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04-30-2005, 08:55 AM
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YES! My Detemple is my favorite guitar out of everything I have owned. Which includes 50's, 60's strats, and a lot of modern syle strats. Think of it this way, the longer you wait, the more attention your guitar received. I was fortunate to live close to his shop, and was able to see the progress about once a month. Detemple is fanatical about the finishes, and it shows. BE PATIENT!
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05-03-2005, 04:34 AM
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DeTemple is WELL worth the wait...
I've been through hundreds of guitars and this is the best strat I've owned period. It's just a cut above all of the others. I loved my Lentz but sold it vs. the DeTemple. Michael is a class guy who wants you happy. I just sent mine to him to put jumbo frets on and he did it for me in a couple of weeks just to make me happy (even though I picked the small vintage frets myself). I'd nvever hesitate to buy another. I was one of the early purchasers when he just started advertising in VG. I took a chance and it was the best and only custom ordered guitar that ever exceeded my expectations.
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#5
05-03-2005, 11:22 AM
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DeTemple guitars are very nice indeed!
I just couldn't wait 2 years for a guitar I would like to play now. What does Lentz and DeTemple offer that Suhr, Tyler, Anderson or Grosh do not? I'm certain John Suhr can build you a guitar to your exact specs much faster. Or is it the concensus that Lentz and DeTemple build better guitars than the alternatives? I am NOT saying that DeTemple guitars are not worth the money or the wait! What I am asking is what does he offer that a shop like Suhr's could not create? What is the justification for such a long wait?
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#6
05-04-2005, 07:57 AM
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tonefreak,
for me, the reason i started looking at lentz was what he and others were talking about. fit, finsh,feel, tone and other than the hardware, the guitar is handmade inc the pick ups. no frills, fancy tops, nothing other than one would expect for a killer classic fender. now that i have 3 of these wonderful guitars, i can't think of a reason to sell them. now, if lentz's keep going through the roof. a Detemple will be something i will look at. i have talked to michael on his creations before. i would love to play one of his guitars. (i have his titanium block and saddles on another guitar) all of the other copy makers used something other than what scott did on his stuff. either slight style changes, or hardware, or for me, the pick ups. i think scott hit on something that people were looking for. i'm sure all of the others make fantastic guitars, lentz just had everything i was looking for. hey, i got slightly off topic sorry, could not help it  scott talked to me about matching neck and body woods, alot. michael doubled that, if not more. i have talked to a few others, one even told me this was nonsense. i didn't know what to think about that till i got my 1st lentz. now i'm a believer! anyway, Detemples seem to have quite a following. i would have no problem ordering one.
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#7
05-04-2005, 08:44 AM
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forgot to mention. you might consider scotts new stuff.
an interesting twist on what he was doing. btw, his P90's sound killer
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#8
05-04-2005, 08:55 AM
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A friend of mine, Jeff Snider, traded one of his amps to DeTemple for one of his Strats. I played it and it DOES have a cool mojo about it...extremely resonanant and light...impressive guitar. I would wait...but I've got two Grosh's that I impulsively bought...no waiting!
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#10
05-04-2005, 04:05 PM
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Up in the thread, someone implied that the wait for a Lentz was on the same order as the wait for a DeTemple. That certainly was not my experience. My first Lentz was completed in three months. The second took five months. Just my experience...
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#11
05-04-2005, 04:15 PM
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I'd like to know if there really is any difference between these and a Suhr classic, and if the difference is worth the price and wait. I'm of the opinion that there is a ceiling on how "good" a strat style guitar can be. Vintage strats aside, a well made strat like a Suhr seems as good as it gets. Especially one that is made to your specifications.
There's nothing real magical about a strat provided that one starts with quality wood.
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#12
05-04-2005, 05:06 PM
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The wait and cost of a DeTemple is discouraging. I'm sure it is a stellar guitar, though. Check out D'Pergo and Morgaine, too. Cheers, Ken
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#13
05-04-2005, 06:25 PM
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D'Pergo... yes!
DeTemple and Lentz are fine instruments and I can understand that these guitars have a certain "mojo". For me, life is too short. 1-2 years is a long time to wait, and I personally would rather be playing than waiting. Just my opinion.
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#14
05-06-2005, 04:28 PM
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Well, I got 2 years and counting on my DeTemple strat and tele. A little frustrating to wait for a guitar but I guess no point in moaning about it. Heck, I waited 28 months for a Callaham, which turned out to be a great guitar.
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05-07-2005, 08:05 AM
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2 years wait time on a guitar? I didn't wait that long for both of my kids combined.
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