Indio by Monoprice Retro Classic Electric Guitar with Gig Bag, Blonde
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Are the pickups noiseless?
A shopper
on Feb 27, 2020
BEST ANSWER: No. These pickups are not noiseless. However, the build quality and craftsmanship on this guitar is remarkable. If you choose to purchase this guitar you can always upgrade the pickups and or electronics.
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- New User U on Feb 28, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 6, 2020
BEST ANSWER: No. These pickups are not noiseless. However, the build quality and craftsmanship on this guitar is remarkable. If you choose to purchase this guitar you can always upgrade the pickups and or electronics.
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- New User U on Feb 28, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 6, 2020
The hum is standard, no different than a Fender pickup. The guitar sounds great.
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- Norm on Feb 27, 2020
What you are referring to is patented Fender technology, so you won't find that here. That being said, this is an incredible sounding guitar at an incredible price (I got mine on sale for $80 a few weeks ago, but I would still have paid $100 for it, knowing what I know now).
It is built with tinkerers in mind, so if you wanna put new strings, pickups, different mono out jack, etc., you can do any or all of those things (maybe you wanna spring for the genuine Telecaster noiseless pickups down the road?) and it won't cost you a small fortune for the real deal. It still looks and sounds great, and you can throw it in the bag, and take it out with you to lessons, band practice, gigs, and not have to worry about potential damage to a valuable collector's item.
It is my first electric guitar. I have hardware and software synthesizers and FX pedals for days, and decided I would like to incorporate some guitar work in the music I am making in my solo project. I am super happy that I bought this guitar. Maybe I will get a genuine Tele down the road, but I am in no rush as this thing looks and sounds great for all that I intend to do with it. I hope this helps! :)
It is built with tinkerers in mind, so if you wanna put new strings, pickups, different mono out jack, etc., you can do any or all of those things (maybe you wanna spring for the genuine Telecaster noiseless pickups down the road?) and it won't cost you a small fortune for the real deal. It still looks and sounds great, and you can throw it in the bag, and take it out with you to lessons, band practice, gigs, and not have to worry about potential damage to a valuable collector's item.
It is my first electric guitar. I have hardware and software synthesizers and FX pedals for days, and decided I would like to incorporate some guitar work in the music I am making in my solo project. I am super happy that I bought this guitar. Maybe I will get a genuine Tele down the road, but I am in no rush as this thing looks and sounds great for all that I intend to do with it. I hope this helps! :)
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- Stephen C on Feb 27, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 6, 2020
This guitar sounds remarkable, especially considering the cost. It sounds a lot like a telecaster and does not have noisy pickups. I was blown away by how good this guitar is. You may want to do a little fret work on it. Mine played fine right out of the box and I have not done any fret work on it. However, if you run you fingers along the edges of the frets, it would be better if they were a little smoother. My oldest son is a guitar player and the frets seemed fine to him. I play mostly keyboards but also some guitar. Buy the guitar. You will be happy you did.
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- Andrew K on Feb 28, 2020
These pickups sound great and provide a really authentic Telecaster tone with this guitar. In terms of noise, here is what to expect:
With pickup selector set to either the neck only or bridge only positions there is a very subtle hum as expected from a single coil pickup. However, when pickup selector is set to the middle position using both neck and bridge pickup there is no noise due to phase cancellation between the two pickups providing a rich, fat, noiseless tone.
With pickup selector set to either the neck only or bridge only positions there is a very subtle hum as expected from a single coil pickup. However, when pickup selector is set to the middle position using both neck and bridge pickup there is no noise due to phase cancellation between the two pickups providing a rich, fat, noiseless tone.
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- Richard E on Feb 27, 2020
In the middle position there is no noise on either pick up .the neck and the bridge position have a slight bit of hum which is normal for single coil pickups. All in all for a $100 guitar it sounds pretty good.
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- George on Feb 27, 2020
No - they're standard inexpensive single coil pickups. You could put single-coil-sized noiseless pickups in. Fender noiseless pickups cost about as much as this guitar does from Monoprice!
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- Erik B on Feb 27, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 5, 2020
No. The middle position doesn’t produce any noise, but the others do as with any single coil. I took the pick guard of and insulated it which helped a little.
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- John B on Feb 27, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 5, 2020
The pickups are not bad, but I would not say they noiseless, very small amount of buzzing. Still for the price, pretty good starter guitar.
