Fender began to produce amplifier sub-assemblies at the new site. This tone is hard to emulate on any other guitar. 1999 Fender American Standard Telecaster with hard shell case. Instead, the instruments country of origin appears on the decal on the back of the headstock, near the serial number. Included is a Fender molded hard case. Haven't played one since 1998/1999. However, if this is on your mind, then an American Telecaster will have the biggest chances of gaining value generations down the line. A Mexican Fender is a guitar thats easy to upgrade. Left-Handed American Telecaster Acoustic Amplifiers Deluxe Molded Acoustasonic Case SHOP BY MODEL American Jazzmaster American Telecaster American Stratocaster Player Jazzmaster Player Telecaster Shop All Acoustasonic Guitars HIGHLIGHTS Introducing Blue & Green Paisley Acoustics Back FEATURED California Player Beginner Acoustic Guitars New Releases Please check the fields highlighted in red. Just check my signature. In a recent Best Stratocasters guide, Guitar World said: The affordable Player series has fast become one of the most successful lines to ever come out of the Ensenada, Mexico factory. Ultimately, this means a better performance level. This was the first Telecaster of the post-CBS era to be made in the U.S. (at the Corona, CA production facility). The patent had not quite run out, so I designed them a pickup that looked a little different. Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster 1999 - 2003 | Reverb Sell Your Gear Favorites Cart Sign Up Log In Guitars Pedals and Amplifiers Keyboards and Synths Recording Gear Drums DJ and Audio Gear More Categories View All Brands News Explore Shops Reverb Gives Help Center Oops, Something went wrong. $774.99. Some guitarists love having a guitar that looks like this. These are the budget picks at an entry-level price. So, if youre on a budget, you have all the characteristics of a classic Tele without having to pay an extra $500 plus. Great looker and a great player. Great looker and a great player. But there is a difference between American-built and Mexican-built Telecasters in this department. We said to the Mexico factory: Can you make it look like this, but dialed down and more refined? said Norvell. that the finish is smooth to the touch and it blends in nicely. But the effect on tone and durability is minimal. sweetwife99 (840) 100%. Following a devastating fire in February, the plant was rebuilt, in the process providing twice the space as the destroyed buildings. Because it wears out quicker, it offers a vintage feel after continuous use. This too did not go unnoticed by Fender, which institutionalized this modification in mid-1972 by introducing a new solid-body Telecaster model with a humbucking pickup in the neck position and the beloved single-coil lead pickup still in the bridge position. EUR 1999 Fender Stratocaster Midnight Wine Red Electric Guitar Made Mexico MIM Strat Pre-Owned $575.00 greennovation (10,400) 99.6% or Best Offer +$36.20 shipping 11 watchers Sponsored 1999 Fender Stratocaster Six String Electric Guitar - Black - Mexico Pre-Owned $450.00 Top Rated Plus or Best Offer resellhere (14,744) 99.4% +$40.00 shipping Oops, looks like you forgot something. Introduced in 1951, the Telecaster would change music forever as the first mass-produced solid-body electric guitar. You are using an out of date browser. 119 S.Ct. Truth be told, the difference isnt huge. Other than brass being golden while steel is silver, the difference it makes in tone is minimal. There are some light scratches and normal expected playwear. When Fender came to consider a Joe Strummer Telecaster model, at first the idea was to make a precisely detailed Custom Shop Tribute model. With interest in all three humbucker-equipped Telecaster models resurgent among scores of new bands in the 1990s and 2000s, an actual Telecaster Custom reissue model built in Mexico, the Classic Series '72 Telecaster Custom, which was released in 1999. Fender manufactures guitars across the globe. Although one might not seem like a lot, it actually does add a bit to its tonal range when it's all said and done. Fender PlayThe #1 guitar learning platformTRY FOR FREE, 4 Min ReadBy Jeff Owens and Mike DuffyShare. Bath or Best Offer. Free shipping for many products! The difference? Instead, the instruments country of origin appears on the decal on the back of the headstock, near the serial number. The Vintera and Player Telecaster are Mexican-built. Like the humbucking-equipped version of the Thinline, it had an elongated pickguard that encompassed both pickups, although the Customs pickguard covered even more of the upper bout. Either way, you wont be short on output. Examples included the Nashville Tele, with its Strat center pickup and five-way switching, and the HSS-loaded Fat Strat, introduced in 1999 with large headstock and S-1 switching. 