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Aug 19 2016, 01:27 AM
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They're also a little tougher to bend, especially if you're used to the flatter radiuses (radii?) though Hendrix and SRV did OK.
-------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Aug 19 2016, 06:54 AM
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Interesting, thanks guys
 do they tend to fret out when bending, or is that a bit of a myth? --------------------  You say 'minor pentatonic ' like it's a bad thing |
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Aug 19 2016, 07:16 AM
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QUOTE (bleez @ Aug 18 2016, 10:54 PM)  Interesting, thanks guys do they tend to fret out when bending, or is that a bit of a myth? They do when the action is too low and the strings are skinny - both relatively 'normal' now for modern rock. When the 7.25 was first used, strings were thicker (11 - 50 was normal) and action was a bit higher. -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Aug 19 2016, 01:51 PM
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Interesting! Had never heard of this before. Shows how little I know
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Aug 19 2016, 03:07 PM
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Like Jonesy, I wouldn't go lighter than a set of 10s.
*I personally use 11 - 50 on almost all my guitars. I'm not a 'shred' guy so that may not be practical for everybody. More importantly - I would set the action a hair above the factory recommended spec. -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Aug 19 2016, 07:31 PM
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QUOTE (bleez @ Aug 19 2016, 10:09 AM) That's interesting to know, Im not a shred guy either ( apparently! ) all being well and I manage to get the tele I might give the 11s a go. For some reason I thought a lighter gauge would have been more common  Good to know coz I always find anything below 10s a bit weird.I go for tens as well.... the gentlemans gauge  Good idea. What would be the most common upgrades that most folks do to mexican teles? I would be happy to shell out for some really good pickups if needed. I actually really love the way a strat sounds but I find them quite awkward to play, Depends on the model. The more vintage spec Teles i.e., the 'classic' series are pretty great as is ... http://shop.fender.com/en-US/electric-guit...05.html#start=1 Common upgrades if desired: 1) brass 3 saddle bridge feet 2) boutique pkups (of which at this point there are literally dozens of makers and all are good) depending on what type of tele tone you're going for. *Slightly hotter 50s wind is popular. 3) maybe(?) better vintage style (kluson) tuners (you don't want them to heavy). 4) usually not necessary but you can upgrade the pots and wire. *A Telecaster should be a light weight (and fairly balanced) electric guitar. 6 to 7.5 lbs (2.72 - 3.40 kgs). Ideally swamp ash (or ash) is the preferred wood though Alder is also common. A lot of guys prefer pine (super light). -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Aug 19 2016, 09:03 PM
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Its this classic series 60s tele which Ive got my eye on. The closest US version is more than double the price
 I dont know if the pups in the mexican one are anything vintage-y or just the ones which go in standard teles. As long as it doesn't sound country  Im more looking for a older bluesy /classic rock type deal. what would the brass saddle upgrade improve? -------------------- You say 'minor pentatonic ' like it's a bad thing |
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Aug 19 2016, 09:32 PM
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QUOTE (bleez @ Aug 19 2016, 08:03 PM) Its this classic series 60s tele which Ive got my eye on. The closest US version is more than double the price I dont know if the pups in the mexican one are anything vintage-y or just the ones which go in standard teles. As long as it doesn't sound country Im more looking for a older bluesy /classic rock type deal. what would the brass saddle upgrade improve? A friend of mine has a USA tele loaded with Fender Custom Shop Twisted Tele Pickups, they might be the most strat-ish sounding PU's out there. Still has that tele tone thing going on but not so traditional sounding. Another friend has has 2 squiers one loaded with fender n3 PU and another with dimarzio noiseless PU's that I can't remember the models. There are ups and downs with noiseless but for the versatility (able to go higher gain sounds) they're very fun. The dimarzio's surprised me as I was expecting them to be harsher but they sound pretty good. First time I got my hands on a Tele, I couldn't believe how often my hand would go to the tone knob. Nailing the higher freq.s can be hard when modifying a guitar as even new cables can make a difference when critical listening. After you select a pickup, its good to e-mail to the manufacturar to get spec.s before chaning pots and capasitor. |
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Aug 19 2016, 10:58 PM
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QUOTE (bleez @ Aug 19 2016, 01:03 PM) Its this classic series 60s tele which Ive got my eye on. The closest US version is more than double the price I dont know if the pups in the mexican one are anything vintage-y or just the ones which go in standard teles. As long as it doesn't sound country Im more looking for a older bluesy /classic rock type deal. what would the brass saddle upgrade improve? That's basically the same one I linked to. I have one of those (in black). Great guitar. In fact, it's one of the best Teles I've ever owned (and I've had a lot!). Brass saddles will give you slightly more sustain and a slightly darker (less super bright) tone. I will emphasize slightly. All manner of components contributing to a guitar's tone - you may not even notice it. If you want more of a blues/classic rock tone I'd go for replacement pkups that are more like P-90s or just a hotter wind. *With a Tele, you learn not to be afraid to roll off the tone control to maybe 6 or 7 when you're on the bridge pkup (amp dependent of course). Creamery. These are British ... http://www.creamery-pickups.co.uk/custom-p...ter-bridge.html Lollar ... http://www.lollarguitars.com/mm5/merchant....ecaster-pickups Duncan ... http://www.seymourduncan.com/pickup/hot-tele-set Bare Knuckle ... https://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/main/picku...sub=vintage_hot Zhangbucker ... http://www.zhangbucker.com/ I have a 'Paul Bunyan' bridge pkup in one of my Teles - very fat but still sounds like a Tele. Here's a quick and rough vid (cell phone) of my Mex Tele w/Zhangbucker in the bridge position ... I use a stock TS-9 and a clean Fender style amp to show that you don't need any 'special' gear to get a meaty tone from a Tele. A medium hot pkup and the most common of ODs will do it. This post has been edited by klasaine: Aug 20 2016, 03:44 AM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Aug 20 2016, 05:21 PM
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QUOTE (bleez @ Aug 19 2016, 11:53 PM) I'm going through all those links, some really nice sounding tones Telecasters are probably 'the' most modified guitars, starting all the way back into the early 50s so there's gonna be a TON of options and info. The good news is is that most of the mods/options all sound really good! -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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