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Telecaster Guitar Forum

  1. Main Telecaster Forum

    1. Welcome Wagon

      New to the TDPRI? Start here and post your introduction. Get your feet wet. Tell us about yourself and your guitars and gear.
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      Latest: It's been 11 years, maybe I should introduce myself? gridlock, Jul 5, 2020 at 11:17 PM

    2. Telecaster Discussion Forum

      The world's largest Fender Telecaster Discussion Forum. Please keep discussion limited to Telecaster topics here.
      Threads:
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      Posts:
      1,476,187
      Latest: My Telecaster Tale...what's yours? Swampash&Tweed, Jul 5, 2020 at 11:32 PM

    3. Vintage Tele Discussion Forum (pre-1974)

      If you've got a 1973 or earlier Telecaster this forum is for you to discuss your vintage Telecaster.
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      Posts:
      32,362
      Latest: vintera 70s deluxe vs 72s deluxe ? Tonefinder, Jul 5, 2020 at 10:41 PM

    4. Fender Custom Shop Tele Forum

      Forum for Fender Custom Shop Teles owners and anyone else that loves a CS Tele.
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      16,215
      Latest: Joined the 70th Anniversary Broadcaster Club this Weekend.... Esquire Bob, Jul 5, 2020 at 10:52 PM

    5. Squier Tele Forum

      Fender's Squier brand makes tons of interesting Telecasters. Talk about them all here.
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      45,505
      Latest: E series Tele MIJ 1986 diagram FortyEight, Jul 5, 2020 at 6:22 PM

    6. Other T-Types and Partscasters

      Non-Fender T-Type guitars from makers big and small, including the one you built.
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      5,718
      Posts:
      80,144
      Latest: Opinion on non-tele teles? adamsappel, Jul 5, 2020 at 10:56 PM

    7. Tele-Technical

      Telecaster nuts and bolts talk ONLY
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      Latest: Grounding the bridge? moosie, Jul 5, 2020 at 11:11 PM

    8. Teles on Ebay

      Auto generated list of Teles (and or parts) for sale on Ebay updated every 30 mins (priced between $295 and $4,500). NOTE: YOU CANNOT POST HERE.
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      Sub-Forums: 5

      Teles on Ebay

      Sub-Forums

      1. Teles on Ebay UK

      2. Teles on Ebay Canada

      3. Teles on Ebay AU

      4. Teles on Ebay DE

      5. Teles on Ebay NL

      Latest: Used Fender American Standard Telecaster Black *Vko112 TDPRI AutoPost, Jul 5, 2020 at 11:02 PM

  2. General Discussion Forum

    1. Bad Dog Cafe

      Hershey's Bad Dog Cafe is our Off Topic forum -- see our rules for off-limit topics - NO POLITICS and NO FIGHTING.
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      Latest: Eagles Concert from 2018 tonight on ESPN hotraman, Jul 5, 2020 at 11:36 PM

    2. Music to Your Ears

      General discussion of Music, albums, live performances, favorite tunes/performances and other music (non-theory) related discussion - including YouTube postings. (Not your music - see our Twanger Central forum for that)
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      20,185
      Posts:
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      Latest: Wes Montgomery - Here's That Rainy Day - Live London 1965 deus56, Jul 5, 2020 at 10:57 PM

    3. Today on the TDPRI

      Click here to see ALL posts made today in ALL forums

    4. Epic Threads

      We have a few "epic" threads containing thousands of posts. Known as Green Light threads because of the Green "Amp Jewel Light" indicating threads with more than 500 posts.
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      Latest: What are you listening to right *now*? brookdalebill, Jul 5, 2020 at 11:34 PM

  3. Amplifier Discussion Forums

    1. Amp Central Station

      Amps, tubes, speakers & everything AMP related.
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      Posts:
      779,697
      Latest: How many amps do you own ? Crobbins, Jul 5, 2020 at 10:00 PM

    2. Glowing Bottle Tube Amp Forum

      A special place for special amps - the forum for tube amp lovers and you.
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      Posts:
      74,798
      Latest: Bassbreaker 15 developed disgusting radio static while playing dogmeat, Jul 5, 2020 at 10:05 PM

    3. Modeling Amps, Plugins and Apps

      It's a digital world and we're just guitar players in it. Visit. Learn. Discuss.
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      1,421
      Posts:
      23,610
      Latest: AmpliTube, BIAS Amp 2 iPad Charging Guitar Interface? Steerforth, Jul 5, 2020 at 10:09 AM

    4. Amp Tech Center

      A more focused discussion of Amplifier Mods, Tubes, Speakers, Cabs and such.
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      Posts:
      66,051
      Latest: 450V+ on EL84s? timfred, Jul 5, 2020 at 8:05 PM