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- Ravi R on Feb 28, 2020
Well if your asking do they have any hum there is nothing I detect noiseless as far as I can say.
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- Richard A on Feb 27, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 11, 2020
They are not "noiseles" designed pickups. That being said they dont have alot of noise.
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- New User U on Feb 27, 2020
No, they're very loud and sound mediocre. You'll definitely have to change them.
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- Manuel V on Feb 27, 2020
They are not noiseless. They are fairly quiet ONCE you shield the cavities.
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- Erick S on Feb 27, 2020
Nope, I purchased a Hot Rails copy pickup and put it in mine.
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- D A on Feb 27, 2020
iwouldnt know i havent been able to tune it to its self
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- james h on Feb 27, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 13, 2020
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I am disabled so I need a light guitar any idea what these nice guitars weighs ? thanks david
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on Sep 18, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The Retro Classics weight is about 11 lbs. Our Cali Classics weigh about 10 lbs.
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- Dave L Staff on Sep 19, 2019
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- New User U on Sep 19, 2019
This guitar weighs about the same as my Fender Strats with the same S-S-S configuration which is 8lbs (+/-), definitely not 10 pounds.
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- New User U on Jan 25, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The Retro Classics weight is about 11 lbs. Our Cali Classics weigh about 10 lbs.
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- Dave L Staff on Sep 19, 2019
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- New User U on Sep 19, 2019
This guitar weighs about the same as my Fender Strats with the same S-S-S configuration which is 8lbs (+/-), definitely not 10 pounds.
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- New User U on Jan 25, 2021
The Tele copy is very heavy. Get the Indio LP Junior style, it is much lighter: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=610366
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- EDWARD M on Sep 20, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 22, 2018
If you want a light guitar, this is NOT it. Just received mine this morning and it is probably the heaviest guitar in my collection, which includes Fender Strats, Fender Tele and other Indios. The nicely finished neck is chunky but on the other hand, it sounds like a million bucks!
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- Bill on May 9, 2022
- Purchased on Jun 11, 2021
I own this tele and was blown away by the quality. I did not expect it from a guitar that cost less than $100. Amazing. That being said, light is not a word I’d use to describe it. A major brand has a model named after a sports car that’s been around for ages, 24” scale, light as a feather, plays great, similar price range as these folks. I have an Indio Telecaster and the other company’s model, love both, play both, but when I don’t have a lot of umph, I pick up the other.
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- New User U on Aug 1, 2020
I would not put this guitar in the category of “light.” Mine weighs in a just over 8 pounds. I know their are some other brands out there that have lighter designed guitars (Michael Kelly comes to mind) but they also seems to be much pricier. Sweetwater has a way to sort by weight but it seems most of the lighter instruments are limited in features, 3/4” size, or not very serious beginner instruments. Again, I’m talking in the same price range.
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- SpaceDad on Sep 20, 2019
Hi David
I have one of these and like most solid body electrics it's about 7 pounds. They can be up to 8.5 pounds on average. These are nice guitars for this price point. If the weight is an issue you could buy a silent guitar by Yamaha which would be very lightweight however they are in the $500 range. Other than that look at acoustics or travel guitars. I hope thus is off help.
I have one of these and like most solid body electrics it's about 7 pounds. They can be up to 8.5 pounds on average. These are nice guitars for this price point. If the weight is an issue you could buy a silent guitar by Yamaha which would be very lightweight however they are in the $500 range. Other than that look at acoustics or travel guitars. I hope thus is off help.
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- John M on Sep 19, 2019
I don't have a scale accurate enough to give you a precise weight. But this is a full size Telecaster replica and the Fender Tele weighs in at 7 - 8 lbs. It has a thick body, no sculpting like the Strat. For a full size electric, it weighs more than most.
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- Larry B on Sep 19, 2019
my guitar weights, alverez-5, martin -5.5 , fender bullet -6, epiphone sg -7, fender telly -7 , mex strat-8,
nash vegas-8, and my new mono is a solid 8 pounds. If it is basswood, it is a very heavy basswood? You need a nice Alverez acoustic
nash vegas-8, and my new mono is a solid 8 pounds. If it is basswood, it is a very heavy basswood? You need a nice Alverez acoustic
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- Rodger B on Sep 20, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 9, 2019
Hey David,
This guitar is relatively light but probably wouldn’t recommend buying it before checking in maybe with your doctor, are you not able to see the actual weight in the spec sheet?
