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Post subject: Rock, blues and jazz on Telecaster?
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:51 pm
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Hi! I am thinking about buying a American Vintage '62 Telecaster, but the thing is.. I am playing blues, rock, jazz and metal and I have heard that Telecasters is mostly for country players?? Can I play those things on a Tele?


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Post subject: Re: Rock, blues and jazz on Telecaster?
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 4:32 pm
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go for it! you can make this guitar work for almost any music. i know i can.


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Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 4:44 pm
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I would agree that it can handle all of those except metal. Single Coils just don't have it in them. Theres other teles that will work i.e. J5 and Jim Root Signature, but the '62 probably can't handle metal. However, Jazz, Blues and Rock are well within its limits. Best way to find out for yourself is to go play one. If your local store doesn't have one, check the specs and find something with a similar set up. Good luck and that is one amazing guitar.


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Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 5:05 pm
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terrapotomus wrote:
I would agree that it can handle all of those except metal. Single Coils just don't have it in them. Theres other teles that will work i.e. J5 and Jim Root Signature, but the '62 probably can't handle metal. However, Jazz, Blues and Rock are well within its limits. Best way to find out for yourself is to go play one. If your local store doesn't have one, check the specs and find something with a similar set up. Good luck and that is one amazing guitar.


Agreed and then some! I read in the Feb. '08 Vintage Guitar in the article on John Porter that many of the 'Rickenbacker' sounds on The Smiths albums (some of which he produced) came from his '54 Tele that Johnny Marr borrowed. Somehow that struck me as funny-and so true of a Tele.


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Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 5:08 pm
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who ever told you that is stupid; sure conutry my be its strong point but its very versitle

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Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 5:21 pm
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Telecasters are the most versatile guitars out there, pretty much every form of music can be done on it even metal, but not death metal or some no-mids scooped metal, but at least the more traditional forms of metal can be. Remember, Tony Iommi's main guitar was a Strat until something on it broke during the recording of the 1st album, so he went to his backup guitar at that time, the SG. Other rock/metal players like Richie Blackmore and Yngwie use single coils as well...And remember, its music, and the best motivator to get things done sometimes is when someone says it can't be done....

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Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 6:32 pm
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Even on the early Led Zepplin stuff Jimmy Page played a tele not an LP. The studio version of Stariway was done on a tele and Strat XII. He only went to the double neck gibby so he wouldn't have to switch guitars during live performances. So it will definitely handle rock!


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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:18 pm
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If you are going to play blues you might want to check out Albert Collins or Muddy Waters...two HUGE legends and made it on tele's. They are unbeliveable for blues. Will be picking one up myself soon(hopefully). The 62 RI is what I am lookin at. Played it in the store through a Hot Rod Deluxe, wonderful bluesy tone. You can t go wrong.

...Not all blues albums were cut on a Strat or 335.


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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:09 am
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A tele is a great choice for all the kinds of music you will be playing, as well as country. All teles are versitile guitars, however with that, a 62 reissue will cater more towards Blues, jazz and classic rock, however if you want to get a better metal sound without loosing your other three prefered styles I would suggest a Fender Special Edition Custome Telecaster. This guitar is well capable of handling your metal needs as well as your jazz and blues needs ect....


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WHo ever told you tht teles where for country is on drugs. Yes they are know for being a country guitar, but i have played them for everything. I love the tones i can get out them for country and jazz and i use a tele with texas specials as my main guitar for the blues. I think it was bard paisley that said country guitar is nothing more than jazz payed on teh bridge pick up. I mean fender guitars can truely do it alll


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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:41 pm
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You should listen to what Danny Gaton did on a Telecaster. He could and did do it all. Back in 67, I saw a band called the Federal Duck, in a place called the café Wa in the West Village. They were what we call now a tribute band. They did the entire Are You Experienced album. The guitar player did it all on a Telecaster, using a Pro Re-verb and a fuzz box. Made a believer out of me. Also in 68 I saw Zep at the Fillmore East as the opening act for Iron Butterfly. Page was using a Paisley Tele, through what looked like large upside down Vox amps. I believe that both Zep I & II where done using the Tele.


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Thanks for the advices guys!


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You go..get that tele and you will see how versatile it really is. If you can think it, you play it! Tels can play it all!


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Post subject: The great Tele master: Scotty Anderson
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:51 pm
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Fender should be making a signature model for this amazing musician.

Here is your answer how versatile a Fender Tele. can be (care of Scotty Anderson)....

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Q5Dxb8YnGTs&feature=related

http://youtube.com/watch?v=WYP8HXGepD4&feature=related

http://youtube.com/watch?v=IRJbg1XyEbo&feature=related

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ym93F7beTA4&feature=related

http://youtube.com/watch?v=EPVgqGHCI8o&feature=related

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ul3tsDFmpZA&feature=related

Google "Scotty Anderson's" CD, "Triple Stop."

Ah...the wonderful music business...just makes you want to watch American Idol or listen to the radio for the only real indication of talent :wink: :lol:


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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:43 am
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yeah... there's def. no rule of thumb for what kinda guitar you need to play a certain style of music.... Sure alot of country guitarists prefer teles... but there are also country players out there swingin' les pauls and other guitars.... the same can be said for modern blues.... alot of players prefer strats but there are also guys playing semi-hollows.... les pauls... whatever they want...... If you like the sound of the guitar..... go for it.... you can't regret buying something you love to see, play, and hear now can you? lol


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