VINTAGE FENDER USA B-BENDER TELECASTER Sold, thanks!

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 5 Oct 2007 4:30 pm

From the first year of the Fender B-Bender series- USA built Telecaster with factory Parsons-
Green B-Bender. Black finish, maple neck, all original except for replacement pickups (Seymour Duncan STR-3 Quarter Pound Rhythm and Dimarzio Chopper-T Bridge) and black chrome knobs. The pickups are the result of a long search for a slightly hotter, fatter output, while still having classic tele spank, and even output from both pickups. There are a few dings and scuffs, and the neck is well played in, as a result of probably a thousand gigs. Great feel, tone, and action. The Bender mechanism works extremely well, quietly and accurately. A great guitar I'm really going to miss. With nice Fender tweed case. $895 includes shipping east of Ms. River.

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 9 Oct 2007 8:33 am

I had a question about "scratches on the control plates"? No, the photos were taken outside, and it's reflections of grass and sky, and me...

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 16 Oct 2007 4:22 pm

I just finished a fun recording session on this one. Sniff!

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 20 Oct 2007 10:34 am

Have some nibbles...

Jim Walker · Post by **Jim Walker** » 22 Oct 2007 12:31 pm

Hey Folks,

These Parson / Green B-Bender guitars are going up in value as they only made them in the original 2 pick up "Amrerican Standard" Telecaster version for the first few years. They went to the 3 pick up "Nashville AM STD" style in 1999/2000. I bought mine new in 1997 and it has been a true work horse. I've made somewhere around $70,000 with it in 10 years. It's been the best single investment I've ever made.

BUMP for a cool Telecaster and a good forumite!

JW

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 26 Oct 2007 5:54 pm

I saw another post for a guitar with a different style bender that was pretty disparaging about these Parsons/Green benders- I've played a number of bender-equipped guitars and this one is excellent. It stays in tune perfectly, easily tuned, quiet and solid.

Scott Rogers · Post by **Scott Rogers** » 29 Oct 2007 11:42 am

Mark,
Check your inbox, got a trade proposition!

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 5 Nov 2007 9:39 pm

El Bumpo

Al Sato · Post by **Al Sato** » 6 Nov 2007 2:07 pm

What does this guitar weigh?

Thanks.

Al

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 8 Nov 2007 11:44 pm

Hi, Al, this one weighs in at 9 1/2 lbs.

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 18 Nov 2007 7:43 pm

Still looking- might trade...

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 21 Nov 2007 1:11 pm

Lots of trade offers, still looking...

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 28 Nov 2007 6:22 pm

Lower Price, it needs to go!

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 8 Dec 2007 11:43 am

Bump...

David Trabue · Post by **David Trabue** » 16 Apr 2008 6:32 pm

Interested in an old 8 string National lap steel?

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 16 Apr 2008 8:36 pm

Dave would you be interested in trading for a Skyinbow electric violin w/skb roadcase ?

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=127069

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 16 Apr 2008 9:36 pm

Hi, Paddy, It's Mark, and the B Bender's gone on to a new home, thanks.

David Trabue · Post by **David Trabue** » 17 Apr 2008 6:38 am

Thanks

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 17 Apr 2008 7:37 am

I already miss it- B-Benders are a LOT of fun.