Have Gibson SG and Epi LP so I was in the mood for a Telecaster and researched, read blogs went guitar shops and played squires, American and Mexican ones in different models and to tell the truth I just couldn't justify the price on a American and even tho some of the squires played great I just wanted that fender on the head stock so I compromised and found a used black MIM standard Fender telecaster used in great condition with case for $250. Put new strings on and had buddy of mine check the action and lower a little. What a great guitar I ended up with for a very reasonable price from being patient and checking craigslist where I ended up buying it.