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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: REDRAW! 2021 Drawing Winner: American Ultra Luxe Telecaster® - Transparent Surf Green Dan German, Dec 3, 2021 at 10:19 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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      Posts:
      129,559
      Latest: New Guy here - building Blackvibe 6V6 HoodieMcFoodie, Dec 5, 2021 at 3:22 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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      92,864
      Posts:
      1,545,685
      Latest: Who's the Tele player in this Bryan Ferry band circa 2013? Peegoo, Dec 5, 2021 at 3:01 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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      1,902
      Posts:
      38,686
      Latest: Broadcaster logo. daves561, Dec 4, 2021 at 2:02 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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      1,097
      Posts:
      20,895
      Latest: Fender Custom Shop Stradivarius Telecaster skydog6653, Dec 4, 2021 at 7:35 PM

    5. Squier Tele Forum

      Fender's Squier brand makes tons of interesting Telecasters. Talk about them all here.
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      3,500
      Posts:
      56,250
      Latest: Bullet Tele- the mods begin!! 68Telebass, Dec 5, 2021 at 2:16 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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      6,874
      Posts:
      102,405
      Latest: Schecter Teles... Swamp Ash, low price, lightweight Happy Enchilada, Dec 5, 2021 at 12:15 AM

    7. Tele-Technical

      Telecaster nuts and bolts talk ONLY
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      Posts:
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      Latest: Recommendations for pickup change for a HS Telecaster 244300, Dec 4, 2021 at 8:36 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

  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: Unknowable Mysteries of the Yooniverse loopfinding, Dec 5, 2021 at 3:37 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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      24,757
      Posts:
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      Latest: House of Pain and friends Cypress Hill johnny k, Dec 5, 2021 at 3:30 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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      Posts:
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      Latest: Meme of the Day. Got any good ones? Fergyuk, Dec 5, 2021 at 3:46 AM

  4. Amplifier Discussion Forums

    1. Amp Central Station

      Amps, tubes, speakers & everything AMP related.
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      Posts:
      840,973
      Latest: Supro Delta King 10 thoughts? Chud, Dec 5, 2021 at 1:15 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:
      91,117
      Latest: Supro Delta King 12 on sale Mike Eskimo, Dec 5, 2021 at 2:34 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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      1,718
      Posts:
      29,199
      Latest: Twas the night before Tone Master Mike M, Dec 4, 2021 at 8:41 PM

    4. Amp Tech Center

      A more focused discussion of Amplifier Mods, Tubes, Speakers, Cabs and such.
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      Posts:
      86,489
      Latest: 6g3 or not corliss1, Dec 5, 2021 at 3:53 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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      826
      Posts:
      4,419
      Latest: Agape Guitars: The Thread rich_chaffins, Dec 1, 2021 at 8:10 AM

  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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      Posts:
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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: My first "Custom" Build ghostchord, Dec 5, 2021 at 2:32 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:
      109,277
      Latest: Satin Super T Jim_in_PA, Dec 4, 2021 at 7:11 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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      1,996
      Posts:
      35,835
      Latest: What to get? Octorfunk, Nov 30, 2021 at 10:00 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:
      184,793
      Latest: EF80 Micro Deluxe Build wangdaning, Dec 5, 2021 at 3:28 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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      3,330
      Posts:
      28,271
      Latest: Rotary on off switch Gaz_, Dec 5, 2021 at 3:38 AM

  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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      Posts:
      76,529
      Latest: Kay Regal and Related Brands Owners Club naneek, Dec 4, 2021 at 11:47 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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      576
      Posts:
      60,688
      Latest: Vox MV50 Owners LGOberean, Dec 4, 2021 at 10:47 PM

    3. Pedal/Effects Owners Clubs

      Here you'll find owners club threads for many different effects, pedals and stompboxes.
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      863
      Posts:
      15,134
      Latest: The Boss Pedal Owners Club Kungpow!, Dec 4, 2021 at 7:44 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:
      3,482
      Latest: The Society for Iowans SimplyTH, Nov 3, 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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      Posts:
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      Latest: Australian Members Club trev333, Dec 4, 2021 at 6:42 PM