1999 Fender American Standard Telecaster with hard shell case. One-piece maple neck or Pau Ferro fretboard with "Modern C" profile, 9.5 radius fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets. Many users prefer 6 saddles for more control over individual string intonation. Retro fever was growing at Fender, and it resulted in a couple of new Mexico-made designs that had the vibe, at least, of older instruments. Welcome, esteemed readers, to our comprehensive guide on the best intermediate electric guitars! I will let everyone know what I get.. My 1992 sounds and plays better than the newer Tele's. That body featured HSS pickups, stripped-down controls, including a push-pull on the volume for direct-to-humbucker routing, and a five-way rotary selector. virtually zero fret wear and the fretboard and the neck feels absolutely great. STRATOCASTER MADE IN MEXICO AND USA/MEX HYBRID STRATS. You must log in or register to reply here. More difficult to upgrade is the quality of wood and craftsmanship. My 2006 MIM is a great guitar. Fender Player Series Specifications. Joe Bonamassa plays AC/DCs Back in Black like youve never heard it before in this soulful rhythm n blues reimagining, How Jeff Beck passed the Telecaster torch to Jimmy Page and changed the course of rock history, Ozzy Osbourne names his dream supergroup and it features three guitarists. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. MIM guitars come with a synthetic nut as standard. It is part of the nationwide criminal network known as the American Mafia. This sounds strange but sometimes you dont want a guitar forever. (Attorney I.D. A tone that translates throughout genres. A Mexican-built Player Series Telecaster costs approx $800. So if you intend to own a forever guitar, an American Fender will look great and perform for some time. In his invaluable reference work,Six Decades of the Fender Telecaster, author Tony Bacon notes that, As far as the Telecaster was concerned, the 1970s might well be described as the decade of the humbucker. As a subscriber enjoy big savings off the shop price! guitar is in near mint condition both cosmetically and playability-wise. A slight variation is the GreaseBucket tech on American models like the Performer. 23771983) . As well see, in the years that followed, the Mexico factory became an important part of Fenders manufacturing capability. 1999 Mexican Fender Telecaster Custom Guitar 5 watched in the last 24 hours Condition: Used Time left: 1h 34m | Monday, 01:09 AM Starting bid: GBP 300.00 [ 0 bids ] ApproximatelyUS $373.32 Place bid Price: GBP 550.00 ApproximatelyUS $684.42 Buy It Now Add to cart Add to Watchlist Shipping: May not ship to United States. 1996), Natural (1999-2000), Sonic Blue (1997-2000), Sunburst, Vintage White, or White Blonde (1999-2000) finish, mfg. Dec 31, 2009 #15 fendertastic Tele-Meister. The Ive learned a ton over the years and would love to share some tips with you! Don't beat yourself up over "best year". Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Thank you for reading 5 articles this month*, US pricing $3.99 per month or $39.00 per year, UK pricing 2.99 per month or 29.00 per year, Europe pricing 3.49 per month or 34.00 per year, *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription. It had not gone unnoticed at Fender headquarters that the bright single-coil sound of the 1950s and 1960sa sound that Fender practically ownedwas giving way in popularity by the late 60s to the warmer, thicker sound of the humbucking pickups characteristic of instruments by other guitar makers. An American Telecaster offers peak performance. I think it had something to do with a fire in a Fender factory in Mexico all the production of MIM teles was moved to California for that year while the factory was rebuilt, so the MIM teles from that year were really MIA anyway that's the rumour there was someone on this board a while back that had some info about that event, but I don't recall ever seeing any really convincing evidence so, to repeat myself all over again, THAT'S THE RUMOUR and it's worth every penny you paid for it. Maple is lighter than rosewood. Lover had invented the humbucking pickup while working for Gibson in the mid-1950s, and he now set about designing a new humbucking pickup for Fender, noting that, as quoted inSix Decades of the Fender Telecaster: *"The Fender sales force wanted a copy of a Gibson humbucking pickup; wanted it to sound exactly like that. 99629, Fender Special Edition Deluxe Ash Telecaster Butterscotch Blonde 50s Tele 41711, FENDER MEXICO TELECASTER HH Electric Guitar, Fender Telecaster Pick ups, good set, used; guitar was a Made in Mexico, Fender 50`s Esquire Tele Maple Neck~"U"~21 Vint. However, the Mexican Player Telecaster is a solid workhorse guitar. In this guide, well leave no stone unturned. Professional, Original, and Ultra Telecaster guitars are higher priced. These serial numbers did not identify the country of origin in the body of the number. Ive been playing guitar for over 10 years now, and Im a total nerd when it comes to gear. About This Listing. Happy hunting. Even though the venerable Telecaster has remained largely true to the form it took when officially introduced in the early 1950s, it underwent what many consider its most dramatic change in 1972 when Fender released a production model with a humbucking pickup in the neck position. 1988-2000 NO. Fender had introduced a model called the Custom Telecaster in 1959, but this guitar was merely a standard Telecaster with a bound body; it was in the Fender line until 1972 in its original run, with subsequent reissues. