Thinking About Buying A Telecaster |
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Thinking About Buying A Telecaster |
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Dec 14 2008, 10:06 PM |
A fast and probably innacurate definition of Telecasters would be that they are good for country and soft rock/pop.
For a longer description, see this wiki I wrote: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Telecaster Having said that I guess you need to try all guitars you can before making the decision. My first guitar ever was a Telecaster... and it's up for sale now Turned out that its sound was too thin for my like, not the most versatile guitar out there, though they are great guitars. Try a strat before making a decision. And be sure to try Les Pauls and even SGs too. And even Jackson and Ibanez, even though they have nothing to do with teles. -------------------- Guitars:
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Dec 14 2008, 10:48 PM |
A fast and probably innacurate definition of Telecasters would be that they are good for country and soft rock/pop. For a longer description, see this wiki I wrote: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Telecaster Having said that I guess you need to try all guitars you can before making the decision. My first guitar ever was a Telecaster... and it's up for sale now Turned out that its sound was too thin for my like, not the most versatile guitar out there, though they are great guitars. Try a strat before making a decision. And be sure to try Les Pauls and even SGs too. And even Jackson and Ibanez, even though they have nothing to do with teles. I really have no interest in playing country. I mostly want to play rock and punk. What stood out to me most when I played it was how easy it they are to play. I think it was mostly due to the low action. The electric guitar I play now has a very high action and it was a nice change of pace. I guess I'm wondering will it sound good when I play something like Dashboard Confessional, and sound good when I play rock, like the instructor Gabriel Leopardi might play. That wiki was really helpful. Thanks again. -Ryan |
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Dec 14 2008, 10:55 PM |
Gabriel plays a LP, and it's sound is quite the opposite of a Telecaster, much more meaty and thick due to the humbuckers and mahogany.
If what you liked about the Tele is the low action any good quality guitar will allow low action. Best advice is that you go to the store and try again teles, strats, Lps, Sgs, Ibanez, Jacksons... whatever you see that you may like -------------------- Guitars:
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Dec 15 2008, 12:15 AM |
Telecaster guitars are great, nice spanky tone, bright and they have character. Indeed they are best for country and soft rock but they can be used for jazz metal as well with different pickup configuration then SS. Tele with 2 humbuckers or one humbucker in the bridge can be a great guitar for rock as well. Again, the choice is yours mate, if you liked only the playability of the Tele, it may be wise to check out other brands as well, since they all have some models that offer good feel and low action. When you check them all out see what fits you the best.
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Dec 16 2008, 02:51 PM |
Epiphone LP Custom (if you like LPs)
Around that price or a bit more expensive there are also: Mexican Strat Mexican Tele -------------------- Guitars:
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Dec 19 2008, 01:43 PM |
I have a American 52 Reissue Telecaster That's The Telecaster, if I ever decide to get a Tele again that would be it, no doubt. -------------------- Guitars:
Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Ibanez RG2570MZ, Epiphone SG G-400 Amp: Vox AC4TVH head + V112TV cab Effects: Vox Satchurator, Vox Time Machine, Dunlop CryBaby, Boss MT-2, Boss CE-5, Boss TU-2, Boss ME-70 Recording: Line-6 POD X3 + FBV-Express, Pandora PX5D GMC wants YOU to take part in our Guitar-Wikipedia! Have a good time reading great articles and writing your own with us in our GUITAR WIKI! Share your playing and get Pro-advice from our Instructors: Join REC |
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May 17 2009, 06:25 AM |
Hey GMCers,
Its been a while since I posted on this topic. I finally got a job, my first, and have decided to buy a new electric, and I am almost certain I am getting a tele. My sister's boyfriend (he plays in a band called party foul, http://www.myspace.com/partyfoul260 , theres the myspace web address if you want to check them out. The sound similar to Blink 182 .... that was kind of off topic but anyway...) brought over his Tele so I could give it a whirl and I loved it. I'm not sure which one to get. I'm looking at the Mexican Standard, the Telecaster Ash, or the Highway 1. The American standard seems a bit out of my price range . I thought about getting a Mexican Standard and switching out the pick ups. What are your thoughts? Thanks for the help in advance. |
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May 17 2009, 11:25 AM |
Hey GMCers, Its been a while since I posted on this topic. I finally got a job, my first, and have decided to buy a new electric, and I am almost certain I am getting a tele. My sister's boyfriend (he plays in a band called party foul, http://www.myspace.com/partyfoul260 , theres the myspace web address if you want to check them out. The sound similar to Blink 182 .... that was kind of off topic but anyway...) brought over his Tele so I could give it a whirl and I loved it. I'm not sure which one to get. I'm looking at the Mexican Standard, the Telecaster Ash, or the Highway 1. The American standard seems a bit out of my price range . I thought about getting a Mexican Standard and switching out the pick ups. What are your thoughts? Thanks for the help in advance. Hey pal, I have just bought a USA telecaster and can highly recommend it, i tried a few mexicans which were quite good but not in the same league for tone and feel as the USA. In terms of cost there are some bargains on Ebay (I saw a brand new 2008 model go for around 560 pounds) and as long as you are prepared to be vigilant then you will find the guitar you crave for the right money. If you absolutely have to have a new axe then check out the Baja players tele, it has a unique switching system and comes in classic tele colours, I would avoid the highway 1 teles, they are only assembled in the USA from other parts, you are basically paying for that privilege! Heres a photo of mine anyway to whet your appetite! |
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May 17 2009, 11:28 AM |
I love Teles, great sound
Perfect for pop/rock/country/alternative etc. |
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May 21 2009, 11:34 AM |
That's The Telecaster, if I ever decide to get a Tele again that would be it, no doubt. Wrong, its the reissue of The Telecaster -------------------- Don't just play it. Feel it!
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May 21 2009, 02:27 PM |
Wrong, its the reissue of The Telecaster of couse , I mean, it's my favourite affordable tele, I can't imagine what an original 52' tele would cost these days -------------------- Guitars:
Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Ibanez RG2570MZ, Epiphone SG G-400 Amp: Vox AC4TVH head + V112TV cab Effects: Vox Satchurator, Vox Time Machine, Dunlop CryBaby, Boss MT-2, Boss CE-5, Boss TU-2, Boss ME-70 Recording: Line-6 POD X3 + FBV-Express, Pandora PX5D GMC wants YOU to take part in our Guitar-Wikipedia! Have a good time reading great articles and writing your own with us in our GUITAR WIKI! Share your playing and get Pro-advice from our Instructors: Join REC |
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May 21 2009, 02:35 PM |
I saw one yesterday at local guitar store. 3400 I believe it was. Euros! So thats like. 4650 Dollars.
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May 21 2009, 02:39 PM |
I saw one yesterday at local guitar store. 3400 I believe it was. Euros! So thats like. 4650 Dollars. Really? Was it in good condition? I guess there are not many around, that's a lot of cash but I'd have thought they would be even more expensive, they are e-guitar antiques. Cool! -------------------- Guitars:
Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Ibanez RG2570MZ, Epiphone SG G-400 Amp: Vox AC4TVH head + V112TV cab Effects: Vox Satchurator, Vox Time Machine, Dunlop CryBaby, Boss MT-2, Boss CE-5, Boss TU-2, Boss ME-70 Recording: Line-6 POD X3 + FBV-Express, Pandora PX5D GMC wants YOU to take part in our Guitar-Wikipedia! Have a good time reading great articles and writing your own with us in our GUITAR WIKI! Share your playing and get Pro-advice from our Instructors: Join REC |
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