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Post subject: Need opinion may be buying tele in the next few hours
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 11:34 am
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I was hoping to find a good used MIA tele in the 500- price range but in my area that is proving to be impossible. I have also considered getting a MIM

I have found a 2006 MIM for around 300. From the pics online it looks great and the person who owns just had a local guitar shop do a set-up on it in september.

I have also found a 2011 MIM for 350 with Gig bag.

Is there a big difference in the years as far as quality and craftsmanship goes?


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Post subject: Re: Need opinion may be buying tele in the next few hours
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 12:03 pm
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If you get a MIM tele then I'd get the 2011. It's only $50.00 more. I wonder why he is selling it so soon. Check them out thoroughly before buying. If you don't mind waiting, sit back with your money and wait for a MIA. Good luck.


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Post subject: Re: Need opinion may be buying tele in the next few hours
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 12:29 pm
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fhopkins wrote:
I wonder why he is selling it so soon.


Yeah I thought about that, the ad for that one says mint condition though. He also states in the ad that This MIM tele plays and sounds better than his "American Special" If thats the case why sell the guitar that sounds better.

The more I think about it the more I want to wait for a MIA. I have a American Strat and quality is good on it. I have not had any experience with the MIM though


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Post subject: Re: Need opinion may be buying tele in the next few hours
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 3:44 pm
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I have a MIM Tele. Had it just over a year. Man it just sounds so good.
That great Tele sound! The Rolling Stones.

Having said this....i must admit i ain't ever played a MIA Tele!


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Post subject: Re: Need opinion may be buying tele in the next few hours
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:00 pm
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well, i've heard that mexicans factorys are alot better than they used to be. so if your getting the MIM, go the 2011

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Post subject: Re: Need opinion may be buying tele in the next few hours
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:29 pm
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I have owned both MIA and MIM and the feel is like night and day. I presently have the 2011 anniversary Tele and it is just a dream. I would never go back to the MIM guitars.


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