Members TCEDDIA Posted February 15, 2008 Members Share Posted February 15, 2008 I'm primarily a bass player and home-recordist. To round out my recordings, I recently bought a yamaha keyboard. Now I'm looking to buy a tele, primarily for home recording purposes. Mind you, I don't play guitar but I confident that I'll be able to fake it well enough for recording purposes. My budget ($400-450) dictates a MIM or a good used one. Is there any advice from the forum about what quality issues to look for in telecasters as well as do/don't buy on ebay or GC, etc? Speaking of GC, my local shop has a pretty little MIM in sunburst/maple neck that I would like to own. Your thoughts, please. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members realtree71 Posted February 15, 2008 Members Share Posted February 15, 2008 Keep an eye on Craigslist..... I've jonesed that for years with great scores.... I got a MIJ Paisely Tele which turned out to be an unbelievable addition to my fleet for $500..... 2 years later these are coomon for $750... I see hwy 1s and mij cij for $500 regularly...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HeatherAnnePeel Posted February 15, 2008 Members Share Posted February 15, 2008 I have 8 Teles in my collection, including Fenders and Squiers and several different models: Standards, Customs, a Deluxe, Highway One, Affinity, etc.). In my opinion, it is REALLY hard to go wrong with ANY Tele. Even my Squiers are great Teles. There are a lot of options at all price points, and it's hard to go wrong with a Tele. In fact, I have more Teles in my collection that any other guitar. (Next would be the Strat - I have 5). Teles are perhaps the best workhorse guitar made. Built like a tank, great sound, no frills, great playability. Some of mine: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kgraber Posted February 15, 2008 Members Share Posted February 15, 2008 If you find a good one the Squier tele's are great. I have a Master Series that plays really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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