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Fender had enlisted the help of Fujigen, the firm that made Fenders guitars in Japan, and the two companies had formed a joint venture, F&F, to develop a guitar manufacturing facility at Ensenada. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. France, Location. Traditionally, Telecaster guitars have an alder body. Player Series Alnico 5 Tele Single-Coil pickups. Its certainly not enough for an audience to notice a difference. Thank you for your kind advice and please excuse the late reply. Be the first to know about new products, featured content, exclusive offers and giveaways. Poplar has a very nice grain ( and it sounds great too) here's what they look like bare naked. Not only different colors but different series. Get the latest and greatest Guitar news with one of our guitar magazine subscriptions. But some people still dont realize that it wouldnt have happened were it not for essential help at its birth from Fenders Japanese colleagues. Its a guitar steeped in history. How can I find out when my Mexican-made instrument was manufactured? However, as demand for Fender guitars increased during the late 80s, Fender realized there was scope to make instruments, too, in Mexico. As the popularity of big bands grew in the 1910s, guitarists had a dilemma. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, DATING YOUR MEXICAN-MADE FENDER INSTRUMENT. Fender began producing instruments in its Ensenada, Mexico, factory in 1990. They are high-quality guitars that give you 90% of what an American Telecaster would cost but at a fraction of the price. Fender Telecaster Mexican (1999) with Upgraded Lollar (52T) Pickups and Wiring. Three years later, it had a daily capacity to produce some 600 instruments in total. The Mexican-built players use a gloss polyester body finish. So for improved tone, a genuine bone livens up the strings. Action is low and easy, great clean sound (but then again dont teles always . the fretboard. They have improved pickup and hardware quality. We can help. For example, expect to pay $2,500 for an American Ultra Telecaster. The older models had Alnico V pickups whereas the new ones use ceramic magnets. 1998 It's an excellent value and most people wouldn't be able to tell the difference. This was Fujigens plan for combating the production being lost by Japan to Korea.. 1996), Frost Red (late 1980s-early 1990s), Gun Metal Blue (late 1980s-early 1990s), Inca Silver (1997-2000), Lipstick Red (disc. 1999 Mexican Standard Telecaster in very nice condition. But there are hundreds to pick from. The bright funky twang sound is a Tele trademark. easy playing, and it has been carefully intonated for consistent pitch all over View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. 6,394. They had sharp-horned offset bodies and marked the latest attempt by Fender to compete with the popular superstrat-style instruments of the day. Musicians Friend Vs. Sweetwater: Which is the Best Guitar Store? If these are out of reach. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Thread starter Bedwards12; Start date Sep 2, 2022; B. . Fitted with top-quality pickups, American-built Fenders have a killer electric sound. But both guitars are of great quality and clone the Telecaster sound. La banda integrante del Saln de la Fama del Rock & Roll anunci este lunes las fechas de su gira de despedida llamada "Peace Out" que comenzar el 2 de septiembre en Filadelfia. On the Performer, this is a 3-saddle and is brass metal. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Whats the difference? TDPer Mark Davis had a couple of those, and I remember him posting about how great the necks were. If youre on a tighter budget and want something thats a significantly better value, then the Mexican Telecasters are the way to go. The mexican strats are generally a safe bet. The words Fender, Telecaster, Stratocaster and the associated headstock designs are registered trademarks of the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. A new serial-numbering scheme was adopted toward the end of 2009 using the number 10 as a prefix, followed by a space, followed by seven digits. Being though theres a $500 price hike, youd expect an American Telecaster to outperform the MIM. Tonally, American Telecasters deliver a brighter spark than the warmth of the Mexican. With similar dimensions, the playing experience is alike. With a sharp attack and prolonged sustain, this wood sculpts Teles cutting qualities. Key people were brought in from Fujigens plant in Japan to train workers at the new Mexican guitar factory, modeling the processes and layout on the factory back in Matsumoto. Control knobs and switches are the same throughout Telecasters. Pre-Owned. No major dings, dents, chips, fretwear or repairs. These beauties are available with options for HSS or HSH pickup configurations and even locking Floyd Rose tremolos, but its the classic Buttercream Strat with the traditional SSS configuration that takes it for us. Amici . The Player delivers the essential Telecaster tone. There is Valln is the guitarist in the Mexican rock band Man, and for the body of his signature model he squeezed a little more from an offset Strat shape. Thinking of buying one of these. By now, the Mexican factory was assembling