Originally wanted a Jazzmaster, then started drifted towards Stratocaster, and now I'm more set on a Telecaster. After watching so many guitar reviews, something about the sound just... made sense with my brain. Saw this one on FB Marketplace and loved the color!

This will be my first electric guitar though, so I'm not 100% sure what to look for when it comes to used ones so was hoping to get some feedback and advice. Looking to play mostly indie and modern rock/ maybe some heavier rock.

They're asking for $600.

Description:
MIM HH Telecaster with Upgraded Pickups (Seymour Duncan Nazgul/Sentient Pickups)
- Push Pull Tone Knob for Coil Splitting

One of my friends who is also new told me to look up the serial number for information on the guitar I'd purchase. However, the serial number looks like a completely different guitar? Is this something I should be concerned about?

Ty all in advanced!

Curious to hear what yall think. Obviously mostly thinking teles but also for other guitars too

Firstly, I had an American professional II deluxe tele with the humbuckers. Loved it. Ended up selling it for a guitar amp I wanted. It’s a little out of my price range to replace. Local shop just put up an add for a used squire classic vibe 50s tele for 350. That’s definitely do able especially with a trade in. Curious if anyone has one and how it might compare to the fender profession deluxe I had.

I am looking at getting another Tele. Normally I do not like maple fretboards, but I am bored and have money and have convinced myself that I need a '50s style Tele as my two current faves are both '60s stuyle with rosewood fretboards. I can grab a used 2017 AVRI '52 Tele for $1900 (Canadian), but I am not sure I want another AVRI. I had a '64 Reissue Tele (a 2015) but got rid of it and replaced it with a Vintera II '60s (sonic blue with a rosewood board) that I like much more, so why not ignore the AVRI and just get a Vintera now?

Anyway, I need info on the neck thickness of the Vintera Tele and the Vintera II Nocaster. Does anyone have measurements of one, or both, of these necks? Is there a lot of shoulder to them, or does one maybe have more shoulder than the other?

Right now I am leaning towards the Vintera II Nocaster, but wanted to ask before I bought one.

The Vintera would be used, while the Vintera II would be either used or new.

Any info or recommendations are appreciated.

what’s your favorite telecaster finish? i personally love seeing the wood grain so its Natural Blonde for me

This would be my first tele. Not sure if it’s the greatest deal or not though. I’m a fan of the tele aesthetics with humbuckers though.

I recently got a very cheap Epiphone Les Paul Special though I’m not sure I really have to have this.

Thoughts?

“IZ-US” by Aphex Twin (1997)

How much do these typically go for? Someone has one locally with original case but no bridge cover/paperwork etc. just the guitar and case. Both appear to be in decent condition per the photos in the ad, but the asking price is about what people are asking for their American Pro/American Standard teles around here. It’s an early 2012 with the fat neck.

What’s the going rate, what’s a good deal, and what would be a “go right now with cash” price for a 2012 AVRI ‘52 reissue tele?

I almost bought a Jason Isbell Tele as my first Telecaster a few years ago, but ended up passing on it. Fast-forward to now, and somehow I’ve ended up with two of them because I couldn’t decide which one I liked more.

Each guitar has a few minor condition issues, which has made the decision even harder rather than easier. I’ve included photos of both.
On one guitar, there appears to be a chip through the clear nitro and possibly into the wood near the binding. The other has a chip at the neck heel where the clear coat is completely gone next to the paint, and you can feel the exposed wood.

At this point, I’m wondering whether it would make more sense to repair the heel damage or lean into the Road Worn look and have that area blended or reliced more naturally. As it sits now, it looks more like accidental damage than intentional wear, so I thought smoothing and feathering the finish into the surrounding area might look better.

What would you do in this situation?
Are there any specific differences, potential issues, or pros and cons I should be looking for when comparing the two guitars?

I’d also be curious what a proper repair or finish blend might cost, and whether it would be realistic to get either guitar back to near-mint condition or if blending the damage would be the better route.

Lastly, of the finishes is one version less common, harder to find, or generally more desirable than the other between the more chocolate burst vs what looks more like a standard sunbursts?

I went from passing on one years ago to somehow owning two, and I still can’t decide which one to keep.

I’ve had a Gibson LP studio since I was 14 years old, 28 now, just sold it and got myself a Telecaster American Vintage II. In a better economy, I’d have room in the budget for more electric guitars, but for now I keep a lean collection. :) excited to start playing it!

Technically NGD was 2 weeks ago, but close enough.

Fender MIJ Heritage 60s Thinline. The previous owner did a pickup swap for a set of 51 Nocasters and they sound incredible. I added the brass saddles last weekend.

Sunburst, ash body, maple cap 60s C neck, 7.25 radius, nitro finish. I don’t have a large enough scale, but she’s light as a feather.

