Telecaster Love ?

[franchelB]

I, actually, had 2 "Teles" in my life, but sold the LPB Fender Tele because it reminded me about my ex-wife. This was before I bought Peavey's version from a friend. I went 2 years without a Telecaster, and though I have a Les Paul, Strat, and a "335" copy, I was missing the Telecaster real bad.

[51 Relic]

Yes totally love Teles . Have a lovely Fret King JD Sunburst wonderful

[Smitty70]

I see different tails on teles. What are the differences?

[Psalad]

'68 tele thinline on the right... ya... awesome guitar.

[Smitty70]

Originally Posted by Smitty70

I see different tails on teles. What are the differences?

I meant different bridges.

[zabdart]

There's a trade-off there. While the six independent saddle model bridges allow for greater precision in setting your intonation, the three-pair saddles usually impart greater sustain (don't ask me why -- it just seems that way). Also, the original model Telecasters through the CBS period were all designed and built with three saddles for pairs of strings, so real Tele-snobs won't accept anything else. Then, you'll get into the debate between brass saddles vs. steel saddles and which is preferable. There's a lot of snob-appeal issues regarding Telecasters.

[s2y]

Originally Posted by zabdart

There's a trade-off there. While the six independent saddle model bridges allow for greater precision in setting your intonation, the three-pair saddles usually impart greater sustain (don't ask me why -- it just seems that way). Also, the original model Telecasters through the CBS period were all designed and built with three saddles for pairs of strings, so real Tele-snobs won't accept anything else. Then, you'll get into the debate between brass saddles vs. steel saddles and which is preferable. There's a lot of snob-appeal issues regarding Telecasters.

Agreed, just as there are a few guys who insist that the addition of a UST will dramatically change an acoustic's tone.

There are companies that make compensated paired saddles that offer slightly better intonation.

I had to go with individual saddles due to the Hipshot B Bender.

[Smitty70]

It seems the ones with the pairs come on more expensive models.

[s2y]

Originally Posted by Smitty70

It seems the ones with the pairs come on more expensive models.

Mine wasn't exactly cheap.

Guys seem to want to spend a lot of money to get a Tele made from a barn door with a nitro finish, hand wired pickups, a Relic job, and a few other specs to make it sound like a 1950's model.

[Smitty70]

I've been thinking of getting a Strat but now considering a Tele because of the volume knob location. I've been playing my nephews Strat copy and always hitting and changing the volume. I'm looking at the American standard Tele.

[Paully]

Gotta love the Telecaster.
I don't own one but I respect the versatility

[Davis Webb]

Originally Posted by Smitty70

I've been thinking of getting a Strat but now considering a Tele because of the volume knob location. I've been playing my nephews Strat copy and always hitting and changing the volume. I'm looking at the American standard Tele.

Strats and Teles are from 2 different planets. Neither one can do what the other can. You really need one of each.

[bnjp]

Originally Posted by J.R. Rogers

Oh yes!! This is my Newcaster Tele... It gets played almost every day. I really love the versatility of sounds I get from this one. Notice the coil switching?

J.R. That's taking copper shielding a little far!

[DesolationAngel]

Originally Posted by Davis Webb

Strats and Teles are from 2 different planets [...] You really need one of each.

At the very least...

[51 Relic]

Love Teles
I bought a Fret King JD not so long ago , wonderful guitar really versatile and a neck to die for .I find Teles are easier to switch between when playing unplugged and electric ?
Although I love my Burns guitars the Fret King JD is always the electric that a will take to a gig with the GSM together with a ZT Lunchbox, small effects and a AER combo gives a set up that fits into a Fiat 500c