michael saulnier Posted May 22, 2001 Share Posted May 22, 2001 The Nashville Tele thread here got me thinking about the Tele and its impact... Although they're not for "everyone", Tele's have had a huge impact on the music scene. I've found people to have pretty strong opinions about them... either loving or hating them... Besides the Tele "Masters" like Danny Gatton, Roy Buchannon, Keith Richards, Muddy Waters, and others who are "known" for their Tele's, other players like Jimmy Page for example were long time Tele players. (In fact, the 1st Led Zep album was recorded with a Tele into a Supro amp!) How about you... Do you Tele like it is? guitplayer I'm still "guitplayer"! Check out my music if you like... http://www.michaelsaulnier.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strat0124 Posted May 22, 2001 Share Posted May 22, 2001 Yeah they are the mack daddy's for a variety of genre's, and my two Tele's stay in tune better than any other guitar I own (non high falutin trem lockin dive bombing allen wrench dependent mo fo). Simple and effective... Down like a dollar comin up against a yen, doin pretty good for the shape I'm in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Flier Posted May 22, 2001 Share Posted May 22, 2001 I have a butterscotch '68 Tele and love it. My "main squeeze" is the 52 Les Paul of course, and I can get ALMOST any tone I want out of that. But for certain things there is no substitute for a Tele. If nothing else, the way you can manipulate the volume and tone and pickup switch really easily while playing opens up a whole range of possibilities that don't exist on a lot of other guitars. http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/smile.gif But I love the differences in tone you get between a Gibson and a Fender. I could never really cozy up to a Strat, but the Tele is just cool. It's a guitar you can really beat up and it will like it. It's like the 57 Chevy of guitars - nothing fancy about it, but it will take a beating and still get you where you want to go, and you can still impress all your friends with it. http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/biggrin.gif --Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrmac Posted May 23, 2001 Share Posted May 23, 2001 Tele's Rule! Love Strats for the Wammy and the added variety of sound but my first electric was a Tele (I idolized Jeff Beck in the Yardbird days) and I still want more Telecasters!. Mac Bowne G-Clef Acoustics Ltd. Osaka, Japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted May 23, 2001 Share Posted May 23, 2001 I've got four Teles and I love them all. I've got a '70, '72, '80s Reissue Rosewood Tele and a '52 Reissue.I think that Teles are great guitars and are highly underrated! If you've never played one, you definitely should check one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott from MA Posted May 24, 2001 Share Posted May 24, 2001 Yup... I'm a Tele fan too. Got a few. I just find them to be really comfortable... especially the neck. Got one that I put Strat pickups in for a wider range of tones. In the process of building one now that's gonna have P-90's in it. This message has been edited by Scott from MA on 05-24-2001 at 08:29 AM Scott (just another cantankerous bastard) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Gauss Posted May 24, 2001 Share Posted May 24, 2001 can't beat a tele. well actually you can beat it, stomp on it, and it will still rock.... -d. gauss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott from MA Posted May 24, 2001 Share Posted May 24, 2001 I also used to use a friend's thinline... man did that guitar sound great! Don't know why I never picked one up for myself. Hmmm... maybe it's time for a trip to the store! http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/smile.gif This message has been edited by Scott from MA on 05-24-2001 at 08:31 AM Scott (just another cantankerous bastard) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy Posted May 27, 2001 Share Posted May 27, 2001 Well my tele isn't that old..and it's not stock....but I love it..... have a 77 custom ....replaced the hum with PAF...can get the best of both worlds with the two volume and two tone controls...also have 84 lp custom...but get tired of holding that puppy for four hours.... the tele is my workhorse...gee thanks leo!! laters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Gauss Posted May 27, 2001 Share Posted May 27, 2001 < i just picked up a "tele savalas" in tootsie-pop purple and all i gotta say is "who loves ya baby?"..... plays much better than my tele-tubby... -d. gauss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Bob Posted May 27, 2001 Share Posted May 27, 2001 I played a Strat for years but I bought a Tele three years ago and it's my No. 1. Its sound is direct. It responds to my rhythmic style of playing. I think a Tele matches well through a 4 X 10 Bassman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratman_dup1 Posted May 27, 2001 Share Posted May 27, 2001 Lisa- I'm jealus !!!! D Gauss- Tele Tubbies HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Definately love Tele's. That is for sure going to be my next guitar purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Bob Posted May 28, 2001 Share Posted May 28, 2001 Tele's can be bright and twangy but you can make them rock and roll. You can roll of some treble in the tone pot or even rolling of a little volume (like with a Strat) can tame the brightness a touch. Keith Richards has been heavily into Strats for at least 20 years. Jimmy Page played them a lot in the studio notwithstanding many live shots with a Les Paul. Lead guitar on Stairway to Heaven: Tele. Just crank your amp and forget about pedals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duhduh Posted May 28, 2001 Share Posted May 28, 2001 I absolutely HATED everything about Telecasters forever until the day I saw mine hanging on the guitar shop wall. Its been my favorite guitar ever since! One thing that really amazed me: This is the most versatile guitar I've ever owned! I cant believe the variety of sounds that can come out of this guitar?!?! "Meat is the only thing you need beside beer! Big hunks of meat and BEER!!...Lots of freakin' BEER." "Hey, I'm not Jesus Christ, I can't turn water into wine. The best I can do is turn beer into urine." Zakk Wylde http://www.hepcnet.net/bbssmilies/super.gif http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/15_1_109.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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