  4. Vendor Forums

    1. Vendor Forum

      Special Forum for Vendors to discuss and post about their products and services. Only registered Vendors can start threads here, but everyone can post in these threads.
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      Posts:
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      Latest: GuitarStorage.com Sale Ends Tonight Guitar Storage, Jul 5, 2020 at 8:33 AM

  5. The DIY Channel

    1. Tele Home Depot

      Building a T-Style guitar? From scratch or from parts. This is the forum for you.
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      Sub-Forums: 8

      Tele Home Depot

      Sub-Forums

      1. TDPRI Build Challenge Archives

        1. 2014 TDPRI Tele Build Challenge

        2. 2015 TDPRI GSM Build Challenge

        3. 2013 TDPRI Tele Build Challenge

        4. 2012 TDPRI Tele Build Challenge

        5. 2011 TDPRI Tele Build Challenge

        6. 2010 TDPRI Tele Build Challenge

        7. 2009 TDPRI Tele Build Challenge

      Latest: What's on your workbench today? Bugeater281, Jul 5, 2020 at 11:23 PM

    2. Finely Finished

      Discussion of painting, finishing and yes, even relicing your guitar. Remember relicing is a finish option not an affront to your emotions.
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      Posts:
      97,156
      Latest: Laminating Pickguard Material onto Headstock Frankie Chestnuts, Jul 5, 2020 at 10:51 PM

    3. The DIY Tool Shed

      Discussion of the tools, jigs and rigs you use in your build projects. Show off your work bench or work room, too.
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      1,760
      Posts:
      31,238
      Latest: Building a 112 pine cab. Strato50, Jul 5, 2020 at 4:32 PM

    4. Shock Brother's DIY Amps

      Building or modding your amp? Then use this forum to discuss the process and show your pride and joy.
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      9,490
      Posts:
      155,549
      Latest: I’m cornfused by different responses to parallel output tubes, so you get to take a quiz! andrewRneumann, Jul 5, 2020 at 11:30 PM

    5. Burnt Fingers DIY Effects

      Building or modding your own Effects and Stompboxes? Then use this forum to discuss the process and show your pride and joy.
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      3,106
      Posts:
      25,859
      Latest: PedalPCB Simulcast zippofan, Jul 5, 2020 at 9:29 PM

  6. Owners Clubs

    1. Guitar Owners Clubs

      Here you'll find owners club threads for many different custom guitars and special models from larger manufacturers, too.
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      Latest: SX Owners club! Powwerzombie, Jul 5, 2020 at 9:20 PM

    2. Amp Owners Clubs

      Here you'll find owners club threads for many different custom amps and special model amps from larger manufacturers, too.
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      540
      Posts:
      58,250
      Latest: Super Champ X2 Club--Tubes with Benefits!! archetype, Jul 5, 2020 at 7:06 PM

    3. Pedal/Effects Owners Clubs

      Here you'll find owners club threads for many different effects, pedals and stompboxes.
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      561
      Posts:
      10,632
      Latest: Dazatronyx Tsuchi Fuzz Torren61, Jul 5, 2020 at 6:56 PM

  7. Member Clubs

    1. US Member Clubs

      Start a "Club" thread for your state here. Find other TDPers in your area for gigs and jamming, too.
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      Posts:
      3,370
      Latest: NoDak Twang Pack schnadz, Apr 8, 2020

    2. International Member Clubs

      Start a "Club" thread for your country here. Find other TDPers in your area for gigs and jamming, too.
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      Latest: The very very lonesome Switzerland Tdpri Club teleswisster, Jul 5, 2020 at 3:42 PM

  8. Other Discussion Forums

    1. Stratocaster Discussion Forum

      Fender's "other" great guitar the Stratocaster.
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      Stratocaster Discussion Forum

      Sub-Forums
      Latest: Squier Strat upgrades, where do I begin? DougM, Jul 5, 2020 at 10:46 PM

    2. Other Guitars, other instruments

      Use this forum to discuss all guitars and other instruments that are not Teles or Strats -- Fender, Gibson, PRS, you name it. If it's a Tele or a Strat see the appropriate Tele and Strat Forums here.
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      16,308
      Posts:
      278,029
      Latest: I Just Bought an SG. How Bad is the Neck Dive? BorderRadio, Jul 5, 2020 at 11:31 PM

    3. Twanger Central

      This Forum is for posting links to music that you have performed and recorded. No other posting please! No posting other people's music.
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      Posts:
      79,003
      Latest: Backing Track Challenge - 255 Funk fendrguitplayr, Jul 5, 2020 at 7:06 PM

    4. Just Pickups

      Forum for discussing guitar pickups.
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      Posts:
      265,847
      Latest: pickup recommendation please DHart, Jul 5, 2020 at 10:18 PM

    5. The Stomp Box

      Effects pedals and their effect on your playing.
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      Posts:
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      Latest: Surf's Up in Sweden knockeduptele, Jul 5, 2020 at 8:51 PM