Gian
This guitar is relatively light but probably wouldn’t recommend buying it before checking in maybe with your doctor, are you not able to see the actual weight in the spec sheet?
Gian
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- Gianluigi C on Sep 19, 2019
This Not a light guitar! it is equal to or maybe even just a hair heavier than my Fender (TM) "T" guitar. After playing a three to four hour gig, my shoulders complain a lot.
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- IZP on Feb 15, 2021
If weight is an issue I would suggest an Epiphone Casino. A great and lightweight guitar!
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- Glenn S on Feb 4, 2022
- Purchased on Jun 28, 2021
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Is there an adjustable truss rod ?
A shopper
on Dec 16, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes there is! Also included are hex wrenches for truss rod and bridge saddles.
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- Robin D on Dec 16, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 6, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes there is! Also included are hex wrenches for truss rod and bridge saddles.
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- Robin D on Dec 16, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 6, 2020
Yes, there is an adjustable truss rod at the neck.
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- MATT G on Dec 16, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 27, 2020
Yes. The guitar comes with a too for the truss.
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- Arthur B on Dec 17, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 3, 2020
Yes, there’s an adjustable truss rod.
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- Davin G on Dec 16, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 28, 2020
Yes, and the tool to adjust it.
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- Thomas M on Dec 17, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 2, 2020
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Do these come with locking tuners?
A shopper
on May 20, 2018
BEST ANSWER: The original Monoprice Classic guitars did come with a set of locking tuners. The new model, Indio Retro Classics do not come with locking tuners. The tuners are sealed style and work well, but are not lockers. Don't let this discourage you, in my opinion you will not find a better value in a guitar for this price. You can always upgrade tuners should you feel the need.
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- STEVEN W on May 20, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 7, 2018
BEST ANSWER: The original Monoprice Classic guitars did come with a set of locking tuners. The new model, Indio Retro Classics do not come with locking tuners. The tuners are sealed style and work well, but are not lockers. Don't let this discourage you, in my opinion you will not find a better value in a guitar for this price. You can always upgrade tuners should you feel the need.
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- STEVEN W on May 20, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 7, 2018
Not sure but it holds a tune. Comes set up right. Great guitar for $100 bucks.
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- William B on May 21, 2018
- Purchased on May 10, 2018
No, it didn’t. There is not a tremolo system on the guitar so no need for locking tuners. This is a telecaster style guitar which traditionally does not have a tremolo. I can’t speak for the stratocaster style guitar that they sell.
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- Brian B on May 21, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 25, 2018
I bought a blonde a year ago,it has locking tuners,neck has a shape similar to a strat, I bought a sunburst this year for grandson,it doesn't have locking tuners,neck has similar shape to tell,hope that helps some .Enter
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- Joe on May 21, 2018
I’ve played this guitar a lot and the one I have stays in tune pretty well.. You may want to get locking tuners eventually though.
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- Michael H on Jan 8, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 7, 2018
Hello, no, these do not come with locking tuners. But I will say that the playability and the build is definitely worth the money.
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- Brenda D on May 20, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 23, 2018
No locking tuners. Fender locking originals can be purchased for 50 dollars and are a direct bolt on.
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- Robert C C on Mar 14, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 15, 2019
This model is a "Telecaster" style without a whammy bar and so has no locking tuners.
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- Steve L on May 21, 2018
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What type of fretboard does the blonde model have?
New User U
on Jan 8, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Not sure if the fretboards are genuine rosewood, but a wood very similar to rosewood, looks good. By the way, don't hesitate to buy one of these guitars; you can't beat them for the price. I really like mine, and I haven't found anything wrong anywhere on the guitar so far. For the price you can afford to do a little tweaking if necessary, but I haven't done anything to mine other than smoothing the fret ends a little bit.
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- Arnold N on Jan 9, 2019
- Purchased on May 22, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Not sure if the fretboards are genuine rosewood, but a wood very similar to rosewood, looks good. By the way, don't hesitate to buy one of these guitars; you can't beat them for the price. I really like mine, and I haven't found anything wrong anywhere on the guitar so far. For the price you can afford to do a little tweaking if necessary, but I haven't done anything to mine other than smoothing the fret ends a little bit.
