Just played the Telecaster Deluxe!!!

Harrison · August 27th, 2005, 05:26 PM

I just got back from the local Guitar Center where I played a real telecaster for the first time. WOW! I have got to have one. My favorite was the Telecaster Deluxe: Black, two humbuckers, maple neck with Strat like headstock, it was unbelievable. How do you folks feel about this guitar?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/...se_pid/511141/

Fuzzyhead · August 27th, 2005, 05:36 PM

Nah! No Strat headstocks for me!

Colo Springs E · August 27th, 2005, 06:10 PM

....was goofy when I first got it, but grew to love it. If I get enough money for another guitar I'm in the process of selling, I may go out and buy another. I really liked that guitar.

The one I owned was pretty heavy, but I didn't mind; the neck fit tight as a glove in the pocket of the body, I really liked that. The neck felt awesome, and I loved the large frets. Those buckers are pretty raunchy sounding (that's a good thing).

Here's a pic of the one I had, along with a cool "custom-painted" MIM Stnd Tele I had:

-Eric

GUITARmole · August 28th, 2005, 12:36 PM

The one I tried was the deadest sounding POS I've ever played. Totally devoid of all twang. It reminded me of all the bad 70's Fenders I've played.

jhundt · August 28th, 2005, 12:46 PM

My '68 Strat has that big headstock and it works pretty good....

JBandtheSalts · August 28th, 2005, 01:19 PM

i bought a new tele deluxe reissue and i like it a lot...i would however, make sure you play it and find a good one before you buy it, i played two others before i got the one that i did, the others just felt like theyd fall apart or something.

what i like most about it is how familiar it feels, i just the feel of fenders and the tele deluxe offers something im comfortable with along with some differant sounds...

-john

Wild Rice Chris · August 28th, 2005, 01:26 PM

Cool guitar.

I prefer the tone of the original Wide-Range humbuckers with CuNiFe magnets better than the reissues with AlNiCo magnets.

But for another $300 or so, you could get some original pickups to drop in.

Essex Boy · August 28th, 2005, 02:05 PM

Not for me...

DlxNashvilleLuvr · August 28th, 2005, 02:17 PM

I recently played a Squier version of one of those and have had it on my mind ever since. I A/B'd it with the $600 model and actually liked the Squier better! I want to make it a special day when I return to grab that.

tdu · August 28th, 2005, 02:31 PM

I don't know if I am just crazy, but the RI's I have tried feel nothing like the originals thing to me. My buddy has an original that I LOVE. The necks on the new ones feel nothing like it though. And they definitely don't sound the same to my ears. I still like how they look though.

BmoreTele · August 28th, 2005, 03:47 PM

My complaint is that all new guitars seem like they are strung with super light strings. I've been using heavier and heavier strings over the years, and these super slinky 009's and even 008's feel lousy to me.

I tired one of the Deluxe RI's and it sounded tinny and I blame those strings.

Put some manly strings on them and let's hear what they really sound like!!

Harrison · August 28th, 2005, 06:58 PM

I usually use 11s. I was playing "Sunshine of Your Love", you know, the Cream song, and this big guy comes up behind me and goes, "Where's the bass, man? I'll back you up." That was kinda cool. Man, that guitar has been on my mind ever since yesterday. I've figured that I can have all the money by Thanksgiving. I'll try out the other teles again when I go back, just to be sure, see what I'd be missing. But I plan on making my parts tele as close to the standard twang as I can so that's why I'd go for the humbuckers.

Anonymous · August 28th, 2005, 08:04 PM

I have a '72 Telecaster Custom Re-issue and a Squier Telecaster Custom, which is very similar to the Deluxe. The Deluxe is great, it's on my "wish list". My '72 Re-issue is my fave Tele, it's great! I really wanted one, as Keith Richards played one exclusively during the late '70s/early '80s. I picked mine up in 2002 when Mars Music went out of business for a really great price. Don't forget to try out a Tele Custom Re-issue when you're trying out those Teles!
:D Heather

tdu · August 28th, 2005, 08:13 PM

The Squire Custom II mentioned above is a guitar I love. It's definitely one of the best values out there. I tried 2 of them at the local shop and the both looked and sounded great. The cost a fraction of any other Fender they carry as well (except other Squires).

