Best new relic Telecaster?

[audiodrome]

What's the best Telecaster available today that would be the most similar to an early '50s model?

 

[mattoo31287]

Custom Shop Nocaster, hands down

 

[audiodrome]

Like this? I like! I like!

http://www.wildwoodguitars.com/electrics/fender/custom_tele/r8962/r8962.php

 

[mattoo31287]

Yes, thats it! Mine is my #1 guitar

 

[audiodrome]

I notice that there are a bunch of different neck shapes also.

 

[gkoelling]

K-Line

http://k-lineguitars.com/

You'll get CS quality without the price tag and Chris is a great guy to deal with.

 

[AnthonyL]

Jeff Senn

and Vinetto

 

[coldfingaz]

Danocaster.

I'm not even a big fan of relics, but his work is ridiculous especially at the prices I've seen.

 

[BrightCanon]

Throwing in Vinetto.

 

[saltydogg]

I just picked up a '51 Nocaster today (2004) for $1,700 off CL. I have put new strings on it and then introduce it to my Marshall amps. It sounded great at the sellers house through a Fender Blues Jr.

What exactly is the physical difference between a 9.5" and 7.25"(?) neck radius?

Thanks and good luck with your search!
-Dogg

 

[BBender]

+10

Get the parts and do it yourself, you'll have more fun, save money and maybe even learn a thing or two, I did.

 

[Tele71]

+10

+ some more.