Members woodsmandan Posted July 3, 2007 Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 My favorite small guitar shop has this nice MIJ Tele...60's Classic serie with Bigsby at a very good price...it's been there for more than a year, so they might want it to find a home, and deal accordingly...Teles are my absolute favorite guitars to play, love the feel and sound...my main axe is a MIM standard Tele. This would surely see a lot of live action...a Tele with a Bigsby, are you kidding ? I would take this to a desert island anytime... On the other hand, I always wanted a 6120, and this one comes close enough. It's cheaper than the Tele but they don't have it in stock, so they have have to order it. This would be a nice sonic addition since I already own a Tele, but it might see less action...or maybe not... What would YOU choose ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members angus_old Posted July 3, 2007 Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 i'd get the gretsch hands down. i hate bigsbys on teles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jconway Posted July 3, 2007 Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 Get the Bigsby Tele, sell your MIM Tele, then save a little more money and buy the Gretsch. Or get the Gretsch and put a Bigsby on your current Tele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrperson Posted July 3, 2007 Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 the tele sounds like the best shot for u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pickinatit Posted July 3, 2007 Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 My favorite small guitar shop has this nice MIJ Tele...60's Classic serie with Bigsby at a very good price...it's been there for more than a year, so they might want it to find a home, and deal accordingly...Teles are my absolute favorite guitars to play, love the feel and sound...my main axe is a MIM standard Tele. This would surely see a lot of live action...a Tele with a Bigsby, are you kidding ? I would take this to a desert island anytime... On the other hand, I always wanted a 6120, and this one comes close enough. It's cheaper than the Tele but they don't have it in stock, so they have have to order it. This would be a nice sonic addition since I already own a Tele, but it might see less action...or maybe not... What would YOU choose ? You already have a Tele. Install a Bigsby on it. And buy the Gretsch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members woodsmandan Posted July 3, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 Get the Bigsby Tele, sell your MIM Tele, then save a little more money and buy the Gretsch. Or get the Gretsch and put a Bigsby on your current Tele I could never sell my MIM Tele ...it's the best guitar I ever had. I've had a few USA Strats, a Fender Lead 1, many Gibson SG's, a 70's Ibanez Artist, Epis Wildkat and vintage G400, and countless others and NONE ever came close to this Tele in my hands. Somehow, they made this one right, or it was simply just right for me. Anyway, lets just say I love it and it loves me back:love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jconway Posted July 3, 2007 Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 I could never sell my MIM Tele ...it's the best guitar I ever had. I've had a few USA Strats, a Fender Lead 1, many Gibson SG's, a 70's Ibanez Artist, Epis Wildkat and vintage G400, and countless others and NONE ever came close to this Tele in my hands. Somehow, they made this one right, or it was simply just right for me. Anyway, lets just say I love it and it loves me back:love: Then go with the second option: Get the Gretsch and add a bigsby to your tele. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gochaz Posted July 3, 2007 Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 Putting Bigsbys on Teles is a major hassle, you've gotta swap the bridge around and everything. I'd just take the Gretsch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JC777 Posted July 3, 2007 Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 Tele. The Gretsch will still be around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Blackbelt1 Posted July 3, 2007 Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 No contest. I'd hit that Gretsch hard and never look back. ~Blackbelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cephus Posted July 3, 2007 Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 Does a tele with a bigsby still sound like a tele? the tele bridge is what makes it sound unique. Would you be cutting the testicles off of a tele by putting a bigsby on it just to get some wobble? A tele has a unique sound. If the bigsby makes it sound like something else, then I wouldn't bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TJDUDE Posted July 3, 2007 Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 GRETSCH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jconway Posted July 3, 2007 Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 Does a tele with a bigsby still sound like a tele? the tele bridge is what makes it sound unique. Would you be cutting the testicles off of a tele by putting a bigsby on it just to get some wobble?A tele has a unique sound. If the bigsby makes it sound like something else, then I wouldn't bother. To my ears a Tele still sounds like a Tele if it has a Bigsby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vanderwaal Posted July 3, 2007 Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 gretsch. have one. it's awesome. don't get me wrong, i love a tele too but i wouldn't want a bigsby on it. a tele should be a tele and a gretsch should be a gretsch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamesclark Posted July 3, 2007 Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 If this were a poll, I would vote 5120. I like both though. Have you ever played a hollow like the Gretsch? Plays and sounds different then the tele, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members woodsmandan Posted July 4, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 4, 2007 If this were a poll, I would vote 5120. I like both though. Have you ever played a hollow like the Gretsch? Plays and sounds different then the tele, of course. Yes, I have an Epi Wildkat...but it sounds more like a Casino because of the P90's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flying_Milkman Posted July 4, 2007 Members Share Posted July 4, 2007 I really dig the Tele, but I do like that Gretsch. If'n it were me though, I'd get the Tele. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T0MCAT Posted July 4, 2007 Members Share Posted July 4, 2007 They're both cool as hell; very tuff call. I think I like the tele better because they just feel so nice an ballanced, and they sound great. Teles have becoe my favorite electrics...either way, you win because they're both really cool guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hardtdc Posted July 4, 2007 Members Share Posted July 4, 2007 Yes, I have an Epi Wildkat...but it sounds more like a Casino because of the P90's I'd take the Gretsch as well. Speaking of Wildkats, I've really been thinking about one of those for a P-90 guitar after hearing so many good things. Also, I'm an Epi guy. What's your take on them since you own one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Quarter Posted July 4, 2007 Members Share Posted July 4, 2007 Nice Tele, but the Gretsch would be my choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OGG Posted July 4, 2007 Members Share Posted July 4, 2007 Get the Tele!!!!! OGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brewski Posted July 4, 2007 Members Share Posted July 4, 2007 Sorry but you've got to be F@#$ing Crazy to want any guitar with a Bigbsy trem. they totally Suck!! What the hell is wrong with people, this is like saying get me the brake handle from the stage coach and put it on my Chevy - it's a classic piece of equipment. I've never heard nor seen a guitar with a Bigsby that didn'tgo out og tune every time the trem was used, and that included a 335, a cheap copy Hagstrom. YUCK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kadrocker Posted July 4, 2007 Members Share Posted July 4, 2007 I'd personally go with the Bigsby Tele. Although I'm quite a fan of Fender's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bloolight Posted July 4, 2007 Members Share Posted July 4, 2007 Sorry but you've got to be F@#$ing Crazy to want any guitar with a Bigbsy trem. they totally Suck!! What the hell is wrong with people, this is like saying get me the brake handle from the stage coach and put it on my Chevy - it's a classic piece of equipment. I've never heard nor seen a guitar with a Bigsby that didn'tgo out og tune every time the trem was used, and that included a 335, a cheap copy Hagstrom. YUCK! I just played through a full setlist rehearsal, and my Bigsby held tune just fine. Now, I wasn't wanking it around very hard...but it is perfect for a subtle vibrato effect. I think Bigsby's sound particularly good with chords, where my Strat never did. I guess I just like my stage-coach brake handle! PS: I like the Tele! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blueshawk1 Posted July 4, 2007 Members Share Posted July 4, 2007 Ouch, tough call, but I would go with what a lot of people suggested, buy the gretsch and wait and see how well you like a bigsby, if it really trips your trigger, put one on the tele you already have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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