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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: Greedings from Bawlmer! Stringbanger, Aug 24, 2019 at 4:30 PM

    2. Telecaster Discussion Forum

      The world's largest Fender Telecaster Discussion Forum. Please keep discussion limited to Telecaster topics here.
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      1,431,197
      Latest: Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Crossroads Blind Faith Telecaster dreamingtele, Aug 26, 2019 at 2:23 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:
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      Latest: 1959 Telecaster Custom dreamingtele, Aug 26, 2019 at 1:58 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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      Posts:
      13,314
      Latest: Albert Collins Custom Shop tele humbucker claptonrules, Aug 25, 2019 at 8:32 AM

    5. Squier Tele Forum

      Fender's Squier brand makes tons of interesting Telecasters. Talk about them all here.
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      Posts:
      39,489
      Latest: Do you have a go-to guitar? edvard, Aug 26, 2019 at 1:24 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: MJT Tele Body Ordered YALCaster, Aug 26, 2019 at 1:10 AM

    7. Tele-Technical

      Telecaster nuts and bolts talk ONLY
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      Posts:
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      Latest: Jaguar/jazzmaster saddles on 12 string? crazydave911, Aug 25, 2019 at 8:33 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: Fender American Original 60s Telecaster Fiesta Red 2018 E.Guitar TDPRI AutoPost, Aug 26, 2019 at 2:02 AM

  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: Help me understand Hall and Oates Nick Fanis, Aug 26, 2019 at 2:32 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: Supershow - The Last Great Jam Of The 60's Clapton, Guy, Kirk, Stills, Bruce, MJQ broadcaster, Aug 26, 2019 at 2:22 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: Make up a lie about the poster above you - part 3 teletimetx, Aug 25, 2019 at 11:56 PM

  3. Amplifier Discussion Forums

    1. Amp Central Station

      Amps, tubes, speakers & everything AMP related.
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      Latest: What's the heaviest amp that you ever had to lift? Luthier Vandros, Aug 26, 2019 at 1:14 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: Aspen Pittman RIP telemnemonics, Aug 26, 2019 at 1:11 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:
      19,540
      Latest: New Fender Amp: Champion 50XL Fendereedo, Aug 23, 2019 at 2:47 PM

    4. Amp Tech Center

      A more focused discussion of Amplifier Mods, Tubes, Speakers, Cabs and such.
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      Posts:
      53,626
      Latest: Resistor value equivalent of 25k audio pot on "7" Paul in Colorado, Aug 25, 2019 at 11:22 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: The silktone amp is finally here! silktone, Aug 23, 2019 at 11:34 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: Buiding a Semi-acoustic Guitar wingcommander, Aug 26, 2019 at 12:55 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:
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      Latest: pre-dye conditioner? alathIN, Aug 25, 2019 at 8:05 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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      1,614
      Posts:
      28,424
      Latest: What is considered to be an attainable low string action? Chunkocaster, Aug 26, 2019 at 12:38 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.
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      Posts:
      139,737
      Latest: My Tweed Deluxe in pieces. voskarp, Aug 26, 2019 at 2:06 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:
      24,548
      Latest: Belle Epoch gain pot specs anyone? tweedman2001, Aug 25, 2019 at 8:13 AM

  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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      650
      Posts:
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      Latest: Kiesel Guitars Owners Club AxRookie, Aug 26, 2019 at 12:39 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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      514
      Posts:
      56,657
      Latest: Bugera T5 head? Looking for users. Riffraff12571, Aug 25, 2019 at 8:57 PM

    3. Pedal/Effects Owners Clubs

      Here you'll find owners club threads for many different effects, pedals and stompboxes.
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      424
      Posts:
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      Latest: Room on my pedal footstool. Next pedal? NewKid, Aug 25, 2019 at 10:06 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: Colorado Mile High Tele Club. fenderfan, Aug 5, 2019

