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Old 04-30-2018, 12:01 AM
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The American Standard is great and I personally like the 6-saddle bridge and love the 2-tone sunburst on ash body.

Note though that the American Standard series has been replaced by the Professional series which may still fall within your budget. Differences include compound radius neck (rounder at the nut end for chords, flatter further up to make it easier for soloing), and a traditional style 3-saddle bridge with compensated saddles. If you still want go for the Standard you should be able to get a great deal on a NOS. The Professionals have been getting a lot of love here.
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The 72 deluxe is a very different animal from a traditional tele. I’m not a huge fan of the “wide range” humbuckers.

It was fenders idea to mash a strat neck, tele body (with untraditional belly carve), and a les Paul set of controls. In addition they tried to recreate the 72 Seth Lover “wide range” pickups that the original 72 came with. IMO they aren’t close. Not even remotely.

I’d agree that if he wants a tele, with traditional tele twang, either look at the Baja Tele (one of the best teles I’ve owned), or as mentioned above, the Nashville. The Nashville makes for an all around versatile Tele that can provide traditional Tele tones, as well as other tones. These play and sound great also.

The 72 is a great guitar, don’t get me wrong. But it’s not a real tele imo. To me the pickups lack the sparkle, twang and clarity of a traditional Tele
On a side note, I had no idea that Fender did a belly contour back in 1972 or thereabouts. (Shows you how many times I've picked up a Telecaster Deluxe model which equals nil).
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I must admit I envy the body contour on the more "modern" telecasters.
I can't see how it could make a telecaster worse.
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I must admit I envy the body contour on the more "modern" telecasters.
I can't see how it could make a telecaster worse.
Not worse but just "wrong". (My opinion only though).
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Old 04-30-2018, 06:54 AM
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I must admit I envy the body contour on the more "modern" telecasters.
I can't see how it could make a telecaster worse.
Some do prefer the more angular edges of a "real" Tele.

I went further than just comfort cuts. The original owner of my partscaster built it on a Strat shaped body, and added the tummy and forearm cuts. I believe he started with this: https://www.guitarbuild.co.uk/collec...-with-tc-routs

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Old 04-30-2018, 04:49 PM
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Sorry guys..... I think he's decided on this one.... Tell me what you think:

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender/...Fingerboard.gc


He wants the standard not special. I had it wrong.
I think it's a great pick, Jed. Let us know when he gets it, and you play it .
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Old 04-30-2018, 04:55 PM
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I recently picked up a American Professional Tele and it is awesome. I would expect the previous Am. Std. to also be a great choice, especially if you find a good deal. I was looking for that true Tele tone and the Am. Pro. delivers. I prefer the compensated 3-barrel bridge; however, I will be the first to admit that is mostly a visual thing .

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Old 04-30-2018, 06:58 PM
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Sorry guys..... I think he's decided on this one.... Tell me what you think:

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender/...Fingerboard.gc


He wants the standard not special. I had it wrong.
BRILLIANT!

That is the one. Fantastic choice. And good price.
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Played at least two dozen or so, variety of woods etc., also owned Classic Vibe Squier Tele for a bit.
That is a nice, well put together guitar.
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He should definitely try out an all-maple neck model before buying, some people don't like them as much as the rosewood fingerboards.
The 72 Tele didn't have a body contour. And I sure never remember seeing a 'Deluxe' with humbuckers and 4 controls (and 6 saddles) back then, will need to check my big Fender history book!

"If we'd only known" Dept:
My 72 standard Tele (they were only USA-built in those days) cost me $279 including the Fender hardshell case!
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He should definitely try out an all-maple neck model before buying, some people don't like them as much as the rosewood fingerboards.

The 72 Tele didn't have a body contour. And I sure never remember seeing a 'Deluxe' with humbuckers and 4 controls (and 6 saddles) back then, will need to check my big Fender history book!



"If we'd only known" Dept:

My 72 standard Tele (they were only USA-built in those days) cost me $279 including the Fender hardshell case!



This is just one source confirming that they did have the body rout, double humbuckers and 4 knobs - but I can also confirm that my brother in law’s (original, not reissue) was the same.
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The 72 Tele didn't have a body contour. And I sure never remember seeing a 'Deluxe' with humbuckers and 4 controls (and 6 saddles) back then, will need to check my big Fender history book!

Actually, it did have a belly carve, and the deluxe model came with "Wide Range" humbuckers, designed by Seth Lover, who Fender hired from Gibson. Hence the 4 pots\3 way toggle\humbucker setup. The purpose of the "Deluxe" Tele was to draw attention away from the Les Paul Model. Which it failed to do. The first models were made from 72-81.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Telecaster_Deluxe
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An American Standard with a maple neck will be about as much twang as you'll ever need. I would say +1 for a rosewood fingerboard if he is going to stray into rock territory. Some people feel the maple board is a little too bright sounding. Also it may have a different feel than he's used to, either choice is a two thumbs up!
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I recently picked up a American Professional Tele and it is awesome. I would expect the previous Am. Std. to also be a great choice, especially if you find a good deal. I was looking for that true Tele tone and the Am. Pro. delivers. I prefer the compensated 3-barrel bridge; however, I will be the first to admit that is mostly a visual thing .

Later
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Same here. My American pro is my favorite electric I've ever owned.

The Fender folks swear the compensated brass saddles add sustain and better intonation, and after playing mine enough I would have to agree.

The upgrades of the professional from the standard are not just marketing. They are real improvements, IMO. Not to take anything from the standards. I've played them since who flung the chunk and the standard is a fine guitar.
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An American Standard with a maple neck will be about as much twang as you'll ever need. I would say +1 for a rosewood fingerboard if he is going to stray into rock territory. Some people feel the maple board is a little too bright sounding. Also it may have a different feel than he's used to, either choice is a two thumbs up!
Both my Fenders have maple boards but I'm good with rosewood also. (Deciding factor for me when deciding was I thought some Fender custom colours look better with maple boards, some with rosewood boards and some with either).
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