Let's see your #1's!

Ok, its Friday, and I'm bored at work. I enjoyed playing my #1 so much last night, I thought I'd show it off again. Here is my '52 Partscaster w/Nocaster pups

http://lh5.google.com/jonathangailey/Rk9vb1zq5sI/AAAAAAAAAps/KxNr8TKV7Kc/s800/DSC03017.JPG

http://lh5.google.com/jonathangailey/Rk9vl1zq5xI/AAAAAAAAAqU/C85RHlJ92SU/s800/DSC03022.JPG

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/thespiralboys/mesomewhere.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/thespiralboys/matt008.jpg

my #1 is the burst texas HW1. esquired w/ a 10k nocaster pickup and glendale knobs. otherwise stock. the other picture is me playin the mother.

Its been a long hard year so far, what with getting back to playing after the pnumonia and stuff but NOTHING beats giving Ol' No 1 a good thrashing !!

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/537/jstann.jpg

I'll be off to Germany next week to play this festival if any TDPRI- ers are near.

http://www.ostseefestival.com/fotos/2007-plakat.jpg

Sorry, but I have equal #1's

http://members.optusnet.com.au/richardmurray/Richard/Graphics/Guitars/Tele.jpg

AND. (Don't hate me)

http://members.optusnet.com.au/richardmurray/Richard/Graphics/Guitars/Ibanez/Artist.jpg

But then, I am sitting here drinking wine from a cardboard box. (Australian Invention.)
P.S. That is a Fender pick in the Ibanez.

And my #1 (and only tele) is:

http://onfinite.com/libraries/1187662/82b.jpg

My sweet pinky ;)
PS.: That shot got my 2 precious things :rolleyes:

..........PS.: That shot got my 2 precious things :rolleyes:Lucky you.

My other precious thing won't sit still long enough for me to get shot of her.

Treasure them while you can.

See avatar (tried to post a picture but having no luck).

It's a tie

http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10048/normal_twins_body.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v153/serial/100_3737.jpg
I really dig this one.

Well, there are two guitars that I've taken to almost every gig I've ever played. One is a Tele. One is not.

http://www.geargeek.net/images/meandskye.jpg (http://www.geargeek.net/images/meandskye.jpg)
http://www.geargeek.net/images/fcugig1.jpg (http://www.geargeek.net/images/fcugig1.jpg)
Obviously, that's me on the right, and Silent Bob with an acoustic is my buddy Keith. You can see my sunburst MIM standard on the rack in the background there, too.

Mate, that shirt looks like a #1 too. :wink:

Mate, that shirt looks like a #1 too. :wink:

LOL Those are both the same gig, but different photographers. :)

my #1? right here:

http://www.nieuwamsterdam.nl/media/img/Image/Aryn%20Kyle-2.jpg

oh you meant guitar? this one:

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/500/medium/P1190001_1.jpg

Its been a long hard year so far, what with getting back to playing after the pnumonia and stuff but NOTHING beats giving Ol' No 1 a good thrashing !!

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/537/jstann.jpg

Good Lord, John - have you STILL got that old girl? Is there any truth in the rumour that it was once valued by Arthur Negas?....:lol: :lol:

She still looks GORGEOUS - take good care of her....!

LOL Those are both the same gig, but different photographers. :)Yeah, I thought those lights in the background looked familiar,

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/538/medium/Ed_sTele1.JPG

Ohhhh.

Nice.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u22/daviddoubleu/PICT0077.jpg


http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u22/daviddoubleu/PICT0079.jpg


Here's my No 1 workhorse

Highway One, soon to be installed with Fender Nocasters.

I've played the frets of this thing every day for the two years since I've had it. I installed the Wilkinson brass comp saddles with the blackguard last January. Researching refinishing, which may well take place in the future. Trouble is, I'm too busy playin it to do the mods. I've written heaps of songs on this baby. I think that's why I love Teles so much, tunes just come to me on them!

I really like my '52 Tele:

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/516/medium/52_Tele_on_Deck.jpg

I really like my '52 Tele:

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/516/medium/52_Tele_on_Deck.jpg


I reeeally like your '52 Tele too! :grin:

I really like my '52 Tele:

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/516/medium/52_Tele_on_Deck.jpg

Great looking guitar! BTW, where can I get a strap like that?

Great looking guitar! BTW, where can I get a strap like that?

I believe that is the original `52 strap that came with that original `52 Fender Telecaster... The ones that Fender are re-issuing (straps) are to "new looking"... :sad:

and here is my #1 (my only Tele :oops: )

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/516/vintage_cool.jpg

I believe that is the original `52 strap that came with that original `52 Fender Telecaster... The ones that Fender are re-issuing (straps) are to "new looking"... :sad:

Yes, it was laying in the case when I got the guitar. I've been told by folks here it's the original strap that came with the Tele. Here's a better pic of it:

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/500/medium/GuitarStrap1.jpg

Yes, it was laying in the case when I got the guitar. I've been told by folks here it's the original strap that came with the Tele. Here's a better pic of it:

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/500/medium/GuitarStrap1.jpg

I love it. I've been looking for a new strap for mine, but wasn't quite sure what to get. I think I may have found it. Of course I'll have to get something a little newer :wink:. I think a similar one would look great on mine!!!

It depends upon how you define "#1" - the guitar on the right is the one I play most often nowadays, an American Ash. The guitar on the left is the jewel of my collection and my favorite. It is a Custom Shop Limited Edition Copper '52 Relic.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x280/Jellecaster/2.jpg

Both my number ones: 2003 Hwy 1 (with Nocaster bridge) and 1965 Ampeg Gemini I -- best sounding guitar/amp combo, EVER!

http://www.inksound.com/images/tele_and_ampeg_s75d.jpg

Numbers 1 and 2 from left to right. Both Spruce-top chambered.
#1 has OV's and #2 Nocaster pickups
http://home.nycap.rr.com/rchapman/Spruce-tops.jpg

There are some wonderful looking guitars here. Thanks for posting.

This is the one that has been going with me recently. It growls. It twangs. Plays great. What more could you ask for?

http://www.backwaterpartymusic.com/%20buttercaster/numberone.jpg

USACG body and neck. Keystone Lawrence pickups.

I like it.

http://home.comcast.net/~restless314/Relicaster3BardensMED.JPG
Happily residing in a Cunetto-era Nocaster Relic. :cool: Sounds good, too. (I think so, anyway. :mrgreen:) I'll be playing her on a gig tonight. :-) CS

Do you mean First Born?
http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/500/2august31.jpg
(Pic taken in '99)


Or do you mean #1 Guitar?
http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/500/thinline.jpg
(Pic taken last week)

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q209/roadman_photos/DSCF0037.jpg




86 esquire custom 62 RI MIJ....great guitar..my HWY 1 is jealous

My USACG PartsCaster, soon to be my only guitar.

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/500/medium/DSCN4759.JPG

My Partscaster and number one. Click on pictures for larger shot


http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w292/haddybell/117_1718_2.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w292/haddybell/117_1717_1.jpg

Here is my number one with a new twist on the pickguard. Click on pictures for larger shot

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w292/haddybell/118_1860_1.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w292/haddybell/118_1861_1.jpg

Is that a tv jones? wow I dont hate you. my #2 is a gretsch.

