I think i need help.I just bought a new MIM Tele standard.I love the damn thing.The smaller frets took some getting used to,but
i'm very impressed with the quality for the money.
Now the madness is setting in.....I played a Muddy Waters Tele
and also checked out a MIM 50's classic.
Damn,i thought i was over this kinda shit(GAS).
What should i do....Please don't suggest i have myself committed,
they don't allow guitars in there!
Look for a used 50's Classic. Or a 60's Classic. Its hard to find the Muddy Waters ones used.
Is there a cure? No.
Go with it.
I have spent way too much on guitars over the years, and still come back to the basics: Teles, Strats & (oops) LP's.
IMO, the MIM 50's Classic Teles are the best bang for the buck.
Guys,whats the best street price for the MIM classics and also the MW Tele?
The MIM MW and 50's Classic both retail for the same price $899
You can get 30% off retail just about anywhere which makes them $630. If you do some shopping you can usually find a dealer that will sell you one in an unopened box not setup or anything for 40% off retail which makes them $540.
Last edited by Marcondo; 01-03-2004 at 01:39 PM.
Marcondo,Originally posted by Marcondo
The MIM MW and 50's Classic both retail for the same price $899
You cal get 30% off retail just about anywhere which makes them $630. If you do some shopping you can usually find a dealer that will sell you one in an unopened box not setup or anything for 40% off retail which makes them $540.
Thanks for the info.
There's also a MW on ebay if you're into that sorta thing....but the price is already getting up there.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ory=38083&rd=1
So much talk about the USB port, what state is it in?
get a Lentz
Got a fever? Try some cowbell.
"I got murder in my heart for the judge."
No cure...now give me more cowbell...with feeling!
Hopeless modaholic...
Dude, you are so screwed. I have 3 Teles and wouldn't mind having another. They're infectious!
If you're bored, you're not groovin'.
you've heard of the saying "some hair of the dog that bit you..."?
Well, it's the same with Tele fever -- to "lower" the "fever," you just gotta "...have another Tele"!
Like Doritos™ you just can't "...have just one!"
Like Nike™ you gotta "...Just DO it!"
Like Hell...
Last edited by Old Tele man; 01-04-2004 at 11:18 AM.
Ok guys,heres an update:
I couldn't fight it....went out and played a MIM 50's classic(nice blonde)
and a Muddy Waters.
Guess what.......The MW Tele is now a member of my family.Played it quite a bit at the shop,just got it home.Well,i think i better get that mojo thang going on.I'm so happy i could shit myself!
It's very dangerous to walk into a guitar shop with a charge card or cash burnig a hole in your pocket...especially with full blown Tele fever. Enjoy the new MW...it won't be your last Tele...I can tell.
Hopeless modaholic...
great Job!! you are now a part of the Muddy Club. Enjoy!!:tw59Originally posted by Froggy
Ok guys,heres an update:
I couldn't fight it....went out and played a MIM 50's classic(nice blonde)
and a Muddy Waters.
Guess what.......The MW Tele is now a member of my family.Played it quite a bit at the shop,just got it home.Well,i think i better get that mojo thang going on.I'm so happy i could shit myself!
Go try out a Gatton tle. Then be prepared to be in debt another $2000 or so.
The MW Teles are excellent. Have fun!!
Damn, beat me to it!Originally posted by mark jacobs
Got a fever? Try some cowbell.
I've had Tele Fever a couple times, but my cure isn't for everyone. Each time, I ended up buying a Les Paul.:flush
Thanks guys,and you were right...great guitar.Best bang for buckOriginally posted by bluesgtr20
great Job!! you are now a part of the Muddy Club. Enjoy!!:tw59
no doubt!
I've now got tele fever, too, My first tele is my beloved Muddy waters Tele. Within the next year, I am probably going to trade my Les Paul Studio in for either a MIM 50's Tele or maybe find a CIJ Butterscotch blonde '52 Tele (I love that 'scotch blonde!!) with a maple neck. The muddy's great for rockabilly and RnR, But I think I need the brighter maple for some funkier stuff. After I graduate, I am getting another Les Paul, though. Graduation present from my parents! This time I am looking for the Les Paul, though, not just buy on impulse. Same with the Maple board Tele. I've grown to like the hunt.
The 50's Classic will give you that snap pop twang the ash body all maple neck does that well. Think Don Rich thats about exactly how the 50's Classic sounds stock its a twang machine.
Damn, it happened again!
I went Tele shopping today. I really liked the 72RI Custom and even the MIMs, but I fell in love with yet another Les Paul!
I can't afford Tele Fever!:tw59
What LP did you end up with?Originally posted by lure555
Damn, it happened again!
I went Tele shopping today. I really liked the 72RI Custom and even the MIMs, but I fell in love with yet another Les Paul!
I can't afford Tele Fever!:tw59
For Pete's sake. I was happy with my RC strat but reading these posts has me thinking about a tele more and more. Now I can't stop thinking about either a 50RI, a Thinline 69RI, or a Muddy Waters. I'm leaning towards the Thinline but I don't know. How is the tone of the Thinline? I also have been looking at a G&L Tribute ASAT. That is a very nice guitar also. Do the G&L pickups sound authentic? Oh darn, how will I explain it to the wife that I want another guitar? Where will I get the money? What happens if I fall out of love with my Cray? What a screwed up life I live!:wah
Luckily, I escaped with my wallet intact. It was a new Standard with a 60s neck. I'm hoping it disappears before I start my financial scheming.:)Originally posted by bluesgtr20
What LP did you end up with?
the cure?....run out of money and max out your credit cards.
take 2 teles and call me in the morning.
shoganai ne
Daddyo, this is the wrong place to hang out brother. Its a disease. It really isOriginally posted by daddyo
For Pete's sake. I was happy with my RC strat but reading these posts has me thinking about a tele more and more. Now I can't stop thinking about either a 50RI, a Thinline 69RI, or a Muddy Waters. I'm leaning towards the Thinline but I don't know. How is the tone of the Thinline? I also have been looking at a G&L Tribute ASAT. That is a very nice guitar also. Do the G&L pickups sound authentic? Oh darn, how will I explain it to the wife that I want another guitar? Where will I get the money? What happens if I fall out of love with my Cray? What a screwed up life I live!:wahI really like the thinlines although at the moment I don't own any.In general they have a nice woody, air like quality behind them cause of the f-hole. If you are looking for a tele thats somewhat similar to the RC strat then definitely go with the muddy waters. Good luck in your hunt and remember it really is an addiction.
Everyone needs one good strat one good tele and one good LP IMHO:tw59
I've been there...in fact,i'm there now!lol.But its too much fun to stop.I've got two Teles now,a Strat,Lps and others.Originally posted by sneaky
the cure?....run out of money and max out your credit cards.
take 2 teles and call me in the morning.
Btw,the Muddy Waters Tele sounds so damn good,the best guitar for the price imo.
Amen, Robert Cray strat as well:tw59Originally posted by Froggy
Btw,the Muddy Waters Tele sounds so damn good,the best guitar for the price imo.
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