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- Arnold N on Jan 9, 2019
- Purchased on May 22, 2018
It's not rosewood that's for sure. It's a synthetic wood, probably rocklite (doesn't look like richlite). Very hard and brittle (many compare it's tone to ebony). Does not take oil very well but apparently it doesn't need much hydration as it's so stiff. It looks very much like wood. Even has that nice three dimensional shimmer to it once you sand it to a high grit.
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- New User U on Jan 8, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 4, 2018
The version I have from several months ago has something similar to rosewood. It could be rosewood, but per CITES regulations it is likely something else, like roseacer or thermally treated maple of some form. Feels and looks pretty good however, and can't beat it for the price. The rosewood fretboard look with the blonde body on this guitar is very classy looking.
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- Faris E on Jan 13, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 12, 2018
It appears to be rosewood...….I have purchased two of these and both are absolutely worth the money. I find it hard to tell the difference between the "more expensive" versions of the tele.
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- James C on Jan 9, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 18, 2018
I'm no expert, but it looks like Rosewood to me. I have that on several of my other maker's guitars, and it looks the same to me. Hope this helps.
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- Otto F on Jan 8, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 11, 2018
Not a clue, bit the guitar plays well. Bargain price for a quality guitar.
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- William B on Jan 9, 2019
- Purchased on May 10, 2018
I believe it's rosewood or that new stuff they are useing to replace it
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- willard w on Jan 9, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 12, 2018
The darker "rosewood" board instead of the maple one.
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- Rob W. on Jan 8, 2019
- Purchased on May 22, 2018
what kind of fretboard it's rosewood
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- Jason W on Jan 8, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 13, 2018
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What would this guitar be similar to?,,a tele, strat???
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on Feb 10, 2019
BEST ANSWER: It's basically a replica (a nice one) of a traditional Telecaster. The body shape is just slightly different, as is the headstock, but it has the same kind of single-coil pickups, tone and volume controls, and bridge. Don't know about the wood used for the body, but it has a nice heft and doesn't feel at all like a cheap knockoff.
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- Matthew P on Feb 11, 2019
Basswood
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- New User U on Nov 30, 2020
BEST ANSWER: It's basically a replica (a nice one) of a traditional Telecaster. The body shape is just slightly different, as is the headstock, but it has the same kind of single-coil pickups, tone and volume controls, and bridge. Don't know about the wood used for the body, but it has a nice heft and doesn't feel at all like a cheap knockoff.
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- Matthew P on Feb 11, 2019
Basswood
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- New User U on Nov 30, 2020
It's as close to a Tele as you can get. Same dimensions for the body. Same setup for the pickups. It's a great guitar. It will need a little setup but plays great!
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- Thomas S on Feb 10, 2019
- Purchased on May 28, 2018
This is the same configuration as a telecaster. Enter an answer to this question.
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- Stu on Feb 11, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 29, 2019
Tele...swap out the pickups for a Tonerider TRT2 Hot Classic Tele pickup set
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- Stephen B R on Feb 10, 2019
It’s a tele clone. Well worth the price.
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- Mitch B on Feb 10, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 12, 2018
Almost a direct copy of a Telecaster
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- Arnold N on Feb 10, 2019
- Purchased on May 22, 2018
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About to order the blonde as opposed to affinity tele. Hope Im doing the right thing. My question is are these necks a slim C can someone help please?
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on Sep 2, 2019
BEST ANSWER: These are not the slimmest necks out there. I would compare favorably to entry level, Mexican made Fenders.
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- Dave L Staff on Sep 3, 2019
BEST ANSWER: These are not the slimmest necks out there. I would compare favorably to entry level, Mexican made Fenders.
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- Dave L Staff on Sep 3, 2019
I bought one. No regrets! I prefer this over the affinity. The neck was straight, the tone is great. You may want to swap the pick ups. I won't. They sound fine to me. Be prepared to sand down the fret edges. Mine were sharp. No big deal at all. The frets needed no leveling. I didn't have any fret buzz at all. Hope this helps!
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- Roberto P on Sep 3, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 2, 2019
I can’t comment on the slim C aspect of your question- never heard the term- but the neck is indistinguishable from a genuine Fender maple neck. I was given the real thing shortly after, installed it, and other than the shape of the peg head it plays and feels identically.
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- Michael R on Sep 4, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 12, 2019
I don't know the Fender neck shapes but it is a C not a V (pointy) shape. Here are measurements in inches. Neck thickness (back to fretboard) above 1st fret- .825.
Above 12th fret - .900.
