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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: I know I shouldn't start this. But what pedal to go with gilmour loaded pickguard east boston guy, Aug 9, 2020 at 8:04 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: Gratuitous sunburst photo eddy b., Aug 9, 2020 at 8:11 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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      Latest: 1965/66 Tele restoration questions Marn99, Aug 8, 2020 at 11:01 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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      Latest: Thinking about this CS Nocaster Tumbling Dice, Aug 7, 2020 at 3:56 PM

    5. Squier Tele Forum

      Fender's Squier brand makes tons of interesting Telecasters. Talk about them all here.
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      Latest: NGD, Six months pasted. ping-ping-clicka, Aug 9, 2020 at 7:10 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: Show your Tele pickguard jvin248, Aug 9, 2020 at 7:58 AM

    7. Tele-Technical

      Telecaster nuts and bolts talk ONLY
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      Latest: Set up result 8barlouie, Aug 9, 2020 at 8:10 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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      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: AweSome Nashville Telecaster Tele Guitar has 35 unique pickup tones TDPRI AutoPost, Aug 9, 2020 at 7:32 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: One Word Song Name Game koen, Aug 9, 2020 at 8:22 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: Baked Beans - Mother Goose ping-ping-clicka, Aug 9, 2020 at 8:09 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: One Word Song Title Transference Game brookdalebill, Aug 9, 2020 at 8:15 AM

  3. Amplifier Discussion Forums

    1. Amp Central Station

      Amps, tubes, speakers & everything AMP related.
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      Latest: Well, once again I had to be honest and admid to myself that I HATE my sound! And so, Red knob time! Blazer, Aug 9, 2020 at 6:39 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: Tube transformation radiocaster, Aug 9, 2020 at 8:13 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:
      23,898
      Latest: My first "lockdown" production - Kemper content PeterH, Aug 9, 2020 at 5:43 AM

    4. Amp Tech Center

      A more focused discussion of Amplifier Mods, Tubes, Speakers, Cabs and such.
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      67,602
      Latest: Want to Recap a PV Classic 30, but the glue under the caps is hard and crystalized braveheart, Aug 9, 2020 at 4:23 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: 1959 Blues Strat Set. Best Strat Pickups for Blues Tone from Tone Specific. Guitar Forum Post. Tone Specific, Aug 4, 2020 at 1:04 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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      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? Laren, Aug 9, 2020 at 4:12 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: Strip paint Greg9564, Aug 8, 2020 at 11:18 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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      31,490
      Latest: Apparently, there's a hierarchy... raito, Aug 9, 2020 at 12:20 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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      157,996
      Latest: Help With SE Distortion andrewRneumann, Aug 9, 2020 at 8:19 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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      Latest: Small Bear Wild Mouse - anybody build one? Deaf Eddie, Aug 6, 2020 at 2:03 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: Jazzmaster owners club 6String69, Aug 8, 2020 at 11:15 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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      58,411
      Latest: Fender Vaporizer maloburro, Aug 8, 2020 at 9:56 PM

    3. Pedal/Effects Owners Clubs

      Here you'll find owners club threads for many different effects, pedals and stompboxes.
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      Latest: Custom Power Supplies, who makes them? Southboundsuarez, Aug 7, 2020 at 7:35 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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      Latest: Colorado Mile High Tele Club. fenderfan, Aug 4, 2020 at 10:39 AM

    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 6, 2020 at 6:57 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 - Squier Strat Korea E7 Series 1987/88 brookdalebill, Aug 9, 2020 at 6:54 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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      Latest: 3 Humbucker Fans? JJLC, Aug 9, 2020 at 8:19 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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      Latest: Backing Track Challenge - 260 Slow Pop udoering, Aug 9, 2020 at 4:45 AM

    4. Just Pickups

      Forum for discussing guitar pickups.
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      Latest: Pickup wire colors and names Tuxedo Poly, Aug 9, 2020 at 7:06 AM

    5. The Stomp Box

      Effects pedals and their effect on your playing.
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      Latest: Affordaboard greenhornet, Aug 9, 2020 at 7:35 AM

    6. The BASS Place

      Talk about Bass guitars and the low end of the scale.
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      Latest: Should I change my strings? burntfrijoles, Aug 6, 2020 at 8:17 PM

    7. Acoustic Heaven

      Unplugged forum for acoustic players.
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      Latest: Adjusting a Martin Saddle Myself (to Lower Action) otterhound, Aug 9, 2020 at 8:07 AM

    8. B-Bender Forum

      Bend your mind around the TDPRI's B-Bender Forum.
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      Latest: Clarence Tutorial Videos - post here! T Prior, Aug 3, 2020 at 6:10 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: Talk About Your Last Gig Here brookdalebill, Aug 9, 2020 at 7:20 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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      Latest: Backing track sources for practice Junkyard Dog, Aug 9, 2020 at 12:36 AM

    11. Recording In Progress

      Studio and Home Studio recording forum for discussion of tips, techniques, gear and setup.
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      Posts:
      57,077
      Latest: Every have your mind blown by a plugin? ping-ping-clicka, Aug 9, 2020 at 6:13 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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      2,358
      Latest: New rhyming game teletimetx, Aug 7, 2020 at 11:22 AM

    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: What're you watching? PastorJay, Aug 8, 2020 at 8:40 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: El Ray double bound Tele. Loaded with all the good stuff Strato50, Aug 8, 2020 at 6:29 PM

    2. Amp Classifieds

      Threads:
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      Posts:
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      Sub-Forums: 4

      Amp Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Amplifiers (complete)

      2. Amp Speakers

      3. Amp Tubes

      4. Misc Amp Parts

      Latest: New Winfield Cyclone in Black Cherry Tolex zook, Aug 7, 2020 at 8:28 PM

    3. Accessories Classifieds

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      Posts:
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      Accessories Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Guitar/Amp Accessories

      Latest: Wireless System lstdukestking, Jun 25, 2020

    4. Effects Classifieds

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      Sub-Forums: 1

      Effects Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Effects & Stompboxes

      Latest: Joyo JF-37 Analog Chorus nasonm, Aug 8, 2020 at 5:32 PM

    5. Published Materials

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      Posts:
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      Published Materials

      Sub-Forums

      1. Music/Lessons/Books & Videos

      Latest: Custom Guitar Building Book - Download Telenator, Jun 1, 2020

    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: Royal Aces surf band at Denver's Vesper Lounge block party, August 6 rangercaster, Aug 9, 2020 at 12:20 AM

    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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      Latest: Gigs in Canada eh !! rand z, Jul 9, 2020

  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: Pop-ups and Ads MagicTwanger, Jul 30, 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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      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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      Latest: How do I change my email address??? Henley, Jul 25, 2020