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I am the unsophisticated one here. I have had (and still have) ash and alder Teles. Loved 'em all. But I'm a neophyte: played guitar for decades, but got into Teles only a year ago or so. So take that into account, I guess.
I'm now playing an AV'62RI (alder) that can sound about like anything, to my ear, through a good amp. Had an AV'52RI (ash) that could do the same. Different guitars entirely, but both very versatile, IMO. Not saying they sound the same plugged in at the same settings, that's not it at all...but I've discovered thru this forum + lots of playing & fiddling that guitar & amp tone controls + pup selection and height adjustment will do a lot for any good Tele, whatever the body wood.
So I opt for a guitar that basically "grabs me" (feel, vibe, looks, basic tone) and am pretty happy from there.
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