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fender-peet · January 17th, 2006, 12:36 PM

I am a happy owner of 2 tele's. I started with a fernandes telecaster copy (this is the maple tele with the normal tele headstock, I believe it's the TE-2). And I have got a 1952 RI telecaster, built 1998. I modded the fernandes with a humbucker in the neck position with a push pull put to switch the humbucker to single coil)

Now I am thinking about buying another electric guitar. The guitars on my short list are the following:

A MIM Stratocaster Classic
Jimmy Vaughan Signature strat
A Gretsch made in Korea.
I believe all cost about 600-700 euro

What would make the best addition to my tele's according to you guys and girls.

I play mostly pop/rock/blues in a cover band. Songs from artists like the Black Crowes, Counting Crows, Gavin Degraw, John Mayer, Beth Hart and Sheryl Crow.

Mike Rice · January 17th, 2006, 01:01 PM

I love the look and feel of the Tele, and the way the body settles into mine. That big ol' horn on the Strat always gets in my way. I'd be looking for a Tele with buckers, DeArmonds, or P-90s.

For buckers you've got everything from a used MIJ/CIJ '72 Thinline, MIM '72 Thinline, '72 Squier Tele Custom, MIM '72 Deluxe. The Squier Master Series Chambered Tele looks interesting too.

DeArmonds would be the Telesonic, probably too pricey though.

P-90s would be the '72 Squier Tele Custom II and, I think, the TC-90 double cut Tele.

cdobbs7977 · January 17th, 2006, 01:03 PM

Gretsch. I've got a sparkle jet MIJ that works as a great second option to my teles. Plus it has a complimentary sound to a tele in my opinion.

Telecicle · January 17th, 2006, 01:25 PM

Since you're already used to the feel of a Fender, I'd suggest a Stratocaster, particularly the Jimmie Vaughan model. These are well built, nice sounding axes for the money.

Brian blaut · January 17th, 2006, 03:19 PM

GRETSCH! -one with a bigsby.

Mike Rice · January 17th, 2006, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Telecicle

Since you're already used to the feel of a Fender, I'd suggest a Stratocaster, particularly the Jimmie Vaughan model. These are well built, nice sounding axes for the money.

After complaining about that upper bout getting in my way, IF I were to buy a Strat it would be a JV. Nicest feeling Strat I've played in years along with a Shell Pink MIJ 50's Strat that I could've gotten for a song. Oops. I've never played one of the MIM 50's Strats, but I like the somewhat flatter board on the JV. Great guitar.

But I'd still buy one of the others in my orignal list... :P

franchelB · January 18th, 2006, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by fender-peet

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Now I am thinking about buying another electric guitar. The guitars on my short list are the following:

A MIM Stratocaster Classic
Jimmy Vaughan Signature strat
A Gretsch made in Korea.
I believe all cost about 600-700 euro

What would make the best addition to my tele's according to you guys and girls.

I play mostly pop/rock/blues in a cover band. Songs from artists like the Black Crowes, Counting Crows, Gavin Degraw, John Mayer, Beth Hart and Sheryl Crow.

Any one of those 3 would be fine, I guess. But the Gretsch WOULD sound different from the Strats. I'd probably go for the Gretsch.

blind radish · January 19th, 2006, 10:25 PM

fingers on the fretboard

Chris S. · January 20th, 2006, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by fender-peet

What would make the best addition to my tele

You're welcome. ;-) CS

Rich Rice · January 20th, 2006, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris S.

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Originally Posted by fender-peet

What would make the best addition to my tele

You're welcome. ;-) CS

+1!!! Way to go, Chris!

jwells393 · January 20th, 2006, 01:17 AM

I'm with you on this one Chris................

Chris S. · January 20th, 2006, 01:31 AM

Well, the alternate choice was Ms. Terri Clark:

But I like the way Anita Cochran... uh... picks. ;-)

(And now that we've completely hijacked this thread, my apologies...) :-(

Meanwhile, another (on-topic) suggestion: lots of Tele-folks like P-90 equipped guits for a <u>fat</u> single-coil sound: you might look at something like an Epiphone '56 Les Paul or a Gibson SG with P-90s. Just a thought. :-) Best of luck, CS

jwells393 · January 20th, 2006, 01:37 AM

......... uh......... I think this is a Tele............

mdahearn · January 20th, 2006, 07:39 PM

Does Anita have an AV 62 Custom CAR or a CIJ?

lobotomyactivist · January 20th, 2006, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris S.

