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Telecaster Guitar Forum

  1. Fundraiser Giveaway Central

    1. Winners Circle

      Where Giveaway Winners prove to their wives (significant others etc) that they really did win an expensive prize and are not making up a story.
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      Latest: Drawing: Fender Vintera Road Worn '70s Telecaster Deluxe..And the Winner is.. Lonn, Nov 23, 2020 at 6:16 AM

  2. 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: Nicest rock Star houses Peter77, Nov 26, 2020 at 7:38 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: I "Nashville'd" My 92 Tele Wrighty, Nov 26, 2020 at 7:42 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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      34,359
      Latest: My 1957 Esquire rehab project archetype, Nov 25, 2020 at 6:40 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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      17,439
      Latest: Is this a legit CS tele? 53Strat, Nov 26, 2020 at 5:57 AM

    5. Squier Tele Forum

      Fender's Squier brand makes tons of interesting Telecasters. Talk about them all here.
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      3,125
      Posts:
      48,607
      Latest: Classic vibe and new neck El Tele Lobo, Nov 26, 2020 at 12:14 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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      6,046
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      86,173
      Latest: K-Line Truxton incoming Ignatius, Nov 26, 2020 at 7:02 AM

    7. Tele-Technical

      Telecaster nuts and bolts talk ONLY
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      29,524
      Posts:
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      Latest: treble bleed question AAT65, Nov 26, 2020 at 6:59 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: Fender Telecaster TL62B-BIGS Red Electric Guitar Crafted in Japan S/N Q053900 TDPRI AutoPost, Sep 16, 2020

  3. 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: Had to say goodbye to our little buddy today. MisterZ, Nov 26, 2020 at 7:41 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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      21,552
      Posts:
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      Latest: Let's turn on, tune in and PIG OUT! Songs about food and Eating. EllroyJames, Nov 26, 2020 at 7:36 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: Funny Band Names brookdalebill, Nov 26, 2020 at 5:51 AM

  4. Amplifier Discussion Forums

    1. Amp Central Station

      Amps, tubes, speakers & everything AMP related.
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      Latest: is this possible? crazy? or been done before? 2L man, Nov 26, 2020 at 7:34 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:
      78,991
      Latest: NAD Orange gusfinley, Nov 26, 2020 at 12:15 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:
      25,349
      Latest: Hobbyist Home Recording: How Many Amp sounds ? knavel, Nov 25, 2020 at 12:07 PM

    4. Amp Tech Center

      A more focused discussion of Amplifier Mods, Tubes, Speakers, Cabs and such.
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      Posts:
      72,819
      Latest: Are my 1968 Fender CTS’s healthy? BobbyZ, Nov 26, 2020 at 4:17 AM

  5. 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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      803
      Posts:
      4,205
      Latest: Win Two Handmade Leather Guitar Straps of Your Choice! Mr. Lumbergh, Nov 25, 2020 at 2:01 PM

  6. 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: Building first guitar body guitarbuilder, Nov 26, 2020 at 7:30 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.
      Threads:
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      Posts:
      100,400
      Latest: LP Junior Cherry Red Finish old wrench, Nov 25, 2020 at 8:08 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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      Posts:
      32,393
      Latest: Korean Epiphone casino: Alnico pups, or ceramic? Jack Clayton, Nov 25, 2020 at 8:55 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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      9,901
      Posts:
      164,941
      Latest: SLO-Nakid alexhael, Nov 26, 2020 at 1:09 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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      3,163
      Posts:
      26,401
      Latest: Vintage Fuzz Face troubleshooting paulblackford, Nov 25, 2020 at 4:13 PM

  7. 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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      73,189
      Latest: Les Paul Owners Club! somebodyelseuk, Nov 26, 2020 at 3:56 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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      547
      Posts:
      58,823
      Latest: Vox Pathfinder Owners bluescaster72, Nov 25, 2020 at 8:16 PM

    3. Pedal/Effects Owners Clubs

      Here you'll find owners club threads for many different effects, pedals and stompboxes.
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      645
      Posts:
      12,007
      Latest: Jerry Garcia Mutron Chiogtr4x, Nov 25, 2020 at 8:13 PM