Nut width. 1.66. Width at 12th. 2.05
Fretboard is 12" simple radius.
Above 12th fret - .900.
Nut width. 1.66. Width at 12th. 2.05
Fretboard is 12" simple radius.
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- Robert C C on Sep 3, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 15, 2019
Not quite as slim as a Squire. But I have shorter fingers than a lot of men, and I prefer this guitar over a squire. I play both and it’s not an issue for me. I installed some Alnico 5 pickups, made in Korea I got off of Aliexpress for $22 for the set. I wouldn’t trade my Indio now for any Squire. My opinion only.
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- John P on Sep 3, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 4, 2019
The neck isn't too thin. Not as thick as a les paul but it does have a good feel for an import. I love mine. The tuners, bridge, PUs and pots needs upgrading if you want to use it for stage, but other than that it's a good guitar.
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- New User U on Sep 6, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 10, 2018
Neck is chunky to me and I have big hands. Had a squier biker previously and even it was a superior guitar to this one. Don’t buy the internet hype. Get the squier.
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- Andrew S on Sep 3, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 12, 2019
Mine measures 1.67 wide and .90 thick at first fret. Not a bad guitar. I put on locking tuners and changed pu to tone riders with the series parallel mod
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- willard w on Sep 3, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 12, 2018
Yes they are a c-shaped neck. The neck had a nice feel to it. For $100 you can't go wrong.
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- Robert E on Sep 4, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 13, 2019
They have a slim comfortable feel, not a fat chunky feel.
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- Mike on Sep 3, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 10, 2018
the guitar is well worth the price.
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- Henry C on Sep 3, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 19, 2019
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Does this guitar has 6 saddles-string through or now it has 3 saddles and top strings?
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on Jul 28, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Hi! It has the vintage style 3 saddle w/ top strings! It is a great inexpensive guitar... bought it for my kid to learn but I use it all the time as well!
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- Jonathan A on Aug 1, 2022
- Purchased on Mar 3, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Hi! It has the vintage style 3 saddle w/ top strings! It is a great inexpensive guitar... bought it for my kid to learn but I use it all the time as well!
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- Jonathan A on Aug 1, 2022
- Purchased on Mar 3, 2022
I purchased this tele in May. It is strung on top. Which I prefer. I recommend it highly for price and quality. Check it out on YouTube!
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- ALAN C on Aug 1, 2022
- Purchased on Apr 6, 2022
3 saddles/top....difference in tone between the 2 is negligible at best. Nice guitar,a little more yellow than pix
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- Rick R on Aug 1, 2022
- Purchased on Mar 31, 2022
Mine is a 6-saddle string through.I bought mine 9/21 and I don't believe that they have been changed.
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- Robert B on Aug 1, 2022
The guitar has 6 saddles and the strings are "threaded" from the back of the guitar through eyelets.
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- Cleon W on Aug 3, 2022
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- New User U on Aug 1, 2022
- Purchased on Apr 29, 2021
No string through, top loader., 3 saddles.
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- Laurent M on Aug 1, 2022
- Purchased on Apr 24, 2022
mine has 3 saddles like a traditional tele
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- Samir H on Aug 1, 2022
- Purchased on Apr 10, 2022
It has 3 saddles and top loaded strings.
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- Philip H on Aug 1, 2022
- Purchased on Jul 20, 2022
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is the nut on the Retro flat or curved?
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on Jan 6, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Quite an interesting question for a guitar under $100! The nut is well cut and fits the radius of the fretboard fine so yes it is probably curved. Plastic but I have no problem with the strings or intonation. I bought several cheap guitars to modify and this one actually needs nothing except maybe better pickups but it was fine out of the box. I did install new pickups and relic it. Love the result!
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- John K on Jan 18, 2023
- Purchased on Mar 6, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Quite an interesting question for a guitar under $100! The nut is well cut and fits the radius of the fretboard fine so yes it is probably curved. Plastic but I have no problem with the strings or intonation. I bought several cheap guitars to modify and this one actually needs nothing except maybe better pickups but it was fine out of the box. I did install new pickups and relic it. Love the result!
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- John K on Jan 18, 2023
- Purchased on Mar 6, 2022
All nuts (on all guitars) are flat on the bottom, but then curved on the top. The string slots need to be cut so that they match the radius of the fretboard. (The slots are cut at the factory, but often need to be cut deeper to give a good playing action, as part of the setup.) The top of the nut is usually curved to be similar to the fret radius.
