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Hi,
Unfortunately for my wallet, I have decided that I need (not want, but need) a Tele.
In terms of electrics, I am a late convert to Fenders; until about 5 years ago I only had my beloved LP, and several other Epis. But since that time I have owned 5 Strats (still have 3), and now I need a Tele.
Even though I prefer a humbucker sound, I play my Strats mostly these days (but trying to get as thick a sound as possible).
Here are my requirements for a Tele:
1. Either 9.5” or 12” Fretboard radius (or anything in between)
2. Vintage Noiseless Pick Ups, or low noise (OR the ability to swap-out and replace with VN’s)
3. USD $1000
4. That ‘Classic’ Tele sound, but not so thin that it is painful when it snarls (on the bridge pick up)
Preferences (but NOT absolutely essential):
5. Locking Tuners
6. Many tonal options (e.g., S1 switch, 4 or 5 way switching) AS LONG AS IT DOES NOT COMPROMISE that Classic Tele sound.
7. Colour (blonde, natural, red, black, two tone)
8. 22 Frets
Teles I Have Been Considering:
· Fender Deluxe Nashville Telecaster – The ‘Winner’ on paper, but from what I have heard in demos online, I have not really heard that Classic Tele tone – but I could be wrong]
· Fender FSR Deluxe Telecaster [I would have to change out the PU’s]
· Fender Vintera 60s Telecaster Modified [I would have to change out the PU’s]
· Fender Classic Player Baja 60s Telecaster
· Fender Vintera 50s Telecaster Modified [I would have to change out the PU’s]
· Fender Player Telecaster [Change the PU’s]
I have also been considering building my own, but cannot find the body I want. I will ask a question about this in a separate post.
Thanks
If I am wrong thinking that the Deluxe Nashville Deluxe does not sound enough like a classic Tele, then I will go for the Nashville Deluxe.
I would appreciate any help you guys can give me.
Thanks.
Unfortunately for my wallet, I have decided that I need (not want, but need) a Tele.
In terms of electrics, I am a late convert to Fenders; until about 5 years ago I only had my beloved LP, and several other Epis. But since that time I have owned 5 Strats (still have 3), and now I need a Tele.
Even though I prefer a humbucker sound, I play my Strats mostly these days (but trying to get as thick a sound as possible).
Here are my requirements for a Tele:
1. Either 9.5” or 12” Fretboard radius (or anything in between)
2. Vintage Noiseless Pick Ups, or low noise (OR the ability to swap-out and replace with VN’s)
3. USD $1000
4. That ‘Classic’ Tele sound, but not so thin that it is painful when it snarls (on the bridge pick up)
Preferences (but NOT absolutely essential):
5. Locking Tuners
6. Many tonal options (e.g., S1 switch, 4 or 5 way switching) AS LONG AS IT DOES NOT COMPROMISE that Classic Tele sound.
7. Colour (blonde, natural, red, black, two tone)
8. 22 Frets
Teles I Have Been Considering:
· Fender Deluxe Nashville Telecaster – The ‘Winner’ on paper, but from what I have heard in demos online, I have not really heard that Classic Tele tone – but I could be wrong]
· Fender FSR Deluxe Telecaster [I would have to change out the PU’s]
· Fender Vintera 60s Telecaster Modified [I would have to change out the PU’s]
· Fender Classic Player Baja 60s Telecaster
· Fender Vintera 50s Telecaster Modified [I would have to change out the PU’s]
· Fender Player Telecaster [Change the PU’s]
I have also been considering building my own, but cannot find the body I want. I will ask a question about this in a separate post.
Thanks
If I am wrong thinking that the Deluxe Nashville Deluxe does not sound enough like a classic Tele, then I will go for the Nashville Deluxe.
I would appreciate any help you guys can give me.
Thanks.