Are Telecasters made in Mexico good?
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If you’re on a tighter budget and want something that’s a significantly better value, then the Mexican Telecasters are the way to go. They are high-quality guitars that give you 90% of what an American Telecaster would cost but at a fraction of the price.
When did Fender start making Telecasters in Mexico?
September 2010
In September 2010, Fender introduced the Mexican-made Black Top Telecaster HH, featuring dual hot vintage alnico humbucking pickups, a one-piece maple neck with rosewood or maple fretboard and 22 medium-jumbo frets.
How much does a Mexican Telecaster cost?
Cost of the Main Telecaster Models
| Telecaster Model | Price (USA) | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Fender Player | $850 | Mexico |
| Fender Vintera | $1000 | Mexico |
| Fender Player Plus | $1100 | Mexico |
| Fender Boxer | $1200 | Japan |
What are Mexican telecasters made of?
MIM Tele Tonewoods and Construction It hasn’t changed much since, and the Telecaster is still the same classic design. Tele bodies are made of alder, a snappy tonewood also used in Stratocasters. For the neck and fingerboard, you have a choice between one-piece maple or maple with a rosewood fretboard.
How good are MIM Telecasters?
They’re a great platform for customizing too since they’re affordable and play very good. I wouldn’t put the pickups on the same level with the US Fender pickups but they’re not bad at all and there’s a ton of pickups available for Teles to get whatever tone you like.
Where are Mexican telecasters made?
Ensenada
Luckily, Fender Player Telecasters are made in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, close to the US border south of California, and are much more affordable, yet just as awesome as the American made guitars.
Which Fender Telecasters are made in America?
The Performer Telecaster Hum is the lowest price American-built model in the current Fender catalogue.
What wood are Mexican telecasters made of?
MIM Tele Tonewoods and Construction Tele bodies are made of alder, a snappy tonewood also used in Stratocasters. For the neck and fingerboard, you have a choice between one-piece maple or maple with a rosewood fretboard.