Best Option?

I was doing some research myself and came across this comparison chart with a great telecaster in it! They also compared it to other guitars as well. http://crushreviews.com/best-electric-guitar/

 

The OP is looking for a double bound 60's style Tele with a rosewood fretboard. I don't see anything on the site you linked to that even remotely resembles that.

The "path of least resistance" probably starts out with a Squier Classic Vibe Tele Custom...

http://shop.fender.com/en-US/squier...ibe-telecaster-custom/0303030500.html#start=1

 

The Japanese built TL62. Candy Apple Red, double bound, rosewood board.
Just needs a mini humbucker in the neck and you have an amazing Guitar.
(I have one and I love it).

 

Here ya go!

https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/262517517553

 

First of all, welcome to TDPRI! Was it your love & deep respect for the telecaster that brought you here?

For your first post, it kind of looks like you are shilling for Amazon. Not that I have anything against Amazon, but the forum has rules about promoting and you may want to look at those for future reference. Additionally, it's also possible to register as a vendor - many of the vendors here are highly respected sources of information.

Just sayin.

 

While I love the Telecaster, I cannot get behind this review. I have never seen a Telecaster that weighs in at 22 lbs., and the one shown does NOT have F holes. Someone should read over and edit their work before putting a website online, if they want to be taken seriously.

 

When the crushreviews home page shows that they also review sewing machines, espresso makers, air hockey tables and toilets, you have to wonder about their credibility in reviewing guitars!

 

I'd say that most Teles have the humbucker routing as stock. Certainly all the Standards do, although the Classics (including Vintage Reissues) typically don't.

Go take a look at The Stratosphere's website. You'll see lots of stripped Tele bodies and it will be obvious which models come with the HB route.

 

Yikes - that is some specific stuff that often does not go together. Not that it doesn't go, just that you've hit a very slim niche? I'm sure it's out there, just no idea where.

 

I would buy a Squier or Fender and then just buy all the parts. Any local repair guy will install everything for you. I put a humbucker on one of my Telecasters, personally the rails pickup I have on the other ones are better. The humbucker looks cool though. Happy hunting!

 

Is it already routed for it?