Trying to pick a backup guitar that might actually see some playing time at gigs. Current #1 player is a Grosh RC with Fralin Vintage Blues neck/middle and a Steel Pole 43 in the bridge.
Guitars that I've owned recently that don't see any playing time include a nice GM Les Paul and a Mel P90 Artist. Just not a 'bucker or even a P90 guy.
Let's try a telecaster. Requirements include a guitar that will pretty much do 60s spank and fuzz (when needed) through 90s clean and gain tones. No nu-metal or overly heavy stuff required. No twang or chick'n pick'n tones required either.
Amp is a Matchless Clubman and various quality dirt and time based pedals will be used.
My ears are hearing a clean tele-style tone from Crowded House on, "Don't Dream It's Over" or the intro to RHCP "Under The Bridge."
What type of tele? Would like to stick with a fender (to keep cost down) and maybe upgrade the pickups only. Kind of partial to alder bodies and rosewood fretboards to keep the spank and shrillness under control as well, but will listen to recommendations either way on body and neck/fretboard woods.
Anyone using a tele in this vein please recommend something for me. Also, what pickup upgrades work well in a tele?
Thank you in advance,
dave
Guitars that I've owned recently that don't see any playing time include a nice GM Les Paul and a Mel P90 Artist. Just not a 'bucker or even a P90 guy.
Let's try a telecaster. Requirements include a guitar that will pretty much do 60s spank and fuzz (when needed) through 90s clean and gain tones. No nu-metal or overly heavy stuff required. No twang or chick'n pick'n tones required either.
Amp is a Matchless Clubman and various quality dirt and time based pedals will be used.
My ears are hearing a clean tele-style tone from Crowded House on, "Don't Dream It's Over" or the intro to RHCP "Under The Bridge."
What type of tele? Would like to stick with a fender (to keep cost down) and maybe upgrade the pickups only. Kind of partial to alder bodies and rosewood fretboards to keep the spank and shrillness under control as well, but will listen to recommendations either way on body and neck/fretboard woods.
Anyone using a tele in this vein please recommend something for me. Also, what pickup upgrades work well in a tele?
Thank you in advance,
dave