jannusguy Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I have resisted buying an electric for quite awhile for various reasons. Mostly because of all that you have to buy to go along with it in order for it to be of any use. Still, i've always had an itch for a Tele. This one is available locally and I'm wondering if someone here could weigh in on whether or not it seems to be a good value. Thanks! http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/msg/1538206429.html link should be fixed now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Super24 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I love my Tele. I will probably get flamed off the boards for this but I have to say that overall I think I like it more than my LP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killyridols Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Looks like a good deal to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I will probably get flamed off the boards for this but I have to say that overall I think I like it more than my LP. They'll have to take me out too. Been playing the same one for 31 years now. Over the years I replaced the stock tuners, back pickup, pots, switch...all kinds of stuff. On Christmas Day I got the original parts out of the attic and reinstalled them. Now aside from the new bone nut I made in '93 and the refret Dan Erlewine did that same year, it's right back how it left Fullerton in April of '77. I also switched to 12-52 D'Addario roundwound nickel and I'm not looking back. The others come and go, but I know I can pick up that nicotine-yellowed skinny California chick any time day or night and get "the sound" out of her. (Her? Him? It?..... whatever!) One of my repair customers (close to 25 years) has a few Teles. He shrugs and says, "yeah, they're a neat little guitar for doing some country licks on...". I'd slap him but it wouldn't be nice to injure someone who's already brain damaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigh Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I'm convinced that the secret to tellys with the real bridge (3 saddles) is the string guage. Remember in 52 they only had wound G strings. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr newhaven Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 im a huge fan of tele's i only became one recently (about six months ago) and i have two... an MIJ rosewood and a custom made pinecaster... its a gorgeous guitar they are selling...i like the neck...and im sure it sounds awesome! my question is this...i have a fender and a custom made and while i love both...absolutely love both in fact...i would still keep the fender until i die! if this is going to be your first electric in a while and possibly your only one...take a look at gbase.com or other sites and look for a real fender...you can find some in that price range...MIA too! good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 im a huge fan of tele'si only became one recently (about six months ago) and i have two... an MIJ rosewood and a custom made pinecaster... its a gorgeous guitar they are selling...i like the neck...and im sure it sounds awesome! my question is this...i have a fender and a custom made and while i love both...absolutely love both in fact...i would still keep the fender until i die! if this is going to be your first electric in a while and possibly your only one...take a look at gbase.com or other sites and look for a real fender...you can find some in that price range...MIA too! good luck! so, the one i linked to is not MIA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super24 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 If I was to do it again, I would get the Hot Rod 52RI with the mini humbucker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingarmadillo Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 so' date=' the one i linked to is not MIA?[/quote'] The neck shape looks slightly off, there's no string tree, and no Fender decal. It would make me slightly suspicious, ask him to give you the serial number. Even better if you can go look at it, take the neck off and see what's there. It may be an MIA body - Fender made the American Deluxe QMT but I'll bet it's an aftermarket neck - particularly at that price. Still if you can go play it and like the guitar, it's not a bad deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I have resisted buying an electric for quite awhile for various reasons. Mostly because of all that you have to buy to go along with it in order for it to be of any use. Still' date=' i've always had an itch for a Tele. This one is available locally and I'm wondering if someone here could weigh in on whether or not it seems to be a good value. Thanks! http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/msg/1538206429.html link should be fixed now.[/quote'] You escaped from acoustic again too Rob? I have the same hankering. Many moons ago I had a US candy apple red tele which was beautiful. It went the way of so many ( sold to finance X Y or Z) I had one in my hands just before Christmas but I thought it would look better with bound edges. Special order now apparently! Looks like my 335s place in the room may be jeopardised! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 just considering electric, john. i will never escape from the acoustic clutches! nor, do i wish to... but still, a tele is a wonderful thing. thanks for the comments everyone. i appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefleppard Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 i'd beware of the 'no decal' thing, too. i'd message him on that. teles are awesome and there are thousands of them to be had. some of the mexican ones are good deals. i would recommend the fender blues jr as an amp. not too pricey, small and beautiful tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 If I was to do it again' date=' I would get the Hot Rod 52RI with the mini humbucker.[/quote'] I've seen them available with a standard humbucker too. I'd get this guitar. Call the guy. Go play it. You'll love it. Bring it on home. Bring it on home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I love teles... if you can buy one then do it, you won't regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 A Good Tele, and a Good Tube Amp, is all you (really) need! So, just start with that. ;>) CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KL Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Yes that Tele looks like a bitser, but there are TONS of reasonably priced decent Teles out there. I hope you find one you like. Like someone else said above have a look at gbase, or check out your local music store. For that money, or just a little bit more, you should be able to find a decent USA made tele. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I love teles. Go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freak show Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 i'd beware of the 'no decal' thing' date=' too.[/quote'] Yup, the only word that is nowhere in the description of the guitar is "Fender". I would be willing to bet that it's self-made out of parts bought over the internet. 600 clams is too much for someone's failed project... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killyridols Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 What about this one? Free postage!!telecaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 ^ wonder if they'll consider trades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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