it doesn’t say sold out, there may be some dealers who will get them. Have a couple Fender contacts who are delving. I called the owner of the store I posted about above. He called his Fender rep and the Custom Shop, neither of whom had heard about the turntable but checked into it, then called him back and said the word is that it's only available online. |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Sept 24, 2021 15:20:37 GMT -5
Yeah, did kinda sting, expensive but pretty cool. However it doesn’t say sold out, there may be some dealers who will get them. Have a couple Fender contacts who are delving. I called the owner of the store I posted about above. He called his Fender rep and the Custom Shop, neither of whom had heard about the turntable but checked into it, then called him back and said the word is that it's only available online. Thanks for checking Scott! I’ve called another Fender custom shop, and also Fender, she wouldn’t tell me where but said some were being shipped to dealers. I think MoFi was the dealer and got an allotment, Fender also had an allotment, and they sold that out (online). I also bet some purchased several and that they might be showing up at a premium. I should have jumped when I had the chance, but wanted to do some research, I snoozed … I loosed. |
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