around 175 Fender Standard Stratocasters each day alongside various other models. But for softer and warmer tones, rosewood is the ideal choice. Through-Body Tele six-saddle bridge with solid steel saddles. Who wouldnt want to play the same instrument as luminaries like Keith Richards, Joe Strummer, and Bruce Springsteen? On a Mexican Tele, they use more cuts of wood whereas American builds use fewer pieces. How adding a humbucking pickup to the traditional Telecaster offered even more tonal options to this workhorse model. Throughout the 30s and 40s, hollow-bodied instruments like the Gibson ES-150 became prominent. On the early ones (1998-2003) some colors had an ash body and some colors had an alder body, but all of the . A maple neck will show signs of wear and absorb dirt. History But its no more at home than in country and blues. These serial numbers did not identify the country of origin in the body of the number. Fender makes Performer, Professional, Original, and Ultra guitars in the United States. So the manufacture of guitars in Mexico was more Japanese-like than it was US-like. If youre on a budget. BA1 1UA. Screams pure Fender.. The product Mexico manufactured for the Japanese market didnt meet the price-points that Fujigen were attempting to hit, Smith said, and the quality was not initially good enough for the Japanese market. Fender bought out Fujigens interest and successfully continued alone to develop the Mexico plant. Magee then neatly summed up the contribution Mexico makes to Fender today, saying: We have an incredible depth of engineering, operations, and guitar building experience in Ensenada. Thirty-five years on, that experience is clearly more important to Fenders production capabilities than it ever has been. You go in 12 shops, play every MIM tele you can find until you find the best one, at least the best one a fair deal can be cut on. Armed with all this information, youll learn which guitar is right for you. This maintains the gain when you alter the tone dial. Nov 5, 2022 #1 T. tdpri-autopost Poster Extraordinaire. The one you own. There are some light scratches and normal expected playwear. I do know the 3 pickup version only lasted 12-18 months or so - American Deluxes came out in about March 1998, and by July 1999 the Teles were back to the 2 pickup configuration. Maybe he'll chime in here. I think the newest run of MIMs is probably my favorite yet. Only the vintage series Telecasters were available between 1986 and 1987. Added Texas special single coil pickup in the middle position. For brighter tones, a maple fretboard is better. Car & Truck Safety & Security Accessories, Fender Mexico Cabronita Telecaster Thinline Used 2013 Poplar body SHG w/Softcase, Fender Mexico ESQUIRE Mod Telecaster Esquire Modification _85496, Fender Mexico Classic 60s Telecaster Black, Fender Deluxe Nashville Telecaster Daphne Blue, 2020 Fender Telecaster Made In Mexico Limited Color Electric Guitar, FENDER 69 Telecaster Thinline 2000 Semi-Hollow sub-7-Pound Walnut Tele! If your ears are well-trained, you will notice more brightness in American builds. The Fender American Ultra Telecaster is a top-of-the-line guitar that takes everything you love about a Telecaster but adds some modern appointments to make the guitar easier to play. Player Plus versions would be added in 2021, replacing the Deluxe series. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Vintage Fender Japan Telecaster Original Blonde TL52 Relic Tele 6.5lb MIJ Pre-Owned $2,475.00 leftysguitars (2,327) 100% Was: $3,475.00 29% off or Best Offer Free 4 day shipping Sponsored Fender Japan TL52-95 Butterscotch Blonde Electric Guitar Pre-Owned $2,989.97 seger_hall (522) 99% or Best Offer +$90.00 shipping from Japan Sponsored Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Taking a look at the inside of a typical Mexican and American Fender electric guitar will also show you that some other interesting variations as well. Only the seven-digit suffixes were actually entered into the database. Fender Mexican vs American Telecaster: Whats the Difference? Fender Mexico offered a Telecaster model with a humbucking neck pickup and a single-coil bridge pickup-the Tele Special-from 1994-96, but this was not a Telecaster Custom model. Here are a few options to get your MIM upgraded. Smooth to touch, sliding along the fretboard feels like youre handling a premium guitar. Enlist the help of a guitar technician wholl do the work and ensure the modding is to a high standard. Player Teles replicate the undeniable punch twang of Telecaster. Model Name: Standard Telecaster. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. TDPer Mark Davis had a couple of those, and I remember him posting about how great the necks were. PLEASE NOTE: I WILL ONLY SHIP TO THE CONTINENTAL US UNLESS A SHIPPING PRICE IN AGREED UPON BEFOREHAND. Fender had for some time been sending Master Builders from its Custom Shop to the Mexico factory to offer advice and guidance, but this year one of those builders, Chris Fleming, designed a guitar for production at Ensenada. Pre-Owned. lifetime. I had a very early one, '92-'93, before they even started marking them Standard. So what difference does the fingerboard material make? Guitar World is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. The seller will have taken a hit on the drop in value. They sound similar but I've noticed that even with the very same pickup, the American has a much wider frequency range (mainly, deeper lows) whereas the Mexican sounds much more narrow and possibly more midsy. For the live performing guitarist. Location. If youre a beginner or intermediate, a MIM Telecaster acts as a quick fix. Free shipping. It listed in January 1973 for $315, about $30 more than a standard Telecaster. 