So…I still haven’t gotten a Telecaster yet, BUT…I am still searching and considering different options. As I stated in my last post, I am looking for a Japanese made Fender Telecaster (or MIJ), because of the smaller neck radius, craftsmanship and the $600 price tag. The $1200+ American price tag (for basically the same guitar), is a little much.

I’ve looked online, at new guitars, on eBay (my usual guitar browsing place) for used Tele’s. I however, do not want to buy a guitar without having played it first. Obviously playability is one of, if not, the most important part of a guitar. The problem is, a lot of local guitar shops around Los Angeles are so ridiculously overpriced.

I think my best option is probably to try and find the model that I want, play it locally and then shop around online for the same model. Although this is hard as well, since every guitar, even the same models play differently. Just have to figure out something I guess…when I do, I’ll post here.

No not the British slang for Television. Telecaster. Yea I’ve been considering buying a Telecaster. I’m not exactly sure why I have been interested in buying one recently but I have. I think after seeing various pictures of them and famous players with them in hand, its got me interested.

Most guitarist’s playing indie-rock or “alternative” music don’t normally play them. You usually see guys like Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty playing Fender Telecasters and alternative rockers playing Fender Jaguars, Strats and Gibson Les Pauls or SG’s. It’s not that I’m trying to “break the mold” or anything, I just really like the look, feel and playability of Telecasters.

I have decided that I’m going to start shopping around for one, definitely used.  I much prefer Japanese-made Fender guitars because of their smaller radius necks (7.25 vs. the regular American 9.25).  They do produce vintage reissue in America with the small neck radius but they go for over $1000 and are hard to find used. Most Japanese Fenders from the early 90’s sell for around $600 or so.

When/if I do end up following through with this post and buying one, I of course will post pics here. Until then, I’ll just stare at the picture I posted above.