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Hello, I'm new here

paulygates
July 26th, 2012, 01:13 PM
Hi folks:smile: My name is Paul and I'm a long term Les Paul user. I hope I'm not the only one here.

I knew I should have a Tele in my arsenal but I don't often get the chance to acquire new guitars. About a year and a half ago, a guy at work asked me if I wanted to buy his BC Rich Warlock. He's a bassist but he seems to collect all manner of instruments - quantity over quality.

'No, But if you've got a Tele I might be interested' I replied. Next time I jammed with him he brought out the Warlock and let me have a play. Still not interested but at least he tried. So he handed me his blue 2004 Affinity Tele. That's more like it! Whenever I pick up a Tele I'm always immediately at home with it and this was no exception. He had barely played it. The strings were a bit dull and I ripped my hand up a bit on the grub screws on the bridge. She was prone to feedback more than the Lesters I'm used to but I could tell we were gonna be friends. Betty's a great guitar and worth every penny of the £50 payed for her.

paulygates
July 26th, 2012, 01:20 PM
Part two

Last month was my 40th birthday and my good lady wife surprised me with a 72 Tele Custom - 3 tone sunburst, maple and Mexican. So far I'm loving it. Thinking about mods but nothing done yet. I have an Electro Socket on the way as the jack is already a bit lose.

I have been lurking in the shadows here a lot lately so I understand that's a common problem.

I thought I should sign up and join the Tele crowd.

Veebus52
July 26th, 2012, 01:23 PM
Welcome to the group! You'll find all the Tele support you want plus more.

Hiker
July 26th, 2012, 01:26 PM
Welcome to TDPRI!

electrablue
July 26th, 2012, 03:10 PM
Welcome!

Devincaster
July 26th, 2012, 03:53 PM
Welcome. Most of us don't bite.

FrankJames
July 26th, 2012, 05:13 PM
Welcome to TDPRI !!