  8. 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:
      3,376
      Latest: "The Georgia Club" LoneScout, Oct 26, 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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      Posts:
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      Latest: Australian Members Club suthol, Nov 19, 2020

  9. Other Discussion Forums

    1. Stratocaster Discussion Forum

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

      Sub-Forums
      Latest: Aerodyne quandary....... Sparky2, Nov 26, 2020 at 7:31 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:
      290,226
      Latest: Anything wrong/weird about putting .008's on a hollow body guitar? darkwaters, Nov 26, 2020 at 7:35 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:
      83,449
      Latest: Midweek Backing Tracks - Your choice NWinther, Nov 26, 2020 at 7:02 AM

    4. Just Pickups

      Forum for discussing guitar pickups.
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      Posts:
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      Latest: (Accidental) mistery wiring: bridge sounding like neck somebodyelseuk, Nov 26, 2020 at 4:37 AM

    5. The Stomp Box

      Effects pedals and their effect on your playing.
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      Posts:
      430,753
      Latest: What’s a good Rectifier pedal? Richie Cunningham, Nov 26, 2020 at 7:38 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: I’m a part time bassist, so why am I considering.. MrCairo46, Nov 26, 2020 at 6:45 AM

    7. Acoustic Heaven

      Unplugged forum for acoustic players.
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      Posts:
      78,030
      Latest: Gibson AJ: historic 1936 vs used production vs HD28 JamesAM, Nov 25, 2020 at 10:00 PM

    8. B-Bender Forum

      Bend your mind around the TDPRI's B-Bender Forum.
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      Posts:
      24,462
      Latest: Stringpull Shop, Velvet Hammer PUPs and Parson/White Questions string pull, Nov 23, 2020 at 1:24 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:
      63,482
      Latest: Ok, so whats your next gig and gear... chezdeluxe, Nov 25, 2020 at 5:29 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:
      144,713
      Latest: What’s a meme doing on this serious forum? urbandefault, Nov 26, 2020 at 7:16 AM

    11. Recording In Progress

      Studio and Home Studio recording forum for discussion of tips, techniques, gear and setup.
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      Posts:
      59,060
      Latest: Point me towards a decent laptop. Hey_you, Nov 25, 2020 at 10:21 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:
      2,653
      Latest: Riding on the River of Time - new lyrics to chew on Toast, Nov 23, 2020 at 12:25 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:
      44,314
      Latest: I got my Amp back!!! dougstrum, Nov 25, 2020 at 3:10 PM

  10. 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 American Original Strat- shell pink wedge, Nov 25, 2020 at 9:09 PM

    2. Amp Classifieds

      Threads:
      759
      Posts:
      762
      Sub-Forums: 4

      Amp Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Amplifiers (complete)

      2. Amp Speakers

      3. Amp Tubes

      4. Misc Amp Parts

      Latest: Fender Tonemaster Deluxe Reverb Blonde DimEyeGuitarGuy, Nov 25, 2020 at 11:13 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: Heritage G7 burtf51, Nov 25, 2020 at 8:47 PM

    4. Effects Classifieds

      Threads:
      658
      Posts:
      682
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Effects Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Effects & Stompboxes

      Latest: Boss TR-2 985plowboy, Nov 18, 2020

    5. Published Materials

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      24
      Posts:
      24
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Published Materials

      Sub-Forums

      1. Music/Lessons/Books & Videos

      Latest: IPC A-610 Training & Certification | IPC A-610 (CIT) pcbgeeks, Nov 26, 2020 at 6:40 AM

    6. Recording Gear Classifieds

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      Recording Gear Classifieds

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  11. 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: Made the news! DeLand Original Music Fest GreatDaneRock, Nov 17, 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: Gigs in Canada eh !! rand z, Jul 9, 2020

  12. 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

      Sub-Forums

      1. Mobile App Support

      Latest: How to delete my own post? Toto'sDad, Nov 15, 2020

    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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      Posts:
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      Latest: How go you edit a thread title? Blue, Oct 18, 2020

  13. 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 1 unixfish, Nov 20, 2020 at 8:20 PM