Potential Heresy: I don't like binding on telecasters...

[surfsteve]

I like it, and I must say, some of the new Tele Elites are pretty frickin' sweet. Pics later.

 

[bsman]

What is the difference between the Elites and the old Tele Deluxes? Is it just the N4 as opposed to the N3 pickups?

 

[RogerF]

Bonus points as Clapton's tele had a strat neck.

 

[gtrjunior]

I like binding on teles. This one has served me well.

Gorgeous!!! I LOVE that.

 

[Dogsinplastic]

I now see what I believe might be the inspiration for the OP Tele...clearly he filed the binding right off (and added a maple boarded neck):