DaleVO
Poor Farm Productions
A while back, CoolCat was testing Tele-s and it increased my GAS for one. After much research, I've been searching for a steal-of-a-deal, as a cheap start to the Tele-world, and finally landed a pristine, Fender Squier 50s Tele Classic Vibe (Butterscotch). I've only had it for a few days, did my DIY setup, and it plays/feels great, except getting used to the high-gloss neck.
Today, I received the GC ad, for the Fender Special Edition Ash, at $550. So, I pull the specs and lay them side-by-side. The only differences I see are Pine vs. Ash, flipped controls, Alnico 5 on Squier vs. "two Hot Standard Tele Single-Coil" pups on the SE. Other than those listed differences, I see these as identical guitars in every other way.
To the Tele-experts on the forum, am I missing something that makes the SE regularly $300(msrp) more in price? [Squier $399 vs. SE $699]
Dale
Today, I received the GC ad, for the Fender Special Edition Ash, at $550. So, I pull the specs and lay them side-by-side. The only differences I see are Pine vs. Ash, flipped controls, Alnico 5 on Squier vs. "two Hot Standard Tele Single-Coil" pups on the SE. Other than those listed differences, I see these as identical guitars in every other way.
To the Tele-experts on the forum, am I missing something that makes the SE regularly $300(msrp) more in price? [Squier $399 vs. SE $699]
Dale