Used tele find .

DennisMc · May 2nd, 2008, 11:54 AM

I visited my local music store in my home town to visit the new owners Wed. On the wall hanging was a 1994 MIM tele, sunburst with upgraded Duncan 1/4 pound pickups. It belonged to the new owner (John), and he did not like the sound. It had a $225. tag on it. I did not haggle, and picked it up yesterday. I like it! I used to take lessons from him, and hope to start up again. Its nice to find decent used gear locally. After minor setup work & cleaning I played her for about an hour last night. I hope to learn how to put pictures on TDPRI, and show my gear.

PJ · May 4th, 2008, 12:14 PM

Those early Mex Strats & Teles are nice finds - but tough ones to find.
They shipped with crappy tuners and pickups, but the body & neck work ae very good. I found one at a guitar show that I've kicked-up a bit and it's terrific.

sdcb27 · May 4th, 2008, 03:15 PM

Sounds like a great find!

moondogz · July 4th, 2008, 12:09 AM

I agree that the mim's are an incredible deal, I paid $300.00 for this agave blue one with Rio Grande pickups....someone (previous owner) sanded the decal off of the headstock so I had to rechristen him...Merlin.

May 2nd, 2008, 11:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
DennisMc TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NY State Posts: 69	Used tele find . I visited my local music store in my home town to visit the new owners Wed. On the wall hanging was a 1994 MIM tele, sunburst with upgraded Duncan 1/4 pound pickups. It belonged to the new owner (John), and he did not like the sound. It had a $225. tag on it. I did not haggle, and picked it up yesterday. I like it! I used to take lessons from him, and hope to start up again. Its nice to find decent used gear locally. After minor setup work & cleaning I played her for about an hour last night. I hope to learn how to put pictures on TDPRI, and show my gear.

May 4th, 2008, 12:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
PJ Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 1,772 4 Photos	Those early Mex Strats & Teles are nice finds - but tough ones to find. They shipped with crappy tuners and pickups, but the body & neck work ae very good. I found one at a guitar show that I've kicked-up a bit and it's terrific. __________________ PJ "I don't know if it's art, but I like it."

May 4th, 2008, 03:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
sdcb27 Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 231	Sounds like a great find! __________________ Romey Keep a light rein, a foot on each side and a far away look

July 4th, 2008, 12:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
moondogz TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 97	I agree that the mim's are an incredible deal, I paid $300.00 for this agave blue one with Rio Grande pickups....someone (previous owner) sanded the decal off of the headstock so I had to rechristen him...Merlin.