SShrews824
TDPRI Member
Hey guys/gals,
Just registered on the forum. It's great to be here and I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and checking out their guitars and gear.
I've been playing guitar for roughly 30 years. Played in various bands in that time and played out regularly and consistently for about 11 of those years. I've since "retired" from playing out and now my time is regulated to playing on the couch while watching tv or something. I still play a ton every day and have no intention of that stopping.
I've owned various guitars since I began, however I've only ever owned one Tele, a 1999 Fender American Standard. I've always been more of a Strat kind of guy, but I own (or have owned) Les Paul's, PRS's, Gretsch's, as well as Strats.
This past Wednesday before Thanksgiving I picked up a Whitfill T-style from Charles Whitfill himself. Made the trek to his shop (which isn't too far from where I live) and brought it home. I've been fortunate enough to get to know Charles a little bit over the past 6 or 7 years. He's originally from my hometown and I have been able to be his guest at NAMM 4 or 5 times. Ever since I first laid hands on one of his guitars I've wanted one, but it just never has worked out financially where I could get one. Well, things HAVE worked out recently and I spoke to him last Spring about procuring a guitar and he was most gracious in listening to what I wanted and what I was after. To say that I'm satisfied with the guitar would be an understatement. It truly is a spectacular instrument. I will never be able to afford a vintage Tele, but that's quite alright as this guitar seems to sit right up there in terms of feel, tone, and aesthetics. I have had the opportunity to play various vintage Tele's over the years, (including Blackguard Teles, Broadcasters, and No-casters) and yes they are great and I would love to have one, but I can't put a second mortgage on the house just to own one.
This particular guitar is based on a '59/'60 Tele (aside from the toggle switch knob and the 3-ply, 5 screw pickguard) in "Trans-white" with a 10" radius rosewood board and with a very light relic. The weight is right around 6.5 lbs. The neck feels spectacular and it's nicely worn and broken in. The pickups are incredible too. I know I'm not supposed to like the neck pickups on a t-style guitar, but I can't help it with this one. So warm and round and I can really get some mellow jazz tones out of it.
Of course, I am a bit biased when it comes to Whitfill's, but I do really think they are great guitars.
Anyway, just wanted to share and join the forum. Hope to see everyone around.
Cheers,
Scott
Just registered on the forum. It's great to be here and I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and checking out their guitars and gear.
I've been playing guitar for roughly 30 years. Played in various bands in that time and played out regularly and consistently for about 11 of those years. I've since "retired" from playing out and now my time is regulated to playing on the couch while watching tv or something. I still play a ton every day and have no intention of that stopping.
I've owned various guitars since I began, however I've only ever owned one Tele, a 1999 Fender American Standard. I've always been more of a Strat kind of guy, but I own (or have owned) Les Paul's, PRS's, Gretsch's, as well as Strats.
This past Wednesday before Thanksgiving I picked up a Whitfill T-style from Charles Whitfill himself. Made the trek to his shop (which isn't too far from where I live) and brought it home. I've been fortunate enough to get to know Charles a little bit over the past 6 or 7 years. He's originally from my hometown and I have been able to be his guest at NAMM 4 or 5 times. Ever since I first laid hands on one of his guitars I've wanted one, but it just never has worked out financially where I could get one. Well, things HAVE worked out recently and I spoke to him last Spring about procuring a guitar and he was most gracious in listening to what I wanted and what I was after. To say that I'm satisfied with the guitar would be an understatement. It truly is a spectacular instrument. I will never be able to afford a vintage Tele, but that's quite alright as this guitar seems to sit right up there in terms of feel, tone, and aesthetics. I have had the opportunity to play various vintage Tele's over the years, (including Blackguard Teles, Broadcasters, and No-casters) and yes they are great and I would love to have one, but I can't put a second mortgage on the house just to own one.
This particular guitar is based on a '59/'60 Tele (aside from the toggle switch knob and the 3-ply, 5 screw pickguard) in "Trans-white" with a 10" radius rosewood board and with a very light relic. The weight is right around 6.5 lbs. The neck feels spectacular and it's nicely worn and broken in. The pickups are incredible too. I know I'm not supposed to like the neck pickups on a t-style guitar, but I can't help it with this one. So warm and round and I can really get some mellow jazz tones out of it.
Of course, I am a bit biased when it comes to Whitfill's, but I do really think they are great guitars.
Anyway, just wanted to share and join the forum. Hope to see everyone around.
Cheers,
Scott
