actually yamaha tele doesnt really "look" like it, so didnt mention it. anyway the mike stern sig model is really great, tried before (not 312ms(nvr try this model), its 1511ms im refering ). Anyway i had ask before the price, its 1.3k++ if my memory serve me well. Its a very "valued" guitar. It come with binding as well. If im not wrong, the difference between 312ms and 1511ms is that one is alder with laminated ash, and one is swamp ash