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mijstrat72 · June 30th, 2009, 11:00 PM

I would still go with the CV. It's a real player.

JG806 · July 1st, 2009, 12:34 AM

Is this your first Tele?
I got a Squier Tele & Peavey Generation (nice btw) off of e-bay. I was lucky. Both were pretty nice. If you live in a large metro area you should have plenty of opportunities to get your hands on some. I highly recommend doing that.
I've played a Tele now for about 7 months...If I had $400 knowing what I know now, I'd probably go for the CV. I also really like this Peavey Generation - $150 used - that leave you some cash to upgrade the pickups to exactly what you want.
Also, if you don't have good amp, $400 can get you something pretty nice.

Teleman · July 3rd, 2009, 01:05 AM

For the price range you are in check out a used G&L ASAT Tribute. Much better quality constuction, fit and finish than the MIM Fenders plus all USA pickups and hardware comes on them.
Saw one the other day on Craigslist for $325. My nephew just bought a brand new one for $499. We played a bunch of MIM Fenders and G&L ASAT Tributes and the the G&L's were the clear winner IMHO.

rangercaster · July 3rd, 2009, 01:21 AM

you have a lot more choice if it doesn't say Fender on the headstock ...

iansmitchell · July 3rd, 2009, 01:38 AM

Squier tele custom II and affinity tele BSB.

surfco · July 3rd, 2009, 02:16 AM

Get the CV, please.

brewwagon · July 4th, 2009, 02:44 AM

the suspense is killing me

bw

lukeshu · July 5th, 2009, 07:23 PM

Here's an update for those whom the suspense is killing. Ha.
I'm slowing down a bit, pulling off the GAS, if you will. I'm realizing that as much as I like telecasters, the typical tele-twang may not be the ideal sound for what I generally play. So I'm exploring my options still, looking to thinlines (72RI), and even other hollowbody guitars like the Sheraton. I even considered looking at [brace for impact] strats.
In any case, I'm trying not to be too impulsive, exploring my options. I've been made a sweet offer on a Logan tele also... Just not sure if single coils are what I really want.
If I wait I may be able to cash out a bit more as well.
Any pointers based off of that? Any sheraton owners around? Or 72 reissue thinlines?
The best neck I've played was that of a jag-stang selling used in GC. I thought about that, but realized that as nice as it was to play, the tone and aura of the guitar was a little too Cobain for me.

lukeshu · July 5th, 2009, 07:24 PM

I also haven't yet found a CV to play, but maybe once I do, I will be convinced. :)

'56Teleman · July 5th, 2009, 08:06 PM

$400 — What should I look for?

Another grand? Sorry, I couldn't help myself.

Actually, the ash Tele nadzab posted looks great for $449.00. There are some impressive guitars coming out of Mexico today.

Good luck in your search.

his dudeness · July 5th, 2009, 09:14 PM

i love the cv, but don't forget that checking CL every now and again can yield some good results. i found a mim 72 custom ri for 250 that needed 50 bucks in parts so a (now) 900 dollar new guitar for a third of the price sounds like a good deal to me. depends on what you're looking for and what you come across though.

Canuckcaster · July 5th, 2009, 10:41 PM

You guys are killing me. I played a CV this weekend, and wow. I'm seriously thinking about trading my 06 MIM standard in for it. I really don't need this kind of GAS right now. For less than $400 it seems like a great buy. I hope you get to try one for yourself.

CC

speedbagger · July 13th, 2009, 01:07 AM

check the forum classifieds...........

http://www.tdpri.com/phpclassifieds/...ct/14076/cat/9

boris bubbanov · July 13th, 2009, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lukeshu

What this is, is a Deluxe Nashville Tele with a better bridge and a new pickguard with no middle pup. Could be nice, see if $ 300 will buy it.

Pretty obvious to me, you're not gonna buy the Classic Vibe. I can certainly understand that.

Oh, about that Melody Maker? It is fun, but it isn't a direct substitute for a good North American Tele.

warddix · July 13th, 2009, 10:11 PM

Sheraton owner here-
Great guitar. While most will immediately (and correctly) say- you could not be more different than a tele, there's something there that they share- an old-school vibe- down to basics (sort of) feeling.

(Really, in detail they could not be more different- humbuckers/single coil; set neck/bolt on; ornate decoration/looks good beat up; semi-hollow archtop/solid flat plank.)

Your $400 will get you a nice sheraton, likely from ebay or craigslist. They play very differently, but have their distinctive allure. I don't play mine enough, but realize I can't part with it every time I do.

bdf8 · July 14th, 2009, 08:50 AM

I second that

July 1st, 2009, 12:34 AM	#42 (permalink)
JG806 Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Amarillo TX Age: 38 Posts: 412	Is this your first Tele? I got a Squier Tele & Peavey Generation (nice btw) off of e-bay. I was lucky. Both were pretty nice. If you live in a large metro area you should have plenty of opportunities to get your hands on some. I highly recommend doing that. I've played a Tele now for about 7 months...If I had $400 knowing what I know now, I'd probably go for the CV. I also really like this Peavey Generation - $150 used - that leave you some cash to upgrade the pickups to exactly what you want. Also, if you don't have good amp, $400 can get you something pretty nice. __________________ "...you don't have to worry, cuz takin care of business is His name."

