Help need Twang

jagger241 · August 8th, 2008, 07:56 AM

Here Is my Question ? Since there are so many different models and various sounds ....What 2008 Tele will give me twang ??????ou Yes I need to play and decide but i feel with so many choices of teles and also my playing, which i think plays a major roll in sounds (not a professional picker by no means just a rookie , more just a hobby) ....That being said for the twang whats a great model out of the 2008s ........also thought mabe the reissues dont care if i spend $600-$1400(American Made or MIM) just rather get something that will twang and possibly be a guitar that i can hand down to my son one day or and maybe increase in value ........But main concern is twang as of now...so confused between models ........Joe

Scotland · August 8th, 2008, 08:01 AM

Mexican 50's Classic, twangs more than a filly's suspender belt.

Telemarkman · August 8th, 2008, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Scotland

Mexican 50's Classic, twangs more than a filly's suspender belt.

Yup, that's a great choice ...

Scotland · August 8th, 2008, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Telemarkman

Yup, that's a great choice ...

What, the guitar or the belt ?

e-merlin · August 8th, 2008, 02:29 PM

I guess you'd have to define "twang" by naming an artist or song.

You might try a MIM Esquire. Those have twang by the truckload in my book.

Jellecaster · August 8th, 2008, 02:31 PM

For me, the "60's" models twang the most. On the inexpensive side you have the Classic 60's model and on the upscale side you have the AV62. Both are GREAT guitars.

Hey - I just became a Friend of Leo's!!! I think I'll buy a new Tele to celebrate.... actually, I just did. But this is a great reason to blame it on.

Mark Davis · August 8th, 2008, 02:34 PM

Both good choices however any guitar can twang the player makes the twangy sounds not the guitar itself.

Duane Eddy got some real twangy sounds out of his big hollowbody.

So my answer is any Tele can twang if you know how to make the twangy sounds the guitar can do it too.

newtwanger · August 8th, 2008, 02:37 PM

Start with all 2008 Telecasters,
remove the "twangless" ones:

Jim Root tele
John 5 tele
72 Deluxe RI tele
Spalted Maple tele

pretty much the rest = "twang"

(with the classic 50s and the 52RI riding high on twangitude)

Telehackster · August 8th, 2008, 02:39 PM

I don't mean to over-simplify this--and I certainly don't intend to sound insulting--but experiment with your picking attack in order to maximize the twang potential. For example, try picking close to the bridge and popping your strings.

That said, you might have to experiment to find the combination that suits you best. Personally, I prefer the three-saddle bridges, either the brass barrels or the threaded steel ones. They're all good!

Good luck, and I hope you have lots of fun on your twang quest!

Jellecaster · August 8th, 2008, 02:42 PM

When I moved from rock to country I changed from a super heavy (3mm) pick to a much lighter Dunlop Jazz III red. That really helped bring the twang out. Having said that, there definitely are Tele models that twang more or less than others.

Most of the "modern" designs don't have quite as much. The exception is the new American Standard. I find that it can twang with the best of them and is just an all-around awesome guitar.

Joe Chaney · August 8th, 2008, 06:30 PM

my vote goes for 50s classic

Nick JD · August 8th, 2008, 07:15 PM

Any guitar will twang if you pick just in front of the saddles - a tele with a single coil connected to a metal bridge that also has large mass saddles does it best.

I wonder if it's possible to emulate twang with a pedal?

garytelecastor · August 8th, 2008, 07:38 PM

I would like to know what you are playing through? What are your settings on the amp? What kind of music are you playing? Are you playing in a band or are you playing mostly for recording and at home?
How long have you been playing?
Welcome to the forum. If you can't find an answer here it don't exist.

degsycaster · August 8th, 2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jellecaster

Hey - I just became a Friend of Leo's!!! I think I'll buy a new Tele to celebrate.... actually, I just did. But this is a great reason to blame it on.

Now this I like. Everytime you reach the next posting level you gotta go out and buy a new Tele. "Darling, I have to - it's the rule of that Tele forum i'm always on"

Mark Davis · August 8th, 2008, 09:16 PM

Duane Eddy twang

jagger241 · August 8th, 2008, 11:18 PM

Playing for fun been playing for years but on and off as far as study ,,, marshall valvestate combo and Alesis quadra verb gt ,,,,right now to Les Pauls,,,, Southern Rock but love the country thing Marty Stuart,Brad Paisley ,old country from cash booby bare eddie Arnold list goes on ...just came back recently on a trip to Nashville Ryman and Opry....Love the chicken picken stuff And thank you all for the kind welcome to the forumn Oh check this out Marty Skaggs and setzer Myster Train Enjoy Joe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17KOZMIhz1g

