Thinkin' of getting me a Telecaster...

[Niall]

Right, I own a Mexican Strat which I adore but I'm now beginning to play live a lot and I'm beginning to think that a back-up axe might be a good idea. I've always been more comfortable with Fenders than Gibsons and my new band is primarily a rock n' roll/rockabilly/blues band, so I think the logical choice is a Telecaster. We're doing some Johnny Cash, some Elvis, Chuck Berry, Stray Cats etc. I'm only 16 so money is fairly tight! A Squier isn't an option as I've never believed in buying average products. I think a Mexican Tele could be the way to go. I'm willing to pay up to 550 euro for it. Can anyone recommend an exact model, or even a different guitar altogether? I'm sure many will mention a nice, hollow-body Gretsch for the rockabilly! Thanks!

[Lixarto]

A Squier isn't an option as I've never believed in buying average products

Nonsense.
Try the new Classic Vibe Tele.

Zap

[Niall]

Nonsense.
Try the new Classic Vibe Tele.

Zap

Even so, I would rather get a Fender. Squiers have a beginner feel to them while a Fender is for life. When I upgraded my Strat from a Squier to a Mexican, I couldn't believe the difference...Call me superficial, but the name on the headstock is important to me too, lol

[Sporky_McGuffin]

A Squier isn't an option as I've never believed in buying average products. I think a Mexican Tele could be the way to go.

Excellent work.

[Dave_Mc]

^ hahaha, that's what i thought too. "does not compute" came to mind...

[sam_m]

[Niall]

OK, I'm sorry! I'm sure Squiers are very good! But i still want a Fender! Suggestions?

[Sporky_McGuffin]

Erm... a Mexican Fender Tele then?

I'm puzzled as to what you're asking - you seem to know what it is you want. Nowt wrong with the couple of Mexi Fenders I've tried, so try a few and buy one if it grabs you.

At that money you might be able to get yourself a second hand G&L ASAT - more Fender than Fender, and very, very good guitars. Arguably - though we probably shouldn't get into such an argument here - better than a USA Fender.

[uncle_psychosis]

A Squier isn't an option as I've never believed in buying average products. I think a Mexican Tele could be the way to go.

Doh; beaten to it...

Anyway, serious answer time;

550 euro will buy you;

a second hand american tele ('nuff said)
a fender japan tele of some sort (I own one, its great)
a squier classic vibe tele (getting fab mentions everywhere)

[Nick.Botfield]

See if you can try a Fender Classic Player Baja Tele. I've got one and it's fucking ace.

http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_clas...ja_tele_ds.htm