Oh, I wish I had a rosewood Telecaster
 

like the one George Harrison had. (I know, they are making a reproduction, but my wife would kill me, especially since I already have a Thinline, which was designed by the same guy).

They're pretty but awfully heavy. A Les Paul is what I carry if there's that much weight involved....or a moving truck. ;)

price is the deal killer. otherwise a great guitar for sitting down and playing all day long.

play music!

Meh ... sorry but alder for me.

you can get a used PRS rosewood neck for a surprisingly good price... Yes no relation to a Tele. But in many respects a "better" guitar for a much better price.

But I hear ya. Super iconic guitar from a super iconic moment in rock history.

Isn't that sung to the tune of, "I wish I had an Oscar Meyer Wiener?"

:)

Bob

Local dealer sold his allocation of 4 guitars within a few hours.

It's okay, still love my ASAT.

:D:D:D:D:D:D

I would definitely hang one of those all-rosewood Tele's off your shoulder for a good while, before you get one... they are REALLY heavy...

Jerry... yes, I'll admit that they're awesome to look at - very appealing, initially. Until you get to the details and have to live with (and pay for) it. I've considered getting one on a few occasions.

But they are priced too HIGH and mostly are just TOO DANG HEAVY. Even playing while sitting, it's going to dig into your leg like a heavy Les Paul. No thanks.

Ultimately, I'd pass on it due to these reasons - (yes, I'm a Tele lover! Well-squared away with three custom Teles.)

I'd go Alder, myself, with a contour body and customized to your choice in premium pickups, switch, and electronics:
http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/p...P1000133-1.jpg

Or semi-hollow Cabronita, anyone? The Cabronita semi-hollow is such a light-weight joy to play. On the right, the Gibson Classic '50s humbuckers give a Tele such a rich and full tone. And I love rosewood fretboards on my Fenders.
http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/p...s/P1050147.jpg

Man, I love me some customized Teles! Contour body, light-weight, well-balanced - perfect for playing while sitting. You can make your own with a custom rosewood neck, if you like! These guitars are so easy to customize, you can dial them up just exactly as you want them to be.

Yup, rosewood board, alder body with contour:

http://www.in2guitar.com/tele/telestvsm.jpg

2013 American Standard. Snappy, snarly, twangy, snarky, yummy.

Bob

Coincidentally I found this ad for one in Oshawa which is not far from Toronto:

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-guitar/oshaw...ationFlag=true

Just an alternative suggestion to a Fender Rosewood Tele, unless you're only interested in a Fender. I would understand that if you were. I have several Fenders, both Tele's and Strat's and they are great.

I bought a used Anderson Hollow T Classic Rosewood in 2005. Rosewood top, Alder back, rosewood neck and fretboard. If you find one used they are significantly cheaper than the Fender version I think. I paid about $2,000 for the one pictured below. Since the alder is chambered, it's also very light.

http://i.imgur.com/B7FYvx5.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/8vRBYhM.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/iTxprEu.jpg

Hijack only because OP and others might be interested, but I wonder what you've concluded about the shorter scale with the tele configuration (including sound comparisons w/regular tele). I've read you have to have humbuckers with shorter scale LPs, and you have to have longer scale on teles to get "the sound." Anderson is a high-end producer and could do anything he wanted, so I'm curious as to why he chose the short scale here. Any thoughts appreciated.

Good question. The Rosewood Anderson does not have the classic bite/twang of a Fender Tele. It's a great rhythm guitar, but I don't like it for lead work. I got it because I've been a big Beatles fan my whole life and loved George's rosewood Tele in the "Let it Be" movie.

I have a '52 Tele Reissue I bought new in 1983. That one has the classic Tele sound.

Full disclosure, I reserved one of the limited edition Harrison Rosewood Telecasters from Musicians Friend yesterday. It won't be available till November though. I'll A/B them then.