Our Telecaster Love Affairs.

Mattharrier

I have no experience of Teles so far, but this thread is making me really want one.

You sods.

@impmann - Greenie looks amazing.

DrumBob

I don't think it's that difficult to find a great Telecaster. Maybe your standards are very high and you have strong likes and dislikes when it comes to these guitars. No harm. I've played a lot of really outstanding Teles and have owned a few. 

Greatape

Mattharrier said:

I have no experience of Teles so far, but this thread is making me really want one.

You sods.

@impmann - Greenie looks amazing.

One thing I found with a three-saddle Tele is that after a lifetime of strats, it took a while to adjust to the sound.

Whitecat

GavRichList said:

One ive posted before too… but here’s the neck pickup on my CS on a first day doodle. 

https://youtu.be/2tdRWg1pGHw

Ye gods that's perfect.

GavRichList

Whitecat said:

GavRichList said:

One ive posted before too… but here’s the neck pickup on my CS on a first day doodle. 

https://youtu.be/2tdRWg1pGHw

Ye gods that's perfect.

It’s very lovely 

Keefy

When I was first playing guitar I though Strats were divine and Teles hideous, but II've been in love with Teles since the mid 80s. Here are my current lot in order of acquisition:

(1) 1985 MIJ Squier 'Standard' Tele, blond

Bought nearly-new on my birthday in 1987, it's seen some minor mods, a fret dress (thanks @IvisonGuitars) and a lot of gigs.

(2) Palir Titan, Shoreline Gold

I went to World Guitars to try out LP Juniors but I couldn't put this one down. The both-pickups setting alone is worth the considerable price tag.

(3) MIM FSR Tele Deluxe with Creamery WRHBs, CAR

I indulged a whim to upgrade one of these (including the pots, changed to 500k) and it really paid off. 

markslade07

Keefy said:

When I was first playing guitar I though Strats were divine and Teles hideous, but II've been in love with Teles since the mid 80s. Here are my current lot in order of acquisition:

(1) 1985 MIJ Squier 'Standard' Tele, blond

Bought nearly-new on my birthday in 1987, it's seen some minor mods, a fret dress (thanks @IvisonGuitars) and a lot of gigs.

(2) Palir Titan, Shoreline Gold

I went to World Guitars to try out LP Juniors but I couldn't put this one down. The both-pickups setting alone is worth the considerable price tag.

(3) MIM FSR Tele Deluxe with Creamery WRHBs, CAR

I indulged a whim to upgrade one of these (including the pots, changed to 500k) and it really paid off. 

Love that Deluxe @Keefy ;

djspecialist

Andy79 said:

djspecialist said:

Here's my 50s Baja, somewhat modded:

- BKP Flat 50 (I think) in the bridge

- Mojo Gold Foil in the neck

- Poly finish stripped

- S1 switch removed, and all wiring replaced

- Control plate reversed

I just love it. So versatile, and just feels right!

I’d be interested to hear that gold foil. Have you got any audio?

Greatape said:

djspecialist said:

Here's my 50s Baja, somewhat modded:

- BKP Flat 50 (I think) in the bridge

- Mojo Gold Foil in the neck

- Poly finish stripped

- S1 switch removed, and all wiring replaced

- Control plate reversed

I just love it. So versatile, and just feels right!

Nice. How does the neck pickup sound? And did stripping the finish improve the sound?

I haven't got any recordings, but I'll have a go at making something.

As for stripping the finish, that was done (by @juansolo) before I bought the guitar.  He said it removed a whole load of weight, but didn't mention whether or not it affected the sound.  I think @Alnico also stripped and refinished a Baja at some point.

TADodger

This is mine 

https://i.imgur.com/2NHM2o2.jpg

LastMantra

Greatape said:

Mattharrier said:

I have no experience of Teles so far, but this thread is making me really want one.

You sods.

@impmann - Greenie looks amazing.

One thing I found with a three-saddle Tele is that after a lifetime of strats, it took a while to adjust to the sound.

Half the time when I've looked closely the saddles (and strings) are all squint.
Do people find they move while playing? 

mgaw

mgaw

My Nacho, absolutely love it, thought about selling it a few times but fortunately didnt, 

impmann

LastMantra said:

Greatape said:

Mattharrier said:

I have no experience of Teles so far, but this thread is making me really want one.

You sods.

@impmann - Greenie looks amazing.

One thing I found with a three-saddle Tele is that after a lifetime of strats, it took a while to adjust to the sound.

Half the time when I've looked closely the saddles (and strings) are all squint.
Do people find they move while playing? 

Nope. Mine are all bob-on. 

Bear in mind, some folks fit staggered saddles to assist with intonation and some of these appear to be at jaunty angles.

Snap

Gassage said:

There's our very own @jamesoliver1234 doing my Dreamcaster some justice. It didn't want to come home after a day in his hands after my hamfisted attempts.....

i'm giving up and going home. @jamesoliver1234, chuffing heck mate, you are good. Top man. 

fks sake, that's blown me away. 

@gassage - that guitar is a beauty mate.

LastMantra

impmann said:

LastMantra said:

Greatape said:

Mattharrier said:

I have no experience of Teles so far, but this thread is making me really want one.

You sods.

@impmann - Greenie looks amazing.

One thing I found with a three-saddle Tele is that after a lifetime of strats, it took a while to adjust to the sound.

Half the time when I've looked closely the saddles (and strings) are all squint.
Do people find they move while playing? 

Nope. Mine are all bob-on. 

Bear in mind, some folks fit staggered saddles to assist with intonation and some of these appear to be at jaunty angles.

It's like the, very lovely looking, dark burst at the start of the thread (first one I can see straight on). The gap between the a and d strings looks larger than the rest to my eyes. They all look slightly different IMO.
Happens with strats too to a smaller degree. Often I've squeezed the saddles together on a strat and there's been movement. Usually the high e string has moved away from the rest.

Gassage

mgaw said:

Oh my.

Hootsmon

It has it's own thing happenin' too with the selector in mid position

Keefy

markslade07 said:

Keefy said:

When I was first playing guitar I though Strats were divine and Teles hideous, but II've been in love with Teles since the mid 80s. Here are my current lot in order of acquisition:

(1) 1985 MIJ Squier 'Standard' Tele, blond

Bought nearly-new on my birthday in 1987, it's seen some minor mods, a fret dress (thanks @IvisonGuitars) and a lot of gigs.

(2) Palir Titan, Shoreline Gold

I went to World Guitars to try out LP Juniors but I couldn't put this one down. The both-pickups setting alone is worth the considerable price tag.

(3) MIM FSR Tele Deluxe with Creamery WRHBs, CAR

I indulged a whim to upgrade one of these (including the pots, changed to 500k) and it really paid off. 

Love that Deluxe @Keefy ;

Why thank you! I'll be gigging it again this Saturday, alongside my MIM Jazzmaster.

RaymondLin

I must admit I am in the same boat.

I thought/think, sometimes still do, think that Telecaster are a stupid design.  It's uncomfortable with the hard right angle edges, it's not aesthetically pleasing but I bought one anyway just to see if I like it.

I end up keeping it, still have it.  It actually sounds great, weights perfect in the middle of the 7lb range, really nice low action, nitro finish, RW board and all the aged hardware and Porter Pickups, a boutique build from a boutique builder from the States.  Every now and again I thought about trading it in for a Fender but I am thinking...what's the point, it can't be better than this, not for the money anyway, especially these days as this is an Ash body underneath.  Despite not liking the silly OTT relic job on the corners.

Hootsmon