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  1. Tommy G
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    Used or New Teles?

    After 60+ yrs of playing i've bought three new guitars. My first, a 59 LP Jr, 10yrs. ago a Music Man Super Sport ( wanted something with Humbucks...
    Post by: Tommy G, Oct 30, 2020 in forum: Telecaster Discussion Forum
  2. Tommy G
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    A small dent i know but it bothers me ..

    Now you own it. Otherwise, it would seem you don't want to play it but just have it. Frame it and hang it on the wall. Seriously though, if you...
    Post by: Tommy G, Oct 23, 2020 in forum: Tele-Technical
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    EVH signature gear

    About 10yrs ago I was thinking of getting a Les Paul as I wanted something with humbuckers and I was only playing my 58 Tele. When I picked up the...
    Post by: Tommy G, Oct 9, 2020 in forum: Other Guitars, other instruments
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    Tell me about your amp setup

    My 1977 MusicMan 100RD (with EV 1) that I bought new. It was the poor man's Boogie at the time. I plugged in my 58 Tele and never looked back....
    Post by: Tommy G, Sep 29, 2020 in forum: Amp Central Station
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    The Tipping Point - A question for advanced players

    I started playing guitar in 1958 and I'm still playing. I had a great teacher early on and the only way my folks would agree to let me play guitar...
    Post by: Tommy G, Sep 29, 2020 in forum: Tab, Tips, Theory and Technique
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    In praise of vintage style tuners

    The tuners you have pictured are NOT "vintage" tuners. Maybe you should subjectively say what you mean by vintage tuners. If you have a "real...
    Post by: Tommy G, Sep 25, 2020 in forum: Telecaster Discussion Forum
  7. Tommy G
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    I've never owned a Deluxe Reverb. Am I missing out?

    This is slightly OT but in the past I've had several black face DR's. Great sound in the right environment but they never had enough head room for...
    Post by: Tommy G, Sep 22, 2020 in forum: Amp Central Station
  8. Tommy G
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    Tone vs. skill....

    Well, all of the practicing, talent, skill, etc. etc. I've played with lots of people who've done those things and can play well. But for me, if...
    Post by: Tommy G, Sep 8, 2020 in forum: Bad Dog Cafe
  9. Tommy G
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    Belly Cuts on a Tele, what say you?

    I've been playing my 58 Tele for years and I've never felt the need for the cut. In fact, my guitar is so good I've never felt the need to change...
    Post by: Tommy G, Aug 28, 2020 in forum: Telecaster Discussion Forum
  10. Tommy G
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    Gear You’d Like to Have Back?

    My 68 black Tele w/rosewood and my 55 ES175D. Stupid. After many years I tacked down the 175 in Alaska. Asked the guy if he wanted to sell it but...
    Post by: Tommy G, Aug 21, 2020 in forum: Bad Dog Cafe
  11. Tommy G
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    Fender now has a Brent Mason replica tele...

    Geez, 12,500 k for a tele??? If you're that financially comfortable with this go for it. Or, if you want to get into debt buy it on time. If...
    Post by: Tommy G, Aug 14, 2020 in forum: Telecaster Discussion Forum
  12. Tommy G
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    Single best concert you've attended...

    Well, it was looong time ago. It was 66 if my memory servers me well. A club in Cambridge Mass. It was called the Club 47. In the basement of a...
    Post by: Tommy G, Aug 11, 2020 in forum: Bad Dog Cafe
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    Can one make a Strat sound like a Tele?

    Well years ago a friend of mine passed away. He was a bass player but a collector as well. The family asked me sell his gear for them. There were...
    Post by: Tommy G, Aug 7, 2020 in forum: Telecaster Discussion Forum
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    You only have Telecaster's?

    Well, as time goes by my guitar priorities have changed. I'll be 74 soon so the end is somewhat in sight. I've paired down what I've got and have...
    Post by: Tommy G, Jul 22, 2020 in forum: Telecaster Discussion Forum
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    First ding trauma!

    Ding Dong, if you're worried about a "DING" in your new guitar and you keep it wrapped up and don't play it, well... You should see my 58 Tele....
    Post by: Tommy G, Jul 15, 2020 in forum: Telecaster Discussion Forum
  16. Tommy G
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    Decided to learn guitar at 48. Been lent a Tele. What should I know?

    Learning to play use all the resources you have available. YouTube is good for tech stuff. Setup, putting on stings, intonation. Use light gage...
    Post by: Tommy G, Jul 1, 2020 in forum: Welcome Wagon
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    How many amps do you own ?

    Well, after many years I've got too much stuff and not enough stuff. I'm old school (74yrs). Here's what I have at the moment: 1976 MusicMan 100...
    Post by: Tommy G, Jul 1, 2020 in forum: Amp Central Station
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    What was learning guitar like in the 60s and 70s?

    Well in about 1954 I was watching the Gary Moore show and he had a new musical sensation on. It was Elvis! but that's not what got my attention....
    Post by: Tommy G, Jun 10, 2020 in forum: Bad Dog Cafe
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