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Post by scanners on Sept 13, 2019 5:30:04 GMT
Just a question on the early Fender Telecaster known as the nocaster , it only had one pick up, but had a 3 way switch what was that for? I believe the Telecaster was originally called the Broadcaster but Gretsch had guitar by that name so it was called the no caster before being re named the Telecaster. Matthew
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Post by bor64 on Sept 13, 2019 7:27:58 GMT
Matthew,
The one pickup version was called the Esquire and the "middle and neck position" on the 3 way switch was just a tone circuit to get a darker tone... the "neck" position was to emulate a kind of bass tone.
• Position #1. This corresponds to the solo bridge-pickup position on a Tele. On the Esquire, however, the pickup is routed through the volume control only, with the tone control bypassed for a hotter and louder lead sound with even more high-end. • Position #2. In this middle setting, the Esquire’s pickup is routed through the volume and tone control—identical to position #1 on a standard Telecaster. It sounds a bit warmer compared to the Esquire’s #1 position. • Position #3. Here, the tone control is again bypassed and the Esquire’s pickup is routed through the volume control and a fixed “treble roll-off ” capacitor/resistor network for a very dark tone that also has a slightly decreased output. Leo intended this as a “bass preset” that would allow the ’50s guitar player to enter bass territory by simply flipping the 3-way switch.
Gretsch had a drum-kit with the name Broadkaster so with a K.....but after a lawyers letter, Fender cut off Broadcaster name of the decal, hence no-caster.
Cheers Rob
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