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Tele_MEL · March 4th, 2008, 05:42 PM

Hi,

After getting the Tele bug about 6 months ago, ( I got a used G&L Tribute ASAT that I really like,) but might spin off my American Strat that I rarely play, to get a bonafide Fender Tele. !! Eeh hah!

I see the marketing material from Fender talk about the 'new American Standard ' and they refer to redesigned bridge plate, saddles, neck etc.

I know a lot of times ' new ' is not better, especially with something so revered and established as a Tele.

I don't know what the Delta Tone circuit is about ( or for that matter the Hwy. 1 Greasebucket circuit ).

I've read that the Classic 50's and Classic 60's are good values ( about $700 new ), and Hwy. 1 are about $750, and I see the American Standards are about $999 new.

I'd be really interested in hearing some opinions in what separates these models so I can be informed as I go play them.

Thanks!
Mark

March 4th, 2008, 05:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tele_MEL TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hillsboro, OR Age: 52 Posts: 76	Opinions on new American Standards Hi, After getting the Tele bug about 6 months ago, ( I got a used G&L Tribute ASAT that I really like,) but might spin off my American Strat that I rarely play, to get a bonafide Fender Tele. !! Eeh hah! I see the marketing material from Fender talk about the 'new American Standard ' and they refer to redesigned bridge plate, saddles, neck etc. I know a lot of times ' new ' is not better, especially with something so revered and established as a Tele. I don't know what the Delta Tone circuit is about ( or for that matter the Hwy. 1 Greasebucket circuit ). I've read that the Classic 50's and Classic 60's are good values ( about $700 new ), and Hwy. 1 are about $750, and I see the American Standards are about $999 new. I'd be really interested in hearing some opinions in what separates these models so I can be informed as I go play them. Thanks! Mark