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I've had mine for over 15 years now...
I can tell you that having a quick search to try and work out just which one that is, I found this. And want one
https://www.andertons.co.uk/fender-50s-tele-lacquer-mn-2tsb-0140179703?lgw_code=16284-0140179703&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImP7yyKql4wIV06SaCh0X7A-eEAkYASABEgKYjPD_BwE
One of the strats is definitely on my list.
Saying that the US performer seem better than the old US specials so maybe an overall increase in quality.
I might have a shufti around to see if I can see any of the discontinued Classic 50's or 70's Strats at a discount.
1. Go for it, get a Tele.
2. Can’t comment on the specific range that the OP mentioned.
3. Find a shop/shops, with several to try and try them all. They vary somewhat, so you need to find the one that hits your sweet spot.
Sometimes when comparing 2 instruments that vary in price, they can seem very similar on paper which just creates a frustrating ambiguity. But with these, I was relieved to see there are several specific upgrades.
The Professional has:
- graphite rods in the neck
- "hi-mass" bridge with string-through body option
- different pickups, though unlike before when the Mexican versions had ceramic pickups, the Player does come with alnico pickup stock but not the V-Mod ones which claim to be higher end
- light-weight tuners that are shaped in a way that pushes the string wind downward
- narrow-tall frets
I'm not sure how many of those, if any, apply to the Telecasters but I like that there are very clear upgrades. Before there has been a lot fewer differences on paper which leads to having to wonder if they're cutting corners with the basics on the Mexicans etc.Also ties in with a general opinion I've seen that the Player series is a general upgrade in quality over the Mexican Standard.
So before it was like there was the "proper" American Standard and the "budget" Mexican Standard; seems more like now that the Player is very much the proper basic model and the Professional is the deluxe model with specific upgrades.
Already wondering what two Oil City Mighty Ninety P90s would sound like in there...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frpx1iV7ceo
I'd feel a lot more comfortable demoing them in stores without having to suffer the pitying looks of 'players'.
I couldn't find a 'dry & wry' observation icon for my earlier post
Edit: replied to @dazzajl