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Originally Posted by fender-peet

What would make the best addition to my tele

That just reminded me of a gym teacher I had in 9th grade who flirted with 14 year old girls. Mr. Cochran. Creepy fellow he was.

To contribute, a Strat is a good addition, but I'd also look for something of the Fender ilk with humbuckers-a much different flavor.

jwells393 · January 20th, 2006, 08:27 PM

This surely isn't a bad addition .........

...........................

Telesphere · January 21st, 2006, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by fender-peet

I play mostly pop/rock/blues in a cover band. Songs from artists like the Black Crowes, Counting Crows, Gavin Degraw, John Mayer, Beth Hart and Sheryl Crow.

You sure like your crows...do you do anything by The Byrds or The Eagles? :D

Telesphere

January 17th, 2006, 12:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
fender-peet TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 22	Best addition to a tele I am a happy owner of 2 tele's. I started with a fernandes telecaster copy (this is the maple tele with the normal tele headstock, I believe it's the TE-2). And I have got a 1952 RI telecaster, built 1998. I modded the fernandes with a humbucker in the neck position with a push pull put to switch the humbucker to single coil) Now I am thinking about buying another electric guitar. The guitars on my short list are the following: A MIM Stratocaster Classic Jimmy Vaughan Signature strat A Gretsch made in Korea. I believe all cost about 600-700 euro What would make the best addition to my tele's according to you guys and girls. I play mostly pop/rock/blues in a cover band. Songs from artists like the Black Crowes, Counting Crows, Gavin Degraw, John Mayer, Beth Hart and Sheryl Crow.

January 17th, 2006, 01:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mike Rice Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hudson Valley Age: 49 Posts: 2,245 3 Photos	I love the look and feel of the Tele, and the way the body settles into mine. That big ol' horn on the Strat always gets in my way. I'd be looking for a Tele with buckers, DeArmonds, or P-90s. For buckers you've got everything from a used MIJ/CIJ '72 Thinline, MIM '72 Thinline, '72 Squier Tele Custom, MIM '72 Deluxe. The Squier Master Series Chambered Tele looks interesting too. DeArmonds would be the Telesonic, probably too pricey though. P-90s would be the '72 Squier Tele Custom II and, I think, the TC-90 double cut Tele. __________________ Sure I like country music and I like mandolins, but right now I need a Telecaster through a Vibrolux turned up to 10...John Hiatt

January 17th, 2006, 01:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Telecicle Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 240	JV Strat Since you're already used to the feel of a Fender, I'd suggest a Stratocaster, particularly the Jimmie Vaughan model. These are well built, nice sounding axes for the money.

January 19th, 2006, 10:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
blind radish Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Clearwater, Fl Age: 54 Posts: 231 6 Photos	Best addition to a tele .... ? fingers on the fretboard __________________ "Scuze meeeeee while I zip my fly!"

January 20th, 2006, 01:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 65 Posts: 14,282 101 Photos	I'm with you on this one Chris................ __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" I'm just not cool enough to be a Mac person.

January 17th, 2006, 01:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
cdobbs7977 TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 61 2 Photos	Gretsch. I've got a sparkle jet MIJ that works as a great second option to my teles. Plus it has a complimentary sound to a tele in my opinion.

January 17th, 2006, 03:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Brian blaut Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California, USA Age: 35 Posts: 1,744 3 Photos	GRETSCH! -one with a bigsby.

January 20th, 2006, 01:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
Chris S. Moderator Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Near TELE-Town (Wash. DC) Posts: 3,589 7 Photos	Well, the alternate choice was Ms. Terri Clark: But I like the way Anita Cochran... uh... picks. ;-) (And now that we've completely hijacked this thread, my apologies...) :-( Meanwhile, another (on-topic) suggestion: lots of Tele-folks like P-90 equipped guits for a <u>fat</u> single-coil sound: you might look at something like an Epiphone '56 Les Paul or a Gibson SG with P-90s. Just a thought. :-) Best of luck, CS __________________ "I go online sometimes, but everyone's spelling is really bad. It's depressing." – Tara, from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" "It was born at the junction of form and function." – Bill Kirchen, from "Hammer of the Honky-Tonk Gods"

January 20th, 2006, 01:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 65 Posts: 14,282 101 Photos	......... uh......... I think this is a Tele............ __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" I'm just not cool enough to be a Mac person.

January 20th, 2006, 07:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
mdahearn TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 78	Does Anita have an AV 62 Custom CAR or a CIJ? __________________ The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side. ---HST

January 20th, 2006, 08:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 65 Posts: 14,282 101 Photos	This surely isn't a bad addition ......... ........................... __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" I'm just not cool enough to be a Mac person.

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