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- Thomas S on Jan 11, 2023
- Purchased on Apr 10, 2022
The nut on the Retro Classic t-style guitar is fairly flat but no guitar neck is truly flat, they all have a curve to them called a radius. Any nut that will fit a regular Stratocaster or Telecaster should work from what I can judge from looking at the specs and the guitar in my hands.
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- Andrew E on Jan 26, 2023
- Purchased on Nov 23, 2022
Curved. The plastic nut looks flat but when I set in a flat bone nut in that I had, it rocked a bit. Used a rotary tool to curve a bit.
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- James G on Jan 25, 2023
- Purchased on Jan 4, 2023
I believe the base is flat snd the top follows the radius of the fingerboard which mostly comes 14
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- New User U on Jan 6, 2023
- Purchased on Feb 28, 2022
Mine came with a standard Fender style nut that is curved with the radius of the fretboard.
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- John H on Jan 25, 2023
- Purchased on Aug 2, 2022
It is curved. Seems to be about the sane radius as the fretboard
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- Richard C on Jan 26, 2023
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2022
It appears to be slightly curved
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- True Colors Home D on Jan 26, 2023
- Purchased on Aug 14, 2022
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What is the nut made of ?
A shopper
on Nov 24, 2020
BEST ANSWER: It’s just plastic from the looks of it. I bought two of the guitars. Neither nut was cut super super well. But they do work. And the action was very low and very playable. Held tune pretty decent too as long as you know how to do a simple set up. I recommend the guitar. For the price. I like it better than squier.
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- Aydin S on Nov 24, 2020
- Purchased on Aug 20, 2020
BEST ANSWER: It’s just plastic from the looks of it. I bought two of the guitars. Neither nut was cut super super well. But they do work. And the action was very low and very playable. Held tune pretty decent too as long as you know how to do a simple set up. I recommend the guitar. For the price. I like it better than squier.
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- Aydin S on Nov 24, 2020
- Purchased on Aug 20, 2020
Not Micarta, Corian or Tusq ... cheap molded plastic, which seems to work well for about six months of playing and tuning!
These guitars are worth more than you pay and easily upgraded!
These guitars are worth more than you pay and easily upgraded!
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- Dr.Hall on Nov 24, 2020
- Purchased on Aug 19, 2020
Hello, It seems to me it is made of synthetic bone. I am not 100% sure though. It is not cheap plastic that I have seen on some guitars. The guitar stays in tune!!!
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- Sgt.Deadbolt on Nov 24, 2020
This is a cheap guitar. What do you think it’s made of.
Plastic of corse. Everything on the guitar is the bottom of the line cheap stuff.
Plastic of corse. Everything on the guitar is the bottom of the line cheap stuff.
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- aidan g on Nov 24, 2020
- Purchased on Sep 8, 2020
It has a plastic nut. It's a nice, hard plastic, but it is plastic.
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- Daniel O on Nov 24, 2020
- Purchased on Aug 16, 2020
Plastic, but that's expected in this price range
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- Craig M on May 10, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 11, 2020
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It appears these models now use top-leading, 3-saddle bridges as opposed to the through-body, 6 saddle design when I bought my guitar a while back. However, the blonde picture still shows the through/6-saddle design. If I order the blonde, will I get what is pictured with a through/6-saddle design?
Marshall H
on Jan 27, 2022
BEST ANSWER: I ordered mine about 7 months ago & this is what I received. This guy does a great job showing the guitar. I hope this helps. https://youtu.be/74VSvYkeiz4Enter
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- Walter G on Jan 27, 2022
- Purchased on May 30, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I ordered mine about 7 months ago & this is what I received. This guy does a great job showing the guitar. I hope this helps. https://youtu.be/74VSvYkeiz4Enter
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- Walter G on Jan 27, 2022
- Purchased on May 30, 2021
The version I received came with a 6-saddle modern Tele bridge strung through the body. It plays very well, and I consider it a great value. Good luck.?
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- William H on Jan 27, 2022
- Purchased on Jun 23, 2021
Mine was the blonde one - and it does have the 6 saddle tailpiece.
It is a great sounding guitar for the money. It is a fantastic value
It is a great sounding guitar for the money. It is a fantastic value
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- Daniel M on Jan 27, 2022
- Purchased on Jun 12, 2021
Hey Marshall. I bought the same guitar in June 2021. Mine does have the 6 saddle through body design. I hope this helps.