...http://www.thomaskinkadechico.com/doneoutlaw4.jpg



...Nice!!! ED!!! ----I like at won!!


http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/538/medium/Ed_sTele1.JPG



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Hey Ole Fuzzy, thanks. Coming from the grand patriarch of TDPRI that means alot. (Of course everyone's thoughts here are super-important; we're one big brotherhood/sisterhood!)

That photo was taken right after it was refretted by John Carruthers, who helped Fender design the AV52RI (which is what she started out as). I was nervous taking it into his shop, because it had been so heavily modified, but everyone there really dug it. It's hanging on my shoulders as I'm typing this.

1960 CS Tele Custom Relic

http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/60e1991111.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

I'm so glad I started this thread! You all have some great #1's!!!

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/500/medium/blacktele.jpg

Gotta' AV52RI in the safe that I'm really proud of and love to play, but dang it boys, 'ol Blackie here is what I plug in the most. ..........I guess it's my # 1 right now. It'll smoke it for sure. Looking at the photos you guys are postin' on this tread makes me want another vintage tele, maybe a 50's classic.............

jeffro

http://home.comcast.net/~restless314/Relicaster3BardensMED.JPG
Happily residing in a Cunetto-era Nocaster Relic. :cool: Sounds good, too. (I think so, anyway. :mrgreen:) I'll be playing her on a gig tonight. :-) CS

I should give Bardens a try sometime before he goes out of business again!

This is currently my Numero Uno, but that could change without warning.

http://lasttelecaster.home.comcast.net/newtele/Goldie/Goldie59PatioDoor.jpg

This new set of unpotted Duncan '59s has a great vibe. Makes the guitar a lot more alive. I turned into an unpotted humbucker beleiver as soon as I started playing these.

Pete

Here's mine

http://www.geddinsmusic.com/52%20RI/52RI%20500x.jpg

It's in my Avatar. And February on the calendar.

...and mine...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Spidercaster/CompTele1.jpg

52 avri

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/519/medium/P1010529.JPG
http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/519/medium/P1090291.JPG

Good Lord, John - have you STILL got that old girl? Is there any truth in the rumour that it was once valued by Arthur Negas?....:lol: :lol:

She still looks GORGEOUS - take good care of her....!

Ha !!

No, poor old Arthur never got to see it but of course, like every Antiques roadshow you have ever seen, when he tells me the value i would say "Oh but i would NEVER sell it " ---- yeah RIGHT !!


:grin:

Here are my number 1,2,3 and 4 in this order :
- #1 : the vintage white 96 Am Std (front of the amp), #1 in my heart but not the one I prefer to play.
- #2 : the natural refin 69 telecaster (on the right), definitively the one I prefer to play.
- #3 : the palo escrito telecaster (on the amp), a monster guitar, I like it so much.
- #4 : the Tribute Asat Special (on the left), now equipped with an hipshoit B-bender.

http://ticois76.free.fr/teles/BunchOfTellies%20001-sm.jpg

Big pic here (http://ticois76.free.fr/teles/BunchOfTellies%20001.jpg)

my one and only .........................tele

My 99 Telecaster Thinline... Closely followed by my heavily modded Squier Tele (my first Tele.)

and here is my #1 (my only Tele :oops: )

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/516/vintage_cool.jpg


It doesn't matter how many tele's you have since your tele is one of the sweetest I have EVER seen.

Hey gang - here's my main gal. Warmoth lightweight Swamp Ash body ; AAA Birdseye neck, Wilkinson bridge with compensating saddles, and Duncan Antiquity pickups. Never played a better tele and that includes the Fenders that I do and used to own. Regards.

Great looking guitar! BTW, where can I get a strap like that?

Not identical (obviously!), but I noticed these while browsing yesterday which might be along the right lines for you...

"Relic Model" strap

http://www.eldoradostraps.com/new-products.htm

http://www.eldoradostraps.com/images/Relicstraps.jpg (http://www.eldoradostraps.com/new-products.htm)

Relic model guitar strap with worn look, soft leather grain strap in brown.

Could be worth exploring..?

Great thread btw! Some of my favourites have shown up already.

it's my only tele right now...funny how the lighting in those pics changes the look of the finish...

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o71/mnicholson2003/Pictures722.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o71/mnicholson2003/Pictures026.jpg

http://a951.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/16/l_a59c8848b153bcf13de3ec338210616e.jpg

http://lasttelecaster.home.comcast.net/newtele/Goldie/Goldie59PatioDoor.jpg


:eek: ...... :oops: ...... I just had an accident.....

Thats the loveliest looking Tele i've seen since... Sliced bread?

# 1Guitar with # 1Dog:
2006 Squier STD , Fralin, GFS, Callaham strat saddles, 4 way switch, bone nut.
2006 Wheaten Terrier
http://www.angelfire.com/art2/stereorepair117/quilts_141.jpg (http://www.angelfire.com/art2/stereorepair117/quilts_141.jpg)http://www.angelfire.com/art2/stereorepair117/quilts_143.jpg (http://www.angelfire.com/art2/stereorepair117/quilts_143.jpg)

http://www.nakedbodyguitars.homestead.com/Belle.html

I still can't figure out how to post a picture here! This baby is the BEST, although there is a '59 Cutom Esquire on the way.

http://www.nakedbodyguitars.homestead.com/Belle.html

Here's mine. Brand-new, but instantly bumped my previous #1. From Tim at Woosley Guitars. Swamp Ash, Birdseye, Rios, Barden Bridge, etc. Me likey!


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/telefonic/DSCN2114.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/telefonic/DSCN2119.jpg

:eek: ...... :oops: ...... I just had an accident.....

Thats the loveliest looking Tele i've seen since... Sliced bread?

Thanks. That's mostly just a lighting trick. I found a good place near the patio door to take guitar pics.

Your '98 Affinity picture looks really cool to me.

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/549/Along_the_highway.JPG

I keep meaning to put together a black Tele.

Pete

Thanks. Now i've moved I take most of the pictures in the garden. That guitar is now an Esquire. Might change it back though...

2006 MIM Esquire that was stripped and refinished in black nitro then aged and upgraded with a Don Mare 4709 pickup, Glendale saddles and ivory nut.
I might as well sell my other guitars.

Partscaster, USACG body, MIM Burton neck

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1620/996154/4056277/269743470.jpg

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s65/DHardesty/TheBlondeb.jpg
She's a '73 (which I got in 1978 at the age of 16), sugar sweet, with the neck p'up replaced by (I think) an SD Vintage when the original gave up the ghost. REAL GUITARISTS (unlike me) play her and smile....

Here's what we look like when we're dancing together:
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s65/DHardesty/DHatECC2b.jpg

Partscaster, USACG body, MIM Burton neck

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1620/996154/4056277/269743470.jpg

Nice. Are the pickups Bardens, or GFS, or something else?

My favourite workhorse is my MIM 50s Esquire that I seem to have photographed more with the short lived black pickguard...

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/Tim_73/Snarley.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/Tim_73/esquireb.jpg

It now has a off-white pickguard as seen here with the 50s RI MIM

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/Tim_73/50steles2.jpg

You all have such beautiful guitars!

I call it Numero Uno...I'm such a suave, continental kinda guy. Custom Shop Jerry Donahue Telecaster refinished by USA Custom Guitars.

http://www.netprophet.net/pictures/numerouno.jpg

http://www.nakedbodyguitars.homestead.com/files/tn_Belle14.jpg

IPLAYLOUD's photo.......

