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October 2nd, 2010, 07:41 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Urbana, Il
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New guitar, what should I get?
I'm leaning towards either some kind of American Tele or A Gretsch G6120DSW. Which should I save up my pennies for?
I mostly play rockabilly and blues, but quite a bit of surf (Ventures) too |
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October 2nd, 2010, 08:26 PM
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Tele-Holic
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Oregon
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Can't go wrong with a Tele.
If not a Tele, go for a hollowbody or semi like a Casino or Sheraton. The Gretsch would be an excellent choice as well. Surf? That's pretty much Stratocaster territory, isn't it? If I could have just one guitar it would be the Casino. It's the most fun guitar I've ever played. But just starting out, I'd definitely go for the Tele - all bases are covered with a slab. |
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October 2nd, 2010, 09:00 PM
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Location: GA
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Get the Gretsch! (actually get what you like the most)
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October 2nd, 2010, 10:43 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Swansea
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if you have a tele, id say get the gretch. but to be honest, i reckon you've already made your mind up, and want validation from us tele blokes. get what you want most bro, and dont look back
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October 2nd, 2010, 11:06 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Southern California
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I like the semi-hollow idea too. Why not an ES-335 or one of its numerous copies? Very playable (with the thinner body and double cutaway, you have easier top-fret access than a Casino, etc), very versatile (ask "Mr 335" Larry Carlton!).
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October 2nd, 2010, 11:10 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: California
Age: 54
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Gretsch, for the Bigsby.
Or get a Tele with a Bigsby! I have both actually, and if I suddenly became a rockabilly and surf guy, and someone FORCED me to choose... I'd have to go with the Gretsch.
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October 3rd, 2010, 10:42 AM
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If you don't have a Tele, get one with a Bigsby. If you do (and you should) get a semi-hollow with a Bigsby. I personally think all Tele players should also have a semi-hollow. If I were King, I would decree that it be so.
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