littlekenny Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Idk, before I'd probably go tele all the way but after playing a few new strats it's not quite as clear-cut. I definately like the looks, feel and simplicity of a tele more but as far as sound goes, I like them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 don't see the argument I like both and play both on a regular basis. Edit - Ok Strat for Rock and tele for Blues and Country but if I have to pick a Strat it paid the bills for years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myspace.com/jessenoah Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 its not realy an either or what do you preer on a regular basis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermionik Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 It always surprises me how strongly partisan some people are for one guitar against all others. For me, it's like saying 'which is better - knife, fork or spoon'. They all do a different job, but they all help you eat. It should be 'each to his own' rather than 'this is soooo much better than that.....' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajunman831 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I love the strat and tele.I played them for thirty years or more.I finally bought me two Les Pauls.The strat is an icon like the tele. Most of all the music we grew up on was played by these guitars and the Les Pauls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 It always surprises me how strongly partisan some people are for one guitar against all others. For me' date=' it's like saying '[i']which is better - knife, fork or spoon[/i]'. They all do a different job, but they all help you eat. Oh HAYUL yeah! +1 Q.E.D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertjohn Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 .. There is nothing to hide behind on a Telecaster..... . Speak for yourself Love. I keep mine well hidden! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 It always surprises me how strongly partisan some people are for one guitar against all others. 'Uman nature, innit? Bikers/motorcyclists are the same damn way. "I'd push my ________ before I'd ride a ______" Gotta justify the decision to drop all that scratch, perhaps. And you're quite right, it should always be "whatever floats your boat". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myspace.com/jessenoah Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 dont take it so literally guys i have a tele and a strat, i keep the tele around for my country licks, and i keep the strat around for when i need something to beat on when im angry j/k but on a serious note, im gonna quote the star wars movie here "only a sith deals in absolutes" so dont be a sith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfdoll Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 My first guitar was a '68 strat when I was fifteen. I grew up playing strats (although I have been known to have a Tele on hand somewhere. I love the classic strat twang when it comes to playing blues or blues-based stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcorner Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 A guy shows up to a gig with strat when he is looking to make money. He comes to a gig with a tele when he is looking to play. He shows up with a Les Paul when he is going to perform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myspace.com/jessenoah Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 i like that ^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlekenny Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Idk' date=' before I'd probably go tele all the way but after playing a few new strats it's not quite as clear-cut. I definately like the looks, feel and simplicity of a tele more but as far as sound goes, I like them both.[/quote'] I have to take that back. After going to GC andplaying a bunch of teles I have to say, Tele > Strat in everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elessar820 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I've always loved my Strat, I've loved it even more after I put the Hot Noiseless pickups in. The look of a Tele has always appealed to me, but the sound isn't my favorite. The only Tele's I've considered buying were the Highway One because the hot pickups sounded different to me and the 72 reissue with humbuckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingarmadillo Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 A guy shows up to a gig with strat when he is looking to make money. He comes to a gig with a tele when he is looking to play. He shows up with a Les Paul when he is going to perform. SRV was there to play/perform whether there was money or not, Brad Paisley certainly performs everytime he's on stage, and there is no way in hell you're going to convince me that Slash is in it for anything but the money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsureit Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 IMO telecasters sound better' date=' look cooler, are easier to play what do you think? elaborate.................[/quote'] IMO stratocasters sound better, look cooler, are easier to play. that's what I think. Just my personal style and preference. My next purchase will be a Telecaster, however, because they are cool instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myspace.com/jessenoah Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 idk what the stats are, but strats fretboards seem to be curved more then teles fretboards, thus i think teles are easier to play teles sound thinner then strats, which sound thinner then les pauls, imo a strat is neither here nor there, too thick to sound rock-a-billy or country, to thin for blues or rock, thus teles sound better looks, i just think a tele looks cooler, cuz they look better hanging down low imho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzGtr Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 This is moot! Why debate about this? You can buy both for less than the price of a good LP. I use the Strat more for rythmn than my Tele for like blues w/ vocals. But I can't imagine playing music without either one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 idk i just think a tele looks cooler' date=' cuz they look better hanging down low[/quote'] *poser* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 strats fretboards seem to be curved more then teles fretboards' date=' thus i think teles are easier to play[/quote'] They are generally the same if they are from the same era. Modern Strats and Teles have fretboard radii of 9.5 inches. Vintage Strats and Teles (and vintage replicas) usually have the rounder 7.25 inch radii. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myspace.com/jessenoah Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 *poser* hehehehe hahahaha yep :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 My experience tells me that a Tele just fits a Gibson player best of all. They both have the same brazenness of sound and a similar attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 strat fender strats are cooler than teles and sounds better, IMO teles are simply HORRIBLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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