MIM tele - Did I score a 1 piece body??

Re: MIM tele - Did I score a 1 piece body??

i understand the whole; "it's better to have 4 GOOD pieces, rather than 1 average piece" argument, but how is it possible that ESP can make an Edwards LP using 1 solid piece of very good african mahogany and keep it around $800 USD (not too mention extra labour involved with a maple cap, set neck, etc)? Correct me if i'm wrong, but alder is cheaper than african mahogany.

I don't know how much they charge in the States, but i paid $730 AUD (about $700 USD) for my MIM tele. That may seem excessive to you guys who probably get them for $350-400, but in oz there's no other option. So for that price range I don't see why they couldn't use 1 piece alder, when the Japs use 1 pieces mahogany for just a little bit more
 
Re: MIM tele - Did I score a 1 piece body??

Man, screw how many pieces is used to make the body (with the exception of plywood) and look at the wood type and it's resonance unplugged. I've played 1,2,3 and 5 piece guitars and I think the quality of the wood, shape and dimensions makes a bigger impact than number of pieces.

Must say, it's quite ironic how cyberpunk409 and Fender_Punk both have sunburst MIM Fender Teles. :beerchug:
 
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