Wanted: Cheap Tele/JM/Jag

[jimi]

Got a bit of single coil GAS and havent had anything fendery for a while.

Pretty tempted by a Squier Tele on bookface, but figured I should ask if theres anything cheap gathering dust round here. Not looking to spend more than $500.

Squier / Vintage / SX etc WHY ?

[NippleWrestler]

Have a look at Artist guitars man.

[WellyBlues]

Well I do have a Vintage v2 Tele. The pots are stuffed and need replacing. So if you want to do the work. $160 plus freight. New strings as well I would suggest.

[ReidySetGo]

I've always liked the look of SX Liquid guitars, unique shape that's not for everyone though can be bought from Rondo for $190ish USD not sure what the shipping would be.

[jimi]

Have a look at Artist guitars man.

Nice looking website, though pretty much all of it is sold out. Great prices, but why do the tele's all have humbuckers...

[StrummersOfThunder]

I've always liked the look of SX Liquid guitars, unique shape that's not for everyone though can be bought from Rondo for $190ish USD not sure what the shipping would be.

I agree. I thought about trying one and routing for a JM/Jag trem unit.

[Starfire]

Artist Grungemaster on TM.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/music-instrum ... 77ca8b-002
You can get a new one for not much more though.

And a Squier Jag, but also nearly the same price as new.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/music-instrum ... 3fd936-003

[The Scarecrow]

Have a look at Artist guitars man.

Nice looking website, though pretty much all of it is sold out. Great prices, but why do the tele's all have humbuckers...

They coil tap, and do a pretty good job of it. I got on of those blonde teles a few weeks ago and it's probably the best guitar under $400 I've had in years.

[mrmofo]

Artist Grungemaster on TM.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/music-instrum ... 77ca8b-002
You can get a new one for not much more though.

And a Squier Jag, but also nearly the same price as new.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/music-instrum ... 3fd936-003

interesting how the strings line up perfectly on the Artist but that damn fender has the high e string hugging the edge of the neck.

[jimi]

interesting how the strings line up perfectly on the Artist but that damn fender has the high e string hugging the edge of the neck.

Can probably fix that by moving the string a notch up at the bridge. My long sold Jag had that issue too, but in my case I think it was caused by the replacement mustang bridge, and wouldnt have been an issue with a proper Jag bridge like this has.

[jimi]

Price on squiers is nuts atm. Saw a Jagmaster on sale for more than they cost new. I remember those sitting round unsellable at music shops 15 years ago.

[jimi]

So turns out guy on facebook with the squier I'm keen on "Auckland" means "Waiheke" and he's not the most responsive. Guess I've had so many good easy gear trades from here I'm just not ready to deal with the great unwashed.

[robthemac]

So turns out guy on facebook with the squier I'm keen on "Auckland" means "Waiheke" and he's not the most responsive. Guess I've had so many good easy gear trades from here I'm just not ready to deal with the great unwashed.

I might be able to get it in a month or so. Wife's family live there.

[jimi]

I might be able to get it in a month or so. Wife's family live there.

Thanks for the offer. Not really looking for a solution, just taking a moment to both have a whinge & call out how great it is dealing with the fine folks round here. Like the freemasons, only with more guitars and less goats.

[robthemac]

Like the freemasons, only with more guitars and less goats.

Speak for yourself.