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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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      126,997
      Latest: Hello from out west Twotelecasters, Aug 4, 2021 at 10:01 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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      Posts:
      1,530,432
      Latest: General Telecaster Noise Question Green Tele, Aug 4, 2021 at 5:52 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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      Latest: Cropper tone: Mable John’s “Same Time, Same Place” (Stax 215, released Apr 10, 1967) joealso, Aug 4, 2021 at 2:54 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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      1,068
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      20,163
      Latest: What happened to Josefina? Rickman365, Aug 4, 2021 at 4:04 PM

    5. Squier Tele Forum

      Fender's Squier brand makes tons of interesting Telecasters. Talk about them all here.
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      Posts:
      54,546
      Latest: Compensated saddles or 6 saddle bridge for Squier CV tele? chezoray, Aug 4, 2021 at 4:14 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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      6,644
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      Latest: a little help from my friends chucker, Aug 4, 2021 at 7:08 AM

    7. Tele-Technical

      Telecaster nuts and bolts talk ONLY
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      Latest: I can't get the intonation set chezoray, Aug 4, 2021 at 5:50 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: 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: Seldom Seen Old Pics of Famous Musicians uriah1, Aug 4, 2021 at 5:54 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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      Latest: The Doors Silent Otto, Aug 4, 2021 at 5:40 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: Make up a lie about the poster above you - part 3 Rustbucket, Aug 4, 2021 at 5:54 PM

  3. Amplifier Discussion Forums

    1. Amp Central Station

      Amps, tubes, speakers & everything AMP related.
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      Posts:
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      Latest: NAD: Tonemaster Super Reverb - first impressions chris m., Aug 4, 2021 at 4:46 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:
      87,863
      Latest: is this the beginning of the end? thunderbyrd, Aug 4, 2021 at 5:35 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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      Posts:
      27,771
      Latest: New Fender Tone Master Super Reverb! unixfish, Aug 4, 2021 at 11:58 AM

    4. Amp Tech Center

      A more focused discussion of Amplifier Mods, Tubes, Speakers, Cabs and such.
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      5,594
      Posts:
      82,970
      Latest: Single-Ended 6V6 Amp -- 5K or 8K OT Impedance Answered andrewRneumann, Aug 4, 2021 at 5:30 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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      Latest: Win Two Handmade Leather Guitar Straps of Your Choice! italiastraps, Aug 2, 2021 at 3:37 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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      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: Esquire Build Inspired by 70th Anniversary Telekarster, Aug 4, 2021 at 5:49 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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      105,595
      Latest: Sanding sealer or grain fill first? pypa, Aug 4, 2021 at 5:39 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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      34,913
      Latest: Oh no! Now I'm building a CNC? Davecam48, Aug 4, 2021 at 3:25 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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      Posts:
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      Latest: Who here uses Radio Chassis Punches? James Knox, Aug 4, 2021 at 5:46 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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      Posts:
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      Latest: Phase 45 clone nathan5782, Aug 4, 2021 at 5:16 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: Epiphone Owners Club! Mike M, Aug 4, 2021 at 4:58 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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      Latest: Vox AC10C1 Owners Club Rhyming Orange, Aug 4, 2021 at 1:04 PM

    3. Pedal/Effects Owners Clubs

      Here you'll find owners club threads for many different effects, pedals and stompboxes.
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      Posts:
      13,938
      Latest: Hot Tubes vs UD50 circuit breakdown closedmri, Aug 3, 2021 at 10:41 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: Louisiana club Mission6_OG, May 29, 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 trev333, Aug 2, 2021 at 11:21 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: NGD: Jeff Beck Strat Ed Driscoll, Aug 4, 2021 at 5:25 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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      Posts:
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      Latest: The Most Beautiful Guitar You Have a Picture Of? richey88, Aug 4, 2021 at 4:30 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:
      91,113
      Latest: Hey Joe - Anthology of a Legendary Rock Masterpiece WWLaidback, Aug 4, 2021 at 5:11 PM

    4. Just Pickups

      Forum for discussing guitar pickups.
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      Posts:
      281,704
      Latest: Twisted Tele VS. Bareknuckle True Grit Fretting out, Aug 4, 2021 at 5:51 PM

    5. The Stomp Box

      Effects pedals and their effect on your playing.
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      Latest: Boss DD-3 versus DD-8 Time Control Ziggy587, Aug 4, 2021 at 5:41 PM

    6. The BASS Place

      Talk about Bass guitars and the low end of the scale.
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      Latest: Guitar Sewer Blackout Jazz, Aug 4, 2021 at 5:36 PM

    7. Acoustic Heaven

      Unplugged forum for acoustic players.
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      Posts:
      84,986
      Latest: Warped Top and Low E Sharp Issues NiMo, Aug 4, 2021 at 2:10 PM

    8. B-Bender Forum

      Bend your mind around the TDPRI's B-Bender Forum.
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      Posts:
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      Latest: The B-Bender/Nocaster debacle. T Prior, Aug 3, 2021 at 5:16 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: First time since Oct 2019 KATT, Aug 4, 2021 at 5:09 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:
      152,326
      Latest: Truefire Anyone? Le Jab, Aug 4, 2021 at 5:47 PM

    11. Recording In Progress

      Studio and Home Studio recording forum for discussion of tips, techniques, gear and setup.
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      Posts:
      63,810
      Latest: Hum troubleshooting. Rich_S, Aug 4, 2021 at 5:41 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:
      3,139
      Latest: Inspirational Videos for SongWriters popthree, Aug 4, 2021 at 3:36 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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      Latest: I'm out mRtINY, Aug 4, 2021 at 5:53 PM

  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: FREE: basket of misc guitar parts Ron C, Aug 4, 2021 at 5:06 PM

    2. Amp Classifieds

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      Posts:
      871
      Sub-Forums: 4

      Amp Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Amplifiers (complete)

      2. Amp Speakers

      3. Amp Tubes

      4. Misc Amp Parts

      Latest: Fender 64 Custom Handwired Deluxe Reverb (Original Owner) Tenderfoot, Aug 3, 2021 at 10:52 AM

    3. Accessories Classifieds

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      Posts:
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      Accessories Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Guitar/Amp Accessories

      Latest: Rock On Audio Tasty Blender - 3 channel IEM/Headphone amp with limiter Ron C, Aug 3, 2021 at 8:25 PM

    4. Effects Classifieds

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      Posts:
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      Sub-Forums: 1

      Effects Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Effects & Stompboxes

      Latest: Mr. Black Deluxe Plus Cfidave, Jul 31, 2021 at 11:58 AM

    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: "It's Easy To Build Your Own Lap Steel Guitar" book paulblackford, Aug 3, 2021 at 3:19 PM

    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: The Royal Aces at the Vail Valley Brew Fest! August 21 fenderfan, Jul 30, 2021 at 1:23 PM

    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

  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: My Gold Membership Status? Telekarster, Aug 4, 2021 at 12:14 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: posting pics tele87, Jul 28, 2021