Here is my number one with a new twist on the pickguard. Click on pictures for larger shot

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w292/haddybell/118_1860_1.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w292/haddybell/118_1861_1.jpg

As much as I like the off the shelf tele look - including the pickguard - that's really cool.

No. 1 for over 35 years

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/zombywoof51/1958Tele.jpg

But for the past year or so now - a Rice Custom

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/zombywoof51/2006RiceCustom2.jpg

Here's my number one and only. http://img106.mytextgraphics.com/photolava/2007/08/04/tele-47dpf8hh6.jpg

6lb. 5 oz of LOVE

http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/4228/dsc02580af6.jpg

Pre-Lil 59 and 5 way super switch days...still, a good shot

:shock:

Awesome guitars!

Here's my Number1 (thats her name too), with my number two nippin at her heals.....:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/PraiseCaster/Mvc-023s.jpg

My Partscaster is my favorite, and just flat out fun too play.

My LP is too, but she is a heavy one, and thats basically the deciding factor between em. Both sound, play and look great, but my LP weighs about 9 + pounds, while my Tele weighs in sub 7 lbs.

Nice. Are the pickups Bardens, or GFS, or something else?


Yes, Barden pickups

Not identical (obviously!), but I noticed these while browsing yesterday which might be along the right lines for you...

"Relic Model" strap

http://www.eldoradostraps.com/new-products.htm

http://www.eldoradostraps.com/images/Relicstraps.jpg (http://www.eldoradostraps.com/new-products.htm)

Relic model guitar strap with worn look, soft leather grain strap in brown.

Could be worth exploring..?




Great thread btw! Some of my favourites have shown up already.

I have 2 of those straps...I love 'em.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/nasonm/J5Tele006.jpg

Here's mine

http://www.banjohangout.ws/users/photos/medium/7512-12131181672007.jpg

You all have lovely guitars.
Zoombywoof: Your rice custom looks delicious... Can I have a bite? :razz:

Im partial to a few guitars, but somehow, everything sounds delicious through this:
http://a70.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/127/l_a2afb70eae3ea8dc1428605baee38a2d.jpg
1964 ampeg gemini 1. THIS is my #1
I noticed ryokan has one from '65. Truely great amps, but hard to find. I was lucky to get mine for 30 bucks off a guy who didnt know what he had

97' Custom Deluxe Esquire... the only guitar I will ever REALLY need. The others are usually just passing thru the stable. Getting ready to be fitted with a Don Mare Yardboys 1.

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h263/Wilcifer/EsquireandJMP.jpg

The neck looks really pale in this picture, but it isn't at all. Nicely yellowed and well worn.

This is my #1. A '97 American Vitage series Thinline with a Harmonic Designs '54 Special in the bridge and a Fralin Blues Specail in the neck. I have found my personal Tele bliss with this one!

the one on the LEFT, a WARMOTH 62 custom copy w/ one piece super light swamp ash body,a 21 jumbo fretted total vintage construction maple/brz rosewood neck,Lindy Fralin vintage pups & Graph tech IOS saddles.

They will bury me w/ this guitar...:grin:

http://snap20.photobox.co.uk/57733496f71716bc988ceca9492742fb7bffa19ec3e224371c d5640e.jpg

here's my electric stable ( I left out my Yamaha AES820, it rides in the trunk as a permanant backup) I'm a full time player and instructor and I do all different styles, I can't pick a #1 unless ya tell what gig I'm going too, having said that I've used the Baja on 99% of the gigs since I've got it, wonderfully versatile ( I'm already jonesing for a CS or boutique !)

http://a490.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/127/l_3d1e60eaab4fdd198d071c25cebbbc69.jpg

WARNING!!!!

guitar and amplifier porn

click on my photos button to the left.

I'd have to say my current #1 is the '56 whiteguard.

Sorry its kinda poor quality..... My #1 and Only Partscaster
http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/3508/telefinishedes2.jpg

WARNING!!!!

guitar and amplifier porn

click on my photos button to the left.

I'd have to say my current #1 is the '56 whiteguard.


holy crap! 64 you got ALL the cool toys!

No, poor old Arthur never got to see it but of course, like every Antiques roadshow you have ever seen, when he tells me the value i would say "Oh but i would NEVER sell it " ---- yeah RIGHT !!
John, just make sure that if you ever DID think about selling the old girl, you give Ol' Fat B*st*rd Steve from St. Neots first refusal....:wink:

I sure do like her a lot!...:cool:

Here is my number one with a new twist on the pickguard. Click on pictures for larger shot

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w292/haddybell/118_1860_1.jpg


I've seen that pickguard shape before. Is it covering up humbucker ear routes that stick out on either side of the bridge?

I can't show you my current #1. I have an allergy to tar and feathers.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j16/colonel_photos/CopyofCr014.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j16/colonel_photos/bookcover250LargeFontsJPEG.jpg

OK, I do have my flattop. :cool:

Have any decent pictures of that flat top? Me likes what me sees!

Have any decent pictures of that flat top? Me likes what me sees!

This is a Peal JC Deluxe. She is about three years old and plays loud and proud.
Thanks,
CR

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j16/colonel_photos/P1010010.jpg
Sorry, in the moment.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j16/colonel_photos/DSCF0234.jpg
Of course I'm in the cowboy hat. This was taken at my house during a jam session.
Those are my drums too.

That looks like a real nice guitar you've got there!

I only have a Yamaha acoustic, I REALLY want a Gibson Humming bird but I can't justify the thing because I am 75% electric... Ah well, i'll get one when i'm older ;)

That looks like a real nice guitar you've got there!

I only have a Yamaha acoustic, I REALLY want a Gibson Humming bird but I can't justify the thing because I am 75% electric... Ah well, i'll get one when i'm older ;)

Hang in there because the best IS yet to come. Keep picking and grinning and it will all fall in place. And maybe it will before you are middle aged and half crazy! :roll:

Thanks for posting,
Colonel Robert

Partscaster, HW1 body, warmoth conversion neck, fralin BS. Check the "HW1 Arm Shine" :grin:

..

Here's my beloved '97 AVRI Coppercaster (humbucker'd with an SD Antiquity) with my Fender Super Champ:

http://halfalien.com/coppertele_superchamp.jpg

..



you give me GAS...what is that thang ?...I'm guessing a Reverend...very nice

Just put this together a few weeks back. Although I use a Strat live in the duo (cough) this gets used most of the rest of the time, teaching, recording, just playing.

http://www.grahamnunn.com/images//teleproj12.jpg

Might be the neck, might be the Kinman Broadcasters, might just be that's it's "new" but since I have tweaked this most of my other guitars are not getting a look in!

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/518/Suhr_Tele.jpg
My everyday.

MY 52RI.
http://www.sickboyslim.com/mainim/about/52teleRI_Project/52mod003.jpg

I've seen that pickguard shape before. Is it covering up humbucker ear routes that stick out on either side of the bridge?

I can't show you my current #1. I have an allergy to tar and feathers.

Nope not this one, maybe one like it. I put this guitar together and designed the guard. If you look below, you will see the same guitar with the standard tele guard. I switch it around from time to time for fun and to make it my own.
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w292/haddybell/117_1718_2.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w292/haddybell/118_1860_1.jpg

[CENTER]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j16/colonel_photos/CopyofCr014.jpg


Robert, nice unique tele - is that a toggle switch beneath the control plate? If so, what's it for?

