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caffeinate_ed · October 24th, 2006, 05:11 PM

I just wanted to say hello and thanks for all the great info I've found so far.

I have been playing acoustic guitar on and off in a two piece band for about 10 years, performing traditional Scottish and Irish tunes. I've recently been trying focus more on electric guitar and other styles of music. My musical interests are bands like The Cure, Elvis Costello and The Clash. I've also been interested in learning rockabilly and blues.

I've had my Gretsch for a year now and have been looking for a solid body to compliment the sound as well as give me new options. I had my search narrowed down to the Tele, Rick 620, and a Jazzmaster. I've been lurking unregistered and learned a great deal from you all that really help in my decision. But two events in recent weeks pushed me to make a choice.

I recently stumbling on a great deal for a 2003 American Deluxe that I just couldn't pass up but it was hearing John Leventhal at the Rosanne Cash concert in DC that really convinced me. I was so focused on his playing that I can't even tell you if Rosanne Cash was actually singing that night

I'm sure I drove my wife nuts talking about it all the way home.

I do have a question about a tremolo technique he used. He didn't have a Bigsby or other tremo installed, nor could I see the hardware for a b-bender. He would put his hand just forward of the volume knob and bend the note. The only thing I could think was he was bending the neck. It just seemed more pronounced than I've heard when others have done that.

Fourth Feline · October 25th, 2006, 10:17 AM

Welcome Ed,

Some lovely gear you have listed there !

I like the sound of you migrating to Rockabilly and Blues

Enjoy your times here.

Regards,

Derek.

aunchaki · October 25th, 2006, 10:21 AM

Welcome! It's always nice to see another Alexandrian with a VOX amp as his avatar!

Veitchy · October 25th, 2006, 10:27 AM

hey Ed, welcome.

thats some great gear youve got there, bit of a gretsch fan myself. i noticed you said that youre a clash fan. im a big fan myself. it was Joe Strummers sound that attracted me to teles in the first place. anyways, i hope you enjoy it here, i have. its a great learning experience.

Have fun.

johnreardon · October 25th, 2006, 10:29 AM

hi, welcome from another new fellow

Teleriffic · October 25th, 2006, 10:43 AM

From one new member to another....welcome!

fenderix · October 25th, 2006, 11:53 AM

... to the tdpri, Ed! You'll feel right at home here. From what I read I must say, you have an excellent taste for fine guitars and amps.

October 24th, 2006, 05:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
caffeinate_ed TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA Age: 41 Posts: 50	New Member I just wanted to say hello and thanks for all the great info I've found so far. I have been playing acoustic guitar on and off in a two piece band for about 10 years, performing traditional Scottish and Irish tunes. I've recently been trying focus more on electric guitar and other styles of music. My musical interests are bands like The Cure, Elvis Costello and The Clash. I've also been interested in learning rockabilly and blues. I've had my Gretsch for a year now and have been looking for a solid body to compliment the sound as well as give me new options. I had my search narrowed down to the Tele, Rick 620, and a Jazzmaster. I've been lurking unregistered and learned a great deal from you all that really help in my decision. But two events in recent weeks pushed me to make a choice. I recently stumbling on a great deal for a 2003 American Deluxe that I just couldn't pass up but it was hearing John Leventhal at the Rosanne Cash concert in DC that really convinced me. I was so focused on his playing that I can't even tell you if Rosanne Cash was actually singing that night I'm sure I drove my wife nuts talking about it all the way home. I do have a question about a tremolo technique he used. He didn't have a Bigsby or other tremo installed, nor could I see the hardware for a b-bender. He would put his hand just forward of the volume knob and bend the note. The only thing I could think was he was bending the neck. It just seemed more pronounced than I've heard when others have done that. __________________ Ed Bradshaw Alexandria, VA

October 25th, 2006, 10:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Fourth Feline Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Yorkshire, England. Age: 51 Posts: 669	Welcome Ed, Some lovely gear you have listed there ! I like the sound of you migrating to Rockabilly and Blues Enjoy your times here. Regards, Derek. __________________ " The blues is the truth : happy or sad - just the truth "

October 25th, 2006, 10:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
aunchaki Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Western New York Posts: 1,487 24 Photos	Welcome! It's always nice to see another Alexandrian with a VOX amp as his avatar! __________________ Two Teles + One Strat + Three Acoustics (6, 12 & solidbody 6) + Two Mandolins (4 & 8 strings) + One Bass (5 strings) = 59 strings total

October 25th, 2006, 10:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Veitchy Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Age: 21 Posts: 1,111	hey Ed, welcome. thats some great gear youve got there, bit of a gretsch fan myself. i noticed you said that youre a clash fan. im a big fan myself. it was Joe Strummers sound that attracted me to teles in the first place. anyways, i hope you enjoy it here, i have. its a great learning experience. Have fun. __________________ Livin' youre dreams, Woah you on top. My mind is aching, Lord it wont stop. Thats how it happens livin' life by the drop.

October 25th, 2006, 11:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
fenderix Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Europe Posts: 3,780	Welcome ... ... to the tdpri, Ed! You'll feel right at home here. From what I read I must say, you have an excellent taste for fine guitars and amps.

October 25th, 2006, 10:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
johnreardon Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brackley, Northants, UK Age: 63 Posts: 633	hi, welcome from another new fellow

October 25th, 2006, 10:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Teleriffic TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Morrisville,PA Posts: 68	From one new member to another....welcome!

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