I originally bought this Squier Tele just to screw around with modding. Guitar was $120 brand new. I took it apart, cleaned up the frets, oiled the neck, new pots/wiring/switches, new pickups (Vortex), locking tuners (Hipshot), new nut (Tusq), new string tree, new logo. I've probably only spent $250 all-in and I love it.