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russianracehorse
Post subject: Interesting article: "The Cult of Tone"
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I just read an interesting article called "The Cult of Tone."

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The Six Sects of Six-String Orthodoxy

Our belief systems separate us into what could be defined as denominations. Like any religion, there are sects that share the same basic principles but differ widely on details—which fractures them into separate factions or cults. Though there are probably hundreds of smaller splinter groups, the main denominations in the religion of Tone are:

• Tele-evangelists
• Disciples of Paul (Les, that is)
• Southern Strat-tists
• Gretsch-itarians
• Church of the Pointy Headstocks
• The Hollowbody Rollers

Players tend to be loyal to their denomination; they may visit others, but they tend to stick to the church they came up in. And when one of the faithful leaves our flock, we often experience a sense of betrayal. For instance, to this day I can’t quite approve of Mark Knopfler playing a Les Paul. I love his playing. I love Les Pauls. I just don’t like them together. You’d think 25 years would be long enough for me to get comfortable with the switch, but it still feels a bit like an infidelity.

Complete article: "The Cult of Tone"

If you like this article, also check out "The Science of Tone" and "The Psychology of Tone."

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I'm a Televangelist, although I tolerate the Strattist denomination as well :P

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Interesting articles!

I don't think I'm a Tele-evangelist though - maybe more a Tele-holic! :shock:

But I could have worse addictions.

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I'm all the above and an Epi-piscopalian.

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guitslinger wrote:
I'm all the above and an Epi-piscopalian.

Haha me too, and i am also a devout Teisc-ite!

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I fall clearly in two categories!!
1.Southern Strat-tist
2.. Tele-evangelist

:) 8)
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fhopkins wrote:
I fall clearly in two categories!!
1.Southern Strat-tist
2.. Tele-evangelist

:) 8)

+1 Can I get a witness?! :D

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bill948 wrote:
fhopkins wrote:
I fall clearly in two categories!!
1.Southern Strat-tist
2.. Tele-evangelist

:) 8)

+1 Can I get a witness?! :D


Yes you can!!! :lol: :wink:
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That's some fun reading. Thanks for the post!
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So that's why I can't play with soul, because I'm an atheist. :shock:
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Post subject: Re: Interesting article: "The Cult of Tone"
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• Tele-evangelists



Tele-vangelist is my username on harmony-central, and it pre-dates this article by several months! :D

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Post subject: Re: Interesting article: "The Cult of Tone"
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• Tele-evangelists

Tele-vangelist is my username on harmony-central, and it pre-dates this article by several months! :D

So you're not just a Tele-evangelist--you're also a prophet! :shock:

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I must be Bahá'i because I am a Tele-Vangelist, Suthern Stratist, Disciple of Paul and I aim to join up with the Hollowbody faithful very soon.

OK, maybe the truth is I'm just a gear-5lut.

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Tele-evangelist here but soon to be a Strat-tist!

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