Well I picked it up today. I thought my Tele Custom was sweet but this one is even better. I had 10s put on it and I like them a whole lot more than the 9s on the Custom. The pickups are about the same but I think with the maple board it is a little more crisp. The overal weight is a little heavier than my Custom but in a good way. The grain is really nice and well matched. The were true to the 50s era with the smaller knobs and switch. The tone control really goes from creamy to raunchy, which I really hadn't noticed on the Custom.
Over all an amazing guitar for 349. Just all around classic tele, looks feel and sound. I have pics of the pair of them together and they look pretty good. I am glad I bought it now for sure.