10 Best Gretsch Guitars: Review & Buying Guide. The Fender Performer is the most affordable American-built Tele priced at $1,300. LOS ANGELES, California - Aerosmith estar de gira por ltima vez para celebrar sus ms de 50 aos como astros del rock. As a musician who has outgrown their novice stage, youre ready to, Read More The 10 Best Intermediate Electric GuitarsContinue, If used correctly, guitar tabs can be an excellent resource for guitar players whether youre a beginner or a seasoned professional. Standard Stratocaster - Standard Series (Mid 1991-10/2008) Squier Classic Stratocaster - Squier Standard Series, "Black Label Series" (1/ 1993-12/1993 ) Floyd Rose . And is there a difference at all? The F&F joint venture between Fender and Fujigen was a finite affair. Fender Mexico Standard Telecaster 1996 Right-Handed Black and White with Case. But the decision is more complicated than establishing you want a Telecaster. The Baja name for this model derived from Ensenadas location in the Mexican state of Baja California. The disparity between them is less than the price suggests. Fenders first price list to show Mexico-made guitars was dated January 1st 1991. That was American too. The craftsmanship, hardware, finish, and parts justify the increased cost. All American Fender Telecasters have top-performing pickups that represent the classic Tele tone. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. The MIM Player is the way forward. Later in 94, the first Mexican models for Fenders secondary Squier brand appeared, the budget poplar-body Standard Stratocaster, Standard Telecaster, Standard Precision Bass, and Standard Jazz Bass. More affordable Telecaster guitars are Mexican-built and are manufactured in the Ensenada, Baja California factory. . Wed love to stay in touch, sign up for The Pick team to contact you with great news, content and offers. While they may not have the same hardware or attention to detail, the difference is minor. Both Mexican and American Telecasters offer great playability. Model Number: 013-5202- (Color# (580) Arctic White) Instruments made between 1990 and 2000 carry MN prefix serial numbers, with the M designating Mexico and the N designating the 1990s.. Whats better is going to be down to your preference. Polyester is a plastic-like finish that wont age for several years. Tuners on the Player are standard cast steel. This was the Telecaster Custom. Fingerboards on American models have rolled edges. Owning an American-built Telecaster is on the bucket list of many guitarists. Youll find upgraded hardware and peak build quality. The Telecaster Thinline was soon unveiled in the summer of '68 listed at $319.50 (with an optional $57.50 case) and, although it features the same neck, pickups/ electronics and hardware as a regular '68 Telecaster, it is much lighter than the standard model and has a springy and resonant feel. If youre a collector, an American Telecaster is going to be a prize possession. Fitted with Greasebucket circuitry, American Telecasters give you more control over the tone. Appreciate it. Does anyone know if the 3 pickup American DLX (bound-top, belly cut) would take a traditional 3 saddle bridge instead of the modern 6 saddle they were equipped with? But, American build Telecasters excel in playability. The companys recent introduction of the Acoustasonic Player Telecaster acoustic-electric hybrid is a good example of the steady growth of Ensenadas role within the Fender operation, with this new model type requiring an entire new factory alongside the existing buildings. Youll find American Telecasters hold their tune for longer. Only the vintage series Telecasters were available between 1986 and 1987. 3 Age 34 Location Toronto Hi all, I've got both an American telecaster and a Mexican tele. So, if your traditional double single-coil isnt to your liking, you can alter it. This is the spec on my '95 - right from Fender: Date: 10/30/1995. Im Dan Hoang. 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I love recording music and filming guitar covers and I occasionally post them on YouTube. The Professional has upgraded Fender ClassicGear tuners. Fenders Justin Norvell told me that Joes original old Tele was in a battered and rusty state. Sale or Trade 1999 Mexican Fender Strat. The Jim Root Telecaster, James Burton Standard Telecaster, Buddy Guy Stratocaster (polka dot model), Robert Cray Stratocaster and Jimmie Vaughan Stratocaster use an "MSN . This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Mexicos Player series was introduced, replacing the earlier Classic models. Instruments made between 1990 and 2000 carry MN prefix serial numbers, with the M designating Mexico and the N designating the 1990s.
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