best telecaster for under $1000

baker09baker · Post by **baker09baker** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:30 pm

Im really in the market for a fender telecaster right now and I dont really want to spend over $1000 for one seeing as I have a few other things I would like to buy and just don't have the money. I was just wondering some opinions on what you all think the best teles are out there for under $1000. Thanks.

Ddjembe Mutombo · Post by **Ddjembe Mutombo** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:33 pm

the highway-1 tele is my favorite fender guitar. period.

_Craig_ · Post by **_Craig_** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:34 pm

If you're looking for new id say look into some of the CIJ telecasters.

If you're lucky you might be able to find a secondhand 52 reissue that falls into your budget. That would probably be my choice if i was looking for a tele.

Craig

Drdos · Post by **Drdos** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:46 pm

I like these 2... Sorry the 1st one is a little over, but you could get one on the bay for less..Believe it or no the classic vibe tele is that good... Good Luck..

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/prod ... sku=512765

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/prod ... sku=519376

Bandeapart · Post by **Bandeapart** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 1:44 am

Agreed with second hand 52 RI. Highway one is pretty cool, I almost bought one.

crash · Post by **crash** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 2:00 am

Bandeapart wrote:Agreed with second hand 52 RI. Highway one is pretty cool, I almost bought one.

If you can get a used 52 for that that would be kick butt!

Van Cleef · Post by **Van Cleef** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 2:14 am

i can't speak highly enough about the mij teles..

i have a 1986 62 reissue tele and love it

Post by **bclaire** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 2:24 am

I have to say, the Fender Joe Strummer tribute Tele is the best Tele I've ever played. Bar none. And if you've ever seen how many Teles and Esquires I own... and have owned... that's high praise.

The necks on these guitars are a dead-on match for a 1866 profile Tele neck which is a terrific profile. Plus regardless of whether you like the finish at all, you can always sand it down and refinish it or something...

Neiloler · Post by **Neiloler** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 2:34 am

Squier Classic Vibe 50s Pine-body Tele. $350.

Drdos · Post by **Drdos** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 2:39 am

Neiloler wrote:Squier Classic Vibe 50s Pine-body Tele. $350.

That's what I'm saying, and you could change out the pickups and even buy a backup with the extra cash..... The CV Tele is that good....

Bandeapart · Post by **Bandeapart** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 3:34 am

crash wrote:
Bandeapart wrote:Agreed with second hand 52 RI. Highway one is pretty cool, I almost bought one.
If you can get a used 52 for that that would be kick butt!

I've seen quite a few on craigslist for about $900

Bandeapart · Post by **Bandeapart** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 3:35 am

$850 52 RI

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/ms ... 55662.html

Bandeapart · Post by **Bandeapart** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 3:36 am

Another 52 RI for $850

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/ms ... 28364.html

breakfast · Post by **breakfast** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 3:55 am

Buy a used early 90s MIM tele. I have a 92 and it's a player, I'm tellin' ya.

g00dbye · Post by **g00dbye** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:21 am

I bought a MIM Fender Classic Series '69 Telecaster Thinline last year and I couldn't be happier with it. Amazing tone, great sustain. Plus it looks incredibly classy. Now, I bought mine when they were still $700. Now they're going to run you $899, but supposedly Fender upgraded some of the parts on their guitars, but I find $200 in hardware upgrades a little hard to believe.

best telecaster for under $1000

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