Tele Copy?

[Sifu Ben]

2000s have 3 piece bodies, maple necks, rosewood fingerboards and single ply binding. 3000s have 2 piece bodies, mahogany necks, ebony fingerboards and multiply binding. 3200s have thru necks and a tummy cut.
Here's the rough guide http://www.rondomusic.com/alspec.html

[TheyCallMeVolume]

Cool, so I think 3000 is the way to go. Anyone else have a say in the LP/Tele choice?

[Copperhead]

This new Fender model is really nice for CHEAP!!

[Sifu Ben]

That's because it's made in China ;)

[Philly Q]

Looks good!

But I didn't realise there were Chinese-made Fenders now.  It's almost reaching the point where the Squier brand becomes redundant...

[Sifu Ben]

I only found out today, which is why I mentioned it.

[Copperhead]

I've had two of them sold out from under me now. Dealer calls and says he's got one in. I go down the next day and they're already gone.
I've seen one, fit and finish are flawless. Perfect burst. TINTED neck!!. 22 fret, jumbo. HB pickup. Pine body. What's not to like?
FWIW - the Chinese Charvel Desolation series is way better quality than the Japanese SoCals.
I think whoever is running the Fender China plant really has got great QC.

[Sifu Ben]

What's not to like?

Pine body

???

[Copperhead]

Or you could buy an unfinished pine Tele body from Glendale for the cost of one these guitars...