American Fender Telecaster
Stratocaster or Telecaster?
Alright so I've been looking into getting another guitar. I already have an Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus, and since that counts as a Gibson, I want a Fender to match it. Problem is, I can't decide between a Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster and a Fender American Deluxe Telecaster. Any advice?
Also, other guitar recommendations are appreciated.
Strats are more versatile. The 3 single coil pickups ar standard wired for 5 positions. Tele's 2 can only get 3 positions. Strats are usually more comfortable to play for long periods due to the contouring. Strats can get most sounds and many more than the Tele EXCEPT for a really good country twang ( and possibly a good imitation of a jazz archtop using the bridge pickup alone with tone turned down a few notches). Teles cannot produce the quack needed for dirtier blues tones and when used for blues (e.g. Roy Buchanan) seem to produce a rather limited (though pleasant) cleaner, clearer glassier sound without much room for variation..
Most famous Tele masters have altered their guitars by switching out the pickups - usually adding a humbucker a la Jimmy Page etc.
If chosing only one then you have to go with the Strat - but get a telecaster later.
The most recent Ebay auctions for American Fender Telecaster are listed below. You can now search through the results and find great low prices on American Fender Telecaster.
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 MINT Fender American Vintage 52 Telecaster Left Handed Version Mint SAVE US $1,499.00 |
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