Fender Telecaster: Question for those who have had them.

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  • marjen
    marjen CT Posts: 808
    Thoughts on squire affinity series tele vs the fender player series? I have an epiphanies les Paul that i have had for like 25 year but looking to get s tele. I dont play a ton but have started to pick it up more lately. Not sure its worth it to jump to the player series for just messing around. But I am lefty and only squire is a color i dont like where as i love the white lefty player series. 
  • static111
    static111 Posts: 5,057
    edited April 2020
    Go to as many used guitar shops as you can find and hit up Craigslist.  There are some great teles out there.  I have had some high end fender custom shop stuff and a small builder model.  I now only have a Frankenstein tele with a warmoth body and a usacg neck that was put together by my friend that was a tech for spoon. The guitar is amazing.  But really all teles are. Also if you are on a budget check out some of the bolt on neck models from Reverend guitars, t he t have some that are definitely teleesque and some wild departures with various different pickup configs. If you have to have a fender and are on a budget the road worn series and a trip to a tech to set up the guitar really can’t be beat.
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  • static111
    static111 Posts: 5,057
    marjen said:
    Thoughts on squire affinity series tele vs the fender player series? I have an epiphanies les Paul that i have had for like 25 year but looking to get s tele. I dont play a ton but have started to pick it up more lately. Not sure its worth it to jump to the player series for just messing around. But I am lefty and only squire is a color i dont like where as i love the white lefty player series. 
    One of the best teles I have ever played is my buddy’s squier series tele.  He had it set up by a good tech and swapped to higher end pickups and it plays and sounds great, especially when he plays it, although he makes a living off being a pro musician so that could be one of the reasons.
    Scio me nihil scire

    There are no kings inside the gates of eden
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    I ended up getting a tele in early Feb. and I absolutely love playing it.  I’m not a good player, but the thing is an absolute joy to play for what I’m able to get out of it. This puppy will stay with me for a very long time. 
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,655
    bbiggs said:
    I ended up getting a tele in early Feb. and I absolutely love playing it.  I’m not a good player, but the thing is an absolute joy to play for what I’m able to get out of it. This puppy will stay with me for a very long time. 

    Nice!  What model did you get?

    I still hope to have a Tele some day but with stores closed and me not wanting to be out there, it wil probably have to wait until next year some time.
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  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    brianlux said:
    bbiggs said:
    I ended up getting a tele in early Feb. and I absolutely love playing it.  I’m not a good player, but the thing is an absolute joy to play for what I’m able to get out of it. This puppy will stay with me for a very long time. 

    Nice!  What model did you get?

    I still hope to have a Tele some day but with stores closed and me not wanting to be out there, it wil probably have to wait until next year some time.
    I got a real good deal on a used American Professional through a private sale.  Very clean, well taken care of and upgraded noiseless pickups, which sound really good.  It's probably more guitar than I need as someone newer to the instrument, but I knew that if it wasn't right for me I could easily recoup my investment, so it was a safe purchase.  As it turns out, I fell in love with it immediately and have every intention of owning it forever!  I hope you're able to get one when the time is right.  I was lucky to get mine before the Covid-19 mess, as now I have more time than ever to play it and improve, being that we're home all the time.

  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,655
    bbiggs said:
    brianlux said:
    bbiggs said:
    I ended up getting a tele in early Feb. and I absolutely love playing it.  I’m not a good player, but the thing is an absolute joy to play for what I’m able to get out of it. This puppy will stay with me for a very long time. 

    Nice!  What model did you get?

    I still hope to have a Tele some day but with stores closed and me not wanting to be out there, it wil probably have to wait until next year some time.
    I got a real good deal on a used American Professional through a private sale.  Very clean, well taken care of and upgraded noiseless pickups, which sound really good.  It's probably more guitar than I need as someone newer to the instrument, but I knew that if it wasn't right for me I could easily recoup my investment, so it was a safe purchase.  As it turns out, I fell in love with it immediately and have every intention of owning it forever!  I hope you're able to get one when the time is right.  I was lucky to get mine before the Covid-19 mess, as now I have more time than ever to play it and improve, being that we're home all the time.

    Nice!  I've read good things about the American Professional.  I'll look forward to checking them out when able to do so!


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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,111
    @brianlux
    https://www.samash.com/fender-telecasters/fender-60s-telecaster-electric-guitar-f60telexxx
    I have this exact guitar only in black.  I absolutely love it.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,111

    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,655
    mcgruff10 said:
    @brianlux
    https://www.samash.com/fender-telecasters/fender-60s-telecaster-electric-guitar-f60telexxx
    I have this exact guitar only in black.  I absolutely love it.

    mcgruff10 said:


    Nice- a classic look! 

    A a picnic in the bag as well!  :smile:
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni











  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,489
    I like Tele's a lot. I have a Strat & a Gretsch Electromatic, but I've been thinking of buying one of those DIY tele kits. I want a 3rd guitar that I would primarily use for funky tunings and that I can beat up a little bit without breaking the bank. Have y'all ever used one of these kits?

