What is so good about a Telecaster?
Telecasters seem to have almost a cult following. They have a unique twang to their sound, but seem very limited in their sonic capabilities (distinct treble, but lacking in sustain and breadth). This makes them really good “character” guitars, perfect for the styles that need them.
Should I get a Telecaster?
The definitive answer to your question about buying a Tele, is YES! as long as it is not a teletubbie. One can never have enough guitars, just ask Tal. Don’t be surprised if the neck pick up sounds a little bassy, that’s normal especially the 52 re-issue models.
Is a Telecaster a good beginner guitar?
Pros: + The Fender Modern Player Telecaster Thinline Deluxe is easy to play because of its 9.5-inch radius. + Incredibly affordable, which is perfect for a beginner.
Which is easier to play tele or strat?
In general I prefer Strats for playing lead, and Teles for rhythm. Strats are more comfortable, but I always hit the volume knob when strumming on a Strat. If I had to pick one for all around use, I’d have to say Tele.
Why do telecasters sound twangy?
Re: What gives a telecaster “twang” Scale length and the bridge IMO are the two biggest factors regarding the tele sound in general. Tele deluxes have the fender scale length but a stop tailpiece. They sound more like a fat stratocaster than a tele.
Are telecasters good for chords?
Great for power chords and soloing, but awful for chording. The Tele is, again, the exact opposite. Much rounder, chunkier neck, rounder fretboard, smaller frets. You can chord on a Tele all day and not feel any fret hand strain at all, whereas on the “metal” guitar you will feel finger and wrist pain after a while.
Are telecasters twangy?
Why are Fender Telecasters so twangy? – Quora. Kirk A. Janowiak, String instrument builder, repairer, player. They are twangy mostly because they have a narrow (think “focused”), trebly, single coil pickup installed really close to the bridge.
How do I make my twang guitar sound better?
Crank up the amp, roll the volume and tone back a bit on the guitar, and use some hybrid picking. You need to use your fingers some to get that snap and pop you hear on the “twangier” guitar parts. “Twang” is as much technique as it is gear, maybe even more. The good news is that those are fun tunes to be practicing.
How do I make my Telecaster less twangy?
Get a professional setup, switch to a modern 6 saddle bridge, change to higher output pickups, and drop in higher value caps/ lower value pots. This should remove any of that old tele tone and give that modern all-tone-possible tele sound.