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[MoPho]

Been a strat guy forever and have started to wrap my brain around the idea of adding something different to my arsenal. I've been adding some acoustics lately and now want to cap it off with ???

I have played quite a few Les Pauls lately to see if I can get that going on and it just isn't working for me. I don't want to offend so I'll leave my more specific comments out. Probably the biggest non-sensitive issue is the amount of wood and how this plays into the comfort thing.

Today, I took some time to go play my first tele. Actually played a few of them. Plugged into a tube screamer and then into a DRRI. The two that stood out were both '52 AVRIs, one a Hot Rod and the other not. I really liked how they felt in my hands and the larger neck in the HR actually felt particularly good even though I have smaller hands.

Here's the rub...the twang thing just isn't for me. So, I was thinking about putting one together, but I'd really like to go the humbucker route in both the bridge and neck.

SHOW ME YOUR HOT RODDED TELES! I need ideas. If you can shed some light on pups used and what amps you play through, that would be sweet.

Thanks!

 

[fretless]

I'm sure there will be some good posts here, but I would strongly suggest you check out things over at TDPRI (Tele forum). Great place with a TON of info right down your alley.

 

[nosacter]

+1 on checking the TDPRI. That's where you'll learn a lot. Might also check the Tom anderson web site. They make T models in a lot of configurations--real nice ones.

 

[PedalFreak]

I had the same problem with tele's, the brightness...then I got a Fralin Blues Special bridge pickup with the base plate its perfect...Tele sound but not harsh.

Its my favorite bridge pickup. That in the bridge of the hot rod tele would be great!

 

[Giraffecaster]

check out don mare pickups for teles, they're the best

 

[XmasTree]

telecasters don't have humbuckers in the bridge
buy an ibanez

 

[MagicNelson]

telecasters don't have humbuckers in the bridge
buy an ibanez

Lol. You're right but sometimes a humbucker in the neck can be magical.

To the OP - IMO, the single coil in the bridge of the tele is what makes it so great in a band situation. It cuts through the mix like no other without sounding weak like a strat bridge. Roll back the tone knob and you've got a P-90 type sound.

 

[p.j.]

Been a strat guy forever and have started to wrap my brain around the idea of adding something different to my arsenal. I've been adding some acoustics lately and now want to cap it off with ???

I have played quite a few Les Pauls lately to see if I can get that going on and it just isn't working for me. I don't want to offend so I'll leave my more specific comments out. Probably the biggest non-sensitive issue is the amount of wood and how this plays into the comfort thing.

Today, I took some time to go play my first tele. Actually played a few of them. Plugged into a tube screamer and then into a DRRI. The two that stood out were both '52 AVRIs, one a Hot Rod and the other not. I really liked how they felt in my hands and the larger neck in the HR actually felt particularly good even though I have smaller hands.

Here's the rub...the twang thing just isn't for me. So, I was thinking about putting one together, but I'd really like to go the humbucker route in both the bridge and neck.

SHOW ME YOUR HOT RODDED TELES! I need ideas. If you can shed some light on pups used and what amps you play through, that would be sweet.

Thanks!

Judicious use of the tone knob is a must for anyone playing a tele! Before changing anything play w/ the tone knob!

PJ

 

[tamader74]

Ahhhh, PJ...A man who know the secret of making the most "simple,or in some players eyes the most simply complicated guitar" sing ...'gotta roll that knob and bend them strings.!!!

 

[Southern ILL]

Don't believe in myths or Ol' wayz of thinkin'........T-styles rip and certainly can have hummers..............

But how bout less talk and more soundclips :

Clicky > http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7752953

 

[Dickie Fredericks]

Don't believe in myths or Ol' wayz of thinkin'........T-styles rip and certainly can have hummers..............

But how bout less talk and more soundclips :

Clicky > http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7752953

Thats a good looking case. How do you like the CNB?

 

[Southern ILL]

It made it to Norway without any problems.......its heavy,but thats a good thing for what it is......I only had it and a Engine turned model for about 2 months,but all the latches worked flawless and I did use them 2-3 times a week in and out of the house to the van and out to where I was going.......Used them alot and no problems.

Price was right and I would not hesitate to orfer up again.

 

[MoPho]

Nice!!!! MORE PICS OF TELES WITH HUMS PLEASE.

Don't believe in myths or Ol' wayz of thinkin'........T-styles rip and certainly can have hummers..............

But how bout less talk and more soundclips :

Clicky > http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7752953

 

[MoPho]

telecasters don't have humbuckers in the bridge
buy an ibanez

Yea, okay. Next.

 

[BBender]

 

[MoPho]

^ Purdy. Is that a brass bridge assemply? What is the humbucker?

 

[BBender]

Thanks....my #1....and a f*cking awesome guitar!!! Yes the bridge is all brass...saddles too. Humbucker is a Lollar Imperial Low wind.

^ Purdy. Is that a brass bridge assemply? What is the humbucker?

 

[Southern ILL]

Can't forget about those onerey Soapbars.....

Soundclip > http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7525061

 

[cherrick]

Don Mare 2324 Nancy pickups
USACG body and neck
Callaham Tele kit
Built and painted by Rob Oliveira of Crowley, Texas

 

[lespaulreedsmith]

my 3...