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My name tells you what I think of them! Back in 2000 I had bought a American Standard Tele but found it had various build and sound issues that I didn't care for, despite how lovely it was.
Then I heard a kid at Guitar Center playing something that sounded amazing -- turned around and saw a Deluxe Nashville. Checked the headstock and was amazed to find out it was made in Mexico! No matter what that little sticker said I had to have one. So I sold the American series right away and got the Nashville. Been loving it ever since, and everyone from other musicians to laymen say it's my prettiest and best-sounding guitar, even over Les Paul Standards.
The pickups aren't quite as loud or defined as the Duncan Vintage `54's in my other Tele, but they're not disappointing, either. They sound better on the A and E, actually. Much better put together than the American one I had, and I really like a six-barrell bridge.
As far as wood matching, if you're going for a sunburst I agree you should see it in person first. Mine is perfectly matched, but I've seen several that were ugly as h*ll. The fretwork is not equal on all of them, either.
I say go for it. I favor the transparent honey-blonde these days. Good candidate for a blackguard.
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