She's a beauty

Relatively new to tele ownership. This is now my main guitar, putting it on my existing guitar stand the headstock seems precarious due to size and makes me uncomfortable.

I’m guessing I’m not the first person to feel this. Easiest option seem to change the foam to something bigger, anyone done this/ know where I could get something suitable?

Failing that, what sort of stand do I need that’s good for a tele?

Thanks in advance.

honestly prefer the feel of the squires to the fenders but maybe i’m a freak of nature

Motivation was low, it's hot as hell outside, and I keep my tele on the wall altogether too close to my computer. It was gonna happen one way or the other.

Hope y'all are pushing the last Monday stretch!

EDIT: For funsies in added a better version for free on Bandcamp https://austinvenhuizen.bandcamp.com/track/rainbow-magnet-castles

As title says:

6 strings, 24 frets

body - 35mm thin/slim heavier wood (for to support low tuning) like mahagony, walnut or hard ash

neck - wanna some fast one, slim neck, roasted is must if it's slim to be stable and with reversed headstock (I love reversed headstocks) and not dark fingerboard .. I love to see wood without inlays and just 25.5", no need for more for playing max in drop-B .. and with heel accessible truss rod wheel

tele-ish aesthetics - like pickguard and tele bridge (?hipshot retrofit 6-saddle ?) but without tele control plate

HS pickups - and I want that mega-cool S-sized humbucker with blades ... it's so sick looking and sounds cool - it doesn't sound like typical humbucker and not as single either .. just volume knob with pull-push split coil trigger and 3-way switch only

finish - matte clear coat .. wanna body darker than fretboard but well, that finish is still open question and will be opened to very last moment ...

so how does it sound ?

I have one vintage Tokai Breezysound tele from 1991 and this new guy below (or above) and wanted the third one with some modern and high-end feel - budget $2k - doable ? not likely I think ...

cheers !!!

Hey everyone,
I finally got my new Fender American Professional II Telecaster in Mystic Surf Green, and I have to say I’m really happy with it. This guitar was a bit of a journey for me, so I wanted to share the story and get your opinions on a few small things.
A few weeks ago, I bought the exact same model and color second-hand. I absolutely loved it: the neck felt amazing, it sounded great, and I really connected with it. Unfortunately, I discovered that the truss rod was defective. After discussing it with the seller, we decided it was better to return it rather than repair it.
I eventually decided to order a brand new one, and I’m very happy with this one too. It plays beautifully, sounds exactly how I hoped a Tele would sound, and I really love the feel of it. The neck is slightly different from the first one (which is normal), but I’m getting used to it quickly.
The only things that still make me wonder a little are a few small details that I’ll put in the pictures. Nothing that affects playability or tone, just things I noticed as I was looking closely at a brand new instrument.
One of them is a small detail in the wood grain on the fretboard: the grain lines are not perfectly parallel with the neck. I know wood is a natural material and every piece is unique, so I’m not saying it’s a problem, but I’m curious to know if this is something completely normal that other people have seen on their guitars.
The other thing I was initially unsure about is the weight. This one is around 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs). It’s a little heavier than the previous one I tried, but honestly I’m adapting very well to it. After playing it standing up, I actually don’t find it uncomfortable at all, and the extra weight might even contribute to a solid feeling and resonance.
Overall, I’m really happy with the guitar and I don’t want to become obsessed with tiny details. I think I just want some reassurance from other Tele players who know these instruments well.
What do you think about these small details in the pictures? Would they be considered normal for a Fender American Professional II, or would they bother you on a new guitar?
Thanks!

I’ve always been a guitar stand guy and never gave hanging my guitars up much thought. My wife and I decided to repaint our place and she brought up the idea of hanging my guitars in the living room. I caved to the idea and am really pleased with the results. I’m really digging the Aztec Gold against the mushroom-y grey color we selected. I plan on hanging some show posters between the guitars…but I secretly left the gap big enough for a third guitar…just in case.

I want to upgrade my EART Nk-C1 with new pickups and narrowed it down to these 2 pickups. Has anyone tried both of these pickups and can tell me their thoughts on them (or either of them)? I find it especially hard to find info on the five-two. I'm also interested in the five-two stack because I like the idea of having no noise without much compromise. I'm also considering the lindy fralin steel pole 42 tele, but only if it truly keeps the tele nature. But I think the idea of tele pickups mixed with p90s could be really good.

I plan to play Midwest emo, R&B, and Pop on it with some rock also.

My two Teles. Finally got around to working on the thinline this weekend. Added some nice RS Guitarworks PAF clones I had floating around plus some spare CTS pots. The other Tele was my late uncles that he went overboard on upgrading.