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Just got myself, in the mail today, a new Fender Telecaster.. Been wanting one for a while now, and finally got the cash to throw at it.. I've never really played it outside of Guitar Center, but I already love the thing, such a great sound..
I also have an Epiphone Les Paul Black Beauty, and I can't say enough about it.. Obviously it's versatile as anything, so I didn't mind getting something like the Tele that is really a unique sound and less versatile.. Anyone have a Tele or play?
Yeah, I've played for a while now. My mom (may she R.I.P.) got me a G&L SC-3 for Christmas two years ago, it is awsome, I'll try to put a pic up.Quote:
Originally Posted by RP33
I've always wanted a Tele though, I just love the way they look, feel, and sound. Of course, I've also always wanted a Jazzmaster, a SG, a Les Paul etc.
yeah the sc3's are cool.. I love the look of the Jazzmaster and the Jaguars, but I don't really dig the Jag sound.. Gibson SG is probably one of the best sounding guitars i've ever played.. If i had the money and gigged a lot i'd def get one..Quote:
Originally Posted by CFH
I have been playing since I was 12, so about 11 years. My first electric was a mexi strat. Never owned a tele but have played a couple!
Gotten a couple new ones over the past fews, all of which have been acoustic-electric hybrids. Nothing fancy, my latest was an ibanez which was around $350 (i am on a budget), but I love it..totally rejuvenated my love for guitar playing.
I play an ancient Rhapsody Hollow Body
I play an ancient Rhapsody Hollow Body
I play the drums if any one cares? ;)
friend of mine has a strat and it does sound really good.. i just love the twang that both the strat and tele have.. I wanna get some fat new strings for it.. Cortez, did you ever switch the pickups on the strat? I know EMG's sound great on them, but i haven't heard much else.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cortez The Killer
I play the electric bass. I have a Fender P-bass and an Ibanez 5 string. Been playing for around 10 yrs. Never played in a band, just do it for my own enjoyment. I'm big on blues bass lines. Usually put in a blues cd, turn off the bass on the cd and play the bass lines myself.
I have a Telecaster. Had it for about........... geez 15 years i think. Nice guitars. Have always looked after it but tried mucking about with the electrics so it's not making any sound at the moment and I haven't bothered to get it fixed because my amps have been "borrowed" for the last 10 years........i'll never see them again.
I have Gibson SG. I like it coz it's light.
Yeah, to be honest the Gibson SG is my favorite all around guitar.. There isn't anything really that i don't like about it.. looks cool, it's light, plays real easily, versatile, and hell of a sound.. If I was playing shows i'd probably prefer it over a les paul.. But as far as a novelty item and playing as a hobby i'd prefer a les paul.. Either way, Gibson puts out a good product, but Epiphone is easily a poor man's Gibson.. mine sounds fantastic.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pacstraightleft
Ive been playin for a while, im saving up for a new electric as i only have a crap one right now. The one i want is a steve vai signature series JEM7V Ibanez, its awesome.
If you want to hear a telecaster played far out, listen to Roy Buchanan. Also Will Ray, john jorgenson, and jerry donahue (all of the hellecasters) play them well.
Albert Collins (I think that was his name, the ice man) always played a bad ass tele with a capo on.
Im not a huge Springsteen fan,but.............
This shreds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW2fDRLd6jM
I used to play for about 6 years towards the end of high school.. I was self taught just by reading tabs and maybe one or 2 guitar books just to get some of the techniques and finger drills to practice.. I never learn to read normal music or any of the chords.... Which is pretty poor on my part I guess, but as long as you can read Tabs you can still have a tonne of fun..
I had a nice dark purple Jackson with reverse headstock very similar to the one below.
I used to stick mainly to metal - Metallica was my all time favourite to play.. Slayer, Sepultura etc followed... I also had a very nice Marshall 100w limited edition ValveState amp... Sounded great.. Unfortunately, and something that still upsets me today, I went through some really tough money times at one period and had to sell them at a ridiculously upsetting price to a pawn shop... Would do anything to have them back now..
I'm hoping one day I have some spare money and can get back into playing and buy my ultimate guitar, a Les Paul though.. Original if possible although they would cost a fortune... As you said, so versatile and just makes everything sound amazing.. I have played one once, and you just feel that you have a genuine work of art in your hands..
http://www.jacksonguitars.com/produc...0010503_xl.jpg
EDIT : Just found a picture of the old ValveState amps and a little article about them... Really rich, warm sounding amps..
Marshall Amps :: Heritage
http://www.marshallamps.com/images/H...stategroup.jpg