Telecaster Love Thread, No Archtops Allowed

[Groover1999]

Whats Rio Grande Pickups mod, and are they any good? A American standard for sale, with these pickups

[Boston Joe]

I'd go with the Highway I myself.

Groover 1999: Archtops are hollowbody jazz guitars.

[BigDaddyLoveHandles]

I'd go with the Highway I myself.

Groover 1999: Archtops are hollowbody jazz guitars.

Guitars like L-5 and ES-175 have tops that are not flat, they are arched:



They are either carved that way (like a violin) or the wood is heated and pressed.

The name is to distinguish them from flat tops:

[Jazz_175]

Guitars like L-5 and ES-175 have tops that are not flat, they are arched:

....yes, but, for some reason, the Es-175 is not mentioned under archtops at the Gibson website.

[BigDaddyLoveHandles]

....yes, but, for some reason, the Es-175 is not mentioned under archtops at the Gibson website.

It seems like ES models get their own page, EXCEPT that the ES-5 (Switchmaster) is under archtops. ???

[Boston Joe]

It seems like ES models get their own page, EXCEPT that the ES-5 (Switchmaster) is under archtops. ???

One should not discount the possibility that their website is just poorly organized.

[lammie200]

...It gives new meaning to "chambered", and, seems like a decent deal for anyone looking for a tele.

I can see a whole new trend in the relic'ng realm happening now.

[neatomic]

if you like your tele's tricked out..bakersfield style...none better than arts & cratsman supremo tk smith..he fabricates almost every part himself...casts parts,winds pickups etc etc





cheers

[Groover1999]

does this look okay to you guys? Rust?

[Greentone]

I like the T K Smith stuff. Reminds me of SoCal in the 50s.

[Boston Joe]

Boston women are fun, but they'll kick your rear if you mess with them.

OK, enough thread hijack. Back to Telecasters. How about some eye candy?

[Groover1999]

yes you are absolutely correct, back to the topic at hand:

I like the brand :P but too much ornaments. Probably took ages to create that thing though, so the craftsmanship you have to admire

[Boston Joe]

I think it'd be great for a country player. It'd go nice with a Nudie suit.

[Cnote]

Been playing teles since the mid 60s. During my high school yrs, During my time of service (USMC), and the present. I have never owned any other style of guitar. In my old age, im now gasin for an archtop? What the hell is wrong with me? Wish I knew how to post pics of my teles, sucks being old!

[Drifter]

How about one of those?



For posting pics, click the 'insert image' button and choose the file(s) on your hard disc drive.

[Drifter]

Boston women are fun, but they'll kick your rear if you mess with them.

OK, enough thread hijack. Back to Telecasters. How about some eye candy?

Is that thing really playable? Would you dare to?

[roegtr]

Just joined the club with this American Special. Real basic Tele with all the right mojo.

[Greentone]

Lookin' at some of the "Nudie suit/Joe Maphis/Western" Telecasters shown above reminds me that Country Music has mutated far from its 50s/60s zenith. I guess it all began with the "countrypolitan" movement that Chet Atkins and Owen Bradley began at that time in an attempt to get the fiddles, banjos, and steel guitars out of the music. They inserted string sections and brass. The singing got pretty accentless, too--e.g., Eddy Arnold.

By the time I was ensconced in a late-80s/early-90s country band, we were playing the "hat" music that was so popular with all the line dancers. This was nothing much more than re-worked pop and lite rock--with accents. (Think Garth.) The audiences were appreciative though.

Now, country is pure pop-rock plus blue jeans plus shirt tails out and accents. Steel guitars are forbidden and you'd _never_ see a guitar like a T.K. Smith. Marty Stuart is now a ready-for-Branson, Missouri act. A guy like Joe Maphis or Merle Travis or some other guitar hot-shot would likely never surface in country music today.

Even so, I sure do like those fancy, 50s-lookin' Telecasters.

[Boston Joe]

I think the mutation of country into pop has a lot to do with the waning of rock and the ascendence of hip-hop and electronica. People who are interested in tuneful music with non-obscene lyrics turn to country to find it.

[Drifter]

Oh, I like that a LOT! Who makes it?

Fender Custom Shop, Paul Waller masterbuilt.

[mr. beaumont]

Cool bridge - Tele bridge pieces on a Jazzmaster chassis.

Actually, if I ever decide to build myself the best solid body guitar ever, it will be a Telemaster-- JM body (which is so comfortable for sitting down) and tele everything else.

But right now, it's kinda fun just having a tele and a JM.

[Boston Joe]

Yes, I noticed that! That's what I want on my soon-to-be-built partscaster!

Another option I'm considering is a Duo-Sonic bridge.


Tele style saddles, but no huge plate.

[Groover1999]

are japanese made teles as good as US made?

[Boston Joe]

are japanese made teles as good as US made?

I've heard mixed things about the MiJ Fenders.

[petermelton]

I've got a new Tele on the way from CB Hill. The nitro is still curing and then it's just cut, buff, and assemble. One piece of insanely light ash, maple neck, Fralin Blues Specials, Callaham Bridge, and an Ilitch noise-canceling pickguard. Can't wait!