Fender Review: Telecaster (Mexican)

History:

Purchase: I went to a local store to BUY the new 52 re-issue tele. I've owned a few "Vintage" Strats and Telecasters, and I know how they sound and feel. Beter still, I know how they're NOT supposed to feel! Well, I played the 52 for a bit, and while waiting for the salesman to take it and put it back in a secure spot I set it into a stand that had previously been occupied by a $230 USED Mexican Tele. Hey, who could resist a head to head, side by side comparison??? Not me! I gotta tell you, shock is a mild expression for my impression of that little sunburst beauty. The feel was excellent, and the sound was just what I expected a tele to sound like... I bought it. The salesman wasn't the least bit surprised...

What I Like About This Fender Telecaster (Mexican): Fit, finish, feel and sound... all excellent.

What I Do NOT Like About The Fender Telecaster (Mexican): Not a durn thing... Well, I'll be a bit ashamed at what I paid for it... $200 plus tax.

Fender Telecaster (Mexican) Quality Rating: Outstanding, as good as any Fender I've owned, and better than some.

Review Summary: Don't hesitate a second to buy one if you're on a budget. Even if you're NOT on a budget, they make sense... that is unless you have a problem with NAFTA :-) Rates a 5!

Rating of this Fender product: 5

This Fender Telecaster (Mexican) Electric Guitars Review Submitted By: Gary

Review Date: 2003-10-27