Anonymous · August 28th, 2005, 08:22 PM

My Squier Tele Custom is the original one, not the Custom II. I'm sure the Tele Custom II is a great guitar, but I am referring to the original Squier Tele Custom, the one with the chrome covered humbuckers, introduced in 9/2003.
8) Heather

OutlawSteph · August 28th, 2005, 08:31 PM

The Deluxe is great.. don't even look for twang because that's not what it's for. I like that there's a Tele for every mood and style of music. Plug the Deluxe into a Mesa Boogie or Marshall combo and rock out!

DlxNashvilleLuvr · August 28th, 2005, 09:49 PM

I'm planning to get a Squire Tele Custom with the twin humbuckers, also. Unfortunately they don't carry Custom II's around here so I don't know what they're like. I'm infatuated by the Squire Custom, though!

genelovesjez · August 29th, 2005, 01:31 AM

It's definitely my next guitar! It's like it was designed just for me, taking the features of my beloved 68RI Strat and combining them with a Tele, then adding some humbuckers for variety. I tried a really nice one in my local store, but it wasn't black so I'm still looking (and saving).

Fuzzyhead · August 29th, 2005, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhundt

My '68 Strat has that big headstock and it works pretty good....

I just don't like a Strat headstock on a Tele. To my eyes, that just looks wrong..... On a gig last weekend, there was a guy with a Tele Deluxe but that one had a *proper* Tele neck & headstock. Looked cool!

halouis · August 29th, 2005, 11:40 AM

i gigged with a '76 for alomst 100 yrs in the 90's. cool guitar. Loved the tone. I had issues with the 3 bolt neck though not as stable as a 4 bolt for sure. Neck was OK, nothign great. Good rock guitar. not real twangy though. THat said, for a real hummer esperience, i prefer an SG or LP or for a slightly twangy 'bucker sound i'd rather have a Firebird or old 60's Epi Crestwood.

genelovesjez · August 29th, 2005, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by halouis

i gigged with a '76 for alomst 100 yrs in the 90's.

I think the 90s just seemed to last that long.

halouis · August 29th, 2005, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by genelovesjez

Quote:

Originally Posted by halouis

i gigged with a '76 for alomst 100 yrs in the 90's.

I think the 90s just seemed to last that long.

whoops! LOL Got a little carried away with the 00000s

jackleg · August 29th, 2005, 06:44 PM

i think that you should be able to buy an original 1972-73 tele deluxe for what you would pay for a new r.i.. i guess around $500-750..?? but, if you wait too long, the vintage market will escallate the prices of the orginals. this was not a valued vintage guitar, why? i dont know. i have owned one for ten years and i have enjoyed it tremendously. i knew that it would become a sought after piece eventually, and i have seen a few guys playing one on t.v. so, hurry to find an original... the humbuckers are really fine. a little experimentation and you will dial in a sound that is 'yours'.

BmoreTele · August 29th, 2005, 07:00 PM

Too late! The original Deluxe's are going for $1200 and up. :(

jwells393 · August 29th, 2005, 08:27 PM

The Deluxe doesn't just have a Strat headstock............ it's got that big giant goofy looking CBS Strat headstock which now is only seen on Deluxes and Squier Strats.

The only redeeming quality I can think of with that headstock is that since it's so big, there should be enough wood there to cut it into a Tele headstock.

Harrison · August 29th, 2005, 08:33 PM

I love the way the headstock works with the pickguard. I've been thinking of getting it in the walnut finish. I'm not sure, though.

