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Do I get a Fender Standard Telecaster(MIM) or the more expensive Fender American Standard Telecaster?

I am planning on buying a new guitar soon and I was looking for a telecaster. I like the American standard because of the polished off finish. I like the MIM because of the price. I don’t know which one is better for the money. Give some pros and cons for each if possible, also preferences on fretboard wood, maple or rosewood. Any other info will be helpful. Also is it good with any type of music, i like alll music but especially rock and metal will it be ok for metal or not be good? Thnx

Tele MIM. I bought mine several years ago. I tested the American Standard, but my ears and hand felt that the MIM is just as good with alot less money. Mine is maple which is on the MIM. I would prefer the rosewood, but to me the maple is just as good. I have my pickups with the standard, but you could easily put some other pickups and still have alot less money than the American Standard. I’m in a band in Nashville and the MIM has been dropped and banged on and it keeps playing every weekend.

1956 Fender Telecaster #00676