Hey, Robert.
I have been out of state for a couple of weeks, so I haven't been lurking on the forum much.
I have a "Premium" model with the soapbar style single coils. It is natural (clear) ash. I have put Schaller locking tuners on it and a 4-way switch.
It is kind of heavy, which is the only downside. The neck is very thin, which takes some getting used to. The quality and the tone are both excellent. I think you can probably get some good deals on e-bay or ? I have a MIM tele, and I rarely play it. The Tribute ASAT hangs on the wall in my living room and gets quite a bit of playing by me and my pals.
I recommend...
GUITARS: Fender Teles and 50s Strat, Squier Jazz Bass & '51, VooDoo clone, Dillion Tele Thinline, G&L Tribute ASAT, Agile Les Paul clones, Rogue 335, Robelli D'Angelico, Danelectro Hodad 12, Larrivee Koa Parlour, Blueridge 00028, Ibanez Hummingbird, Takamine EC132C, PRS McCarty IRW.
AMPLIFICATION: Carvin Bel Air w/ext cab, Behringer ACX1000, Vox Brian May, Fender Bronco tweed, Rogue 30 Bass, Roland Cube 30, modded Epi Valve Junior w/ Scumback 1x10 cab.