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iandi1505 · November 4th, 2009, 10:36 PM

I just wanted to introduce myself and to get some input on a decent tele to start out with. I've been playing gibsons for years, but fell in love with my friend's tele when I played it a few months ago. I finally decided that I have to have one. I've been considering a highway one model, but have heard quite a bit of discussion regarding fret size and pickup upgrades in the new models. I know much of this boils down to personal preference, but would like to know if I should just wait a bit and save the cash for Am std model. Any input is appreciated. thanks.

Tdot · November 4th, 2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by iandi1505

I know much of this boils down to personal preference, but would like to know if I should just wait a bit and save the cash for Am std model.

I have the earlier Hwy1, and I like it better than the Am Std.

nvilletele · November 5th, 2009, 12:38 AM

I've never actually played a Hwy 1, so can't speak to that model . . . I know there are some here that love it, others not so much. I think waiting a bit is a good idea, but not necessarily to save up enough for an Am Std. Instead, keep your eyes on the classifieds here, on Craigslist and the other usual places and look for a good price on a really great used (but not abused) guitar. These days prices have been dropping on the resale market, and you can get a great guitar at a great price . . . For example, I recently acquired an AV52 RI for $750 (later sold it), and an American Deluxe Ash for $800 (with case). I've seen American Standards on Craigslist in great condition for as low as $600. It varies, of course, but keep your eyes open and you'll probably find something before long.

fenderix · November 5th, 2009, 02:05 AM

Welcome to the TDPRI! You'll like it here.

Go out and try as many Teles as you can - pick the one that feels best.

Good luck with your Tele shopping - it's great fun.

Enjoy!

Hiker · November 5th, 2009, 02:16 AM

Welcome, you'll enjoy this place!

FrankJames · November 5th, 2009, 09:20 AM

Welcome to TDPRI !!

iandi1505 · November 5th, 2009, 09:31 AM

Thanks everyone... I am looking forward to trying out a bunch of them and probably falling in love with more than one. It's nice to know that there are other used models out there within the relative price range i'm looking for. So, the search begins.

Parma_TeleMon · November 5th, 2009, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fenderix

Welcome to the TDPRI! You'll like it here.

Go out and try as many Teles as you can - pick the one that feels best.

Good luck with your Tele shopping - it's great fun.

Enjoy!

+1

Play what you love, love what you play!

And welcome to the TDPRI - you'll like it here.

Nighthawk · November 5th, 2009, 02:20 PM

Welcome to TDPRI.

November 4th, 2009, 10:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
iandi1505 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: St. Petersburg Posts: 4	Hello everyone I just wanted to introduce myself and to get some input on a decent tele to start out with. I've been playing gibsons for years, but fell in love with my friend's tele when I played it a few months ago. I finally decided that I have to have one. I've been considering a highway one model, but have heard quite a bit of discussion regarding fret size and pickup upgrades in the new models. I know much of this boils down to personal preference, but would like to know if I should just wait a bit and save the cash for Am std model. Any input is appreciated. thanks.

November 5th, 2009, 12:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
nvilletele Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California Age: 52 Posts: 637	I've never actually played a Hwy 1, so can't speak to that model . . . I know there are some here that love it, others not so much. I think waiting a bit is a good idea, but not necessarily to save up enough for an Am Std. Instead, keep your eyes on the classifieds here, on Craigslist and the other usual places and look for a good price on a really great used (but not abused) guitar. These days prices have been dropping on the resale market, and you can get a great guitar at a great price . . . For example, I recently acquired an AV52 RI for $750 (later sold it), and an American Deluxe Ash for $800 (with case). I've seen American Standards on Craigslist in great condition for as low as $600. It varies, of course, but keep your eyes open and you'll probably find something before long. __________________ Everybody gets the blues sometimes . . . . Best thing to do is rock 'em out.

November 5th, 2009, 02:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
Hiker Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 774 4 Photos	Welcome, you'll enjoy this place! __________________ Hammer On!

November 5th, 2009, 02:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nighthawk Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2008 Location: Massachusetts Age: 60 Posts: 1,950	Welcome to TDPRI. __________________ "History are the lies we tell ourselves in order to make sense of the present"

November 5th, 2009, 02:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
fenderix Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Europe Posts: 3,781	Welcome to the TDPRI! You'll like it here. Go out and try as many Teles as you can - pick the one that feels best. Good luck with your Tele shopping - it's great fun. Enjoy!

November 5th, 2009, 09:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
FrankJames Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Age: 62 Posts: 167	Welcome to TDPRI !!

November 5th, 2009, 09:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
iandi1505 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: St. Petersburg Posts: 4	Thanks everyone... I am looking forward to trying out a bunch of them and probably falling in love with more than one. It's nice to know that there are other used models out there within the relative price range i'm looking for. So, the search begins.

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