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Retro style vs playing style
The cover looks great in a retro-ish style and for some of my playing styles it is almost essential to have this attached so that I can attack the strings with a bit more confidence. If you like your teles workmanlike, though, you can easily swap this back and forth because it clips onto the bridge of my 50s Classic Vibe tele with no problems at all. It does, however, come into contact with the body and may affect the finish there after a while.
It greatly reduces hum from the bridge pickup when it's in place, which is probably more of a problem in a studio setting if you're especially close to recording or outboard equipment, or a computer. It fixes that nicely.
I use a mix of bridge muting and neck muting in my normal playing, and this makes bridge muting impossible, so some things I play need a little adjustment since the bridge cover not only keeps you away from the bridge, but also a little way above the strings where they emerge. I can always remove the cover in those cases. I like it, and I'm glad I have it!
It greatly reduces hum from the bridge pickup when it's in place, which is probably more of a problem in a studio setting if you're especially close to recording or outboard equipment, or a computer. It fixes that nicely.
I use a mix of bridge muting and neck muting in my normal playing, and this makes bridge muting impossible, so some things I play need a little adjustment since the bridge cover not only keeps you away from the bridge, but also a little way above the strings where they emerge. I can always remove the cover in those cases. I like it, and I'm glad I have it!
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As Good as Supposed to Be
In a word - it's an Tele Ash Tray and it's a good one. As expected.
A hint for Thomann peaople - please add Ash Tray in the description - we almost missed this one when searching for the cover.
A hint for Thomann peaople - please add Ash Tray in the description - we almost missed this one when searching for the cover.
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The ashtray returns!
If you've got a vintage or vintage-reissue Fender and you need someplace to put your cigarettes, this is the piece! It's a little on the expensive side as it does nothing beneficial from a tonal standpoint, it's mainly cosmetic (if anything, some internet pundits claim it actually makes the tone worse, that's something I'm not too sure of though). That said, it's certainly 'authentic' and if you're going for that late-60s period correct look on your Telecaster then this is essential. I'm not 100% certain why this existed back then as it obviously was only "standard issue" for a few years - the 'ashtray' colloquialism caught on later, I think - but here you go. For the vintage completist in all of us.
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Not necessary but a nice traditional addition
Old Teles used to come with these. If you're a constant palm-muter it's probably not worthwhile, otherwise give it a try. It looks good: I've fitted two of these to two Fender Teles & they fit perfectly first time.
It helps good hand position, especially for finger players & protects the bridge & pickups from corrosion & dust.
They're so easy to put on & take off that some might consider it worthwhile to have one on the guitar just while it's hanging on the wall or on its stand.
It helps good hand position, especially for finger players & protects the bridge & pickups from corrosion & dust.
They're so easy to put on & take off that some might consider it worthwhile to have one on the guitar just while it's hanging on the wall or on its stand.
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Fits even the import telecaster bridges
The ashtray cover for both genuine Fender tele bridges and import telecasters with the sides sticking up. Will not fit modern style tele bridges without the sides.
As for the finish, it's nice and shiny, but I honestly I was disappointed with the thickness of the finish. If Fender was going to put their name on it, it should be top quality, since it might go onto the Elite model or some other really expensive guitar. You can see a bit of the grain of the steel, through the finish. That's why I docked it one star. If the finish was thicker, it would have gotten 5 stars, since the fit is so perfect.
As for the finish, it's nice and shiny, but I honestly I was disappointed with the thickness of the finish. If Fender was going to put their name on it, it should be top quality, since it might go onto the Elite model or some other really expensive guitar. You can see a bit of the grain of the steel, through the finish. That's why I docked it one star. If the finish was thicker, it would have gotten 5 stars, since the fit is so perfect.
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Looks amazing!
I bought this cover for my fender 62 custom japanese telecaster.
First it was lose to stick it to the bridge. After a little pressure to the sides in your hands, it fits perfectly.
It has almost nothing to do with the tone. But visually it gives an extra charm to my babe. :)
Also, if you're used to put your palm onto the bridge, it creates a plain surface for it, tho it's a bit of a high position which one may need some time to adjust.
First it was lose to stick it to the bridge. After a little pressure to the sides in your hands, it fits perfectly.
It has almost nothing to do with the tone. But visually it gives an extra charm to my babe. :)
Also, if you're used to put your palm onto the bridge, it creates a plain surface for it, tho it's a bit of a high position which one may need some time to adjust.
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Great looking and functional
Looks great on my Tele and works great to rest my hand on as I play. Great quality, not tinny or flimsy.
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Even though I don't smoke
I wanted to get the cover, even if hardly used. Obviously, matches the Vintage Tele Bridge perfectly.
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Excellent Quality Cool Looking
I bought this for my Esquire just to give it that classic look.
I wasn't disappointed. Looks great and fits like a glove. Definitely gives the guitar an old school look.
I wasn't disappointed. Looks great and fits like a glove. Definitely gives the guitar an old school look.
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Ash Tray Bridge Cover
What can I say other than to confirm that this is a genuine Fender part and fits onto a classic Telecaster bridge perfectly. Looks cool and has a good plated finish.
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