    6. The BASS Place

      Talk about Bass guitars and the low end of the scale.
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      Posts:
      54,408
      Latest: SD quarter pound in the bridge erratick, Jul 5, 2020 at 1:51 PM

    7. Acoustic Heaven

      Unplugged forum for acoustic players.
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      Posts:
      74,459
      Latest: Ebony pins zombywoof, Jul 5, 2020 at 8:59 PM

    8. B-Bender Forum

      Bend your mind around the TDPRI's B-Bender Forum.
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      Posts:
      24,179
      Latest: Question: Bender players Catatafish, Jul 5, 2020 at 10:20 PM

    9. Band Wagon

      Band discussion such as starting a band, playing in a band, and the like. However keep this limited to your band. Don't post about the Rolling Stones -- unless you are in the Rolling Stones.
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      2,266
      Posts:
      62,103
      Latest: New Album - Recording starts on Saturday teletimetx, Jul 3, 2020 at 1:54 PM

    10. Tab, Tips, Theory and Technique

      Formerly "Suger Free Tab & Music 101." Look for and post TAB, talk about playing technique or music theory. Nuts and bolts of playing music... not gear.
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      Posts:
      141,591
      Latest: Practicing to a metronome is... trxx, Jul 5, 2020 at 11:15 PM

    11. Recording In Progress

      Studio and Home Studio recording forum for discussion of tips, techniques, gear and setup.
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      4,568
      Posts:
      56,478
      Latest: First Try using MIDI fendrguitplayr, Jul 5, 2020 at 8:47 PM

    12. The Writers' Block

      Discussions about writing music, theory, styles, tab vs. staff approaches, how to, when to, where to publish, and everything in-between.
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      Posts:
      2,245
      Latest: How do you build off an idea? kbold, Jul 4, 2020 at 6:36 PM

    13. Worship Service Players

      Religious service players discussion forum. Open to all religions. [b]No religious theology discussion, just guitar & playing performance discussion.[/b]
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      Posts:
      43,358
      Latest: First Rehearsal hotraman, Jul 5, 2020 at 11:29 PM

  9. Classifieds

    Buy, Sell, Trade and hunt for wanted gear in the TDPRI Classifieds.

    1. Guitar Classifieds

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      Posts:
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      Sub-Forums: 5

      Guitar Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Guitars (Complete)

      2. Guitar Bodies

      3. Guitar Necks

      4. Guitar Pickups

      5. Misc Guitar Parts

      Latest: “Hayseed” Partscaster Telecaster T-bone53, Jul 5, 2020 at 9:22 PM

    2. Amp Classifieds

      Threads:
      704
      Posts:
      707
      Sub-Forums: 4

      Amp Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Amplifiers (complete)

      2. Amp Speakers

      3. Amp Tubes

      4. Misc Amp Parts

      Latest: Celestion Greenback PeteGalaxie, Jul 5, 2020 at 5:41 PM

    3. Accessories Classifieds

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      Posts:
      73
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Accessories Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Guitar/Amp Accessories

      Latest: Wireless System lstdukestking, Jun 25, 2020

    4. Effects Classifieds

      Threads:
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      Posts:
      613
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Effects Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Effects & Stompboxes

      Latest: Fulltone Supa-Trem burtf51, Jun 28, 2020

    5. Published Materials

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      Posts:
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      Sub-Forums: 1

      Published Materials

      Sub-Forums

      1. Music/Lessons/Books & Videos

      Latest: Custom Guitar Building Book - Download Telenator, Jun 1, 2020

    6. Recording Gear Classifieds

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      Recording Gear Classifieds

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  10. Gig Alerts!

    1. US Gig Alerts

      Got an upcoming gig in the USA? Post it here for other TDPers to come out to see you and your group.
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      Latest: Land O’ Lakes, FL: Friday, June 21 mossman, May 10, 2020

    2. International Gig Alerts

      Got an upcoming gig somewhere other than the US? Post it here for other TDPers to come out to see you and your group.
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      Posts:
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      Latest: Friday Night in Berlin Velorex, Apr 25, 2019

  11. Administration & Support Issues

    1. Admin Announcements

      Announcements from the TDPRI website administrator.
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      Posts:
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      Latest: New forum sections ! brogh, Jan 25, 2019

    2. Forum Problems & Issues

      Not for general discussion. Post only problems & questions concerning the website for the administrator. NO GEAR POSTS HERE.
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      Posts:
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      Forum Problems & Issues

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      1. Mobile App Support

      Latest: Ad-free status not working HoodieMcFoodie, Jul 5, 2020 at 3:44 AM

    3. Forum Help Threads

      Check here for basic help issues relating to the operation of the website. NOT for help on guitars and such.
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      Latest: New Software Discussion - Questions waparker4, Apr 24, 2016

  12. And this...

    1. Testing Please Ignore

      Want to test a feature without getting in the way? Do all testing here. This is moderated however -- stick with the forum rules.
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      Posts:
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      Latest: work? staxman, Jun 19, 2020