Robben Ford Discussion

[artandink]

Try a Lentz.

I'll repeat myself.

Try a Lentz.

Enough said.

[marinblues]

[telefunk1]

The Lentz web site is under development so there is not a lot of info. What makes the Lentz tele special, or what distinguishes it from a Tom Anderson or another high dollar tele? Just curious.

Marin - enjoyed the Barden clip. I can really tell they are responsive, and with a great tone, too.

[marinblues]

Thanks Telefunk!

I've never tried a Lentz but I've tried several Andersons. I almost bought one but in the end I preferred my Special Edition Fender Tele because it had a rosewood fretboard (the Anderson dealer had only maple fretboard Tele's),

I guess when one reaches $2000 mark for a "boutique" guitar, it simply becomes a matter of personal preference and belief of what is a "better" guitar.

At first sight, it looks like both companies use good materials and know how to choose them (check out the Lentz forum on the site, there's more information there). Whilst Anderson is searching for more "modern" solutions, Lentz is into the "traditional" approach and style.

I can say that I share Lentz's belief that a good rosewood fretboard need to be very dark (which is not always the case with Andersons).

For us Europeans, after transport, customs and reseller margins, the $2000 mark start getting closer to the $3000 and $4000 mark. At that point, unless one is rich, it becomes counterproductive to purchase imported boutique instruments. Maybe I say so because I am personally acquanted to a talented local luthier who will dedicate his time and attention to me untill we reach the desidered result:

http://www.marinblues.it/jaca2/

However, the voice of reason is often suffocated by G.A.S. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) and I am not immune to it - therefore if those millions of gallons of oil didn't hesitate in popping out of my garden, I would gladly see a Lentz blond Tele or Anderson Drop Top Hollow T among my private collection!




marin

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Maryjane

[TeaTime]

Daved,
Does Robben's Tele have an Alder or Ash body?

What is the neck profile and thickness?

Which brand/gauge strings does he use on it?

Thanks,
Ken

[artandink]

[marinblues]

[artandink]

[abergdahl]

I recieved my new Chapin Hawk yestarday, i'm in shock
It's AMAZING i told Bill Chapin that i wanted a guitar that combined Robbens tele tone with the clarity and piano like sound of Jerry Donhue's tele. The guitar i PERFECT, fat yet clear, the humbucker in the neck gives strat, series HB, paralell and p90 style sounds !! The neck and bridge sound are exellent and the bridge is fat, bright with bite and NO ice pick what so ever. The feel and buid quality is the best i have seen.
If anyone wants a guitar that will NAIL Robbens Tele tone, or even better go further into you're OWN tone, talk to Bill, he's a true artist. Maybe Robben should get in touch with him, i think he would LOVE my guitar, well not the LOOKS perhaps, mine is midnight blue metallic
Here is a link to Chapin guitars: http://www.chapinguitars.com
Here a page a made with links to pictures and clips of Chapins: http://w1.894.telia.com/~u89404043/chapin/
Here is also a clip i made last night, one take mistakes and all - go to: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/5/abergdahlmusic.htm and listen to "the Blue Rider"

I did two take on Stormy Monday as well Blue Storm 1 and 2

Thanks Anders

[marinblues]

[abergdahl]

[telefunk1]

I may have to consider the Chapin - since I have a Catahoula mix hound. Maybe he will give me a discount...

[abergdahl]

[Daved]

[johan]

An early 60's Fender Tele...should be swamp ash. The Custom model with bindings are alder. Robben's shouldn't be any exception.