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thinking about a telecaster

Unread post by Twostep13 » Mon Feb 05, 2007 4:04 pm

i really like the vintage sound of a telecaster, and since i came into some money, im thinking about getting one.. i dont want to spend an arm and a leg on one though.. so i was wondering if anyone has one and can tell me what a decent one would cost
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Unread post by HumbleMonkey » Mon Feb 05, 2007 4:47 pm

of a new one or a real old one?
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Unread post by RunsWithBuffalo » Mon Feb 05, 2007 5:37 pm

I have a telecaster and love it. The price depends on a lot of things: First, made in USA or mexico? You are looking at around 1000 for an american new ( i think highway 1's are cheaper) and about 400 for a new mexican.

I have to say if you are on a budget, getting a made in mexico and upgrading the pickups to either some vinatge noiseless or texas specials is the way to go. Other than the pickups, i haven't noticed a ton of difference between MIA and MIM. With a good setup, a MIM (made in mexico) will be every bit as playable as an american.
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Unread post by Pickles » Mon Feb 05, 2007 6:06 pm

I love Teles... I hope to have a G&L Asat someday..
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Unread post by IDrinkTooMuch » Mon Feb 05, 2007 9:29 pm

if you don't want a mexican, the highway 1's are pretty nice and about 300 bucks cheaper. one of the big price differences comes from the finish. It's pretty much just a stripped down american.
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Unread post by Speenis » Mon Feb 05, 2007 9:52 pm

I agree with shane, G&L's > Fenders
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Unread post by philtheman » Wed Feb 07, 2007 1:07 am

I am soon to be getting a 72 Telecaster thinline reissue and fall in love every time I play it. For around 600-700 bucks you cant go wrong. And its made in mexico. Its got two humbuckers for a nice fat tone and the semi hollowbody makes it even fatter. Ill post pics when I get it
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