Telecaster Recommendation

[aaronsdb]

I need a recommendation regarding which Telecaster model is the best combination of playablility and tone. Is there one current production non-humbucker model that stands out (notwithstanding price considerations)? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[sharkydude50]

I like this one the best. It's the '52 Reissue w/ stringsaver saddles.


Check out the bottom of my signature. I'm making my own '50's Tele. Here's a progress picture for u.

[trpullen]

Originally Posted by sharkydude50

I like this one the best. It's the '52 Reissue w/ stringsaver saddles.

that is nothing of the sort. It is the new American Ash Telecaster®. It has modern neck radius, 3 way switching, modern bridge and tuners. The part that is "like a '52" is the butterscotch stain. http://www.fender.com/products/searc...tno=0118502767

[min7b5]

I think the 52', with the vintage saddle, is tough to be for tone. But it would be nice to have a modern neck radius....

[matt]

'52 without a doubt...ive got a japanese one and i absolutely love it...im dropping samarium cobalts in it as soon as they get here...love that chunky neck...makes the move from my SG easy....

[Dank]

Dave: I am selling one of my Telecasters for $699.00 including shipping. It's a fine guitar. Feel free to e-mail me at [email protected]. I have it posted here: http://www.thegearpage.net/board/sho...d.php?t=142683 .

Dan

[SMan]

I agree on the 52 Tele RI. I love my Copper Top.

[donkey kong]

never have been a fan of that old butterscotch color for some reason (ducks to avoid being hit by stones). just give me a standard tele (MIM), or one of the reissues with the f-hole. the MIM teles are really worth a close look these days.

[coldfingaz]

This is tough to answer without knowing your budget, what type of music you're gonna play and what sort of neck profile, etc. you would prefer. Fender has a ton of great options for US-made, Mexican made & Japanese made Teles. I'd suggest you go somewhere like Guitar Center & try a bunch of them.

Some suggestions that you could try:

- The new standard Tele (MIM): Around $400 new - they have larger frets & neck radius than they used to prior to this year
http://fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0135102387

- Highway 1 (MIA): At around $625 new, these are the lowest priced US-made Tele
http://fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0111200367

- '69 Thinline RI (MIM or CIJ): $650 or so, semi-hollow body
http://fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0136902300

- 50's or 60's classics (MIM or CIJ at least for the 60's): Around $700
http://fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0131202303
http://fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0131600309

- American Telecaster: Just under $1,000
http://fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0118400725

- '52 RI (MIA or CIJ): Over a grand
http://fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0100202850

[franchelB]

I'm fairly happy with my "Mexican" Tele (Standard).

[2bigfeet]

Love my American Tele. Vintage White (really kinda banana color) I switched the black pickguard for white. Almost went with the Mex model but the neck was nicer/fuller and the pickups were smoother (not so shrill... to my ears) on the American... worth the upcharge, though the Mexican is a heck of a value. Played through a tube amp... nirvana.

[dthumb]

I dunno...there's just something about Teles....regardless of price or manufacturing origin. I bought one of the super el cheapo Butterscotch Blondes (I'm a sucker for all the above) and aside from needing the frets dressed and a few tweaks of my own it is wonderful and VERY Tele. For me, its all about that lipstick pickup and the classic tele neck...soooooo long.

[LPPlayer]

Have a suggestion - but need someone to post a picture for me ....Thanks!

[BillBob]

Before you buy any high end Telecaster, I suggest you take a look at the Valley Arts Tele style guitars. They play really nice and I have never heard a Tele sound so good. Just a suggestion. Take it for what you will. But I have fallen in love with one.

Bill

[Mr. IJaK]

Agree with the guy above. Not becuase I've tried those particular guitar, but because I reckon you'll get better quality outside of fender. Have you thought about looking at any G&Ls?