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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: Hello from Texas 39martind18, Apr 22, 2021 at 9:25 AM

    2. Telecaster Discussion Forum

      The world's largest Fender Telecaster Discussion Forum. Please keep discussion limited to Telecaster topics here.
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      Latest: NGD That Cal Webway, Apr 22, 2021 at 9:30 AM

    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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      36,225
      Latest: Replacement Neck Pickup Options for '68 Tele – Opinions Please ScottJPatrick, Apr 22, 2021 at 3:09 AM

    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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      18,856
      Latest: Custom Shop Sparkle Teles VillainSean, Apr 21, 2021 at 8:12 PM

    5. Squier Tele Forum

      Fender's Squier brand makes tons of interesting Telecasters. Talk about them all here.
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      Posts:
      52,049
      Latest: Squire affinity saddles? radiocaster, Apr 22, 2021 at 5:08 AM

    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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      Latest: Trying my hand at a partscaster... Frisco 57, Apr 22, 2021 at 9:40 AM

    7. Tele-Technical

      Telecaster nuts and bolts talk ONLY
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      Latest: Do all no-load tone pots click into place? Boreas, Apr 22, 2021 at 9:13 AM

    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: Squier Contemporary HH Telecaster Electric Guitar, Maple FB, Dark Metallic Red TDPRI AutoPost, Feb 5, 2021

  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: I cleaned my garage and I feel joy archetype, Apr 22, 2021 at 9:52 AM

    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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      Latest: Joan Osborne "Shake Your Hips" Peak Performance charlie chitlin, Apr 22, 2021 at 9:37 AM

    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: Get The Green Light Blinking! brookdalebill, Apr 22, 2021 at 9:29 AM

  3. Amplifier Discussion Forums

    1. Amp Central Station

      Amps, tubes, speakers & everything AMP related.
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      Latest: NAD - Tone Master Twin Reverb VonBonfire, Apr 22, 2021 at 9:13 AM

    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:
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      Latest: Do tube amps require surge protection? Axis29, Apr 22, 2021 at 9:15 AM

    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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      Posts:
      27,142
      Latest: Thinking about a Kemper... swervinbob, Apr 22, 2021 at 6:44 AM

    4. Amp Tech Center

      A more focused discussion of Amplifier Mods, Tubes, Speakers, Cabs and such.
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      Posts:
      79,247
      Latest: Fender 75 conversion to Super or Deluxe Rev. Dreadneck, Apr 22, 2021 at 9:51 AM

  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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      Latest: Win Two Handmade Leather Guitar Straps of Your Choice! italiastraps, Apr 14, 2021

  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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      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: Angled Headstock 25.5" Scale crazydave911, Apr 22, 2021 at 9:21 AM

    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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      Latest: My test of Simtec 2K Urethane. (Fender’s top coat) ordenes10, Apr 22, 2021 at 8:33 AM

    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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      Latest: Oh no! Now I'm building a CNC? cyclopean, Apr 21, 2021 at 11:42 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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      10,364
      Posts:
      173,853
      Latest: Add Reverb To Your Champ, Princeton, Whatever, The Easy Way. printer2, Apr 22, 2021 at 9:41 AM

    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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      Posts:
      27,226
      Latest: PedalPCB - Cobalt - Blues Driver BD-2 clone - Pot Question zippofan, Apr 21, 2021 at 9:23 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: Baja owners club Cris hdez, Apr 22, 2021 at 9:43 AM

    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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      Posts:
      59,712
      Latest: The Marshall SC20H/SV20H/2525H 20 watt owners club. Musekatcher, Apr 22, 2021 at 9:46 AM

    3. Pedal/Effects Owners Clubs

      Here you'll find owners club threads for many different effects, pedals and stompboxes.
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      Posts:
      13,391
      Latest: Dedicated pedals or a modeler? ce24, Apr 21, 2021 at 3:59 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:
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      Latest: Michigan -- The Big Mitten Festofish, Mar 13, 2021

    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: Australian Members Club Brendo, Apr 19, 2021 at 2:27 AM

  8. Other Discussion Forums

    1. Stratocaster Discussion Forum

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

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      Latest: Strat-Cabronita eddiewagner, Apr 22, 2021 at 5:53 AM

