thinking about a telecaster
thinking about a telecaster
i really like the vintage sound of a telecaster, and since i came into some money, im thinking about getting one.. i dont want to spend an arm and a leg on one though.. so i was wondering if anyone has one and can tell me what a decent one would cost
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I have a telecaster and love it. The price depends on a lot of things: First, made in USA or mexico? You are looking at around 1000 for an american new ( i think highway 1's are cheaper) and about 400 for a new mexican.
I have to say if you are on a budget, getting a made in mexico and upgrading the pickups to either some vinatge noiseless or texas specials is the way to go. Other than the pickups, i haven't noticed a ton of difference between MIA and MIM. With a good setup, a MIM (made in mexico) will be every bit as playable as an american.
I have to say if you are on a budget, getting a made in mexico and upgrading the pickups to either some vinatge noiseless or texas specials is the way to go. Other than the pickups, i haven't noticed a ton of difference between MIA and MIM. With a good setup, a MIM (made in mexico) will be every bit as playable as an american.
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if you don't want a mexican, the highway 1's are pretty nice and about 300 bucks cheaper. one of the big price differences comes from the finish. It's pretty much just a stripped down american.
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