cb_diamond Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 5 hours ago, topcat(The most tip top) said: They’ve got a slighter short scale length as well so probably better for a 12 year old Although at 12 he’s probably already bigger than Angus Young This is true! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 readers who enjoy this thread may also enjoy this BBC radio documentary about Hank Marvinhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b015n6wd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navallion Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Pondering over getting a telecaster or Stratocaster, minds telling me Tele but all I hear about is people saying a Stratocaster is better. Anyone got any strong opinions on them? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoid android Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Navallion said: Pondering over getting a telecaster or Stratocaster, minds telling me Tele but all I hear about is people saying a Stratocaster is better. Anyone got any strong opinions on them? I'm not massively keen on how Stratocasters sound - especially for rhythm guitar - some folk swear by them, though. I managed to pick up a cheap Essex Telecaster last year - I only really bought it because I knew that the guy selling it would have kept it in good nick - it's solid and chunky, and feels like a 'real' guitar - a lot of people say Teles sound too thin and tinny, mind. I also have a Schecter, which is really light, and is easier to play - I bought that because I wanted something sort of Strat shaped that didn't sound like a Strat - I didn't want anything with a whammy, as there's more maintenance involved, and I hate being out of tune - I know modern tremolo systems are much better than they used to be. When I go back to the Schecter after I've been playing the Tele, the Schecter feels like a toy - smaller and lighter. If I had a guitar tech, you bet I'd get a guitar with a trem arm, but I'm not at that level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qos91 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Pondering over getting a telecaster or Stratocaster, minds telling me Tele but all I hear about is people saying a Stratocaster is better. Anyone got any strong opinions on them?I bought a G&L tele last year and love the thing. Played some very good strats but still prefer teles everytime. Its all personal preference and theyre totally different guitars.Suppose it depends on what music you play too. What ones do you have in mind? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navallion Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, Qos91 said: I bought a G&L tele last year and love the thing. Played some very good strats but still prefer teles everytime. Its all personal preference and theyre totally different guitars. Suppose it depends on what music you play too. What ones do you have in mind? I’ve always liked the idea of a telecaster deluxe, usually play a lot of post rock revival songs, so bands like the arctic monkeys, Franz Ferdinand and the strokes’ music is all stuff I tend to play. Edited May 14, 2020 by Navallion 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qos91 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 I’ve always liked the idea of a telecaster deluxe, usually play a lot of post rock revival songs, so bands like the arctic monkeys, Franz Ferdinand and the strokes’ music is all stuff I tend to play.Our singer had a deluxe strat and it was a great guitar to play. Those bands play all sorts like strats, teles and es type guitars. You may just need to buy more than one [emoji12]. You can never have too many anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 On the subject of Fenders I find myself tempted to get a Jazzmaster of some sort next time I have spare money Can anybody talk me out of this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navallion Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 12 minutes ago, topcat(The most tip top) said: On the subject of Fenders I find myself tempted to get a Jazzmaster of some sort next time I have spare money Can anybody talk me out of this Always liked the sound of those too, I don’t actually see that many people with them so would certainly be unique. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Always liked the sound of those too, I don’t actually see that many people with them so would certainly be unique.The body shape was originally designed for people who play sitting downI’m currently playing in a mixed ability community jazz orchestra so that would suit me but there’s loads of people who’ve made them work for loud rock music as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qos91 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 On the subject of Fenders I find myself tempted to get a Jazzmaster of some sort next time I have spare money Can anybody talk me out of thisA cheaper squire one or a proper fender?Ive only ever had experience of a squire recently and it wasnt great. Ive always wanted one myself but can never bring myself to spend a decent amount on it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 A cheaper squire one or a proper fender?Ive only ever had experience of a squire recently and it wasnt great. . Was that the hard tail version? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qos91 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Was that the hard tail version?No it had a trem and im sure it was near impossible to keep in tune. It wasnt my guitar so never played it very often but it got sold pretty quick after my friend bought it.I think he spent hours trying to set it uo and gave up eventually. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb_diamond Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 On 13/05/2020 at 21:39, Navallion said: Pondering over getting a telecaster or Stratocaster, minds telling me Tele but all I hear about is people saying a Stratocaster is better. Anyone got any strong opinions on them? Tele for sure, especially with the types of music you're talking about. Played both extensively before I bought my first tele and wouldn't look at a strat now. The G&L tele that was mentioned I'd also a great shout, great guitars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb_diamond Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 On 14/05/2020 at 18:45, topcat(The most tip top) said: On the subject of Fenders I find myself tempted to get a Jazzmaster of some sort next time I have spare money Can anybody talk me out of this f**k that "being talked our of it" nonsense. Get the guitar, you know you want to! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALDERON Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 On 13/05/2020 at 21:39, Navallion said: Pondering over getting a telecaster or Stratocaster, minds telling me Tele but all I hear about is people saying a Stratocaster is better. Anyone got any strong opinions on them? In my opinion, Telecasters are far more versatile. I've got a Tele thinline deluxe with P90 pickups and it can handle pretty much any type of music. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb_diamond Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Added this wee beauty to the armoury today. Pickups are hot as hell! Weighs a tonne though. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Added this wee beauty to the armoury today. Pickups are hot as hell! Weighs a tonne though.NSFW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 1 minute ago, cb_diamond said: Added this wee beauty to the armoury today. Pickups are hot as hell! Weighs a tonne though. Got to agree about the weight, when you watch videos with guys getting into solos I wonder if they have exoskeletons. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb_diamond Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Just now, Zen Archer Esq. said: Got to agree about the weight, when you watch videos with guys getting into solos I wonder if they have exoskeletons. Haha I'll need to do some shoulder weights!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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