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Post subject: Any thoughts on the Fender Telecoustics?
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 6:40 pm
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I was looking for a relatively inexpensive travel guitar that has better tone than the Martin backpacker or other travel models. Was wondering if there are any Telecoustic owners or prior owners with up or down recommendations.
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Post subject: Re: Any thoughts on the Fender Telecoustics?
Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 5:57 pm
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I like to play mine though an acoustic amp, it's pretty thin an tinny by its self...

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Post subject: Re: Any thoughts on the Fender Telecoustics?
Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2013 6:56 pm
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I'd have to 2nd the opinions offered up by bill948, by itself the sound is pretty awful, really empty and void of any "depth" in tone.

I have a good friend who owns one of those and when played through his Line 6 amp he can dial in some nice tone. And if you're gonna play an acoustic in a band situation it's real comfortable and lightweight.

If you're doing a lot of truly acoustic stuff it's probably not the guitar for you, but with the correct amp settings it can be a real workhorse.


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Post subject: Re: Any thoughts on the Fender Telecoustics?
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2013 4:12 am
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Thanks. I appreciate the comments. The telecoustic would travel better than a full size guitar, and probably sound better than the Martin Backpacker I have. I've seen them used for less than $200, so thinking this might be a good compromise traveler. Off to the geetar store to try out a few!!!

Thanks again.


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Post subject: Re: Any thoughts on the Fender Telecoustics?
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:49 am
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Oh, I definitely think that for whatever they lack in tone they sound better then the Martin backpacker.

But the backpacker has a purpose for travel too.


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