Time for Tele Tubbies?

Sassafras

Absolutely must have an ashtray bridge. Anything else is just unnatural.

bandmaster188

the red one did!

terada

I think I like the plane jane better  

But...

I'd not pay £1200 for it. Fender prices just went up about 2 weeks ago, its likely that the exact tele was cheaper only a few weeks ago. If it were me I'd use that as a bargaining chip and be looking to get at least 10% off sticker price.

Also, you could get them to price match Thomann, where it is about £1100.

bandmaster188

terada said:

I think I like the plane jane better  

But...

I'd not pay £1200 for it. Fender prices just went up about 2 weeks ago, its likely that the exact tele was cheaper only a few weeks ago. If it were me I'd use that as a bargaining chip and be looking to get at least 10% off sticker price.

Also, you could get them to price match Thomann, where it is about £1100.

i did try the fender price rise/ bank holiday discount line, but not really interested. good call on the thomann price match though, but its still a bloody lot for a tele!

jd0272

^^^^^^

I think you meant to say it's a reasonable price for an iconic guitar that's quality but doesn't have birds/moons/flash/flame/flip-flop paint...

Or meybe not  

bandmaster188

jd0272 said:

^^^^^^

I think you meant to say it's a reasonable price for an iconic guitar that's quality but doesn't have birds/moons/flash/flame/flip-flop paint...

Or meybe not  

when i left the house this morning i think i was ready to pay the money for either plane jane with its light weight loveliness or, the gnarly one which looks like a bear has been pissing up the tree and scratching his claws on it for the last ten years. i don't need bells whistles flames and certainly NO birds, but i can't get my head round the depreciation that will incur if i decide to sell up. if this guitar was priced under grand, i don't think i'd have hesitated. 

Steffo

wait for the right one second hand and save the money for the next guitar.

UnclePsychosis

It's not like American telecasters are hard to come by. I think buying a new one is a bit daft, unless you've played it and knew straight away that it was absolutely "the one".

matone

Tbh,I`ve always found Us Standards are just an electric guitar that looks like a Tele if you know what I mean ! The more vintage appointed models are far better I think.

bandmaster188

UnclePsychosis said:

It's not like American telecasters are hard to come by. I think buying a new one is a bit daft, unless you've played it and knew straight away that it was absolutely "the one".

<br It seemed as though natural/rosewood tele's were hard to come by but appears there was one under my nose all along. I'll find out on Thursday!

rpr

I tried a bunch of US Tele Standards last year and was surprised at just how consistent they were in terms of weight and feel- If you've came across one which really stands out for you I would at least consider about grabbing it. It may well be a keeper and the one that got away might always be at the back of your mind.

 As for the price, well i bought a new 58 AVRI for £1200 a couple of months ago from GAK  (Thomanns price matched) via Mark just before he left. There surely must be room for negotiation somewhere. 

tbm

£1200 is bananas money for a U.S. Standard unless you adore it. Wait. You get a better one for less dosh.

thumpingrug

The plain jane is my fave

bandmaster188

Apparently plane janes are more filthy!