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Post subject: Tele Comparison Questions
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 12:53 pm
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Im in the market for a new Tele, and Ive previously owned an American Deluxe Tele, but Ive moved and so I had to leave my old well used tele behind.
I now want to purchase a new Telecaster, but since I now live in Bermuda, I will have to purchase it online.
Currently, Im looking at the American Deluxe Ash Blonde Telecaster, and
the Custom Shop Classic Tele.
There is around a $600 price difference in the guitars.

Is the fact that the Custom Shop is in fact a Custom Shop make any noticeable difference for me to shell out the extra $600?

I was originally sold on the American Deluxe Ash Tele, but now Ive noticed the Custom Shop, and Ive switched to Gibson Customs now over the Standards. (no Im not made of money, but I am totally willing to sacrifice to get a better guitar)

For the money, is it worth it to spend more on the Fender Custom Shop over the American Deluxe?
The American Deluxe Ash Tele has a 52 U Neck and the Noiseless PUs,
The Custom Shop Classic Tele has a 60s C Neck and Standard Tele PUs.
A bigger neck means Bigger Sound.
Im TORN at which one to get, as I cant try before I buy.


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Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:10 pm
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Hello Rocksully,

2 great guitars, too bad you
can't test drive em.

If I had the extra cash I would
spring for the custom classic model
over the deluxe.

Look at the GE Smith Telecaster
it's my #1 choice of a telecaster.
Largest tele neck.
Here's a link to a neat video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnQYoRYedF0

Hope this helps,

Cheers.


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Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 2:44 pm
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Bermuda...I've done a few gigs there in the past and have always liked the small island. 8)

If you can look up a guy named Danny Garcia (musician/agent), he may have one of the Teles that you're looking to buy or know of where on the island that you could find one to try. Good luck!

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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:28 pm
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Thank you Mike. I will email him to ask if he has experience with these 2 Teles. Im looking at grabbing the American Deluxe as it has a few more features that Im looking for, but still, I need to know for sure if I will be happy.


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