New Tele question

[Cwashkau]

Hello all. I have a question about new telecasters. A local shop has a 2012 ash body AS Tele for sale but there is no paperwork with it. He said that a customer won it in a raffle and it has all of the protective covers and decals. My question is, when you buy new, does the guitar come with a certificate of authenticity? I'm not a noob to guitar playing (40 years), just haven't ever bought a new fender before. Thanks.

[xtrajerry]

Sounds like a used guitar to me & should be priced accordingly. Dealer bought it from a private party and is reselling w/o paperwork? Production Fenders don't come with a COA but they do have a manual and care instructions along with additional case candy. Fender may not honor the warranty either.

[Cwashkau]

Thanks. Good advice. I didn't think about the warranty issue.

[xtrajerry]

Originally Posted by Cwashkau

Thanks. Good advice. I didn't think about the warranty issue.

If the dealer has it priced as a used guitar, I'd go for it if that's what you want. These things are pretty solid. Does the shop have an in house tech? If so ask the to warranty it I'm the store and give you a free setup. Not much goes wrong, an occasional bad pup or pot. Good luck..

[daza152]

Check out the serial number on headstock to see if genuine/authentic.

[Cwashkau]

$1300 out the door cash. Not much savings but it is a nice guitar. Comes with SKB case, strap, etc.

[Mark Davis]

The only paperwork thery come with aee hang tags maybe an owners manuel.

Not much only Custom shop and special models come with a COA.

[xtrajerry]

Originally Posted by Mark Davis

The only paperwork thery come with aee hang tags maybe an owners manuel.

Not much only Custom shop and special models come with a COA.

warranty card? my point was the dealer was passing this off as a new guitar and it really isn't.. just curious is the the guitar?

[Cwashkau]

No, this is closest to it.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guita...lectric-guitar

[Jack FFR1846]

$1300 for a used guitar that runs $950 new? I don't get it.....unless you have a 50% sales tax in Canada or something.......

[Butch Snyder]

Originally Posted by Jack FFR1846

$1300 for a used guitar that runs $950 new? I don't get it.....unless you have a 50% sales tax in Canada or something.......

Right on! Even with the exchange rates, the difference between the US dollar value and the Canadian dollar value is negligible. I would pass, but not before taking my Musician's Friend catalog to him and showing him. He might come down. But, then again, it's a used guitar. You could get a new AS Tele cheaper and it will be unquestionable and will have full warranty and all goodies.

[jammers5]

Street price on guitars in Canada are comparable to U.S. street prices thanks to the strong Canadian dollar.

J5

[Cwashkau]

Thanks all. Ended up getting a brand new one for the same price. Cdn dollar is strong but on imports from the states we get screwed. Cheapest I found this guitar elsewhere was Long and McQuade for $1249 plus 13 % tax. I have attached a pic. Thanks for your help everyone. Looking forward to many years of playing. Now, which amp should I buy.......

[xtrajerry]

Sweet & you got the new case.. Congrats!

[JKjr]

Originally Posted by Cwashkau

Now, which amp should I buy.......

Congrats on a nice ax, now you've opened up another can of worms! Serious biz tho if I were in Canadia (sorry couldn't help meself) I'd look out for an old Traynor.Hard to beat tele's and tubes.

[Sportrider24]

Originally Posted by Cwashkau

Thanks all. Ended up getting a brand new one for the same price. Cdn dollar is strong but on imports from the states we get screwed. Cheapest I found this guitar elsewhere was Long and McQuade for $1249 plus 13 % tax. I have attached a pic. Thanks for your help everyone. Looking forward to many years of playing. Now, which amp should I buy.......

Very nice! Very wise of you to hold off and look around. Now there is no question on the warranty.

[psyched]

Originally Posted by JKjr

Congrats on a nice ax, now you've opened up another can of worms! Serious biz tho if I were in Canadia (sorry couldn't help meself) I'd look out for an old Traynor.Hard to beat tele's and tubes.

Aw, you beat me to the Canadia! (Is this a NC thing?)

Really, Cwash, any amp you can find on a deal that has a tube in it might make you happy, teles just seem to get along with them. I'd be on the lookout for a used Blues Jr or Deluxe, might be able to find one without having to shell out that much.