August 27th, 2005, 05:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Harrison Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 18 Posts: 373 15 Photos	Just played the Telecaster Deluxe!!! I just got back from the local Guitar Center where I played a real telecaster for the first time. WOW! I have got to have one. My favorite was the Telecaster Deluxe: Black, two humbuckers, maple neck with Strat like headstock, it was unbelievable. How do you folks feel about this guitar? http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/...se_pid/511141/ __________________ Insert witty phrase here

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Fuzzyhead Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bonn (Yer-up) Age: 25 Posts: 1,350 23 Photos	Nah! No Strat headstocks for me! __________________ about me: blog, photos & musical preferences

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Colo Springs E Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,204 5 Photos	I thought the headstock.... ....was goofy when I first got it, but grew to love it. If I get enough money for another guitar I'm in the process of selling, I may go out and buy another. I really liked that guitar. The one I owned was pretty heavy, but I didn't mind; the neck fit tight as a glove in the pocket of the body, I really liked that. The neck felt awesome, and I loved the large frets. Those buckers are pretty raunchy sounding (that's a good thing). Here's a pic of the one I had, along with a cool "custom-painted" MIM Stnd Tele I had: -Eric __________________ Think I'll pack it in and Buy a pickup Take it down to LA...

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jhundt Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Netherlands Age: 54 Posts: 3,012 9 Photos	What's wrong with the big head? My '68 Strat has that big headstock and it works pretty good....

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Wild Rice Chris Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rice Custom Dungeon Posts: 2,867 27 Photos	Cool guitar. I prefer the tone of the original Wide-Range humbuckers with CuNiFe magnets better than the reissues with AlNiCo magnets. But for another $300 or so, you could get some original pickups to drop in. __________________ "The children need to learn how to build their own environment and make their own music that is inspired by their roots."--Eugene Hütz "All music turns out to be ethnic music."--Steve Reich Enjoy, and please visit my homepage.

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GUITARmole Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,117 50 Photos	The one I tried was the deadest sounding POS I've ever played. Totally devoid of all twang. It reminded me of all the bad 70's Fenders I've played.

August 28th, 2005, 01:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
JBandtheSalts Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 510	i bought a new tele deluxe reissue and i like it a lot...i would however, make sure you play it and find a good one before you buy it, i played two others before i got the one that i did, the others just felt like theyd fall apart or something. what i like most about it is how familiar it feels, i just the feel of fenders and the tele deluxe offers something im comfortable with along with some differant sounds... -john

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Essex Boy Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 679	Not for me...

August 28th, 2005, 02:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
DlxNashvilleLuvr Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Age: 37 Posts: 697	I recently played a Squier version of one of those and have had it on my mind ever since. I A/B'd it with the $600 model and actually liked the Squier better! I want to make it a special day when I return to grab that.

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tdu Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 32 Posts: 2,459 11 Photos	I don't know if I am just crazy, but the RI's I have tried feel nothing like the originals thing to me. My buddy has an original that I LOVE. The necks on the new ones feel nothing like it though. And they definitely don't sound the same to my ears. I still like how they look though. __________________ Torn Down Units brand Rock n' Roll My Solo Stuff:

August 28th, 2005, 03:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
BmoreTele TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 37	My complaint is that all new guitars seem like they are strung with super light strings. I've been using heavier and heavier strings over the years, and these super slinky 009's and even 008's feel lousy to me. I tired one of the Deluxe RI's and it sounded tinny and I blame those strings. Put some manly strings on them and let's hear what they really sound like!!

