Beyond the lighter weight and the fact that I'm pricing it at half price original purchase price was over 1600,this limited editionsemi-holow design also served to warm up the tone a bit most players rave over the 7.25 radius neck on the mexican-made version like this one if you like that vintage style chunky Tele neck you'll love this,rumor has it the electronics in the Mexican made ones triumph over the Japan models and I can verify that as well this fender thin line limited edition 69 RI has been upgraded with the Seymour Duncan bridge pickup for some extra comph thin line is a nice take on the telecaster the unusual telly style and twang in a lighter package too many great tellies become 10 lb burdens that kill your back and shoulder but this semi Holo Ash tele won't weigh you down this one comfortable less than 5 lbs transparent surf green with bullet truss rod comes with a deluxe fender hard case and case candy thanks for your time ..let me know if you have any questions .got to check this thing out it really plays awesome and it's super lightweight perfect for older guys