    I just thought it would be a fun project while stuck at home. Here's an example:
    https://reverb.com/item/2610850-byoguitar-telecaster-electric-guitar-kit-unfinished?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0ML3sdSL6QIVyrzACh1DUwf1EAYYCCABEgJJO_D_BwE&merchant_id=102053354&pla=1&utm_campaign=2068628530&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google
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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,655
    mfc2006 said:
    I like Tele's a lot. I have a Strat & a Gretsch Electromatic, but I've been thinking of buying one of those DIY tele kits. I want a 3rd guitar that I would primarily use for funky tunings and that I can beat up a little bit without breaking the bank. Have y'all ever used one of these kits?

    I just thought it would be a fun project while stuck at home. Here's an example:
    https://reverb.com/item/2610850-byoguitar-telecaster-electric-guitar-kit-unfinished?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0ML3sdSL6QIVyrzACh1DUwf1EAYYCCABEgJJO_D_BwE&merchant_id=102053354&pla=1&utm_campaign=2068628530&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google

    That looks like fun!  Very tempting.  Would love to hear your thoughts on this product if you go for it, thanks!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni











  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,489
    After doing some research, I settled on this one. Should be a fun project & it'll arrive by Friday so I can build it over the weekend!

    https://thefretwire.com/collections/solid-body-guitar-kits/products/diy-electric-guitar-kit-tele-deluxe-style-build-your-own-guitar
    I LOVE MUSIC.
    www.cluthelee.com
    www.cluthe.com
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,655
    mfc2006 said:
    After doing some research, I settled on this one. Should be a fun project & it'll arrive by Friday so I can build it over the weekend!

    https://thefretwire.com/collections/solid-body-guitar-kits/products/diy-electric-guitar-kit-tele-deluxe-style-build-your-own-guitar

    Cool!  Have fun putting it together!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni











  • gimmesometruth27
    gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 24,005
    mfc2006 said:
    After doing some research, I settled on this one. Should be a fun project & it'll arrive by Friday so I can build it over the weekend!

    https://thefretwire.com/collections/solid-body-guitar-kits/products/diy-electric-guitar-kit-tele-deluxe-style-build-your-own-guitar
    oh man i LOVE those old tele deluxes with the big headstocks and humbuckers. i almost bought a 1973 a few years ago, but a guy in my band was like "if you want to buy a vintage tele, buy a tele with single coil and no binding. those humbucker teles aren't teles." i regret listening to him.

    i always wanted to do one of these kits, but i am shit at soldering and even more shit at lacquering.

    definitely let us know how it turns out. can you maybe provide step by step updates so we know if you encountered any challanges/issues and what your thoughts on the build are?
    "You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry."  - Lincoln

    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,489
    edited April 2020
    gimmesometruth27 said:
    mfc2006 said:
    After doing some research, I settled on this one. Should be a fun project & it'll arrive by Friday so I can build it over the weekend!

    https://thefretwire.com/collections/solid-body-guitar-kits/products/diy-electric-guitar-kit-tele-deluxe-style-build-your-own-guitar
    oh man i LOVE those old tele deluxes with the big headstocks and humbuckers. i almost bought a 1973 a few years ago, but a guy in my band was like "if you want to buy a vintage tele, buy a tele with single coil and no binding. those humbucker teles aren't teles." i regret listening to him.

    i always wanted to do one of these kits, but i am shit at soldering and even more shit at lacquering.

    definitely let us know how it turns out. can you maybe provide step by step updates so we know if you encountered any challanges/issues and what your thoughts on the build are?
    Will do! I am also shit at soldering, which is why my sister will be helping me with that part....even though she doesn't know it yet. Ha!

    Not sure if I'll lacquer it or not; I kind of like the original wood look. We'll see what I think when it arrives.

    Looking forward to this little project!

    EDIT: It has already shipped! I ordered it yesterday. Awesome!
    I LOVE MUSIC.
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  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,489
    It looks like the kit is set to arrive tomorrow. I'll post a picture of it here when it does. I'll probably start working on it this weekend!
    I LOVE MUSIC.
    www.cluthelee.com
    www.cluthe.com
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,111
    mfc2006 said:
    It looks like the kit is set to arrive tomorrow. I'll post a picture of it here when it does. I'll probably start working on it this weekend!
    Good luck!
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,489
    mcgruff10 said:
    mfc2006 said:
    It looks like the kit is set to arrive tomorrow. I'll post a picture of it here when it does. I'll probably start working on it this weekend!
    Good luck!
    Thanks! I'll need it! Haha

    I think I'm a pretty handy guy, but I've never done anything like this. I'm sure I'll feel better about it once it arrives.
    I LOVE MUSIC.
    www.cluthelee.com
    www.cluthe.com
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    mfc2006 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    mfc2006 said:
    It looks like the kit is set to arrive tomorrow. I'll post a picture of it here when it does. I'll probably start working on it this weekend!
    Good luck!
    Thanks! I'll need it! Haha

    I think I'm a pretty handy guy, but I've never done anything like this. I'm sure I'll feel better about it once it arrives.

    That's an awesome project to take on.  Look forward to hearing about it.  Once complete, you'll appreciate that guitar like none other!

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