after being a pro/semi pro guitarplayer since '76 and a session musician for quite some time I decided it was time to add another Telecaster model to the herd. After trying out some different models and versions ( CS, MB, MIM, US models) I went for the MIM Nocaster, because I like the old school vibe this one had, massive neck, which I like very much, great feel and sound, no need to spend more money on a "fancier" model, this one came very well set-up, right out of the box, normally the first thing I do when getting a new guitar is to change the strings and do a set-up. but this was absolutely not needed, in fact, I got the guitar delivered in the morning, and took it out to a studio session in the afternoon, everybody was blown away with the sound and snap of the standard pickups... I love this Nocaster... also (again) the great service of Thomann, they always deliver...so, I'm very happy with this one...