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Post subject: Value of a CIJ Tele
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 12:57 pm
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Hello ... I am looking at a used 2004 CIJ Tele that is Lake Placid Blue and double bound. It seems to be in good shape and original, and I am trying to figure out the approximate street value of this guitar.

Also, I was considering an American model too, and was wondering what the primary differences are in quality/sound.

Any insight is appreciated!


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Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 3:08 pm
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My experience has been that the Japanese models are virtually as good as the Americans for half the price, except for the electronics. Plan on replacing the pots, switches, etc. and you will have a durable built and good sounding Tele.

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Miami Mike wrote:
My experience has been that the Japanese models are virtually as good as the Americans for half the price, except for the electronics. Plan on replacing the pots, switches, etc. and you will have a durable built and good sounding Tele.


Boy this is the truth! I have a dead mint '86 MIJ Fender Esquire. It still had the sales tag on it ($419). The switch has already gone out on it with about three month's use. I am considering having a Bill Lawrence Q-filter put in it when I replace the switch in place of the "dark" setting.


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Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 3:01 pm
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I figured they are decent in quality...trying to figure out the street value of this guitar I am looking at. Seller is asking $725 which seems very high, considering you can find a used American for less. I guess I'll check Harmony Central ...


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