Members cg_25 Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 I've been looking at guitars recently and can't decide what my next guitar will be. I have a carvin bolt-neck a gibson LP studio and an ovation tangent. I really like the versatility of my carvin bolt-on neck and if you compare the tone of my carvin to my gibson the gibson sounds like poop! I've been trying out telecasters and discovering that they are very versatile and offer anything from a bright sparkle to a rich roar. I've heard tele's are good live and that's mostly what I play. I was thinking something like this: or maybe in seafoam green with a seafoam green headstock! Another thought was to order custom parts from http://www.warmoth.com/ and get it done the way I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Motorcycle Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 cuz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DenverDave Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 cuzThe best reason.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 86 strat guy Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 I really would have a harder time telling you why you wouldn't need a tele. They're the best! I play a deluxe, which is kind of cheating as far as claim to tele ownership, but it's easily the best guitar ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cg_25 Posted March 20, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 I really would have a harder time telling you why you wouldn't need a tele. They're the best! I play a deluxe, which is kind of cheating as far as claim to tele ownership, but it's easily the best guitar ever! I don't see how it's cheating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk66 Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 I don't think there is a more "honest" guitar out there. Either it wails, or you suck.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dolf Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 I've played the one you're talking about quite a few times and it's a great sounding and playing guitar but is atypical for a Tele in that it's all-mahogany construction. Might ease you into the realm of "tele tone" if you're unfamiliar to it. Very cool guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jimytheassassin Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 A telecaster will love you long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vanderwaal Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 because only real men play telecasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mondaymonkey Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 I dunno, Teles sound like god himself--- with Singles of course, who ever heard of putting 'buckers on em! and lets do something about the AWEFUL pickguard. Looks ghetto. At least put a strat kind of one, that has nice smooth lines. Thats about the only reason I cant stand teles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pope on a Rope Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 If you have to ask you will never understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members o.versteer Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 because it channels teh Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members McSuckage Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 I don't think there is a more "honest" guitar out there. Either it wails, or you suck.... Sigh.. that's one of those arguments that tire me. How are teles more ''honest'' than any other single coiled guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 's mel gibson Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 I need a Thinline! 69 or 72? Which one is the best? Or do I need both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Folky_Grunge Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 The only electric I own is a Telecaster, and I don't really think I need anything else. I can get all the sounds I want out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GilmourD Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 Tele players get laid more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Procreatur Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 there is no real answer to the question other than everyone needs a tele. i would opt for an alder or ash body though. i would recommend a maple neck too, but that may not be your bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twofoolsaminute Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 I asked a similar question here before xmas. I didn't really understand what was so special about a tele. Well, as was said above. It's simple and honest. It has its own sound. It has a nice range from Twang to raunchy rock to jazz to blues, it does it all. I don't think I've heard this from anyone else, but it is the only electric I've played that responds similar to my acoustic guitars. LP and Strats seem so springy. It's just a flat top guitar that's just a guitar. All the wood, wire, metal and mojo are there...you just have to strap it on and play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brewski Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 Because even this dude looks better than a Tele - its the ugliest guitar in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GilmourD Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 LOL Hey... Only I can say I'm ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bbreaker Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 Because a Telecaster has a certain standard of excellence.Like this......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GilmourD Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 Even more Telecaster video goodness. XYd6mCAcQw8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 Peer pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jbviper4 Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 I need a Thinline! 69 or 72? Which one is the best? Or do I need both? Both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stormin1155 Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 I have a bunch of guitars, but when I'm learning a new song and looking for just "that sound", more often than not I find it on my tele. One of the simplest guitars, yet most versitile. It's got everything you need and nothin' you don't.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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