Alternative to Tele thinline

[Guitar Whiskey]

Coming from the perspective of a late 60's Tele thinline; what would be an affordable alternative to something that sounds and plays well. Any model or manufacturer can be suggested. Not too expensive though.

 

[Deeve]

Off the rack, build from parts (MJT) or via private builder?

 

[BobbyMac]

Check out these limited editions from Chicago Music Exchange. I just purchased the 60's version in black, but am also tempted by the Butterscotch Blonde model. You won't believe how good these guitars are (this coming from a guy with 30+ high end guitars).

https://www.chicagomusicexchange.co...ic-vibe-60s-telecaster-thinline-black-1123654

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https://www.chicagomusicexchange.co...-60s-telecaster-thinline-butterscotch-1123653

 

[old wrench]

Those Squires sure are pretty!

They look like a lotta guitar for a very fair price.


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[Happy Enchilada]

Here ya go!

Schecter PT Special Purple Burst
$599
Free Shipping

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Schecter quality build with these goodies:

• Rosewood board
• 12" radius
• C neck
• Bound neck
• Bound body
• Grover tuners
• GraphTech nut

I would have one myself, but Christmas is coming and I already have 2 Teles I adore.

 

[ping-ping-clicka]

hmmm no G&L thin lines?

 

[JeffBlue]

I cannot say that this wasn't pricey, but I love how it turned out. A Warmoth build that I designed for my purpose.

 

[Twang Deluxe]

Fender Modern Player Coronado

 

[scrimmer]

The older Squier Classic Vibe Thinlines are good stock and with a few mods can be fantastic.

 

[Freeman Keller]

Coming from the perspective of a late 60's Tele thinline; what would be an affordable alternative to something that sounds and plays well. Any model or manufacturer can be suggested. Not too expensive though.

What specifically are you looking for in a thinline clone? Chambered? The f-hole? Drop top? A particular finish? Several manufacturers, including Warmoth, make thinline style bodies, its not hard to screw a neck on and make it any way you want.

 

[runstendt]

G&L makes an excellent semi-hollow T-style guitar. I've never played one that I didn't like.

https://www.musiciansfriend.com/gui...-hollow-electric-guitar?rNtt=G&L asat&index=1

 

[Peegoo]

Lots of folks like the Harley Bentons.

 

[naveed211]

Squier Classic Vibe. I’ve had two Thinlines over the years (And two other CV, and have played many). I’d highly recommend them to anyone wanting that style of guitar.

The ones from like 10+ years ago tend to be slightly better IME, but even the brand new ones are nice guitars for the price.

 

[VintageSG]

Squier Classic Vibe is the obvious answer, and for good reasons.
Less obvious, and may not be available in your territory, is the Vintage line from JHS.

https://www.jhs.co.uk/collections/v...m-spec-tl-electric-guitar-flame-tobacco-burst

There's a twin humbucker version too.

https://www.jhs.co.uk/collections/v...v72h-custom-spec-hardtail-flame-tobacco-burst

 

[Skyhook]

One cheap Thinline coming up:

https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_classic_v_60s_thin.tele_mn_nt.htm