WTB a modestly priced telecaster

ToastHat · October 2023

I’m after something tele-shaped but I don't want to stress about it when there's a toddler on the loose so I was aiming to spend about £250 (but I can stretch a bit for the right thing).

I'm pretty set on 22 frets, a maple fretboard and a single coil in the bridge. I'd like to avoid customs with the massive pickguard but after that I’m pretty open to whatever brands/colours/pickups/dings.

I’m in Cambridge and happy driving a sensible distance. I’ll be up in Carlisle in a few weeks so I can start from there too.

Thanks for looking.

DrCornelius · October 2023

https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_squier_tele_40th_anniv_vb.htm

ToastHat · October 2023

DrCornelius said:

https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_squier_tele_40th_anniv_vb.htm

Thanks but loads (all?) Squiers are off the table for me as they're 21 fret. I know there are plenty of 22 fret alternatives in Jet/Sire/Vintage but I wanted to see if there was anything more interesting around here before I pull the trigger on one of those.

DrCornelius · October 2023

ToastHat said:

DrCornelius said:

https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_squier_tele_40th_anniv_vb.htm

Thanks but loads (all?) Squiers are off the table for me as they're 21 fret. I know there are plenty of 22 fret alternatives in Jet/Sire/Vintage but I wanted to see if there was anything more interesting around here before I pull the trigger on one of those.

Doh ! Sorry overlooked the 22 fret bit.

My daughter has the 40th anniversary Tele and I must say it’s ridiculously good

lovestrat74 · October 2023

Take a look at the Vintage range. I am sure they have 22 frets and can be picked up preloved within budget.

EDIT: Quick search on ebay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266440347431?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=jpfy9a33T-y&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=lCjCByEWTiO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225804930371?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=f9cdpepxQhq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=lCjCByEWTiO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

ToastHat · October 2023

Thanks for the links, there's certainly a bunch of stuff on ebay and I'll probably go that route if nothing turns up here.

kennyabis · October 2023

Have a Fender special edition Korean light ash tele for sale , natural finish, birdseye maple neck, seymour duncan pickups, 22 frets, modded with 4 way switch, £550

ToastHat · October 2023

That sounds awesome but unfortunately I can't stretch my budget quite that far. Appreciate the offer though!

kennyabis · October 2023

No worries. Best of luck with the search

blueskunk · October 2023

I wouldn’t worry about frets and buy that Squier for two ton.

prismrock2003 · October 2023

I have a Fender Classic Series 60s Tele that has had the body refinished in shell pink nitro that i could let go for £350. There are a few dents here and there and the finish is more of a semi gloss. This is the only photo i have of it to hand at the minute.

I know that it doesn't meet your requirements at all other than single coil pickup in the bridge. Pickups are Tonerider Hot Classics too

Cheers

Michael

ToastHat · October 2023

@prismrock2003 that looks incredible! and seems like a total bargain....I'm probably going to kick myself for this but I've got to stick to those requirements and pass. Thanks a lot though.

prismrock2003 · October 2023

ToastHat said:

@prismrock2003 that looks incredible! and seems like a total bargain....I'm probably going to kick myself for this but I've got to stick to those requirements and pass. Thanks a lot though.

No problem at all.

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