I spend a lot of time playing my Goldtop made from warmoth parts.
It is a hollow swamp ash body with maple/macassar ebony board and Duncan pickups. Extremely light and resonant.

I also have a pair of Kinman Blueprint Teles with Seymour Duncan's in them.
I'll try to find a picture of both of them.

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=4603&stc=1&d=1186456053

RCG #013, been my #1 for a few years.

Chris Rice

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/wildricechris/22guitar2.jpg

I love it. I've been looking for a new strap for mine, but wasn't quite sure what to get. I think I may have found it. Of course I'll have to get something a little newer :wink:. I think a similar one would look great on mine!!!

mistermullens....Don't know if you're still looking for a strap for your guitar...But, Pat Sullivan (Sully) makes very nice 'Vintage' leather straps. All handcrafted & reasonably priced....A great guy to work with also. None better! He has all kinds. They're all a little different too. So far, I've gotten 3 from him....

...Tele is a Warmoth Partscaster w/ an Allparts Minibucker & a Dimarzio Virtual Hot (DP413). I was always a Strat guy till this one...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Rnbguitars/RBTele2.jpg

http://www.sullysstraps.com/

RB

This is my only one.
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=81330749&albumID=0&imageID=2650213
It's a mexican standard.

http://www.myspace.com/goldbugs

Here's my beloved '97 AVRI Coppercaster (humbucker'd with an SD Antiquity) with my Fender Super Champ:

http://halfalien.com/coppertele_superchamp.jpg

Never get tired of seeing this one!

mistermullens....Don't know if you're still looking for a strap for your guitar...But, Pat Sullivan (Sully) makes very nice 'Vintage' leather straps. All handcrafted & reasonably priced....A great guy to work with also. None better! He has all kinds. They're all a little different too. So far, I've gotten 3 from him....


Thanks for the tip!!

My only Tele, I use this guitar almost exlcusively.. Sorry for the poor photo - was taken on my phone :roll:

4605

you give me GAS...what is that thang ?...I'm guessing a Reverend...very nice

Thanx Roadman...it's a Patrick Eggle New York... has a Gibson scale length neck, trapeze tailpiece & sperzel tuners. Pups are Seymour Duncan JB & Seymourized mini...It plays Jazz well and rocks pretty hard when needs be....very light and best of all there aren't many around so I get to meet a lot of musicians who hear it and want to know what it is.

Here's my gig rig... a '53 ES-175, an '06 parts Tele with one of Pete Biltoft's great Charlie Christian pickups in it, and a '97 Matchless Chieftain:

http://www.mojogypsies.com/gypsies/pictures/rig_2556_72ppi.jpg

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/519/Tele_No1.jpg

My '62 Custom Tele copy.
This was my first partscaster: doublebound body + neck by Bassarts guitars (nitro finished).
My greatest player with a Fralin bridge pickup and a Muddy Waters neck pickup, Glendale compensated saddles,
Kluson Deluxe tuners, bone nut, Elektrosocket and my own Decal design:

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/519/Decal_fertig.jpg

take your pick, heck I can't, that's why I have so many. I really love my Nashville, too.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p310/rickyraveon/Guitar%20Heaven/9e60.jpg

Just sold this one, a lite ash tele. I A/B'd it with a 1982 '52RI, and liked everything (except the finish) on the lite ash better. I bet I buy another one, just not a black one.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p310/rickyraveon/RickSummerfest06.jpg

2004 Highway 1 with brass compensated saddles and staggered tuners.

Robert, nice unique tele - is that a toggle switch beneath the control plate? If so, what's it for?

No, that is a mojo stone. It's my respect for the crossroads, New Orleans and a voodoo queen I use to date. I say she was a voodoo queen cause she sure put a spell on me.
(He quickly looks around the room to see if his wife is behind him.:roll:)

i've got 4 guitars currently and 3 sit in the closet 95% of the time because of this one.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r114/ezmorningrebel/IMG_0038.jpg

No, that is a mojo stone. It's my respect for the crossroads, New Orleans and a voodoo queen I use to date. I say she was a voodoo queen cause she sure put a spell on me.
(He quickly looks around the room to see if his wife is behind him.:roll:)

Interesting. Got a closer shot of it?

Light pine body, Wood'n'Guitars Broadcaster neck, Stuart Lap Wrap. One pickup and I feel like Superman with my tone and volume controls.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n160/UriahT/esquire.jpg

Interesting. Got a closer shot of it?

Ed, I will have this weekend. I will email it to you if you want.

CR

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/519/Tele_No1.jpg

My '62 Custom Tele copy.
tonfarbe, that is one GORGEOUS Telecaster!...:cool:

Just be grateful for the fact that it has a rosewood neck - if it had been maple, Ol' Fatman would have been sneaking over to your house in Berlin to steal it....:lol:

For a few years now, my Highway 1 Tele recently fitted with bigsby, SCN pickups and 4-way switch was my number 1.

I just finished my black Tele partscaster and the Brierly pickups (local in Australia) really roar. This Tele will rival my guitars with humbuckers in terms of hard rock applications.

However, I just ordered an SD Lil '59 bridge pickup to put on the highway one. At the moment, it's a tie between the Highway 1 and black Tele partscaster.

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/500/medium/Guitars_017.jpg

I made this as a tribute to Ron Wood's weird disk front almost-Tele Zemaitis. Unfortunately, I didn't keep it because I figured I'd do a better one later, I still haven't...

So you have been a member since September 2005 and you already have 3 posts. Really? You have an average of 0.00 posts per day.

Give it a rest man.:lol:

Seriously, I looked at your other posts just to be sure and you have built some incredible looking guitars. How about posting some pictures and also tell us who you have been selling them to. We might want to try one. Tell us more about who makes those engraved aluminum pick guards.

L_N_A

http://www.sharpenyouraxe.com/guitars/63relictele.jpg

Limited Edition CS '63 Telecaster Relic

9.5" Radius and 6105 frets

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a155/Squierjazz/Teleman.jpg

Here I am on holiday with my one and only Telecaster (if you don't count my Godin LR Baggs). '71 body, old LaSiDo (Godin) neck, '68 Gibson humbucker and an old Bill Lawrence Black Label in the bridge.

Hey Mr. Austin, Thanks for the welcome. I stumbled across this great forum a couple of years ago but have since gone through a really ugly period :sob for me:
Anyway, since I haven't built too many guitars but do a lot of engraving. I don't wanna sound like a name dropper so I'll answer you question about who I've sold them to by private email if you wish. The best engraved junk or guitars I've ever done have gone to working players. Check The Dead Pyrates Society in Austin if you get a chance.
Most of the guitars I've done have been Zemaitis replicas so that probably wouldn't be kosher on this sight but I'll throw in a few pictures and fade the heat just for you.
THIS particular guitar ended up in Japan and I later found it on a webpage in some collection or something (communication breakdown). The thought of no on playing it kind of breaks my heart. If this is some investor waiting to make great gains I hope he isn't holding his breath!
Here go the pics:

And my #1 (and only tele) is:

http://onfinite.com/libraries/1187662/82b.jpg

My sweet pinky ;)
PS.: That shot got my 2 precious things :rolleyes:

whats that color called, ive seen it before a lot, blondeish white and you can see the grain, looks great :)

Recently completed. Definitely #1 (right now, anyway):


http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/bazooka47/tele%20project/IMG_0167.jpg

I can't deicide :lol:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/Uri_bendigo/talkingheads071.jpg

Recently completed. Definitely #1 (right now, anyway):


http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/bazooka47/tele%20project/IMG_0167.jpg

Purty! May I ask where you got the case?

http://www.musikk.no/data/b/0/59/40/0_2701_0.jpg
My number 1 is the one on the right, 2003 AV52. The one on the left is a 1986 MIJ 62 Tele Custom. Both have Glendale saddles.

