(SOLD) Squier Vintage Modified Cabronita Telecaster Black 2014
Squier Cabronita Tele, black, made in Indo 2014. Pretty slick hey? The Cabronita Tele began as a eye-watering expensive Custom Shop offering in 2009; this much more affordable version was produced from 2012-15 approx and enjoyed critical acclaim. The premise is pretty simple: stick a pair of Gretsch-style humbuckers into a solid body Tele, simplify the electronics, and let nature take it's course. The tone is awesome: heaps of grit and growl, but with a sweet sparkle and a tasty clarity. It really does the rock and roll rhythm thing well, but will clean up nicely too. The pickups are the same as the Mexican Fender version of the model; combined with the string-through-body bridge it all sounds and feels very tidy. The neck has been partially sanded to a satin finish, which feels excellent. This is a really good little rock and roll machine, it'll happily crank out many nasty riffs with gleeful abandon.
Model: Squier Vintage Modified Cabronita Telecaster
Made: Indonesia, 2014 (serial ICS14117060)
Finish: black, 3-ply black guard (original white guard included)
Body: basswood
Neck: maple with maple board, 9.5" radius, 25.5" scale
Weight: 3.60kg
Mods: neck sanded to satin finish, pickguard replaced
Pickups: Fender Fideli'Tron humbuckers
Case: none
Cosmetic condition notes: mild finish wear. Neck and headstock both pretty clean, no major marks. The back has no major marks, just some very light scuffing around the place. The sides are very clean, just a couple of light scratches near the jack and on the shoulder area. The front is also pretty clean, just some play scratches on the top horn, guard and near the bridge pickup. Overall: very good condition (8.5/10).
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. Frets have some light wear, around 8/10 for life left. Wearing fresh 11/49s.