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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: GREETINGS!! Renegade, Oct 23, 2020 at 9:24 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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      Latest: A different way of looking at a Fender Road Worn Tele & the AVRI 52/AV '52/Les Paul '59 Reissue/etc. KS6V, Oct 23, 2020 at 9:18 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: What Taper for Pots in 1975 Telecaster Deluxe Mascis, Oct 21, 2020 at 11:58 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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      Latest: Can you ID these pickups? jsalvaggio, Oct 23, 2020 at 3:04 PM

    5. Squier Tele Forum

      Fender's Squier brand makes tons of interesting Telecasters. Talk about them all here.
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      Latest: Collection mkdaws32, Oct 23, 2020 at 8:15 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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      Latest: NGD: Logan Tele, Sky Blue mkdaws32, Oct 23, 2020 at 8:24 PM

    7. Tele-Technical

      Telecaster nuts and bolts talk ONLY
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      Latest: String tension physicsteach, Oct 23, 2020 at 5:39 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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      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

  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: What does Punk mean to you? scottser, Oct 23, 2020 at 9:23 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: A bunch of nobodys playing blues Lost_N_Austin, Oct 23, 2020 at 9:14 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: Post A Pic That Makes You Smile ! Chatnoir, Oct 23, 2020 at 9:06 PM

  3. Amplifier Discussion Forums

    1. Amp Central Station

      Amps, tubes, speakers & everything AMP related.
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      Latest: Don'tcha love the smell of 50-60 year old transformers? BobbyZ, Oct 23, 2020 at 9:09 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:
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      Latest: A wot ? A SUPRO... powerwagonjohn, Oct 23, 2020 at 7:43 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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      Latest: A good, simple, bedroom setup with headphones Headless Axeman, Oct 23, 2020 at 9:00 PM

    4. Amp Tech Center

      A more focused discussion of Amplifier Mods, Tubes, Speakers, Cabs and such.
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      Latest: ~1966 Supro Model 24 on the Bench (pics coming) Viejo, Oct 23, 2020 at 9:19 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 a FREE 4 Guitar Wall Hanger from GuitarStorage.com gregulator450, Oct 22, 2020 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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      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: PRS 22 Build - s_tones, Oct 23, 2020 at 8:52 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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      Latest: Experiment with pre-heating the guitar before nitro Matthias, Oct 23, 2020 at 7:18 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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      31,948
      Latest: Crowning frets question old wrench, Oct 23, 2020 at 8:43 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:
      162,955
      Latest: Developing a “Sell After Build” Ethos James Knox, Oct 23, 2020 at 9:08 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:
      26,256
      Latest: Got a new pedal today... Switchy, Oct 23, 2020 at 9:21 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: Player Series Club M2roadwarrior, Oct 23, 2020 at 2:03 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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      Posts:
      58,722
      Latest: Fender Twin Reverb Blue Bill, Oct 23, 2020 at 10:14 AM

    3. Pedal/Effects Owners Clubs

      Here you'll find owners club threads for many different effects, pedals and stompboxes.
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      Latest: Vox Tone Bender - how old is it?? charlie chitlin, Oct 23, 2020 at 4:27 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. Ted Keane, Oct 9, 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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      Latest: Australian Members Club suthol, Oct 23, 2020 at 8:56 PM

  8. Other Discussion Forums

    1. Stratocaster Discussion Forum

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

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      Latest: Yoiks! Another Strat - and pickup questions Leon Grizzard, Oct 23, 2020 at 5:28 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: Buy new, buy old, or keep current car? Maguchi, Oct 23, 2020 at 8:12 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:
      82,169
      Latest: Backing Track Challenge - 271 Blues ASATKat, Oct 23, 2020 at 9:09 PM

    4. Just Pickups

      Forum for discussing guitar pickups.
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      Latest: anyone removed a pretzel neck pickup cover? T00DEEPBLUE, Oct 23, 2020 at 9:07 PM

    5. The Stomp Box

      Effects pedals and their effect on your playing.
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      Latest: What am I missing that I can't live without? 24 track, Oct 23, 2020 at 8:54 PM

    6. The BASS Place

      Talk about Bass guitars and the low end of the scale.
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      Latest: Help narrow down my short scale bass search Maguchi, Oct 23, 2020 at 8:57 PM

    7. Acoustic Heaven

      Unplugged forum for acoustic players.
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      Latest: NGD! ponce, Oct 23, 2020 at 5:34 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: A new Bender tune " B Simple" BladeStratford, Oct 23, 2020 at 9:05 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: Ok, so whats your next gig and gear... Fret Wilkes, Oct 23, 2020 at 7:47 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:
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      Latest: Singing while playing Telebra, Oct 23, 2020 at 8:18 PM

    11. Recording In Progress

      Studio and Home Studio recording forum for discussion of tips, techniques, gear and setup.
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      Posts:
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      Latest: Tube Microphones info for the clueless - me. EdgarHF, Oct 23, 2020 at 7:06 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:
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      Latest: Writing a song, hearing it in someone else's voice? blowtorch, Oct 20, 2020 at 7:42 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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      Posts:
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      Latest: I got my Amp back!!! studio, Oct 23, 2020 at 9:17 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: Fender American Deluxe Replacement Neck - RW board w/ pearl dots chrism27, Oct 23, 2020 at 1:34 PM

    2. Amp Classifieds

      Threads:
      750
      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: Carl's Custom Amps Tweed Double Deluxe TonyAsh, Oct 23, 2020 at 10:05 AM

    3. Accessories Classifieds

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      Posts:
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      Accessories Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Guitar/Amp Accessories

      Latest: PRS #7 humbucker set with harness littlebadboy, Sep 13, 2020

    4. Effects Classifieds

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      Posts:
      673
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Effects Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Effects & Stompboxes

      Latest: DONNER YELLOWFALL $30 SHIPPED! kris ford, Oct 21, 2020 at 8:17 AM

    5. Published Materials

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      Published Materials

      Sub-Forums

      1. Music/Lessons/Books & Videos

      Latest: Ted Green, Brent Mason, Hipshot, Stickology, etc books BB, Sep 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: Yes, another outdoor Denver gig - Royal Aces at the Denver Thai House fenderfan, Oct 15, 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

  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: Scam message on my classified ? Peegoo, Oct 18, 2020 at 11:57 AM

    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: How go you edit a thread title? Blue, Oct 18, 2020 at 9:15 AM

  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: Testing bobbyrfletcher, Oct 9, 2020