Gotta have a piece of your knowledge, Again!

Scoot · September 10th, 2005, 03:43 PM

Hey All,
I'm sure this has been beat to death, But I'm searching for
my first "Budget" Tele to add to my collection.
Our own Harly-Carly turned me on to a Squire tele at
Chrisguitar.com for less than 200 coconuts.
Now before you get carried away read on, This is an older
MIM tele, on the headstock it says Fender Telecaster & made in mexico with squire in smalller lettering after that.
Also he has one that is MIM but is labled like a typical Squire
I've been told that these earlier Squires are better than the
MIK & MII Teles, What's your thoughts.
Thanks as always

jwells393 · September 10th, 2005, 03:53 PM

If you're talking about the best budget Tele .......... that ship has sailed. It was the Nelsonic TLC. No longer available

a42 · September 10th, 2005, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scoot

This is an older MIM tele, on the headstock it says Fender Telecaster & made in mexico with squire in smalller lettering after that. Also he has one that is MIM but is labled like a typical Squire I've been told that these earlier Squires are better than the MIK & MII Teles, What's your thoughts.

I have a '98 MIM Squier Tele and it totally rocks. Better IMHO than my '04 MIM Standard Tele. I got it for used for $175 including a Duncan '52 in the bridge. Sweet.

J-man · September 10th, 2005, 08:56 PM

I haven't played one myself but I hear nothing but good comments about those MIM Squiers. If there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it I say go for it.

geddins · September 10th, 2005, 09:04 PM

Big Squier, little Fender MIM ....it's a wonderfully built guitar, and I'm planning on keepin it....I got it for $120 out the door, and it may be the best "deal" I've ever gotten on a guitar (all things being equal). I do also have a MIM tele, and they are very close in the playability and feel dept.

September 10th, 2005, 03:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Scoot Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Republik of Vermont Age: 43 Posts: 234	Gotta have a piece of your knowledge, Again! Hey All, I'm sure this has been beat to death, But I'm searching for my first "Budget" Tele to add to my collection. Our own Harly-Carly turned me on to a Squire tele at Chrisguitar.com for less than 200 coconuts. Now before you get carried away read on, This is an older MIM tele, on the headstock it says Fender Telecaster & made in mexico with squire in smalller lettering after that. Also he has one that is MIM but is labled like a typical Squire I've been told that these earlier Squires are better than the MIK & MII Teles, What's your thoughts. Thanks as always __________________ Scoot If I Have to Explain, You Wouldn't Understand!!!

September 10th, 2005, 03:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 11,918 101 Photos	If you're talking about the best budget Tele .......... that ship has sailed. It was the Nelsonic TLC. No longer available __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

September 10th, 2005, 08:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
J-man Moderator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Wales/Scarborough Age: 19 Posts: 6,172 9 Photos	I haven't played one myself but I hear nothing but good comments about those MIM Squiers. If there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it I say go for it. __________________ Write a wise saying and your name will live forever. - Unknown "The large print giveth and the small print taketh away." - Tom Waits

September 10th, 2005, 09:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
geddins Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Age: 46 Posts: 1,817	I just bought one.... Big Squier, little Fender MIM ....it's a wonderfully built guitar, and I'm planning on keepin it....I got it for $120 out the door, and it may be the best "deal" I've ever gotten on a guitar (all things being equal). I do also have a MIM tele, and they are very close in the playability and feel dept.