Purty! May I ask where you got the case?

Yes, the case was purchased from an ebay vendor that I have bought several other cases from. His name is Al Molinaro (sp?), and I think his ebay member name is "largeal". He sells a lot of quality repro cases. That particular one ran me around $200.00 plus shipping.

This is a Peal JC Deluxe. She is about three years old and plays loud and proud.
Thanks,
CR

[CENTER]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j16/colonel_photos/P1010010.jpg


Hi Colonel,

I had pretty much the same model and loved it! I was living in England for a year and was looking for a budget acoustic. Someone had a new Peal JC Deluxe with custom appointments, three-way amplification, the works, for $150. I loved that guitar, but had to sell it on consignment before I left. Unfortunately, the shop sold the guitar and kept my money. I sure do miss it!

By the way, maybe my brain is going fuzzy, but when I was looking up the guitar on the internet, I thought I came across you or someone with a similar name as an official endorser of the guitar. Was that you?

Left to Right:

1. Goldtop tele I posted before. I need to change the pickups- the hotrails is too OTT in this guitar. Might go to Bardens.

2. '87 black Kinman Blueprint Tele with Duncan Hotrails and Duncan Vintage stack, macassar ebony fingerboard.
I've owned this one for 17 years- it has been used more than any other guitar, been used on loads of albums- the hotrails in the bridge suits it really well. It is routed for 3 pickups, like the pearl one, but I prefer it with two. I've had all sorts of pickups in it- Kinmans, old Bardens (which were great and I should have kept) but I need it to be versatile- from rock to blues to heavier stuff.

3. '88 'pearl' Kinman Blueprint Tele with Duncan Vintage stack in neck and bridge, Kinman Belltone in the middle. Great balance between the pickups, lots of spank- has a killswitch between the pots for raygun effects.

Enjoy.

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/attachments/telecaster-discussion-forum/4635d1186602068-lets-see-your-1s-3teles4-jpg

Bumping back to the first page!

well, heres a shot i just took, just for this thread!

On the right is my real #1, the acoustic. Gets more playing time than anything. On the left is my first tele, and first electric for that matter. I was lost to the ways of the strat for about 6 months, but have recently reconciled my demons and fallen back in love with the Tele

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1010/1063500957_1084437fc4_b.jpg


The pickups in the Tele make me love it all the more. It has the original MIM whatever neck pickup, and a GFS Lil' puncher in the bridge. They blend incredibly well in the middle position

my first try at posting in this thread got rejected 'cause the photo was too big...here's another shot at it...hope the resized version works:
my #1 is an '02:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/hekawi/500pix2.jpg
closer view:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/hekawi/500pix1.jpg

Andy Thats a lovely sunburst on that acoustic. I find some of the acoustic ones a bit OTT but thats really nice!

My #1 or the other.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w192/GEISHA222/DSCF0063218.jpg
Both Vesters, the Tele and the Esquire have Fender P.U's.
The Esquire has the 50's control scheme.

On your left is a Fender James Burton Black/Gold Paisley, in the middle a beautiful Melancon and at the right my ' What would you save from a burning building' guitar - My number one, a Godin Artisan TC. Ebony fingerboard - the best guitar in the world.

http://file029a.bebo.com/12/large/2007/03/31/10/2134107563a3972248372b85292029l.jpg

[IMG]http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m31/laneline/CIMG0886.jpg[/IMG

Greetings, can't think of a better way to say hello than show my Tele's, pretty hard to number, but I guess this would the batting order;
'01 Amer, pro refinished from Natural all Vintique hardware & Lollar Vintage pup's
'95 CS Jr. reversed control plate & Tort.gd w/ creme covers
'07 Hwy 1 special run of 150, Callaham bridge,wired control plate & guard
'01 '69 RI Thinline Callaham/Fralin pup's, bridge,& knobs, & creme pearl guard

PS IMHO the new limited run of the Hwy 1's are killer, huge bang for the buck, they are stock with CS Nocaster pup's, and pretty good hardware, I'm just stuck on Callaham. Anyway, a week late but at last I got my post feet wet.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m31/laneline/CIMG0888.jpg

Sorry 'bout that, freakin' newbie's, also I see if you click on pic. it displays correctly, is that normal? Thanks, Rick

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m31/laneline/CIMG0888.jpg

Welcome, and nice collection!

Andy Thats a lovely sunburst on that acoustic. I find some of the acoustic ones a bit OTT but thats really nice!


Thanks man! I love it too, I think the satin finish helps a lot

well, heres a shot i just took, just for this thread!

On the right is my real #1, the acoustic. Gets more playing time than anything. On the left is my first tele, and first electric for that matter. I was lost to the ways of the strat for about 6 months, but have recently reconciled my demons and fallen back in love with the Tele

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1010/1063500957_1084437fc4_b.jpg


The pickups in the Tele make me love it all the more. It has the original MIM whatever neck pickup, and a GFS Lil' puncher in the bridge. They blend incredibly well in the middle position


andy! i have that exact model, Ef-500RV but mine doesnt have the fancy inlays.
great guitar.

Dang it you guys. Posting all this nice Number 1's. I could not stand it anymore and headed out the door to go to the music store again and buy another Tele, but my wife made an intervention, and now I am locked up at Teleholics Anonymous suffering from withdrawls.

Nice Geetars !

My "tuxedocaster" is my number one!

My Nashville custom is number two.

http://www.trixiestudios.homestead.com/16_After_1.jpg
http://www.trixiestudios.homestead.com/22_Nice_Pair_1.jpg
http://www.trixiestudios.homestead.com/23_Nice_Pair_2.jpg

Details HERE (http://www.trixiestudios.homestead.com/misc.html)

My First # 1, Sept 1952 # 5051 and my workhorse #1, 1968 Tele, Maple cap with Hamel Tall neck and Broadcaster Bridge. Incredible guitars! I'm not worthy!


http://pages.sbcglobal.net/scarb/5268.jpg



http://pages.sbcglobal.net/scarb/tele.gif


scarb

heres mine,you've seen it before...........
its got a quarterpounder in the bridge now and a few wiring problems but it will always be my no1.
4693

There are really two No. 1's aren't there?:roll:

A No. 1 player.....:grin:

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1052255/FenderMIJDeluxeTeleSunburst.JPG

And a No. 1 Collector...:wink:

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1052255/FenderUSACustomShopTeleXII.JPG

Yes, that is a Custom Shop Tele XII...:cool:

And a No. 1 Collector...:wink:

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1052255/FenderUSACustomShopTeleXII.JPG

Yes, that is a Custom Shop Tele XII...:cool:

Whoa! do you have any soundclips?

