Members kayd_mon Posted September 11, 2013 Members Share Posted September 11, 2013 For the sake of argument, consider the "standard" editions only. For example, Strat with 3 single coils and vintage-style whammy. Tele with two singles and barrel saddles. Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gdsmithtx Posted September 11, 2013 Members Share Posted September 11, 2013 Strat. Because it's so much more comfortable to play, and the switching options make it a bit more versatile. Plus, I never much got into the Tele look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jtr654 Posted September 11, 2013 Members Share Posted September 11, 2013 Strat although both are great guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roy Brooks Posted September 11, 2013 Members Share Posted September 11, 2013 I have a Telecaster but don't have a Stratocaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted September 11, 2013 Members Share Posted September 11, 2013 Strat, easily. Now, if Tele's came with tummy and forearm contours, we could have discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ultraworld Posted September 11, 2013 Members Share Posted September 11, 2013 A simple search brings up several identical threads. Can't think of something new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willyguitar Posted September 11, 2013 Members Share Posted September 11, 2013 ^^^ Go on then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JRicoC Posted September 12, 2013 Members Share Posted September 12, 2013 Don't like Strats, love Teles. Don't want barrel saddles, though, so I guess this quiz doesn't work for me ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted September 12, 2013 Members Share Posted September 12, 2013 You need both...2-3 of each is better though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted September 12, 2013 Members Share Posted September 12, 2013 JRicoC wrote: Don't like Strats, love Teles. Don't want barrel saddles, though, so I guess this quiz doesn't work for me ... Teles haven't had barrel saddles for 30 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted September 12, 2013 Author Members Share Posted September 12, 2013 I would have to vote Strat. I have not yet bought a Tele, because even though I've come across a few that I thought sounded great, the feel was off in some way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Special J Posted September 12, 2013 Members Share Posted September 12, 2013 My number one is a Strat, and I don't own a Tele (used to). However, I've barely been playing my good Strat ('57 AVRI) in favor of the offsets, and definitely tracked some things with the studio's frankentele, which is just killer. My singer/other guitarist is mainly playing Strats, so I want to try to stay out of that territory, FTMP. I do find a good Strat to be just a real pleasure to play though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PurpleTrails Posted September 12, 2013 Members Share Posted September 12, 2013 Strat. I play in the middle position probably 80% of the time, and there is nothing similar on a tele. When I'm not on the middle, I'm usually in either 2 or 4 for some quack, which you don't get at all on a tele.OTOH, I hate the sound of the neck pickup on a strat, and really like the twang you get with a tele. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MaxVolume Posted September 12, 2013 Members Share Posted September 12, 2013 Strat. My '04 US Standard has never let me down and it has always sounded and played perfectly. Don't get me wrong, though. I love a good Telecaster, too. Stairway to Heaven wasn't recorded on a Strat or even a Les Paul, so we do now have a valid argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bucksstudent Posted September 12, 2013 Members Share Posted September 12, 2013 Tele. When I play a Strat, I usually just want the quacky middle/bridge sound. With a Telecaster, I find the neck pickup is great for jazz, slide, and e-bow; middle is great for rhythm and certain lead parts; and the bridge can do everything I'd want to do with a Strat (Country, Funk, etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted September 12, 2013 Author Members Share Posted September 12, 2013 Ooooh Ebow... I need to dig mine out of the gear box. Those are super fun to play with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wankdeplank Posted September 12, 2013 Members Share Posted September 12, 2013 kayd_mon wrote: I would have to vote Strat. I have not yet bought a Tele, because even though I've come across a few that I thought sounded great, the feel was off in some way. It's all about the feel for me as well. Teles and SGs just feel weird cause of the body shape and where the neck meets the body for me. Thank goodness it works for some or we'd be deprived all that chicken picken goodness. Do feel like I can get 90% of that trademark Tele thing with a Strat though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Graeca Posted September 13, 2013 Members Share Posted September 13, 2013 Tele...never been a big fan of strats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slvrsrpnt Posted September 14, 2013 Members Share Posted September 14, 2013 strat all the way, not a fan of the single cuts (tele, LP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members HeatherAnnePeel Posted September 15, 2013 Members Share Posted September 15, 2013 Telecaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted September 17, 2013 Author Members Share Posted September 17, 2013 I would say that if you can't get your guitar to blend in the mix, you're not doing it right. Technique, pickup selection, volume/tone knob placement, and amp/pedal settings all can be adjusted to help blend when needed. You can do all that on a Tele, if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mistersully Posted September 17, 2013 Members Share Posted September 17, 2013 tele to be more specific... this tele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members reverberlayed Posted September 17, 2013 Members Share Posted September 17, 2013 I love both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bubdude Posted September 17, 2013 Members Share Posted September 17, 2013 Which is better red apple green apple?Both are apples.When ripe both are sweetBoth make excellent bake goods fillings I own 2 strats & 2teles, 1of each is set up for slide, all have hum canceling pick ups(dimarzio)Played through my favorite faux amp ( digitech GSP 1101) set to the same patch, all instruments sound great,The strats sound different from the teles, the teles sound different from each other because one has a alder body, the other,has a very heavy body ( possibly hard ash) with clear sound sharp attack and great sustain. For recording 2 guitar parts tele left 10 o'clock , strat right 2 o'clock.Both work well together, things remain distinct and blend sonically Which is better the strat or the tele? If I was to travel from Memphis to my true love would I walk or travel in a limo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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