Splurged on new Telecaster

[HFWR]

Jeff Beck is unreal!

A recent acquisition, courtesy of a local pawn shop. It didn't "feel" hot... :P

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[Tailgate]

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awesome! I checked a couple of local pawn shops and all I saw were some low end stuff and a couple of Mexican Fender starts that were priced as high as new.

[Daniel J]

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Originally Posted by Tailgate congrats..what a beauty.

Thanks, having fun with it so far.

Similar to you I played (bass) when I was younger. Fast forward 30 years, I started getting back into music about a year ago and have been buying far too many lower end basses and fixing them up to be great players. I’ve been wanting a guitar as well for awhile and Black Friday was the day!

I cannot overemphasize the value of a good setup with good strings on a guitar. I did a rough first setup on the Casino yesterday and the difference in playability was astounding. If you are a DIY type this video series by John Carruthers is very helpful:

Setting Up Your Guitar

I bought D’addario jazz flats for my guitar, they are excellent in tone and feel but might not be what you want for the Tele.

Enjoy!

[Daniel J]

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Another excellent find! Sunburst welcome here. Love the pickguard.

Enjoy.

[HFWR]

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Originally Posted by Tailgate awesome! I checked a couple of local pawn shops and all I saw were some low end stuff and a couple of Mexican Fender starts that were priced as high as new.

I've bought a number of pawn shop specials, but I agree with your observation. I've seen Squiers and Epiphones priced near new retail... but the occasional deal comes along. That Strat cost me $500+tax.

[nuke_diver]

Sunburst and a maple neck ....delicious

Now that you have a tele you'll need a strat and a LP and an acoustic and a tube amp and a fuzz box and a distortion pedal and a delay and a................................................. ....................................


There goes the retirement budget

Seriously DO NOT Hang out in music forums :P

[HFWR]

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Originally Posted by nuke_diver Sunburst and a maple neck ....delicious Now that you have a tele you'll need a strat and a LP and an acoustic and a tube amp and a fuzz box and a distortion pedal and a delay and a................................................. .................................... There goes the retirement budget Seriously DO NOT Hang out in music forums :P

G.A.S. - guitar acquisition syndrome...

[Tailgate]

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Originally Posted by nuke_diver Sunburst and a maple neck ....delicious Now that you have a tele you'll need a strat and a LP and an acoustic and a tube amp and a fuzz box and a distortion pedal and a delay and a................................................. .................................... There goes the retirement budget Seriously DO NOT Hang out in music forums :P

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Originally Posted by HFWR G.A.S. - guitar acquisition syndrome...

too late..I"m infected.. heading out to pick up a Fender Mustang 1 amp at my local music store...

[Daniel J]

Q: What is the perfect number of guitars?

A: One more!