Recommend me a tele...

[Gladders]

Which comes in butterscotch and has a medium neck. I can't get on with those huge 50s ones, but I don't like skinny ones either. Something like the Ibanez Artcore dimensions would be ideal. I like vintage bridges and tuners. Also, I prefer a 9.5" radius.

Fussy, huh?

I can't seem to find anything apart from the Squier CV 50s model. I'm going to sell an Eastman ar371 to fund the purchase, so I probably have £900 to spend.

Thanks.

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[gitman]

You should be able to find a US made Fender Tele that’s within your budget. I recently got a Chinese made JET Tele for € 200,- new, perfectly suited for gigging after swapping out the non-intonating bridge and boring neck pickup. Unbeatable for that price …..

[Hammertone]

Find a used Fender Baja Tele. Made in Mexico, but way nicer than many US Teles. Nice mid-sized neck, generally vintage-style specifications.

[enalnitram]

In 2003 I wasn’t shopping for a guitar. I had several that I really liked. In the back of my mind, however, I was curious about teles. One day, I happened to pick up a used 1998 MIM Nashville Telecaster at a local store. The neck was so comfy, and had a well-made vibe for a corporate low-price-point guitar, I had an immediate jolt, an urge, much like what Gandalf said about the one ring: it calls to its owner and wants to be found! I’ve only had that feeling a handful of times, and when I could afford it, they happened to be the guitars I wound up owning. Ever since, I must say that I feel there is something about MIM 98 Fenders. The wood was good. The neck shape is not too clubby. They set up well. And they are cheap! I have played a bunch of 98 strats and teles, and I have liked them all. That tele I bought in 03 (with upgrades) became my #1, up until I bought my Collings a while back.

Even with the Collings and other new additions lying around, I still pick it up often.

After becoming excited for Mexican Fenders, I tried many and disliked the feel of the early 00’s.

The mid to late 90’s MIM teles are a great value. Imo there is something about ‘98.

[chris32895]

I got a Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster (double bound burst) kinda on a whim. Walked into a music store looking for a classical and an archtop and that Telecaster played so good. Really super surprised at how inexpensive these are. Great wood, neck, fit and finish, and the fretwork was perfect, seriously. A great instrument that seriously should not be as low priced as it is. So much utility in that instrument I can't understand how they make any money on these. I saved a ton of money and am now just playing, not worrying about gear.

Caveat, I did replace electronics, tuners, neck pickup, and had to invest a little in small tools for a setup. Honestly, I'd do most that to a new Fender, anyways.

Oh and the neck on mine was a little narrow at 1.63" but the depth at the first is perfect at .85". That's what made me like it so much in the first place. Can't speak on the '50s ones but I bet they spec their necks fatter.

[Gladders]

I had one of those CV customs and found the neck just a shade too slim for my quite big hands. Great guitars though. Mine was a two piece body and the finish was flawless. It even had the authentic gap along the top side of the bridge where it didn't quote cover the route.

I've looked at so many teles I've gone tele blind and bought a jazzmaster. It seems to me that any solid body is accepted for jazz (Parker Fly incuded! ) apart from the jazzmaster. That can't be right.

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[jads57]

The Tele is the a great basic platform for a solid body guitar! Now comes the hard part, finding what works for you!

The good news is there are a plethora of choices from cheap to mega expensive. You just need to play as many as you can,until the right one finds you!

[nevershouldhavesoldit]

I can't seem to find anything apart from the Squier CV 50s model.

So buy one and substitute the aftemarket neck of your choice. Warmouth et al make a variety of Tele necks. You can get a 4 bolt maple fatback profile with 1 3/4" nut for about $225. Swap out the pickups and hardware and still stay within your budget for exactly what you want.

[jim777]

Find a used Fender Baja Tele. Made in Mexico, but way nicer than many US Teles. Nice mid-sized neck, generally vintage-style specifications.

Bajas are fantastic guitars. If you get one and don't like the neck, you can definitely buy a custom neck from Warmoth and the Baja neck will likely sell for more than the Warmoth.