Thanks. Nick T.
Thanks. Nick T.
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- Nick T on Jan 27, 2022
- Purchased on Jun 7, 2021
The Blonde version I purchased last year came in as pictured. It is a 6 saddle/through body design. It's an excellent guitar honestly.
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- Brandon W on Jan 29, 2022
- Purchased on Jun 27, 2021
I got the exact same guitar same as the one pictured with 6 saddles bridge
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- christian b on Jan 27, 2022
- Purchased on Jun 18, 2021
It will be string through. I bought mines and it came string through
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- Irving C on Jan 28, 2022
- Purchased on May 6, 2021
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Do the strings still go through the body of the guitar, or is it now a top loader bridge?
A shopper
on Feb 5, 2022
BEST ANSWER: I bought mine in May 2021 and it is string-thru-body. With a bit of a set-up, it is a fine playing guitar. And I have a few guitars to compare it to. Also, mine arrived in perfect physical condition.
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- Anthony B on Feb 5, 2022
- Purchased on Jul 6, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I bought mine in May 2021 and it is string-thru-body. With a bit of a set-up, it is a fine playing guitar. And I have a few guitars to compare it to. Also, mine arrived in perfect physical condition.
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- Anthony B on Feb 5, 2022
- Purchased on Jul 6, 2021
Got mine 6 months ago and it’s string thru body
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- Christopher B on Feb 5, 2022
- Purchased on Aug 27, 2021
I got mine last year and it is string through
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- RICHARD S on Feb 5, 2022
- Purchased on Jul 19, 2021
Through the body on the tele I received.
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- Erik B on Feb 5, 2022
- Purchased on Jun 28, 2021
Yes, the strings go through the body.
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- Jeremy H on Feb 5, 2022
- Purchased on Jul 3, 2021
The strings thread through the body.
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- scott T on Feb 6, 2022
- Purchased on Jul 23, 2021
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Are these guitar still being set up by Roger Gresko? Thanks
Zachary A
on Feb 22, 2019
Indio by Monoprice Retro Classic Electric Guitar with Gig Bag, Blonde
Indio by Monoprice Cali Classic Electric Guitar with Gig Bag, Sunburst
BEST ANSWER: The Classic series guitars and basses are not set up by Mr. Gresco. The DLX series and Boardwalk, Helix, and Flamed Basses are set up.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 22, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The Classic series guitars and basses are not set up by Mr. Gresco. The DLX series and Boardwalk, Helix, and Flamed Basses are set up.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 22, 2019
For $100 you can’t go wrong. I have 8 guitars and this plays just as well as the more expensive ones I have. The sound from the pick ups seems slightly less responsive but definitely not a huge setback. It was set up very nice when it came in the mail. It was actually fairly tuned as well. So I’m assuming someone at the factory actually physically checked it out before sending it. Wow! Who does that anymore? Great job mono price. Although I still consider this entry level guitar. I give two thumbs up.
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- Charles C on Feb 24, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 10, 2019
i just purchased one this month. I don’t know who’s set it up. The guitar was playable but not set up to my standards. String height was inconsistent. Truss rod needed adjustment; neck relief had to much bow. The depth of the nut slots were inconsistent. I do my own set ups, so not a big deal for me. For $99 I think you get one heck of a guitar. If you buy one and it’s like mine, it will need some setup work.
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- John P on Feb 22, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 4, 2019
I'm not sure, but My Tele copy was delivered to me in good condition. The only is a little fret sprouting, which is an easy fix. Sounds great and the neck had no bowing. Great buy!
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- Roberto P on Feb 22, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 2, 2019
Don’t know, but mine was set up really well right out of the box. This guitar sounds great and plays great. Worth it!!!!
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- Mack B on Feb 22, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 8, 2019
How much extra would it cost to have him set it up before you ship it? Thank you,Gary
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- Gary B on Dec 24, 2020
Have no idea but try one anyway. You won't regret it!
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- clay a on Feb 22, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 10, 2019
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I want to order the retro classic tele,but I want a maple neck with maple fret board,..how do I order it with my tele? It looks to come stock with the rosewood fretboard. The description says either rosewood or maple fretboard.so how do I choose?