July 3rd, 2009, 01:21 AM	#44 (permalink)
rangercaster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2008 Location: portland, or Age: 52 Posts: 1,546	you have a lot more choice if it doesn't say Fender on the headstock ... __________________ "Work is the curse of the drinking classes." Oscar Wilde

July 3rd, 2009, 01:38 AM	#45 (permalink)
iansmitchell Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 1,041	Squier tele custom II and affinity tele BSB. __________________ ... Please do not insinuate anything sexual from that.

July 4th, 2009, 02:44 AM	#47 (permalink)
brewwagon Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: the delta bc Posts: 1,054	gas masks fully deployed the suspense is killing me bw __________________ Music an art form whose medium is sound.

July 5th, 2009, 08:06 PM	#50 (permalink)
'56Teleman TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tullahoma Age: 53 Posts: 92	$400 — What should I look for? Another grand? Sorry, I couldn't help myself. Actually, the ash Tele nadzab posted looks great for $449.00. There are some impressive guitars coming out of Mexico today. Good luck in your search. __________________ I'm gkoelling on TGP.

June 30th, 2009, 11:00 PM	#41 (permalink)
mijstrat72 Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mqt. Posts: 371	I would still go with the CV. It's a real player.

July 3rd, 2009, 01:05 AM	#43 (permalink)
Teleman Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Plainville, CT Posts: 428	For the price range you are in check out a used G&L ASAT Tribute. Much better quality constuction, fit and finish than the MIM Fenders plus all USA pickups and hardware comes on them. Saw one the other day on Craigslist for $325. My nephew just bought a brand new one for $499. We played a bunch of MIM Fenders and G&L ASAT Tributes and the the G&L's were the clear winner IMHO.

July 3rd, 2009, 02:16 AM	#46 (permalink)
surfco Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ◙ Calexico, CA ◙ Posts: 750	Get the CV, please.

July 5th, 2009, 07:23 PM	#48 (permalink)
lukeshu NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Upland, Indiana Posts: 9	Here's an update for those whom the suspense is killing. Ha. I'm slowing down a bit, pulling off the GAS, if you will. I'm realizing that as much as I like telecasters, the typical tele-twang may not be the ideal sound for what I generally play. So I'm exploring my options still, looking to thinlines (72RI), and even other hollowbody guitars like the Sheraton. I even considered looking at [brace for impact] strats. In any case, I'm trying not to be too impulsive, exploring my options. I've been made a sweet offer on a Logan tele also... Just not sure if single coils are what I really want. If I wait I may be able to cash out a bit more as well. Any pointers based off of that? Any sheraton owners around? Or 72 reissue thinlines? The best neck I've played was that of a jag-stang selling used in GC. I thought about that, but realized that as nice as it was to play, the tone and aura of the guitar was a little too Cobain for me.

July 5th, 2009, 07:24 PM	#49 (permalink)
lukeshu NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Upland, Indiana Posts: 9	I also haven't yet found a CV to play, but maybe once I do, I will be convinced. :)

July 5th, 2009, 09:14 PM	#51 (permalink)
his dudeness Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 21 Posts: 367	i love the cv, but don't forget that checking CL every now and again can yield some good results. i found a mim 72 custom ri for 250 that needed 50 bucks in parts so a (now) 900 dollar new guitar for a third of the price sounds like a good deal to me. depends on what you're looking for and what you come across though.

July 5th, 2009, 10:41 PM	#52 (permalink)
Canuckcaster Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Age: 40 Posts: 632	You guys are killing me. I played a CV this weekend, and wow. I'm seriously thinking about trading my 06 MIM standard in for it. I really don't need this kind of GAS right now. For less than $400 it seems like a great buy. I hope you get to try one for yourself. CC

July 13th, 2009, 01:07 AM	#53 (permalink)
speedbagger TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 15	check the forum classifieds........... http://www.tdpri.com/phpclassifieds/...ct/14076/cat/9

July 13th, 2009, 10:11 PM	#55 (permalink)
warddix TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Central MA Age: 43 Posts: 22	Sheraton owner here- Great guitar. While most will immediately (and correctly) say- you could not be more different than a tele, there's something there that they share- an old-school vibe- down to basics (sort of) feeling. (Really, in detail they could not be more different- humbuckers/single coil; set neck/bolt on; ornate decoration/looks good beat up; semi-hollow archtop/solid flat plank.) Your $400 will get you a nice sheraton, likely from ebay or craigslist. They play very differently, but have their distinctive allure. I don't play mine enough, but realize I can't part with it every time I do.

July 14th, 2009, 08:50 AM	#56 (permalink)
bdf8 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 3	I second that

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