    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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      Posts:
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      Latest: Australian Members Club Mr Scallywag, Aug 25, 2019 at 7:15 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: American Original 50's Strat golfnut, Aug 25, 2019 at 7:27 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:
      253,529
      Latest: The Bluebyrd may yet come home to roost blowtorch, Aug 25, 2019 at 11:12 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:
      69,400
      Latest: Backing Track Challenge 209 - Rock Cover udoering, Aug 26, 2019 at 12:28 AM

    4. Just Pickups

      Forum for discussing guitar pickups.
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      Posts:
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      Latest: And the top 3 Tele neck pickups are... Paul in Colorado, Aug 25, 2019 at 11:19 PM

    5. The Stomp Box

      Effects pedals and their effect on your playing.
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      Posts:
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      Latest: re-listed @999 plus shipping Musekatcher, Aug 26, 2019 at 1:52 AM

    6. The BASS Place

      Talk about Bass guitars and the low end of the scale.
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      Posts:
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      Latest: NBND Bones, Aug 22, 2019 at 12:15 PM

    7. Acoustic Heaven

      Unplugged forum for acoustic players.
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      Posts:
      68,254
      Latest: the most outstanding acoustic guitar you have ever played? Teleguy61, Aug 25, 2019 at 11:26 PM

    8. B-Bender Forum

      Bend your mind around the TDPRI's B-Bender Forum.
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      Posts:
      23,659
      Latest: There is no hope for me - ANOTHER Gibson/Glaser LP Special! Matt G, Aug 25, 2019 at 6:41 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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      Posts:
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      Latest: Talk About Your Last Gig Here dougstrum, Aug 25, 2019 at 5:25 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:
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      Latest: "I spend half my time tuning my guitar and the other half playing out of tune" spellcaster, Aug 25, 2019 at 6:40 PM

    11. Recording In Progress

      Studio and Home Studio recording forum for discussion of tips, techniques, gear and setup.
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      Posts:
      52,788
      Latest: The Big Dry ( Mix Content ) studio, Aug 26, 2019 at 12:03 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:
      1,464
      Latest: The song genesis poll, how do your songs usually come about? Harry Styron, Aug 22, 2019 at 3:51 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: My Church just informed me that they are going to In Ear Monitors SOON... FluffyDog6, Aug 25, 2019 at 9:12 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: Fender FSR Limited Edition Roasted Ash '52 Telecaster 2017 heffus, Aug 25, 2019 at 12:19 AM

    2. Amp Classifieds

      Threads:
      560
      Posts:
      562
      Sub-Forums: 4

      Amp Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Amplifiers (complete)

      2. Amp Speakers

      3. Amp Tubes

      4. Misc Amp Parts

      Latest: Fender 68 Custom Vibrolux Reverb Silver Face NateD81, Aug 25, 2019 at 4:07 PM

    3. Accessories Classifieds

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      Posts:
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      Sub-Forums: 1

      Accessories Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Guitar/Amp Accessories

      Latest: Cab, pedalboard, case, road case hardware schmee, Aug 6, 2019

    4. Effects Classifieds

      Threads:
      507
      Posts:
      517
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Effects Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Effects & Stompboxes

      Latest: Wampler Tumnus Puttheteleon, Aug 25, 2019 at 2:33 PM

    5. Published Materials

      Threads:
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      Posts:
      12
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Published Materials

      Sub-Forums

      1. Music/Lessons/Books & Videos

      Latest: Soul of Tone book; my pedal for your book Jamie_h, Jul 7, 2019

    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: Tiki Party with the Royal Aces surf band - Cerebral Brewing in Denver, August 10 fenderfan, Aug 6, 2019

    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.
      Threads:
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      Posts:
      313
      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

      Sub-Forums

      1. Mobile App Support

      Latest: issues staying on TDPRI Stan Martin, Aug 18, 2019

    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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      126
      Posts:
      278
      Latest: Dies it work????? ASATKat, Aug 17, 2019
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