New here, new tele.

[HoodieMcFoodie]

Welcome to the forum. Try and loosen that death grip on the neck.

 

[archetype]

Before you go to heavier strings, change technique, etc., set up the guitar if it isn't freshly set up right now.

This will establish a baseline to evaluate before make any changes. A proper setup will include setting the neck relief. If you have too much relief you will likely fret sharp, especially between the nut and the 4th or 5th fret.

Do a setup and get back to us with the results.

 

[Tone Quest]

A warm welcome to you sir. I agree with the others, lighten up the left hand grip.

 

[Telecaster582]

If your used to having to push on the strings, adjust the action to be higher off the fretboard. It's not necessary to have low action, that's why there are setscrews so you can adjust it the way you want it

 

[Telecaster582]

It's very hard to try to re-learn something like having a lighter grip

 

[Archtops]

Welcome aboard! Nice Tele.

 

[Stedgett]

Whoa, hold up before you modify anything including string gauge. Just keep playing until that tele breaks you in and it will. Like the others said work on your grip. You don't want that to be feeling anything like your acoustic. You will grow on each other. Peace bro.

 

[Papa Rufus]

Welcome! That's a beauty! Love the pearloid pick guard with that color.

 

[jimmywrangles]

Hello and welcome. Try checking the intonation on your tele, it's a wild guess but could be the problem.

 

[jays0n]

Howdy! Nice lookin Tele.