Even tho I picked the 335, I disagree that a tele is not as versatile. Theres a lot of tones in a reg ole Tele besides icepick country twang on the back pup. From a good jazz tone on the front pup to lots of variation in the middle position. With good pickups in either, I think theres as many good sounds in one as the other.
With a little creativity you get that sharp Tele sound with the way you dial in a 335 and the right amp, but a Tele can't do a 335 and has none of the sonic range. You guys are stuck with the image thing without ever having done any experimentation. A 335 is way more versatile. Maybe not as comfortable to wear on stage, but a lot more versatile.
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Versatility isn't everyone's top priority, though.
I always forget that. Most guitar players are pretty single minded in the sounds they like. I guess I like too much stuff. All my guitars can do more than one thing. I have a superstrat that does great funk and jazzy stuff in addition to shred.
I find it more satisfying to really dig into a more limited range of sounds than to try to go after a whole bunch I guess.
That said I think a good S/S Tele can be more versitaile than you seem to suggest in this thread. Given quality pickups, electronics, and amp, you can really do a lot with a reguar Tele.
With a little creativity you get that sharp Tele sound with the way you dial in a 335 and the right amp, but a Tele can't do a 335 and has none of the sonic range. You guys are stuck with the image thing without ever having done any experimentation. A 335 is way more versatile. Maybe not as comfortable to wear on stage, but a lot more versatile.
Hope this helps.
Versatility isn't everyone's top priority, though.
I always forget that. Most guitar players are pretty single minded in the sounds they like. I guess I like too much stuff. All my guitars can do more than one thing. I have a superstrat that does great funk and jazzy stuff in addition to shred.
I find it more satisfying to really dig into a more limited range of sounds than to try to go after a whole bunch I guess.
That said I think a good S/S Tele can be more versitaile than you seem to suggest in this thread. Given quality pickups, electronics, and amp, you can really do a lot with a reguar Tele.
I didn't say a tele wasn't versatile. I said a 335 is more versatile.
As far as gigging goes, a Tele is superior. With a good amp, it can cover almost all the needed tones. It can fall over, have food and drink spilled on it. deal with temperature extremes and still deliver. If a 335 falls over or gets food and drink spilled on it, the gig is over and you are off the luthier, wallet in hand.
Leo hit a grand slam home run with the design of the Tele. A Tele is one less thing to worry about on a gig.
As far as gigging goes, a Tele is superior. With a good amp, it can cover almost all the needed tones. It can fall over, have food and drink spilled on it. deal with temperature extremes and still deliver. If a 335 falls over or gets food and drink spilled on it, the gig is over and you are off the luthier, wallet in hand.
Leo hit a grand slam home run with the design of the Tele. A Tele is one less thing to worry about on a gig.
As far as gigging goes, a Tele is superior. With a good amp, it can cover almost all the needed tones. It can fall over, have food and drink spilled on it. deal with temperature extremes and still deliver. If a 335 falls over or gets food and drink spilled on it, the gig is over and you are off the luthier, wallet in hand.
Leo hit a grand slam home run with the design of the Tele. A Tele is one less thing to worry about on a gig.
Yeah... I've had a number of guitars come and go over the years but my Tele is the one I never even consider trading or selling. It's not always the most sexy and exciting guitar, but as a dependable, reliable tool I couldn't ask for better.
I agree with this, though I would choose a tele. I have owned both and still have a semi along with my tele and personally I find it easier to take a tele in different tonal directions. For instance I find it easier to thicken the sound of the tele and get a good sound than to get a satisfactory bright/thin sound from a 335. I guess that's down to personal preference
Pine Apple Slim wrote: Even tho I picked the 335, I disagree that a tele is not as versatile. Theres a lot of tones in a reg ole Tele besides icepick country twang on the back pup. From a good jazz tone on the front pup to lots of variation in the middle position. With good pickups in either, I think theres as many good sounds in one as the other.
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