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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: Good day from Connecticut Greggorios, May 11, 2021 at 7:45 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: Anyone have the Jim Root Telecaster? Sybo, May 11, 2021 at 7:23 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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      Posts:
      36,489
      Latest: '71 Tele Opinions Needed blue metalflake, May 11, 2021 at 2:10 AM

    4. Fender Custom Shop Tele Forum

      Forum for Fender Custom Shop Teles owners and anyone else that loves a CS Tele.
      Threads:
      1,017
      Posts:
      18,941
      Latest: What Have We Got Here? Vintage Tele burntfrijoles, May 10, 2021 at 8:04 AM

    5. Squier Tele Forum

      Fender's Squier brand makes tons of interesting Telecasters. Talk about them all here.
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      3,298
      Posts:
      52,403
      Latest: Anyone happy with their inexpensive(cheap) guitar? Thebluesman, May 11, 2021 at 3:11 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: Anyone here own a Harley Benton Tele? Shantytownbrown, May 11, 2021 at 5:53 AM

    7. Tele-Technical

      Telecaster nuts and bolts talk ONLY
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      Posts:
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      Latest: Where do you set your action? Jaguar Blue 62, May 11, 2021 at 7:44 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: Your Delivery's Been Scheduled Asmith, May 11, 2021 at 7:42 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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      Posts:
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      Latest: Nick Lowe sloppychops, May 11, 2021 at 7:28 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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      Posts:
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      Latest: One Word Song Title Transference Game Kirchensfan, May 11, 2021 at 7:31 AM

  3. Amplifier Discussion Forums

    1. Amp Central Station

      Amps, tubes, speakers & everything AMP related.
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      57,990
      Posts:
      817,577
      Latest: Princeton in da house RPtele64, May 11, 2021 at 7:43 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:
      85,686
      Latest: Gremlin incoming DrPepper, May 11, 2021 at 4:48 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:
      27,310
      Latest: Blank Amps and Software ricardotores, May 11, 2021 at 6:55 AM

    4. Amp Tech Center

      A more focused discussion of Amplifier Mods, Tubes, Speakers, Cabs and such.
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      Posts:
      80,176
      Latest: My first speaker cab build - D style! Urshurak776, May 11, 2021 at 7:45 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: KT66 Goodness in a Head Amp silktone, May 7, 2021 at 9:16 PM

  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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      Posts:
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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? betocool, May 11, 2021 at 5:37 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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      Posts:
      103,638
      Latest: Dartfords nitro crazing experiences? KelvinS1965, May 11, 2021 at 7:31 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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      Posts:
      34,132
      Latest: Go bar deck alternatives? old wrench, May 11, 2021 at 12:07 AM

    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.
      Threads:
      10,427
      Posts:
      174,946
      Latest: Jef Brown 5e3 Grid Mod. Tele Slacker, May 11, 2021 at 7:22 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:
      27,347
      Latest: help. Od-2r problems nathan5782, May 10, 2021 at 11:46 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: Hagstrom Guitar Owners jwguitar, May 11, 2021 at 7:44 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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      559
      Posts:
      59,786
      Latest: Vox Pathfinder Owners MyLittleEye, May 9, 2021 at 7:19 PM

    3. Pedal/Effects Owners Clubs

      Here you'll find owners club threads for many different effects, pedals and stompboxes.
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      745
      Posts:
      13,503
      Latest: Unlikely Fuzz Comparison OleDiz, May 10, 2021 at 5:31 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: Britain / UK UKStratopastor, May 10, 2021 at 11:20 AM

  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: Stripped pickguard screws? Jbnaxx, May 11, 2021 at 7:16 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.
      Threads:
      17,490
      Posts:
      307,838
      Latest: Battle-Axe: '87 Rickenbacker 350 EllenGtrGrl, May 11, 2021 at 6:36 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:
      88,689
      Latest: Le carrousel des rêves du Dr. Languedoc Marcus Nalgaber, May 11, 2021 at 6:26 AM

    4. Just Pickups

      Forum for discussing guitar pickups.
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      Posts:
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      Latest: Recommend me a neck pickup please. Commodore 64, May 11, 2021 at 7:09 AM

    5. The Stomp Box

      Effects pedals and their effect on your playing.
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      Posts:
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      Latest: Tips for looping. Lies&Distortion, May 11, 2021 at 7:42 AM

    6. The BASS Place

      Talk about Bass guitars and the low end of the scale.
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      Posts:
      58,564
      Latest: We need a gratuitous picture thread: Post pics of your bass rig burntfrijoles, May 11, 2021 at 5:52 AM

    7. Acoustic Heaven

      Unplugged forum for acoustic players.
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      Posts:
      82,456
      Latest: I wasn’t planning to buy a guitar. I swear. tele12, May 11, 2021 at 6:41 AM

    8. B-Bender Forum

      Bend your mind around the TDPRI's B-Bender Forum.
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      Posts:
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      Latest: Pull String #3! asatfan, May 8, 2021 at 9:08 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:
      64,956
      Latest: I prefer the trio format for guitar RollingBender, May 11, 2021 at 1:44 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:
      149,816
      Latest: Looking for practice warm up ideas WingedWords, May 11, 2021 at 4:36 AM

    11. Recording In Progress

      Studio and Home Studio recording forum for discussion of tips, techniques, gear and setup.
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      Posts:
      62,484
      Latest: Recommend a tape delay plugin for dub 24 track, May 11, 2021 at 2:09 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:
      3,043
      Latest: Songs full of "whoah oh whoah oh whoah oh oh whoah..." Charlie Bernstein, May 8, 2021 at 2:52 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:
      45,558
      Latest: Lets bring this back to church worship! ravindave_3600, May 10, 2021 at 9:19 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: 1992 Strat Plus Deluxe Marc Morfei, May 10, 2021 at 3:05 PM

    2. Amp Classifieds

      Threads:
      830
      Posts:
      833
      Sub-Forums: 4

      Amp Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Amplifiers (complete)

      2. Amp Speakers

      3. Amp Tubes

      4. Misc Amp Parts

      Latest: Vox Pathfinder 15R V9168R asatbender, May 9, 2021 at 9:42 PM

    3. Accessories Classifieds

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      Posts:
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      Sub-Forums: 1

      Accessories Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Guitar/Amp Accessories

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    4. Effects Classifieds

      Threads:
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      Posts:
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      Sub-Forums: 1

      Effects Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Effects & Stompboxes

      Latest: Tone Of The Gods Pedal - New World Wide Release toneofthegods, May 7, 2021 at 10:14 PM

    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: 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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      Posts:
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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: 05/22: Captain Twang online Show eddiewagner, May 8, 2021 at 7:30 AM

  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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      Posts:
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      Forum Problems & Issues

      Sub-Forums

      1. Mobile App Support

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

    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 Dismalhead, Apr 27, 2021