Sorry mate, this one's a collector (or closet queen) so I don't play it virtually at all.:sad:

But I did have a bit of a play when I first bought it and it does sound unreal.:cool:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v168/scopdom/IMG_1402.jpg

this one gets picked up the most

1999 MIM standard Tele
Fender USA pickups
Fender USA '52 "nocaster" reissue neck
StewMac 'vintage' tailpiece, threaded steel saddles
1-ply, 5-screw white pickguard

On the left is my number one Number One, a '93 CS gold sparkle with the Singularly Greatest Neck In The Universe®. It has a Callaham switch plate, guts, knobs, and bridge, Glendale "Twang" saddles, a Hipshot D-Tuner on the low E string, and 2 oft-maligned yet unsurpassed Barden pickups. It also has a pimpin' black sparkle pickguard made by Pickguardian. The body is poplar, so it has it's own particular quality that works really well with the chunky C-neck. I bought it sight/touch unseen, and loved playing it ever since.

On the right is my number two Number One, a 2001 CS Nocaster RI with stock p/ups, dents and bruises (although I've added plenty of my own). It also has a Callaham bridge and saddles, and rings like a bell.

Both of these Teles are like family members in my house, so much so that one year my family took them on vacation and left me at home. Talk about rejection.

Both were used extensively on my new soon-to-be released CD (shameless plug, that), but more about that in post #1000! :mrgreen:

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/d-rock_album/tele2.jpg

Here's the money shot of my stock '96 Tex-Mex Tele Special.

Features a 5-way switch and vintage hardware. I can't figure out why they only made these for a few years in the late 90s, it's an incredible guitar. I haven't had Tele GAS since I bought it. (Well, maybe for a Nocaster, but that's out of my price range right now).

Quickly rose to the #1 spot in the rotation.

I concur with D-rock on the Tele Specials.
My '94 looks very much like his, Sorry I don't have a photo but have a new camera so will post up my Teles soon. Mine is a real fine player and was a complete surprise when I picked it off of Ebay.
I had no experience with the TBX and think the five way and coil taps are a plus!
Bargain Teles and would enjoy having another one.
Great neck as well.
Good luck with your projects!

My 1996 MIJ with Lundgren bridge pickup and Glendale saddles:
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s67/byrdbrainiac/seafoam.jpg

This thread is not helping my "need to buy another tele" problem!

Here`s mine :

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x40/Digam11/TelewVox.jpg

Here`s mine :

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x40/Digam11/TelewVox.jpg

How's that Pathfinder sound with your Tele? I saw a YouTube video with one and it sounded great with a Les Paul. Nice geetar too!

This thread is not helping my "need to buy another tele" problem!

:lol:

Short scale neck for those stretchy jazz chords, CC neck pickup for a warm clear tone and a nice amount of twang in the bridge pickup for that more modern Bill Frisell style....

http://www.telecastergallery.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10333/blond%20thinline%20reduced.jpg


.... and pretty too!! :wink:

Although shown with a DR, I'm finding that I actually prefer a Vibrolux.

#1 is The Beachcaster with my #1 Twin

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k23/beachkos1/Beachcaster/BeachcasterDay1014.jpg

How's that Pathfinder sound with your Tele? I saw a YouTube video with one and it sounded great with a Les Paul. Nice geetar too!



:lol:

It actually sounds quite nice, so easy to use, very clean and easy to move around for "basement use". But ........ just took advantage of the MA free tax weekend and no payments for a year at GC and picked up a Vox AC15. Man , it sounds great thru this !!! I went in to get the AC30 but it was way too much amp for my needs so settled on the AC15. Saved myself $400 too:cool:

I just finished putting this one together. My first full partscaster. Proud to say that she's my first tele and my best sounding AND playing guitar, too. It's better than I even imagined. What do you guys think? I still don't know what to name her. :confused: This is also the guitar I'm not sure weather or not I want to put under the knife (B-bender install).

http://www.squaysh.com/images/Buttacaster1LOWRES.jpg
http://www.squaysh.com/images/Buttacaster2LOWRES.jpg

[QUOTE=Squaysh;903010]I just finished putting this one together. My first full partscaster. Proud to say that she's my first tele and my best sounding AND playing guitar, too. It's better than I even imagined. What do you guys think? I still don't know what to name her. :confused: This is also the guitar I'm not sure weather or not I want to put under the knife (B-bender install).
[QUOTE]

Very nice - congratulations.

Regarding the B-bender, may I suggest to simply take your time making the decision - play the guitar for awhile; eventually it will tell you what it wants.

I just finished putting this one together. My first full partscaster. Proud to say that she's my first tele and my best sounding AND playing guitar, too. It's better than I even imagined. What do you guys think? I still don't know what to name her. :confused: This is also the guitar I'm not sure weather or not I want to put under the knife (B-bender install).

http://www.squaysh.com/images/Buttacaster1LOWRES.jpg
http://www.squaysh.com/images/Buttacaster2LOWRES.jpg


She looks like a Brenda to me.

I just finished putting this one together. My first full partscaster. Proud to say that she's my first tele and my best sounding AND playing guitar, too. It's better than I even imagined. What do you guys think? I still don't know what to name her. :confused: This is also the guitar I'm not sure weather or not I want to put under the knife (B-bender install).

http://www.squaysh.com/images/Buttacaster1LOWRES.jpg
http://www.squaysh.com/images/Buttacaster2LOWRES.jpg

WOW! She's gorgeous! You did a great job and I love the wood grain!

She looks like a Brenda to me.

Brenda tha Benda. :lol:

Here's my #1 and has been since 1982.............a slightly altered 1977 Tele.:lol:
She's been my test bed for about every pickup combination under the sun.
She ain't pretty, but she has tone to die for.

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p298/teleman77/DSC00592.jpg EMG's, Chandler neck, Schaller bridge, Schaller "Keith" tuner on low E.

Well Ed and Jackson Jackson, I like the way you guys think.

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/517/Sixty_Nine.jpg

Sorry, you can't see the tortoise very well in that pic. '69 body and neck, Antiquity bridge pup, Rio Grande Tallboy Strat neck pup.

Here's my gig rig... a '53 ES-175, an '06 parts Tele with one of Pete Biltoft's great Charlie Christian pickups in it, and a '97 Matchless Chieftain:

http://www.mojogypsies.com/gypsies/pictures/rig_2556_72ppi.jpg

Two awesome guitars, great picture also. Where did you get that pickguard???

Well Ed and Jackson Jackson, I like the way you guys think.

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/517/Sixty_Nine.jpg

Sorry, you can't see the tortoise very well in that pic. '69 body and neck, Antiquity bridge pup, Rio Grande Tallboy Strat neck pup.


Awesome!

My Ol' Lady -

http://www.carltonguitars.com.au/resources/Image/tele_002/full_body1.jpg

#1 when i am out front of the country band
warmoth neck SD broadcaster lead vintage rythm
body and setup by me

05 Texas Highway One with el Dorado Pickguard.

That's a cool one, Guitar Junkie

My Ol' Lady -

Big Ugh, you don't often see that 2-tone "blackguard-minty blue" combination. How'd you do it?

Here's my number one

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb52/geordie1972/Tele1.jpg

That's a cool one, Guitar Junkie



Big Ugh, you don't often see that 2-tone "blackguard-minty blue" combination. How'd you do it?

