Fender guitars in general have gone up a LOT in some areas. I bought my first American Deluxe back in 2004 for $949. Now they are selling for $1049-$1100+. American Standard Telecasters were around $700 when I bought mine a little over a year ago - now they are close to $1000! Ouch!
MIMs are still the best deal in town IMHO, I own 2 MIAs and 2 MIMs. Out of those four, I find the MIMs more fun. I find upgrading and customizing your guitar is half the fun. If I tear apart a $1,000+ MIA, most likely I’ll be devaluing my guitar. Upgrading a MIM will raise its value. If you screw up, it doesn’t wind up costing you much. Both of my MIMs are heavily upgraded and people who play them can’t believe how good they are with the upgrades I’ve made.
Squiers are also super deals… I’m really eyeing the Black & Chrome Tele right now… plenty of twang for the buck!
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