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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Note though that the American Standard series has been replaced by the Professional series which may still fall within your budget.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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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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Not worse but just "wrong". (My opinion only though).
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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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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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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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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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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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American Standard Telecaster
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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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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