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Fuel · February 20th, 2008, 04:44 PM

Hello folks!

I`m thinking about getting a tele

- one of these:

Special Edition Lite Ash
http://fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0265102521

or

Standard series
http://fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0135102375

Im not a pro, and not a beginner (been playin for about 5 years)

And what is the best telecaster between korean og mexican?

Hope someone can answer :)

fenderguy · February 20th, 2008, 05:27 PM

Just wait a little longer, buy american... But to answer your question i think mim is a little better... My baja is mexican they r tough to beat...

telechaser · February 20th, 2008, 05:28 PM

It depends. Neck profile seems to be similar except for the 22 frets on the Lite Ash. I would try to compare them side by side if I can and choose the one that speaks to me. Maybe the Lite Ash might appeal a little bit more because of the Seymour Duncans.

However, sight unseen, I'm more inclined to go the MIM standard. I've never played an MIM standard I didn't like. JMHO.

Telemarkman · February 20th, 2008, 06:12 PM

Hei Fuel og velkommen til TDPRI

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Normally I'd say MIM are slightly better than MIK, but the Lite Ash is the more expensive guitar and gets very good reviews. Of the two, the Lite Ash would be my choice. (But then I prefer the 3-saddle bridge).

But I would add another 60 bucks (if you buy from a US dealer) and buy a Mexican Classic 50's (if you prefer a maple board) or a Classic 60's (if you prefer rosewood). Those are probably the best bang for the buck that Fender produce.

Send meg gjerne en PM hvis du lurer på noe ang. Classic-serien, da jeg har god erfaring med begge de nevnte modellene.

OhBob · February 21st, 2008, 12:13 AM

I've got an American Standard Tele and I just bought a MIM 72 Thinline Reissue, the 72 is my absolute favorite to play, the guitar is flawless sounds awesome and plays like a dream. That's my 2cents

Fuel · February 21st, 2008, 05:14 AM

Takk for det Telemarkman

(thanks)

First of all - what does MIM and MIK mean?
I would like to campare them side by side, but the stores in my city is out of those telecasters...

Telemarkman · February 21st, 2008, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fuel

First of all - what does MIM and MIK mean?

MIM=Made In Mexico
MIK=Made In Korea
MIA=Made In America
MIJ=Made In Japan
MIC=Made In China
CIJ=Crafted In Japan
CIC=Crafted In China
etc. etc.

The ideal thing is to compare them side by side, but most Norwegian music stores only have one or two models of Telecasters, usually only HWY1, maybe American Standard. That is the sad truth

...

Tele Fan · February 21st, 2008, 07:23 AM

Condolances for the Tele shortage in Norway cats. I'll go with Telemarkman and suggest saving a little longer for either one of the 50's or 60's classics. They're very nice axes feel more solid than the MIM's or the Lite Ash if you know what I mean.

Bangbang · February 21st, 2008, 07:41 AM

I just bought one made in India.

Stefan · February 21st, 2008, 08:11 AM

Go for the Baja!!! (MIM)

http://www.fender.com/products//sear...tno=0141502389

old_picker · February 21st, 2008, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bangbang

I just bought one made in India.

Uhhh?
oh boy now we gotta watch out
once them dudes get crackin on makin we gonna see some wang dang doodle guitars thats fer sure

studio1087 · February 21st, 2008, 09:43 AM

I like my standard. I also have a Mexi Strat. Love'em both.

I just bought a Thinline Squier (China) with the Duncan Design pickups and I love the bright woody tone of the Thinline; the Duncan Design pickups are very lively.

If it's you first Tele and you want a good solid guitar, the Mexi models are hard to beat.

How expensive is a Mexi in Norway?

Telemarkman · February 21st, 2008, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by studio1087

How expensive is a Mexi in Norway?

A Mexican Standard is almost a thousand US Dollars

Fourth Feline · February 21st, 2008, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stefan

Go for the Baja!!! (MIM)

http://www.fender.com/products//sear...tno=0141502389

+ 1 to that !

Fuel · February 21st, 2008, 12:29 PM

Yeah, Im thinking about a Classic Baja, is that guitar ok?

BroadMaster · February 21st, 2008, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fuel

Yeah, Im thinking about a Classic Baja, is that guitar ok?

Welcome and yes, the baja is a very nice version of telecaster. How much do they cost over there?

Fuel · February 21st, 2008, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroadMaster

Welcome and yes, the baja is a very nice version of telecaster. How much do they cost over there?

About $1190...maybe it will be a Baja then

...or the Lite Ash - I think that finish is lovely

Fuel · February 22nd, 2008, 08:09 AM

A Telecaster Baja is now ordered

Telemarkman · February 22nd, 2008, 08:48 AM

Congrats Fuel!