    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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      Posts:
      306,021
      Latest: My brother has tasked me with the impossible (project guitar help?) Boreas, Apr 22, 2021 at 9:52 AM

    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:
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      Latest: Short and Sweet bigbreak, Apr 22, 2021 at 9:48 AM

    4. Just Pickups

      Forum for discussing guitar pickups.
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      Posts:
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      Latest: Opinions on Texas Special Pickups? archetype, Apr 22, 2021 at 9:26 AM

    5. The Stomp Box

      Effects pedals and their effect on your playing.
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      Posts:
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      Latest: Pod Go Southpaw Tele, Apr 22, 2021 at 9:51 AM

    6. The BASS Place

      Talk about Bass guitars and the low end of the scale.
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      Latest: Real or fake MIA pbass? Whatizitman, Apr 22, 2021 at 9:07 AM

    7. Acoustic Heaven

      Unplugged forum for acoustic players.
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      Posts:
      81,536
      Latest: What's your favorite shape/size, and wood for an acoustic guitar and why? Dismalhead, Apr 22, 2021 at 9:29 AM

    8. B-Bender Forum

      Bend your mind around the TDPRI's B-Bender Forum.
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      Posts:
      24,930
      Latest: I hear a call for Pedal steel guitar... EsquireBoy, Apr 22, 2021 at 6:21 AM

    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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      Posts:
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      Latest: How to break into festival circuit? schmee, Apr 21, 2021 at 11:52 AM

    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:
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      Latest: Robben Ford - Festival de Blues e Jazz boneyguy, Apr 22, 2021 at 2:01 AM

    11. Recording In Progress

      Studio and Home Studio recording forum for discussion of tips, techniques, gear and setup.
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      Posts:
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      Latest: Ever leave in a few clams? Avoid the perfection trap! burntfrijoles, Apr 22, 2021 at 7:58 AM

    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:
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      Latest: Ever wrote a song and... teletimetx, Apr 21, 2021 at 4:53 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:
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      Latest: Thoughts on the Silent Stage? SBClose, Apr 21, 2021 at 11:49 AM

  9. Classifieds

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

    1. Guitar Classifieds

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      Guitar Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Guitars (Complete)

      2. Guitar Bodies

      3. Guitar Necks

      4. Guitar Pickups

      5. Misc Guitar Parts

      Latest: Warmoth Jazzcaster Dakota Red loaded body Pierce, Apr 22, 2021 at 7:52 AM

    2. Amp Classifieds

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      830
      Sub-Forums: 4

      Amp Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Amplifiers (complete)

      2. Amp Speakers

      3. Amp Tubes

      4. Misc Amp Parts

      Latest: Mathers BF styled bassman combo cab Pierce, Apr 22, 2021 at 8:16 AM

    3. Accessories Classifieds

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      Posts:
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      Accessories Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Guitar/Amp Accessories

      Latest: Positive Grid Bias FX 2 LE XrelishX, Mar 27, 2021

    4. Effects Classifieds

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      712
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      Sub-Forums: 1

      Effects Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Effects & Stompboxes

      Latest: Behringer EQ700 paulblackford, Apr 22, 2021 at 9:38 AM

    5. Published Materials

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      Posts:
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      Published Materials

      Sub-Forums

      1. Music/Lessons/Books & Videos

      Latest: Fretboard Journal Bundle Texicaster, Apr 14, 2021

    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: Back into Denver gig action - The Royal Aces Surf Band fenderfan, Apr 13, 2021

    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: We will stream this Saturday eddiewagner, Apr 1, 2021

  11. Administration & Support Issues

    1. Admin Announcements

      Announcements from the TDPRI website administrator.
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      Latest: TDPRI on Tapatalk is being discontinued TheGoodTexan, Jul 23, 2020

    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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      Forum Problems & Issues

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      1. Mobile App Support

      Latest: I wish the bad dog cafe could be blocked (edit: - for me). sax4blues, Apr 20, 2021 at 1:07 PM

    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: Banned from the gear page? Buckocaster51, Mar 23, 2021

  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: test 88 asat, Mar 28, 2021