Got lucky, I guess. The original owner 'wanted something different' so he stripped it, routed the edges and painted them black, and painted the aqua on it. I thought it was so ugly it was beautiful, so I left it. The fretboard was seriously dirty and rutted, so it was sanded out and refinned some years ago when I had it re-fretted.

Hard to choose, probably the white '68 cause its been with me for about 33 years. I love em all - they all have something to offer.http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/Telefunk_photos/Case1.jpg?t=1232241950

Here's my number one

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb52/geordie1972/Tele1.jpgHas anyone figured out WHY he drilled "The Hole"?

Has anyone figured out WHY he drilled "The Hole"?
he put the cable through it, then in the jack. Kept him from tripping over it

Short scale neck for those stretchy jazz chords, CC neck pickup for a warm clear tone and a nice amount of twang in the bridge pickup for that more modern Bill Frisell style....

http://www.telecastergallery.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10333/blond%20thinline%20reduced.jpg


.... and pretty too!! :wink:

Although shown with a DR, I'm finding that I actually prefer a Vibrolux.

That is hot.
If you don't mind, I am going to build something very similar for my next build.
Thinline with the same neck pickup but I think I'll go for a goldtop.

Here's my number one

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb52/geordie1972/Tele1.jpg

Francis Rossi Replica eh? NICE!:cool:

Meet Plain Jane. The neck p/up has been replaced by a H/B-sized P-90 since this was taken.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q246/biliousprudence/Jane.jpg

he put the cable through it, then in the jack. Kept him from tripping over it


So the cable through the strap trick didn't work for him?

My no 1 - Baja

http://hem.bredband.net/b124387/pix/S1030061.jpg

Well Ed and Jackson Jackson, I like the way you guys think.

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/517/Sixty_Nine.jpg

Sorry, you can't see the tortoise very well in that pic. '69 body and neck, Antiquity bridge pup, Rio Grande Tallboy Strat neck pup.

Very nice indeed!!!

I honestly can't choose between the heavily upgraded Squier or the '86 MIJ Esquire. Both are amazing. The Esquire wins on cool-factor though but the Squier is super comfortable and sounds amazing through the Bare Knuckle Pickups.

http://iampix.bmezine.com/2/t/czoujk/gz9jc3pa.jpg

It's missing my '89 MIJ 62 reissue which lives in England where I will be in about 3 weeks.

EDIT: And I forgot to say I'm envious of every guitar I've seen in this thread! Some really, really nice ones in here!

My #1 could be any of these guitars depending on the day and my mood! Today I think it's the 62 reissue.
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s85/guitarguy1964/teles003.jpg
Left to right:
Tele Elite
James Burton
Buck Owens
'62 Reissue
Front:
Telesonic

My numero ono

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/500/medium/40th_anniv_flame.jpg

Sorry, but I have two #1s. However, to keep peace in the family, I will list my Telecaster as #1A and my ES500 as #1B.

Sorry, but I have two #1s. However, to keep peace in the family, I will list my Telecaster as #1A and my ES500 as #1B.
http://www.tdpri.com/forum/attachments/telecaster-discussion-forum/4938d1187889190t-lets-see-your-1s-carlo-robelli-es500-1b-jpg


What's this close second? Looks something like a Gibson, but the knob layout doesn't.

Pete

What's this close second? Looks something like a Gibson, but the knob layout doesn't.

Pete

It is a Carlo Robelli clone of a Gibson ES5. I changed the pickups to Tom Short Sweet 90s (www.tomshortshandmadepickups.com), added an on/off switch for each pickup on the upper bass bout, added a GreTsch Roller-Matic Bridge, a Chet Atkins Wire Bigsby handle, and the three knobs on the lower treble bout originally were individual volume pots that now are individual tone pots and the pot on the upper treble bout is now a master volume instead of a master tone. It is an awesome guitar and has the best neck of any guitar I ever played.

here you go!

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/500/medium/Perfect_pair_2.jpg

#1 on the right! #2 on the left!

all of my #1's

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f335/talkovich/trio.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z260/ghosttour/brwngtr.jpg

Here's my 70s Ibanez Tele Deluxe ripoff with an SD Pearly Gates in the bridge. I'd been thinking about a Deluxe for a while when I found this one for $250. It's got a thick poly coat, which I'm not crazy about, but it still sounds phenomenal. I can't stand the black trussrod cover at the headstock - I took it off at one point, but that was worse. :lol: Other than that, I absolutely love this guitar. It plays and sounds just like me. No strings in this pic b/c I'm about to upgrade the tuners.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/60640/Picture001-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/60640/Picture002-2.jpg

Kluson Deluxes, round string retainer, matte black 1 ply pickguard, Fender 3 saddle bridge, Electrosocket jack, CTS and CRL electronics with cloth wiring, dome knobs...

I'm thinking about maybe getting some Don Mare pickups for it, I think I've fallen in love with Jim Campilongo's bridge pickup tone and I'd like to shoot for something similar to it.

The purple thing is a DOD tape echo pedal, mostly used to keep the guitar from sliding around in the generic tweed case.

Under the guitar in the notebook is a letter from Holly Gatton with one of Danny's picks taped to the inside. I got Buddy's autograph last weekend, he played the guitar a little bit too. Anyone have any ideas about how to preserve it? It seems that my best bet is just to use a spray poly, starting with VERY light coats and building upon that.

I haven't taken fresh portraits of the '69 in a while, so I took a few this morning. Better camera this time!

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/500/69-1.jpg
http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/500/69-2.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/mscombs/1Tele.jpg

http://i10.tinypic.com/6bdyo3s.jpg

3FEB66B

'68 Tele - All original.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v348/togman/Guitar/DSCF0010.jpg

It is a Carlo Robelli clone of a Gibson ES5. I changed the pickups to Tom Short Sweet 90s (www.tomshortshandmadepickups.com), added an on/off switch for each pickup on the upper bass bout, added a GreTsch Roller-Matic Bridge, a Chet Atkins Wire Bigsby handle, and the three knobs on the lower treble bout originally were individual volume pots that now are individual tone pots and the pot on the upper treble bout is now a master volume instead of a master tone. It is an awesome guitar and has the best neck of any guitar I ever played.

I got my sister a Carlo Robelli acoustic guitar a few years ago. I liked it quite a bit.

http://picturefrompete.home.comcast.net/annsguitar-2.jpg

Sort of wish I'd gotten one for myself.

Pete

Here's my 1989 Squier affinity tele and my brand spanking new 2007 Squier Standard tele.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e22/guitarman91/100_0246.jpg

My avatar '57 Tele.

been a while since anyone posted their #1s. BUMP!

I've been using this '82 Standard for the last few days.

http://picturefrompete.home.comcast.net/LesPaulStd/82LesPaul59DuncanPatioSun.jpg

This has been my #1 for a while... 80's MIJ with Fralin Broadcasters...

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u116/march68/62RI1.jpg

Just the same one as always ...

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b380/Skydog_/MursTele.jpg

My only 1...

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee231/big_lug/TelecasterandDeluxeReverb007Large.jpg?

This is what it's been lately:

http://hackolutions.com/gear/currentgear/prsmccarty/prsmccarty.jpg

There's are some sweet new additions to the thread!

I've been using this '82 Standard for the last few days.

If #1s can change that quickly, this has been #1 for the past few days.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/dabluzeguy/Osprey%20I/ospreyI1.jpg

I thought it had to be first choice over a long time to be #1?

