skhan007
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Hey Guys,
I've been playing for 29 years and have never owned a tele. I've taken an interest in them and have played dozens at my local stores and have decided I'd like to get an Esquire for starters.
Below is the photo that really got my blood pumping for an Esquire. These are the 2008 Custom Shop top bound Fender Esquires. 100 made in 14 different 50's colors. They are roughly $3K each. I could hold out and try to find a used one or one on clearance somewhere...
If I buy the "real deal" that's a lot of coin, but I will have a legit guitar that if I had to sell in the future, would have better resale than a parts guitar...
But there are so much savings in a parts guitar built from the RIGHT parts (quality bodies & necks made and finished by reputable builders). I could assemble one for 1/2 the price of the custom shop Esquire...and end up with virtually the same thing.
PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE!!
Thanks in advance.
I've been playing for 29 years and have never owned a tele. I've taken an interest in them and have played dozens at my local stores and have decided I'd like to get an Esquire for starters.
Below is the photo that really got my blood pumping for an Esquire. These are the 2008 Custom Shop top bound Fender Esquires. 100 made in 14 different 50's colors. They are roughly $3K each. I could hold out and try to find a used one or one on clearance somewhere...
If I buy the "real deal" that's a lot of coin, but I will have a legit guitar that if I had to sell in the future, would have better resale than a parts guitar...
But there are so much savings in a parts guitar built from the RIGHT parts (quality bodies & necks made and finished by reputable builders). I could assemble one for 1/2 the price of the custom shop Esquire...and end up with virtually the same thing.
PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE!!

