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backdrifter · November 15th, 2009, 01:34 AM

Hello all!

Well, I'm a bit ashamed to say that I've been playing for 20 years and just acquired my first Tele type guitar - a Grosh Bent Top Custom T. I'm a long time Strat player and always perceived the Tele as inferior to the Strat. Well, I've certainly been having fun proving myself wrong! I'm a local at TGP and a few motorcycle forums under the same screen name. Just thought I would drop in and introduce myself before I jump into the insanity!

Ben

Greentele · November 15th, 2009, 02:04 AM

Welcome to the forum Ben. Like we tell everyone.......you'll really like it here. Great folks and a TON of tele knowledge.
I saw your Grosh Bent Top Custom T guitar on TGP......looks COOL.
Brown quilt top......nice.

Hiker · November 15th, 2009, 02:24 AM

Ben, Welcome!

polidechi · November 15th, 2009, 04:42 AM

Hi Ben,

I understand your concern ! I also betrayed my Yamaha Aes and my Les Paul after 12 years with a nice blond telecaster and I really don't regret it it :-)

Have fun :-)

fenderix · November 15th, 2009, 07:19 AM

Welcome aboard Ben! Smart move to join this forum.

A pic of your gear would be much appreciated.

Enjoy!

Schizotronic · November 15th, 2009, 07:24 AM

PICS! PICS!

FrankJames · November 15th, 2009, 09:24 AM

Welcome to TDPRI !!

backdrifter · November 15th, 2009, 10:29 AM

Thanks to all for the warm welcome! I've attached a few pictures as requested - two of the Grosh, and one of the current family photo. I'll probably get rid of a few of them as I just can't justify keeping guitars that I don't play as much.

Thanks again, I can tell I'm going to like it here!

Schizotronic · November 15th, 2009, 11:14 AM

Gee, what a nice arsenal!!! You can hurt yourself with so many guitars! Let me help you: I've heard the Shipping Costs from Illinois to Brazil are way low these days.
I'll tell you what: send me the Les Paul like guitar (too heavy for you) and I will take care of her. And why do you need so many acoustics? Send me one over.

backdrifter · November 15th, 2009, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schizotronic

Gee, what a nice arsenal!!! You can hurt yourself with so many guitars! Let me help you: I've heard the Shipping Costs from Illinois to Brazil are way low these days.
I'll tell you what: send me the Les Paul like guitar (too heavy for you) and I will take care of her. And why do you need so many acoustics? Send me one over.

Thanks Schitzotronic! Actually, the LP is a Collings and it is quite light. It's actually lighter than the white Strat, and about even with the suburst Strat and the Grosh Tele! The Collings and the white (John Mayer sig) Strat are both for sale, and at pretty darn reasonable prices. If you know someone who may be interested, send them my way! I've only had the Tele about a month now, and it's already obsoleting some of my previous favorite guitars!

Schizotronic · November 15th, 2009, 10:04 PM

What about the acoustics?

backdrifter · November 15th, 2009, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schizotronic

What about the acoustics?

The acoustics are all keepers. The one on the far right is a 1960 Gibson LG-0. It was my first guitar ever. My mom gave it to me - it was hers since she was in college and used to play. The middle one is a Collings D1Mh and is the best acoustic I've ever played. If you couldn't tell, I'm partial to mahogany! The one on the far left is a cheap Takamine nylon string - EG124C, maybe? Bought it on an impulse for a nylon guitar. It's fun to play, and isn't worth enough to warrant selling.

Thanks for looking!

fenderix · November 15th, 2009, 11:36 PM

Thank you for the pics, backdrifter! Very nice collection you've got there.

November 15th, 2009, 01:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
backdrifter NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Belleville, IL Age: 31 Posts: 4	After 20 years, my first Tele type... Hello all! Well, I'm a bit ashamed to say that I've been playing for 20 years and just acquired my first Tele type guitar - a Grosh Bent Top Custom T. I'm a long time Strat player and always perceived the Tele as inferior to the Strat. Well, I've certainly been having fun proving myself wrong! I'm a local at TGP and a few motorcycle forums under the same screen name. Just thought I would drop in and introduce myself before I jump into the insanity! Ben

November 15th, 2009, 02:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hiker Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 772 4 Photos	Ben, Welcome! __________________ Hammer On!

November 15th, 2009, 07:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
Schizotronic TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brazil Age: 34 Posts: 97	PICS! PICS! __________________ "I've seen French school girls shoot better" - Medal Of Honor Allied Assault

November 15th, 2009, 11:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
Schizotronic TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brazil Age: 34 Posts: 97	Gee, what a nice arsenal!!! You can hurt yourself with so many guitars! Let me help you: I've heard the Shipping Costs from Illinois to Brazil are way low these days. I'll tell you what: send me the Les Paul like guitar (too heavy for you) and I will take care of her. And why do you need so many acoustics? Send me one over. __________________ "I've seen French school girls shoot better" - Medal Of Honor Allied Assault

November 15th, 2009, 10:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
Schizotronic TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brazil Age: 34 Posts: 97	What about the acoustics? __________________ "I've seen French school girls shoot better" - Medal Of Honor Allied Assault

November 15th, 2009, 02:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Greentele Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Laguna Niguel, Ca. Posts: 136	Welcome to the forum Ben. Like we tell everyone.......you'll really like it here. Great folks and a TON of tele knowledge. I saw your Grosh Bent Top Custom T guitar on TGP......looks COOL. Brown quilt top......nice.

November 15th, 2009, 04:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
polidechi NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Luxemburg Age: 32 Posts: 5	Hi Ben, I understand your concern ! I also betrayed my Yamaha Aes and my Les Paul after 12 years with a nice blond telecaster and I really don't regret it it :-) Have fun :-)

November 15th, 2009, 07:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
fenderix Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Europe Posts: 3,776	Welcome aboard Ben! Smart move to join this forum. A pic of your gear would be much appreciated. Enjoy!

November 15th, 2009, 09:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
FrankJames Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Age: 62 Posts: 163	Welcome to TDPRI !!

November 15th, 2009, 10:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
backdrifter NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Belleville, IL Age: 31 Posts: 4	Thanks to all for the warm welcome! I've attached a few pictures as requested - two of the Grosh, and one of the current family photo. I'll probably get rid of a few of them as I just can't justify keeping guitars that I don't play as much. Thanks again, I can tell I'm going to like it here!

November 15th, 2009, 11:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
fenderix Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Europe Posts: 3,776	Thank you for the pics, backdrifter! Very nice collection you've got there.

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