One last Telecaster

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 20 Jun 2014 7:58 am

While I have and have owned quite a few different styles and brands of guitar, by choice I've long been a Tele guy... had some great ones. It does involve a bit of personal preference on feel, finish, etc. But for me my latest love is a new G&L Asat Tribute Classic Bluesboy. Light chambered body, beautifully finished and dressed neck, and classic twang. While I might change out the pickups at some point, I don't think there's another thing I would change about this guitar. Everyone who comes through the studio and plays it thinks it's one of the best Tele style guitars they've ever held. I got rid of several other high end teles I simply don't play anymore.
Mine is almost a match for this one. I think I paid around $350 from Hello Music.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/ ... 0429860307

Joachim Kettner · Post by **Joachim Kettner** » 20 Jun 2014 8:23 am

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John Peay · Post by **John Peay** » 20 Jun 2014 1:15 pm

Len, are you going to "modify" your new Tele for "tone and playability" as you did that Rickenbacker?

Lee Holliday · Post by **Lee Holliday** » 22 Feb 2023 6:19 am

Why have to worry about having to play your B6 or your tele
have the best of both worlds. This was made in 2001 and I sacrificed a 52 SD metal bodied Ricky for the pickup with a soapbar in the neck, it ticks all the boxes. I am due to get another soon with a lollar horseshoe at the bridge and a lipstick at the neck now there is a dilemma, which one to play.

Lee

Alan Rudd · Post by **Alan Rudd** » 25 Jun 2023 5:10 pm

I just acquired a new Fender Aerodyne Japanese made Tele. Light weight and gorgeous. $1299 new...traded for it.

Alan Rudd · Post by **Alan Rudd** » 25 Jun 2023 5:12 pm

I just acquired a new Fender Aerodyne Japanese made Tele. Light weight and gorgeous. $1299 new...traded for it.

Brooks Montgomery · Post by **Brooks Montgomery** » 25 Jun 2023 9:07 pm

This a re-birth of a pretty old post.

I recently got a “Franken-tele” from a guy in southern california that gets parts from Corona, CA, and Ensenada. Strat neck on a

tele body, and sacrilege of sacrileges, two humbuckers.
It’s kind of like Clapton’s Blind Faith franken-tele…..but a heck of a lot cheaper. Fun guitar.

Jack Hanson · Post by **Jack Hanson** » 20 Jul 2023 5:58 am

How would you Telecaster afficianados rate FMIC's original incarnation of their "American Standard" series of Telecasters (circa 1988 - 2000) among the multitude of Tele models and variations that have been marketed since the early 1950s?

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 7 Aug 2023 12:56 pm

When choosing a Tele today, it kinda requires firsts knowing what you like, I'm talking about the neck, the shape and the fret heights. There are too many variables these days. Its not like it was way back when.

For me its a 7.25 radius, slick C Neck and medium Jumbo frets which are approx .043 in height, nut width 1.65. This is typical of an early 52 RI's . Its kinda like a math game, find the one you like, pull out the caliper !

One thing is for certain, all Telecasters are not equal, doesn't matter if they are USA, MIJ, CIC or MIM ! IF you have one custom made they are gonna ask you about this stuff !

IF someone says to you, oh xxx has a great neck, ask them about the details , because in your hands it matters especially if you are seeking the holy grail for you !

Pickups and electronics can be changed, yes they are important but not like the neck. -

Good luck

t

Tim Harr · Post by **Tim Harr** » 2 Sep 2023 11:27 am

My #1 Telecaster:

1996 USA Fender Telecaster w/ Parsons Green String Bender
Originally was candy apple red with two single coil pickups
Refinished in 2021 by Marty Bell of California.
Brent Mason pickup setup and wiring
Three string tree
Locking tuners