August 8th, 2008, 07:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
jagger241 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: north carolina Age: 39 Posts: 6	Help need Twang Here Is my Question ? Since there are so many different models and various sounds ....What 2008 Tele will give me twang ??????ou Yes I need to play and decide but i feel with so many choices of teles and also my playing, which i think plays a major roll in sounds (not a professional picker by no means just a rookie , more just a hobby) ....That being said for the twang whats a great model out of the 2008s ........also thought mabe the reissues dont care if i spend $600-$1400(American Made or MIM) just rather get something that will twang and possibly be a guitar that i can hand down to my son one day or and maybe increase in value ........But main concern is twang as of now...so confused between models ........Joe

August 8th, 2008, 08:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Scotland Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, Yewrup Age: 54 Posts: 6,468 3 Photos	Mexican 50's Classic, twangs more than a filly's suspender belt. __________________ All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand !

August 8th, 2008, 02:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jellecaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Hampshire, USA Age: 40 Posts: 2,128	For me, the "60's" models twang the most. On the inexpensive side you have the Classic 60's model and on the upscale side you have the AV62. Both are GREAT guitars. Hey - I just became a Friend of Leo's!!! I think I'll buy a new Tele to celebrate.... actually, I just did. But this is a great reason to blame it on. __________________ It was born at the junction of form and function...

August 8th, 2008, 02:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 58 Posts: 12,745	Both good choices however any guitar can twang the player makes the twangy sounds not the guitar itself. Duane Eddy got some real twangy sounds out of his big hollowbody. So my answer is any Tele can twang if you know how to make the twangy sounds the guitar can do it too. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

August 8th, 2008, 02:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
newtwanger Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 790 5 Photos	Start with all 2008 Telecasters, remove the "twangless" ones: Jim Root tele John 5 tele 72 Deluxe RI tele Spalted Maple tele pretty much the rest = "twang" (with the classic 50s and the 52RI riding high on twangitude) __________________ _________________

August 8th, 2008, 02:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Telehackster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas, USA Age: 42 Posts: 1,023	I don't mean to over-simplify this--and I certainly don't intend to sound insulting--but experiment with your picking attack in order to maximize the twang potential. For example, try picking close to the bridge and popping your strings. That said, you might have to experiment to find the combination that suits you best. Personally, I prefer the three-saddle bridges, either the brass barrels or the threaded steel ones. They're all good! Good luck, and I hope you have lots of fun on your twang quest!

August 8th, 2008, 02:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jellecaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Hampshire, USA Age: 40 Posts: 2,128	When I moved from rock to country I changed from a super heavy (3mm) pick to a much lighter Dunlop Jazz III red. That really helped bring the twang out. Having said that, there definitely are Tele models that twang more or less than others. Most of the "modern" designs don't have quite as much. The exception is the new American Standard. I find that it can twang with the best of them and is just an all-around awesome guitar. __________________ It was born at the junction of form and function...

August 8th, 2008, 06:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
Joe Chaney Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: aude, France Age: 16 Posts: 455 2 Photos	my vote goes for 50s classic __________________ If you're not careful, It'll stick to your cheeks, and You'll smell like a native, For a couple of weeks In France

August 8th, 2008, 07:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
Nick JD Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2007 Location: North NSW, Australia Age: 36 Posts: 2,496	Any guitar will twang if you pick just in front of the saddles - a tele with a single coil connected to a metal bridge that also has large mass saddles does it best. I wonder if it's possible to emulate twang with a pedal? __________________

August 8th, 2008, 07:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
garytelecastor Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,575 18 Photos	I would like to know what you are playing through? What are your settings on the amp? What kind of music are you playing? Are you playing in a band or are you playing mostly for recording and at home? How long have you been playing? Welcome to the forum. If you can't find an answer here it don't exist. __________________ éí 'aaníígÓÓ 'áhoot'é Would you mind holding this bag while we go through the custom shop????? Redd Volkaert is a Jedi Knight at one with the Force!!!

August 8th, 2008, 09:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 58 Posts: 12,745	Duane Eddy twang __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

August 8th, 2008, 11:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
jagger241 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: north carolina Age: 39 Posts: 6	Playing for fun been playing for years but on and off as far as study ,,, marshall valvestate combo and Alesis quadra verb gt ,,,,right now to Les Pauls,,,, Southern Rock but love the country thing Marty Stuart,Brad Paisley ,old country from cash booby bare eddie Arnold list goes on ...just came back recently on a trip to Nashville Ryman and Opry....Love the chicken picken stuff And thank you all for the kind welcome to the forumn Oh check this out Marty Skaggs and setzer Myster Train Enjoy Joe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17KOZMIhz1g