larryp58 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Well, I pulled the trigger on another electric guitar. The band I play in, we've incorporated a new set with many new songs that require electric guitar. Years ago electric was all I played. (got older and mellowed out, I guess) Anyway, I played a Les Paul back then. Good guitar for the music I was playing then. Fast forward to present day. I just purchased a Fender Telecaster. Let me first say, I've always liked the "twang" of a Tele and the versatility of that iconic guitar. Until I got this guitar, I had no idea how wonderful this guitar is! I'm a Gibson man down to the bone, but this Telecaster is a great guitar! If you're into hard rock and metal, you wouldn't be looking at this guitar anyway. But for the music I'm playing now, it's a perfect fit! Any of you guys have a Tele? How do you like it? (I know this is the Gibby Forum, but we can discuss various instruments and critique their sound and tone)Trust me, I'm not a traitor! But this IS a wonderful guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 If its good enough for Brad Paisley, it's good enough for anyone! Congrats. Must confess I've been tempted by this same guitar. The only one that might ever get me to spend my guitar disposable income on a non-acoustic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Most of life has been lived on a steady diet of Gibson acoustics and Fender Electrics. I played a 1958 Tele - early one with strings through body - for decades. I pretty much bought it because there was a picture of Milke Bloomfield with one on the back of the 1st Butterfield LP (I also owned a 1960 Esquire for a few years). While others came that was the guitar I stuck with. People told me they could tell it was me before they entered the room by the sound of that Tele - particualarly the bridge pup. That guitar never failed to fire up and I swear it could fall out of a third story window and not even need to be tuned. Everything you need and nothing you dont. Not the easiest electrics to play - it is like you have to pull the sound out of them. But once you get the hang of a Tele there is nothing you cannot play on one. One of the things you really learn to appreciate about the guitar is that like all Fenders it was pretty much a shop project instrument. Taking them apart and putting back together does not require a rocket scientist. Showing every mile put on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 If Telecaster ownership is a sign of a traitor, then I speak treason. Fluently. Enjoy! Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipss36 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Add a guitar cord, into a blackface, or tweed, nothing else like it. My telly got away from me, some day ill connect with another I am sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankytele Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I'd never give you the side eye for having a Telecaster. It happens, when it does ride it out. I've been on an acoustic kick lately ever since receiving my beloved J-35. But make no mistake, I love me a good Telecaster. (or Esquire.) http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e316/mom2coop/spankytele.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Larry, congrats on the new Fender...really sad that you have to apologize for posting a non-Gibson guitar. However, I hope that guards you from getting flamed...enjoy your new baby!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipss36 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Add a guitar cord, into a blackface, or tweed, nothing else like it. My telly got away from me, some day ill connect with another I am sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markini Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 yep me too. I have a 2010 American Std tele. Though I have 4 LPs, I usually play my Strat or PRS guitars. But I really like my Tele, tune it to D and do CCR songs all day long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 A year ago I had 6 solid bodies. The Last one I bought was a Tele Select. It felt so good I got rid of all the others. I cannot imagine wanting another sold body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParlourMan Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Multi-traitor... I had 7 of them till last year. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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