I think it's a good choice, and they ARE great looking

...

Bangbang · February 22nd, 2008, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old_picker

Uhhh?
oh boy now we gotta watch out
once them dudes get crackin on makin we gonna see some wang dang doodle guitars thats fer sure

I worked a lot with people from India and they take tremendous pride in there work.

February 20th, 2008, 04:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fuel TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Trondheim, Norway Age: 20 Posts: 20 6 Photos	Which Telecaster? Hello folks! I`m thinking about getting a tele - one of these: Special Edition Lite Ash http://fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0265102521 or Standard series http://fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0135102375 Im not a pro, and not a beginner (been playin for about 5 years) And what is the best telecaster between korean og mexican? Hope someone can answer :)

February 20th, 2008, 05:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
telechaser Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,410 10 Photos	It depends. Neck profile seems to be similar except for the 22 frets on the Lite Ash. I would try to compare them side by side if I can and choose the one that speaks to me. Maybe the Lite Ash might appeal a little bit more because of the Seymour Duncans. However, sight unseen, I'm more inclined to go the MIM standard. I've never played an MIM standard I didn't like. JMHO. __________________ Slowing down . . . to get faster

February 21st, 2008, 07:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
Tele Fan Friend of Leo's Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Louisville, Ky Age: 34 Posts: 3,630	Condolances for the Tele shortage in Norway cats. I'll go with Telemarkman and suggest saving a little longer for either one of the 50's or 60's classics. They're very nice axes feel more solid than the MIM's or the Lite Ash if you know what I mean. __________________ Life is better when you just make it up as you go along.

February 21st, 2008, 09:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
studio1087 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: May 2003 Location: Near Milwaukee Age: 48 Posts: 13,775 37 Photos	I like my standard. I also have a Mexi Strat. Love'em both. I just bought a Thinline Squier (China) with the Duncan Design pickups and I love the bright woody tone of the Thinline; the Duncan Design pickups are very lively. If it's you first Tele and you want a good solid guitar, the Mexi models are hard to beat. How expensive is a Mexi in Norway? __________________ John "The rock and roll business is pretty absurd, but the world of serious music is much worse." - Frank Zappa

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February 20th, 2008, 05:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
fenderguy Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: cincinnati, ohio Age: 41 Posts: 304	Just wait a little longer, buy american... But to answer your question i think mim is a little better... My baja is mexican they r tough to beat...

February 20th, 2008, 06:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Telemarkman Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Age: 66 Posts: 13,477	Hei Fuel og velkommen til TDPRI . Normally I'd say MIM are slightly better than MIK, but the Lite Ash is the more expensive guitar and gets very good reviews. Of the two, the Lite Ash would be my choice. (But then I prefer the 3-saddle bridge). But I would add another 60 bucks (if you buy from a US dealer) and buy a Mexican Classic 50's (if you prefer a maple board) or a Classic 60's (if you prefer rosewood). Those are probably the best bang for the buck that Fender produce. Send meg gjerne en PM hvis du lurer på noe ang. Classic-serien, da jeg har god erfaring med begge de nevnte modellene.

February 21st, 2008, 12:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
OhBob NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milwaukie, OR Age: 57 Posts: 2	I've got an American Standard Tele and I just bought a MIM 72 Thinline Reissue, the 72 is my absolute favorite to play, the guitar is flawless sounds awesome and plays like a dream. That's my 2cents

February 21st, 2008, 05:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
Fuel TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Trondheim, Norway Age: 20 Posts: 20 6 Photos	Takk for det Telemarkman (thanks) First of all - what does MIM and MIK mean? I would like to campare them side by side, but the stores in my city is out of those telecasters...

February 21st, 2008, 07:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bangbang Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Walled Lake Michigan Age: 61 Posts: 295	I just bought one made in India.

February 21st, 2008, 08:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
Stefan Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Age: 34 Posts: 1,845 20 Photos	Go for the Baja!!! (MIM) http://www.fender.com/products//sear...tno=0141502389

February 21st, 2008, 12:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
Fuel TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Trondheim, Norway Age: 20 Posts: 20 6 Photos	Yeah, Im thinking about a Classic Baja, is that guitar ok?

February 22nd, 2008, 08:09 AM	#18 (permalink)
Fuel TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Trondheim, Norway Age: 20 Posts: 20 6 Photos	A Telecaster Baja is now ordered

February 22nd, 2008, 08:48 AM	#19 (permalink)
Telemarkman Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Age: 66 Posts: 13,477	Congrats Fuel! I think it's a good choice, and they ARE great looking ...

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