Robben Ford Discussion

kirk95 · Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 7:42 am Post subject: Remember the Robben Ford Model?

Ever wonder what ever happened to the Fender Robben Ford model. Low and behold it's back as a Squire Esprit and it's a pretty awesome guitar. I didn't get pricing information but this is a quality instrument and has many of the features that Robben Ford developed with the Fender Custom Shop. It's chambered and has the Robben neck joint - see photos below!

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AndyR · Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 10:05 am Post subject: tempting...

It's $399 at Music123:

http://www.music123.com/Squier-Esprit-i155020.music?match=1

Pretty tempting, I'd say!

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Andy

AndyR · Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 10:14 am Post subject: Unusual?

Hey...

Whassup with the inlay fret marker at the #1 fret??? I don't recall seeing that on most guitars.

Heck, even I can find fret #1 without a marker!!! Razz

Andy

clovis · Member Joined: 15 Sep 2004 Posts: 10

Has anyone played this guitar? I am looking to get a good backup guitar for gigs, etc. Does anyone know the quality of this model? Being that it's A LOT cheaper than Robben's model was, I just wonder if it can live up to the same quality. If I only had the cash, I would just throw down and buy a RF Baker....those are so sweet......
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kirk95 · Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 12:53 pm Post subject:

frank0936 · Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:17 am Post subject: Squier Esprit

I contacted my local Guitar Center. They haven't heard of an "Ess-Sprit"! I didn't find one in Musician's Friend either. This must be a very new model. I'd sure like to have one. I'll have to hide it for a while, though. I just got the Custom Shop '54 Strat just before Christmas!
Frank

StratCat · Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 7:34 pm Post subject:

One of the dealers in Melbourne has scored one of these... whilst taking my guitar in for service the other day I was greeted by "aah... have we got something you might be interested in..."!

Not for sale though (yet) - just a review model that's doing the rounds. It plays pretty good - better pickups wouldn't go astray though. My only complaint is that the headstock looks a bit pointy... but this one was a wine red model and looks stunning.

Cool

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Aeolian · Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 10:49 am Post subject:

Are these spruce? I have an 84 Esprit that's maple on top and never had the spare change to get a regular one. But for $400, I might.
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Bluelobster · Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2005 6:50 am Post subject: this is COOL

I want one of these , i think i must try this , i am considering selling my 335 Korean epiphone (if i can) .
The price at music 123 is very very attractive right now. Surprised

frank0936 · Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2005 1:30 pm Post subject: RF model

The Squier Esprit must be very new. It's not even on Squier's website yet, and Music 123 is the only place I've found it so far. It's a very tempting deal! It would be interesting to get Robben's opinion on this version(hint).
Frank

kirk95 · Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 7:58 am Post subject:

Here's more on the Squires over on my BLOG. There's a Real Video clip too!

http://online-discussion.com/Blog/
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frank0936 · Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 3:03 pm Post subject: Esprit

They do look good! That M80 also looks very nice. I guess they will be in the next catalog from the Friend, although I'm surprised they aren't in the online catalog yet. Maybe I can hold out long enough to see what their price will be-but I'm jonesing real bad right now.
Frank

frank0936 · Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 9:39 am Post subject: Esprit

Mine is due tomorrow!
Frank

frank0936 · Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2005 7:43 am Post subject: Esprit

The tone is great! It would no doubt benefit from a couple of Duncans (it has "Duncan Designed" p/u's), but it sounds really nice. The neck is a bit wider that on my strats and my tele, but I think I can get used to that. So far, so good! I just hate that I'm off this weekend. I can't wait to gig with it.
Frank