August 28th, 2005, 06:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
Harrison Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 18 Posts: 373 15 Photos	I usually use 11s. I was playing "Sunshine of Your Love", you know, the Cream song, and this big guy comes up behind me and goes, "Where's the bass, man? I'll back you up." That was kinda cool. Man, that guitar has been on my mind ever since yesterday. I've figured that I can have all the money by Thanksgiving. I'll try out the other teles again when I go back, just to be sure, see what I'd be missing. But I plan on making my parts tele as close to the standard twang as I can so that's why I'd go for the humbuckers. __________________ Insert witty phrase here

August 28th, 2005, 08:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 0	I have a '72 Telecaster Custom Re-issue and a Squier Telecaster Custom, which is very similar to the Deluxe. The Deluxe is great, it's on my "wish list". My '72 Re-issue is my fave Tele, it's great! I really wanted one, as Keith Richards played one exclusively during the late '70s/early '80s. I picked mine up in 2002 when Mars Music went out of business for a really great price. Don't forget to try out a Tele Custom Re-issue when you're trying out those Teles! :D Heather

August 28th, 2005, 08:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
tdu Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 32 Posts: 2,459 11 Photos	The Squire Custom II mentioned above is a guitar I love. It's definitely one of the best values out there. I tried 2 of them at the local shop and the both looked and sounded great. The cost a fraction of any other Fender they carry as well (except other Squires). __________________ Torn Down Units brand Rock n' Roll My Solo Stuff:

August 28th, 2005, 08:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 0	My Squier Tele Custom is the original one, not the Custom II. I'm sure the Tele Custom II is a great guitar, but I am referring to the original Squier Tele Custom, the one with the chrome covered humbuckers, introduced in 9/2003. 8) Heather

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OutlawSteph Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 453	The Deluxe is great.. don't even look for twang because that's not what it's for. I like that there's a Tele for every mood and style of music. Plug the Deluxe into a Mesa Boogie or Marshall combo and rock out! __________________ 'From the hills they came, from backwoods without a name, carrying their guitars and a heartful of southern soul..'

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DlxNashvilleLuvr Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Age: 37 Posts: 697	I'm planning to get a Squire Tele Custom with the twin humbuckers, also. Unfortunately they don't carry Custom II's around here so I don't know what they're like. I'm infatuated by the Squire Custom, though!

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genelovesjez Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 41 Posts: 3,735	It's definitely my next guitar! It's like it was designed just for me, taking the features of my beloved 68RI Strat and combining them with a Tele, then adding some humbuckers for variety. I tried a really nice one in my local store, but it wasn't black so I'm still looking (and saving).

August 29th, 2005, 11:40 AM	#20 (permalink)
halouis Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,404 7 Photos	i gigged with a '76 for alomst 100 yrs in the 90's. cool guitar. Loved the tone. I had issues with the 3 bolt neck though not as stable as a 4 bolt for sure. Neck was OK, nothign great. Good rock guitar. not real twangy though. THat said, for a real hummer esperience, i prefer an SG or LP or for a slightly twangy 'bucker sound i'd rather have a Firebird or old 60's Epi Crestwood. __________________ ~ Hal * I'M A DENIM DEMON *

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jackleg TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 93	i think that you should be able to buy an original 1972-73 tele deluxe for what you would pay for a new r.i.. i guess around $500-750..?? but, if you wait too long, the vintage market will escallate the prices of the orginals. this was not a valued vintage guitar, why? i dont know. i have owned one for ten years and i have enjoyed it tremendously. i knew that it would become a sought after piece eventually, and i have seen a few guys playing one on t.v. so, hurry to find an original... the humbuckers are really fine. a little experimentation and you will dial in a sound that is 'yours'.

August 29th, 2005, 07:00 PM	#24 (permalink)
BmoreTele TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 37	Too late! The original Deluxe's are going for $1200 and up. :(

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jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,252 101 Photos	The Deluxe doesn't just have a Strat headstock............ it's got that big giant goofy looking CBS Strat headstock which now is only seen on Deluxes and Squier Strats. The only redeeming quality I can think of with that headstock is that since it's so big, there should be enough wood there to cut it into a Tele headstock. __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

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Harrison Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 18 Posts: 373 15 Photos	I love the way the headstock works with the pickguard. I've been thinking of getting it in the walnut finish. I'm not sure, though. __________________ Insert witty phrase here