Eduardo V
on Jan 20, 2022
BEST ANSWER: The description is for all the different finishes for the Retro Classic, as the blue finish and the black finish comes with the maple fretboard. Right now, these are the only two that come with maple. The blonde finish is rosewood. Many wish Monoprice would make the blonde on blonde, but so far it hasn’t happened! Monoprice?? I actually prefer the rosewood fretboard, but I get it!
You could buy both a blonde and a (blue or black) and swap necks…
You could buy both a blonde and a (blue or black) and swap necks…
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- Jimmy S on Jan 21, 2022
- Purchased on Jan 22, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The description is for all the different finishes for the Retro Classic, as the blue finish and the black finish comes with the maple fretboard. Right now, these are the only two that come with maple. The blonde finish is rosewood. Many wish Monoprice would make the blonde on blonde, but so far it hasn’t happened! Monoprice?? I actually prefer the rosewood fretboard, but I get it!
You could buy both a blonde and a (blue or black) and swap necks…
You could buy both a blonde and a (blue or black) and swap necks…
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- Jimmy S on Jan 21, 2022
- Purchased on Jan 22, 2021
Idk i ordered mine with the rosewood fingerboard, which i was very satisfied with. The wood grain was close and dense with consistent color. I took the strings off and rolled the fingerboard edge and smoothed out the fret tops but thats it.turned out great.
You could try searching the indio classic tele with maple fingerboard from the outset maybe that would help
You could try searching the indio classic tele with maple fingerboard from the outset maybe that would help
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- David J on Jan 21, 2022
- Purchased on Feb 17, 2021
You cant select it on every guitar. You have to pick one with a maple neck. The black one and one of the blue ones has a maple fretboard. They are excellent guitars. I have the blond one with rosewood fretboard. I love it. I do wish we could choose what fretboard with each guitar but you have to choose yhe color option that has a maple fretboard.
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- Chachi on Jan 21, 2022
- Purchased on Feb 13, 2021
I believe that the "Black" or "Lt. Blue" Retro Classic guitars come with "maple" frett boards, the other color Retro Classics, come with "Rosewood fretboards!! We own 5 Indio guitars, 4 with Rosewood, one with Maple frett boards, "THEY ARE ALL BEAUTIFUL" Very Nice Guitars
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- Florence H on Jan 21, 2022
- Purchased on Jan 22, 2021
Only some body colors come with a maple fretboard. You'll have to look at the photos to see.
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- Charles J on Jan 21, 2022
- Purchased on Jan 21, 2021
Unless you buy one of the model with a maple fretboard, you don't get to choose.
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- Ryan O on Jan 21, 2022
- Purchased on Jan 21, 2021
You want maple? Choose maple. Done
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- New User U on Jan 21, 2022
- Purchased on Apr 29, 2021
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How thick is the body?
Matt
on Mar 29, 2018
BEST ANSWER: The Body is 1 -3/4 inches thick. And very solid.. Nice guitar. I would recommend this to a friend!!!
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- Benjamin S on Mar 29, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: The Body is 1 -3/4 inches thick. And very solid.. Nice guitar. I would recommend this to a friend!!!
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- Benjamin S on Mar 29, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 5, 2018
I don't know the measurement off hand, but it's the same thickness as an American Tele.
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- cameron k on Mar 29, 2018
1 3/4 inch approx body thickness, but mine is not "retro" version. I do love it!
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- Joseph D on Mar 29, 2018
Body thickness on the Indio Classic is 1 3/4".
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- STEVEN W on Mar 29, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 7, 2018
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What is the fretboard radius?
New User U
on Sep 18, 2020
BEST ANSWER: The radius of fretboard is 14. It's real flat good for bending. I don't remember seeing any information about the raidius on their website, nut icould hav missed it.
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- Terry S on Sep 19, 2020
- Purchased on Aug 13, 2020
BEST ANSWER: The radius of fretboard is 14. It's real flat good for bending. I don't remember seeing any information about the raidius on their website, nut icould hav missed it.
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- Terry S on Sep 19, 2020
- Purchased on Aug 13, 2020
Inexperienced, and with cheap gauges ... I'm reading 18" radius
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- Henry H on Sep 18, 2020
- Purchased on Aug 5, 2020
Not measured but feels and plays 241mm ... 9.5.
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- Dr.Hall on Sep 18, 2020
- Purchased on Aug 19, 2020
More than 10", less than 12", probably 11".
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- Randall P on Oct 16, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 16, 2020
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Are the electronics, including the metal plate with knobs, interchangeable with Fender te