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Post subject: Is this tele a fair price? [UPDATED]
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 9:59 pm
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Hey there,

a fellow in my area is selling an '04 American Deluxe Telecaster. Looks to be in pretty good condition as far as I can tell. He's asking $1150CAD

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Does this appear to be a fair deal? These things are up to $1700 new if I'm not mistaken. What do you think?


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Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:35 pm
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It sounds like a good deal. you need to go play it to see how it feels and sounds.if all is good go for it.


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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:30 am
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Decent price, I would try to talk him down a little anyway.


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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:39 am
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Nice looking tele but I would try to find an 08 that is still listed at old price. I don't know what the old 08 price was but I'd guess around $1300 . Might be way off but worth a try. I just bought an 08 AM Standard tele for last years price. Just a thought. :) Times are hard out there now and deals to be made.


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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:55 am
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Seems a decent price to me. A new deluxe is running around 1,700 - 1,900-ish(CAD) in the stores here.

I would still try to come in a little low, and see if he'll move on it.

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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 9:10 am
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It's used. An even $1000CDN sounds like a good price for both parties. 8)


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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 9:29 am
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Thank you everyone! This is an amazing instrument, and I don't think I can pass up the offer.

Does anyone know if there's been any major changes made since '04 to the Deluxe Tele?

Either way I think I may have to go with it - it certainly won't ever drop beyond $1000CAD value-wise anyway.

Any other thoughts?


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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 1:54 pm
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HA...I just read the post and I could see that look in your eye from the first question...yeah, if I were in the market I wouldn't be able to pass this one up, either. When you get it home and really get to enjoy it, you'll have to let us know how everything went. If I can't afford new guitars right now I should at least relive that feeling through your eyes/hands/ears, right?


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I've been playing strats for about eight years now and just recently acquired two Teles, a 72 RI Deluxe with 2 HB and a JR Tele. Man, I didn't know what I was missing. good luck with your decision!


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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 2:41 pm
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popsbpython wrote:
HA...I just read the post and I could see that look in your eye from the first question...yeah, if I were in the market I wouldn't be able to pass this one up, either. When you get it home and really get to enjoy it, you'll have to let us know how everything went. If I can't afford new guitars right now I should at least relive that feeling through your eyes/hands/ears, right?


Right :P

I'm 20 years old, and this will be my first really higher-end guitar (besides an MIM 50's pbass). I couldn't be more excited really; I'm meeting the seller tomorrow and if it's as good of condition and minty as it looks, I'll have my first MIA :D

*fingers crossed*


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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:27 pm
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It's a great feeling huh brother? I'm happy for you. Enjoy yourself and when you come up for air tell us about it! :)


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fhopkins wrote:
It's a great feeling huh brother? I'm happy for you. Enjoy yourself and when you come up for air tell us about it! :)
he when I was his age, and got my first MIA you wouldn't have heard from me for a month!! I wish i could get that jazzed about any piece of gear as i did then!!

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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 9:40 pm
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Excellent price! Go For It! I bought mine in 2006 for $985.00 from Musicians Friend as a "scratch & dent" item. I really lucked out though you'd need a magnifying glass to see the damage! The "damage" is an ever so slight indentation near the rear strap button the size of a pin point!
It's one of the most comfortable Teles' I've ever owned and my favorite one!


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Well. It's official - I've hit Tele Heaven!

I managed to bargain the fellow down to $1000CAD. It feels amazing, the tone is incredible and the guitar was basically mint! Nevermind how gorgeous it is - that picture does no justice!
I brought it to my local guitar shop immediately for a professional setup, which set me back an extra $50. But who cares? The whole thing was a bargain and I can hardly wait to get it back tomorrow.


I can now say I finally have THE guitar, and I hope to keep enjoying it for many years to come.


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Congrats!!!

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