New Hartford Fender Acoustics?

[Aristera]

Any thoughts on the Fender Custom Acoustics that came out of the New Hartford shop? There were a couple of Master Designed builds.

 

[chazmo]

I think it was Paul (PEZ) who got at least one of those, not sure. I don't think I've heard of anyone else around here who has one, James.

Of course, I remember seeing some of them being built at one of two of our LMG events, but I know I never played one.

 

[richardp69]

I thought Sandy picked one up but I may be wrong about that.

 

[txbumper57]

I think you are right Richard, I believe Sandy picked one up a few months back. I think he even said the underside of the top was signed and dated by Jason MacIntyre just like the Orpheums were.

TX

 

[Aristera]

I just picked up the Dreadnaught 12 string that's been on Reverb and it's getting shipped tomorrow.

Carpathian top, rosewood back and sides, scalloped quarter sawn red spruce braces....

 

[txbumper57]

I don't know if this ad is the particular guitar you bought but it has a video clip of the guitar being played and it sounds pretty good.

https://reverb.com/item/865925-fender-custom-shop-master-designed-traditional-12-string-w-case


TX

 

[Aristera]

Thanks TX. I've listened to that clip over the last month and liked the sound. Not sure if I want to add any electronics since the guitar doesn't have any at this point.

 

[adorshki]

Thanks TX. I've listened to that clip over the last month and liked the sound. Not sure if I want to add any electronics since the guitar doesn't have any at this point.

I wouldn't add anything that involved drilling a hole, because:
Fender acoustics in general "don't get no respeck", but I think those have the potential to appreciate in future as "the ones they finally got right".
But I think any irreversible mods would be a heavy knock on value.

 

[davismanLV]

Al, it's an American made Fender guitar. It's not gonna skyrocket in value. If he needs a p/u in it, he should put one in. It's not like these are Relic Martins or anything, jeeze. It's a really, REALLY beautiful guitar, James. I love the purfling!! I'd be happy to own one if it sounded great. if you need a p/u... put one in. No one's going to retire off of this guitar in our lifetimes........ :stupid:

 

[chazmo]

Good luck, James. Looking forward to hearing your report on the NH Fender.

 

[Neal]

Typically wonderful New Hartford wood selection and build quality. Looks very pretty.

 

[twocorgis]

I think you are right Richard, I believe Sandy picked one up a few months back. I think he even said the underside of the top was signed and dated by Jason MacIntyre just like the Orpheums were.

TX

I did, and it was TX!

It really was a great guitar, but I ended up returning it because I couldn't get comfortable with the narrow nut and neck profile. You can buy them for next to nothing (like this one) relative to their original MSRP if you're interested.