skhan007
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...and no, I'm not high 
I just literally did this A/B test at my local GC a couple of hours ago. I played both back to back through an Engnater Rebel 20, switching between each guitar. I could not for the life of me honestly say that the $10K Jeff Beck Esquire was significantly better. Marginal at best. Both guitars were amazing players and sounded wonderful through the 6v6 mode of the Egnater. That 50's neck on the Road Worn tele (blonde, maple neck) was sooooo nice.
I am actually shocked at my revelation.
The $10K custom shop guitar was about the same feel, tone, playability, as the $949 guitar (that's made in Mexico!!). I'm so amazed, I just had to let everybody know I did this A/B test. Granted, I know one is an Esquire and one is a Tele, but controlling for that, the Road Worn was no slouch. If I were blindfolded, I would not know that one was NOT a custom shop model.
Final assessment: Damn!! The Road Worn 50's Tele is a fine guitar!

I just literally did this A/B test at my local GC a couple of hours ago. I played both back to back through an Engnater Rebel 20, switching between each guitar. I could not for the life of me honestly say that the $10K Jeff Beck Esquire was significantly better. Marginal at best. Both guitars were amazing players and sounded wonderful through the 6v6 mode of the Egnater. That 50's neck on the Road Worn tele (blonde, maple neck) was sooooo nice.
I am actually shocked at my revelation.
Final assessment: Damn!! The Road Worn 50's Tele is a fine guitar!