Which Telecasters Have Contoured Body?

[onionlips]

Hi All ....
I am on the hunt for a telecaster. I really like the the fit of the contoured body shape. I am spending a lot of time wading through listings, like looking for a needle in a haystack. I know they are out there.

Can anyone assist me with a list of the specific Models/Series I should look for?

Thanks!

 

[Loudog99]

SX Ash STL available at Rondomusic.com. Although, they are currently not in stock and am not sure if they will come back in any time soon. Search Ebay.

Great bang for the buck, mine is a 2 pc. Ash body.

Lou

 

[KevinB]

The first were the 70's Tele Deluxes (two humbuckers, Strat headstock) and as you would expect, the Classic Series '72 Deluxes have contoured bodies too.

The current American Deluxe Teles have contoured bodies.

 

[guitarzan13]

Welcome to the forum!!! I am guessing that you live near Vidalia...??

 

[old.boy]

The MIJ Richie Kotzen tele has contours!

 

[AjayTele]

The mid 90s MIJ Deluxe Teles (three pickups) are also contoured....

 

[donb720]

2 to look for used. Warning, neither say Fender or Telecaster on the headstock.

Yamaha Pacifica 302s - I've got 2. Nice contour, light weight. Pacifica strat-style neck and headstock - different control setup (I find it an improvement). Pretty double bound body. Gold hardware. Nice bridge pickup, neck pickup is pretty bassy. Usually go for 250 or less on ebay. Fine guitar for cheap.

Xaviere XV-800 They don't make em anymore. Too bad. Pearloid pickguard may be a little too flashy for some. Another poor man's Tele alternative.

 

[Jack Wells]

The mid 90s MIJ Deluxe Teles (three pickups) are also contoured....

Here's one currently on eBay. Good pictures.

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[dijos]

the american deluxes have the tummy cut, but not the forearm contour, and then there is a custom am deluxe with both. if it were me, I would try to find the mij Jack mentioned above.

 

[RCinMempho]

The American Deluxe bodies do have the tummy cut AND they are bound.