This is what it's been lately:

http://hackolutions.com/gear/currentgear/prsmccarty/prsmccarty.jpg

nice pic, hippietim...

and, welcome back.

Where ya' been, man?

David

Man, this thread is dreamy! :grin: :grin: :grin:

You guys should be proud of your stuff...it's goodlookin' and I'm droolin' like crazy!

If #1s can change that quickly, this has been #1 for the past few days.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/dabluzeguy/Osprey%20I/ospreyI1.jpg

I thought it had to be first choice over a long time to be #1?

What is it? I like the P90 neck PU. Your image says Osprey. Never heard of an Osprey!

The Les Paul's getting used lately because it sounds ok through my new Peavey Transtube amp. (After I replaced the crappy speaker)

nice pic, hippietim...

and, welcome back.

Where ya' been, man?

David

thanks.

What is it? I like the P90 neck PU. Your image says Osprey. Never heard of an Osprey!

The Les Paul's getting used lately because it sounds ok through my new Peavey Transtube amp. (After I replaced the crappy speaker)

If I told you I'd have to kill you. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/wildricechris/smilies/icon_axe.gif



(prototype of a new model we've been working on)

And it sounds GREAT!! through my new Dr. Z 6545.

What pickups did you end up with in the LP?

If I told you I'd have to kill you. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/wildricechris/smilies/icon_axe.gif



(prototype of a new model we've been working on)

Good plan! Fender'll get testy sooner or later.

And it sounds GREAT!! through my new Dr. Z 6545.

What pickups did you end up with in the LP?

It has it's original ('82) neck pickup, and a new (potted version) '59 Duncan. But I'm having Jim Wagner wind me an out of phase BetSet.

http://www.wcrguitar.com/betset.html

It doesn't say "Truck Not Included"!
(His Fillmore set comes with a brick wall)

Pete

Man, this thread is dreamy! :grin: :grin: :grin:

...it's goodlookin'

Yep, just like us, MM :mrgreen:

BBB, that's one GREAT looking tele!

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r277/Rob_G_01/DSCN2298.jpg

these are my #1s (all three of them)

No drooling please! ;)

http://www.sharpenyouraxe.com/pics/tonestack3.jpg

NOS CS '56 Strat Special Order with 6105/9.5/flamed maple
'63 LE CS Tele Relic

Carr Mercury
'93 Matchless SC-30
Budda Twinmaster 10
MAZ 38 Sr
Mini Z
Sewell Texaverb 50

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/517/medium/100_4111.jpg

My 60's Classic

My only 1...

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee231/big_lug/TelecasterandDeluxeReverb007Large.jpg?

Can you tell us anything about her? Nice!

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb113/DanELapp/telestessalaska041.jpg
She's MIM, and I love her...

'97 Cali Fat Tele with Ash body

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/517/medium/0001.JPG

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a351/stephan52/LPTele.jpg

I was looking for this thread and found it by chance.

My current no 1. 72 Thinline RI with HB sized Vintage Vibe Vibetron pickups.

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/538/medium/72_Tele_Thinline_RI_005.jpg

No drooling please! ;)

http://www.sharpenyouraxe.com/pics/tonestack3.jpg

NOS CS '56 Strat Special Order with 6105/9.5/flamed maple
'63 LE CS Tele Relic

Carr Mercury
'93 Matchless SC-30
Budda Twinmaster 10
MAZ 38 Sr
Mini Z
Sewell Texaverb 50

Sorry, too late (wiping the drool off my keyboard now)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/guitars/st1b.jpg

My gallery is full of pics of my number #1:s ... :-)

No drooling please! ;)

http://www.sharpenyouraxe.com/pics/tonestack3.jpg

NOS CS '56 Strat Special Order with 6105/9.5/flamed maple
'63 LE CS Tele Relic

Carr Mercury
'93 Matchless SC-30
Budda Twinmaster 10
MAZ 38 Sr
Mini Z
Sewell Texaverb 50

Where's your Fender amp?... :cry:

My #1

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/694/medium/NashGold11.JPG

Gilles

Ok, I guess it's time to fess up, because everyone was going to find out eventually anyhow.

This is my #1 guitar:

http://amplifyer.home.comcast.net/HelloKittyLesPaul.jpg

I have a new #1 player...

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1052255/USADeluxeTele2Sunburst_1.jpg

I think my #1 (the white one) has just been upstaged...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Rnbguitars/MVC-573S.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Rnbguitars/Telehogprofile.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Rnbguitars/MahogonyTeledecal.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Rnbguitars/2Teles1.jpg

RB

I have a new #1 player...

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1052255/USADeluxeTele2Sunburst_1.jpg

That's sweet, Ajay. I love the look of a bound sunburst tele!

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/showphoto.php?photo=6671

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/showphoto.php?photo=6671

Ah, a 70s USA Deluxe...very nice indeed.

I guess that my 1975 Thinline is no my #1 Collector Tele.
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1052255/1975ThinlineTele_3.jpg

Similar, but different....:wink:

That's a really cool guitar.

Mine's a '77. It's my main guitar. I'm really thinking about picking up a used MIM. In a moment of stupidity, I got rid of my MIM James Burton two years ago. I've been GASsing for another single coil tele to replace it ever since.

don't hate me for this....but i've really been beating the crap out of this one lately. believe it or not, it can twang with the best of em! cheap maple and coil taps, you know! i call it the Mardi Gras Special.

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/516/medium/69Paisley.JPG

...pu's died but rewound by owen duffy
...re-fretted by joe glaser/floyd cassista
...de-valued by me playing it and little bits of paisley wallpaper disintegrating into thin air :shock:

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/516/medium/69Paisley.JPG

...pu's died but rewound by owen duffy
...re-fretted by joe glaser/floyd cassista
...de-valued by me playing it and little bits of paisley wallpaper disintegrating into thin air :shock:

Now that's NICE

I think my #1 (the white one) has just been upstaged...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Rnbguitars/MVC-573S.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Rnbguitars/Telehogprofile.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Rnbguitars/MahogonyTeledecal.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Rnbguitars/2Teles1.jpg

RB


I like that, very classy looking. Details please.

The "its been a while" bump

The "its been a while" bump

Then I will post an update :smile:

My doublebound 60's Custom replica (my first ever partscaster) will always be No. 1 in my heart,
but over the last few weeks I have hardly touched any other guitar besides my BAJA:

http://www.armeirre.de/jotka/tdpri/Baja_white.jpg

Upgrades:
- Glendale saddles
- Tonerider Vintage Plus bridge pickup
- Electrosocket jack cup

my number one used to be my OTC Fender Jaguar, but i had to sell it to pay for vet bills.
im always in between two guitars.
my tele that i made myself, and my 96 jag-stang(highly modified)
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g126/Fender96jag/christmas%20time/guitar%20projects/IMG_8613.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g126/Fender96jag/christmas%20time/guitar%20projects/IMG_9307.jpg

Yeah, haven't seen this thread in a while, thanks for bumping it.

And of course, my new #1 collectable is the CS Rosewood Tele...(click to enlarge)

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1052255/FenderCSLRRosewoodTele2_2.jpghttp://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1052255/FenderCSLRRosewoodTele_14.jpg
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1052255/FenderCSLRRosewoodTeleBody1_5.jpghttp://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1052255/FenderCSLRRosewoodTeleBody3_7.jpg