Non Fender Japanese Tele Eccentrics

[AjayTele]

I'm a bit of a fan of the older Japanese Tele copies, made by brands such as Greco, Burny, Ibanez, Tokai etc...

Who else is a member in this semi-exclusive club?

Greco " Spacey Sounds" Tele


An earlier Greco Tele


Greco "Spacey Sounds" 72 Thinline Copy


Early Ibanez Tele Copy (check similarity to the Greco)

 

[felis]

I'm a bit of a fan of the older Japanese Tele copies, made by brands such as Greco, Burny, Ibanez, Tokai etc...

Same here, Tokai in particular.


1980 TE80 Breezysound
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[SamClemons]

Nice.

 

[AjayTele]

And here are two more 70s Japanese Tele copies... both Tele Deluxes and no doubt show the strong similarities between the Greco and Ibanez products...

Ibanez "Silver Series" Tele Deluxe Copy




Greco Tele Deluxe Copy

 

[AjayTele]

And here is an earlier, pre serial number, Ibanez Tele Deluxe. This one is a fabulous player...









And not a bad looker either!

 

[claytronofrio]

One day I'd love to own one of those deluxes!

 

[flyswatter]

Another worthwhile brand is Fernandes from the 80s. Made in the same Fugi Gen plant as the JV Fenders. A friend of mine collects old Fernandes and both his custom Tele copies feel and sound almost exactly like my Fender 85 MIJ 62 RI. Only difference is the headstock shape.

 

[joaopazguitar]

Early Ibanez Tele Copy (check similarity to the Greco)

Wow, if you ever decide to sell this one, please give me a call
Ibanez and Telecaster, like that one, sounds like a perfect match!

 

[AjayTele]

Another worthwhile brand is Fernandes from the 80s. Made in the same Fugi Gen plant as the JV Fenders. A friend of mine collects old Fernandes and both his custom Tele copies feel and sound almost exactly like my Fender 85 MIJ 62 RI. Only difference is the headstock shape.

Indeed, and here are a couple of Fernandes Teles!

 

[AjayTele]

Finally bought a Tokai Tele... mid 80s, but still nice.

 

[akelarre]

Unkwnon 70's telecaster

Hi!

Here is mine. Seems to be an ibanez, but i'm not sure... Somebody's got an idea...?

 

[akelarre]

Hi!

Here is mine. Seems to be an ibanez, but i'm not sure... Somebody's got an idea...?

Could be a Gallan...