  9. Other Discussion Forums

    1. Stratocaster Discussion Forum

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

      Sub-Forums
      Latest: Jimi Hendrix's guitar for sale knavel, Dec 5, 2021 at 3:36 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:
      325,761
      Latest: NGD - Les Paul Tribute Peegoo, Dec 5, 2021 at 3:20 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.
      Threads:
      11,862
      Posts:
      94,526
      Latest: Backing Track Challenge - 330 Blues udoering, Dec 5, 2021 at 2:04 AM

    4. Just Pickups

      Forum for discussing guitar pickups.
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      Posts:
      285,901
      Latest: What’s everyone current favorite pickups? kbold, Dec 4, 2021 at 8:39 PM

    5. The Stomp Box

      Effects pedals and their effect on your playing.
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      Posts:
      460,686
      Latest: Need your input on a cheap reverb pedal 1996Standard, Dec 5, 2021 at 1:12 AM

    6. The BASS Place

      Talk about Bass guitars and the low end of the scale.
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      Posts:
      60,529
      Latest: NBD. American Elite Jazz. 68Telebass, Dec 5, 2021 at 2:30 AM

    7. Acoustic Heaven

      Unplugged forum for acoustic players.
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      Posts:
      87,170
      Latest: Thoughts on Breedlove Guitars Peegoo, Dec 4, 2021 at 9:57 PM

    8. B-Bender Forum

      Bend your mind around the TDPRI's B-Bender Forum.
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      2,417
      Posts:
      25,405
      Latest: b-bender removal? Televox1967, Dec 4, 2021 at 5:03 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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      2,379
      Posts:
      66,839
      Latest: Solo/Duo Performing Live on Electric Guitar? johnnylaw, Dec 4, 2021 at 10:09 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.
      Threads:
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      Posts:
      155,006
      Latest: Learning Scales: Daunting City Sirens, Dec 5, 2021 at 2:15 AM

    11. Recording In Progress

      Studio and Home Studio recording forum for discussion of tips, techniques, gear and setup.
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      Posts:
      66,053
      Latest: Gain Staging SemiPro -> Consumer Stuff Rich_S, Dec 4, 2021 at 10:50 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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      134
      Posts:
      3,260
      Latest: Writing good lyrics is really tough! chulaivet1966, Dec 1, 2021 at 4:34 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:
      46,784
      Latest: Boring Song Sundays scooteraz, Dec 3, 2021 at 9:27 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: CVTelecaster Custom Neck with tuners zook, Dec 3, 2021 at 5:44 PM

    2. Amp Classifieds

      Threads:
      920
      Posts:
      930
      Sub-Forums: 4

      Amp Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Amplifiers (complete)

      2. Amp Speakers

      3. Amp Tubes

      4. Misc Amp Parts

      Latest: 1965 Silvertone 1482 zook, Dec 3, 2021 at 5:56 PM

    3. Accessories Classifieds

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      104
      Posts:
      105
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Accessories Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Guitar/Amp Accessories

      Latest: Fender G&G Deluxe Hardshell Case EarlG, Nov 23, 2021

    4. Effects Classifieds

      Threads:
      793
      Posts:
      839
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Effects Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Effects & Stompboxes

      Latest: Pedals! Pedals! Pedals! Rich_S, Dec 4, 2021 at 10:10 PM

    5. Published Materials

      Threads:
      32
      Posts:
      32
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Published Materials

      Sub-Forums

      1. Music/Lessons/Books & Videos

      Latest: Custom Guitar Building: A new Approach for a New Era Telenator, Oct 11, 2021

    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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      761
      Posts:
      1,639
      Latest: Kraftwerk US tickets go on sale tomorrow Killing Floor, Nov 4, 2021

    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:
      135
      Posts:
      318
      Latest: 05/22: Captain Twang online Show eddiewagner, May 8, 2021

  12. Administration & Support Issues

    1. Admin Announcements

      Announcements from the TDPRI website administrator.
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      Posts:
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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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      Posts:
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      Sub-Forums: 1

      Forum Problems & Issues

      Sub-Forums

      1. Mobile App Support

      Latest: Forum is slow/crashing radiocaster, Dec 3, 2021 at 5:14 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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      Posts:
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      Latest: Could I possibly get some advice from a staff member regarding my account? posttoastie, Oct 30, 2021

  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: video StoneH, Nov 26, 2021