Fender Telecaster - Custom | Standard | Baja | Signature

Fender Telecaster - Custom | Standard | Baja | Signature - Electric Guitar Review

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2 жыл бұрын

Telecasters to the rescue this week after our planned production failed to inspire and plan b became mission impossible. But you can always rely on a Telecaster to get you out of trouble and we are lucky enough to have four that have a story to tell. Join us to hear them guitar nerds!
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0:00 play in & coming up
1:22 what's happening today
3:37 the birthday present telecaster
8:31 the wilko johnson modified telecaster
10:57 the rattle can strummer telecaster
13:44 the olympic white swapsie telecaster
15:27 affordable vintage guitars bonus series
17:08 play out jam - olympic white
18:14 play out jam - wilko johnson modified
19:46 play out jam - rattle can strummer
22:17 play out jam - the birthday present
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Boss DD7 (for a smidgen of slapback) / Boss RC5 Looper
Amp: Vox AC15C1
Mics AKG C414 & SM57
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 into Protools
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@margaretzabinski9977 2 жыл бұрын

They're all keepers but '72 Custom was born from love and sounds amazing. Nothing can compete with a birthday gift like that. CHEERS!

@richardlynch5632 2 жыл бұрын

Have to agree 100%😎👍

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Margaret, have a great weekend! 😎👍

@tylerdurden5122 2 жыл бұрын

My beautiful wife gave me a 1980 strat for my 40th a couple of years ago. Classic fender- sunburst, maple board and a white pick guard. It’s not the best instrument ever but by far my favourite of my collection. To steal Colin’s thunder, she’s a keeper. And the guitar is too 🤣. Great playing Colin. I watch all your videos multiple times to hear your jams. Thanks for what you do.

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

@@tylerdurden5122 Cheers Tylers, thanks for watching!

@geoffwhitemusic 2 жыл бұрын

Having worked in media all my life, I know how the finished product is just the tip of the iceberg. Thank you for being a true pro and getting something up on deadline. Your channel is appointment TV for me every Friday morning.

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Geoff, yes as you can imagine it's quite a journey every week here behind the scenes! 😬 You will also know that 'appointment to view' is very much the holy grail, so to hear you say that is very satisfying indeed. Thanks mate it is really appreciated 🙏😊 and I plan to keep hitting that deadline one way or another! 😎👍

@robertweldon7909 2 жыл бұрын

Collin, Something about you that always impresses me is your obvious honesty, and down to earthiness. I'm not a telecaster fan, I don't now why, I just don't like telecasters, but your video this week gives me a little bit of respect and appreciation of them. Even so, here you present a nice variety and when listened to closely, I can hear some clear differences between them. So, just like every other guitar, none sound, feel, or play the same, making it important to sample playing several, before buying one. Until I started watching this channel I had little knowledge about guitar "mechanics", now I am slowly becoming a guitar nerd, not a bad thing. Still I will leave messing with the electronics to a pro, well maybe one day. I have been toying with the idea of buying a good quality ES 335 kit guitar and build my ultimate, this channel has given me a lot of insight as to electronics choices, etc. With a few good choices and a whole lot of work, a really great 335 style guitar can be had for close to 1/3 the cost of a Gibson, with all the quality stuff found in one. First off though you have to have a good quality kit. I am looking forward to your "put off" comparison, hopefully soon. ;-)

@brutus6328 2 жыл бұрын

Love those Teles!!! The indestructible workhorses of rock and roll!

@johncarlo7395 Жыл бұрын

I think Eric was being kind at the end, his face said it all.

@roberte03915 7 ай бұрын

Wow. Just wow. This has to be my favorite episode ever. Some interesting history, and some amazing jamming. Shades of a Phish concert right there. I was mesmerized.

@proof377 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video very much. I just got an American Ultra Tele. You’d think I’d be satisfied for five minutes. It’s f’ing incredible, but I think I need about 36 more. Thanks for this.

@joehahn8817 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Tele around here somewhere. You've got me thinking I might need to dig it out and see what I need to do to get it back to playable again. I know it had some extremely microphonic pickups but other than that I think it was in pretty good shape. I've always been on the fence about Teles. Strats were more my thing before I went back to Les Pauls. Thankfully Epiphone makes some great guitars these days so I didn't have to sell the farm to get one!!! Thanks for another great video... I loved the playout too!!! See ya' next week!!!

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Joe, I don't play Tele's enough and this week reminded me how good they are and how much I don't even really need a Les Paul...🤔

@rylieriley Жыл бұрын

Tele's are my favorite guitars, and I don't try to hide that fact. I especially love 1970s Tele Customs and Deluxes, so this video gets a great, big like from me. Good work.

@rocktorrocks 2 жыл бұрын

Teles and Les Pauls, prob my two all time favorite classic guitars. I’m thinking of getting a tele back in my collection. Great video and playing as always! Cheers! 🤘😎

@chrishenderson9130 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Squier Tele that my wife gave me as a Christmas gift. That guitar will never leave my arsenal, and I will never leave her side... cheers!

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Yes nice one! We love telecaster gifts… significant others of the world take note how much Chris and I appreciated them! 😆👍

@lasermedia3256 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for getting the video out, I look forward to it every week.

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I really appreciate the support every week... it was touch and go there for a while but I made it! 😆 👍

@standingbadger 2 жыл бұрын

Holy Mackerel! What a great way to end the vid. That deluxe sounds just incredible and your jams keep getting better and better. Thanks for a great episode and sharing your personal Teles. I see why they’re all keepers. Blessings mate 🙏🏼

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man that's appreciated! 🙏😊

@Ukedc259 11 ай бұрын

The 70s sounds lovely.

@davidhamilton7780 2 жыл бұрын

I was blonde once as well :) Great stuff, as always Colin. Many thanks! Hard to imagine a more honest guitar than a Tele... you have a lovely selection of them.

@carpathus 2 жыл бұрын

What a treat! The well of guitars is full again. I need to practice more. 🤘

@USTTRM 2 жыл бұрын

Nice collection as always. My love of telecasters knows no boundaries myself mate! Be good.

@JohnFooteClayton 2 жыл бұрын

Love the videos and commentary!

@audiomonster303 2 жыл бұрын

I have never heard of a 10lb tele! Cheers mate I love your collection!

@darrencarpenter6468 2 жыл бұрын

Nice lead tone on the intro👍🏻

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Darren! 😎👍

@darrencarpenter6468 2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas love the rattlecan tele❤️

@spdaltid 2 жыл бұрын

At the thick end of a stay locked up in a HK quarantine hotel: So, I've really been looking forward all week to your video dropping.... you didn't disappoint! Thanks!

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Bob, hope that gets easier for you out there soon mate.

@marvinsdad4803 Жыл бұрын

Hi Colin, I stumbled across your channel by accident, but so glad I did. Your approach and style are unique, outstanding stuff keep them coming buddy 👏

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

Thanks that's appreciated... glad you found us thanks for supporting!

@jefftucker201 2 жыл бұрын

All content you make is much appreciated Colin. Great Vid, not been a Tele fan myself... till now! ;) lol Have a great weekend mate.

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate and you! 😎👍

@rocket69218 2 жыл бұрын

That was a surprise hearing the name Paul Karslake. I knew him as a fellow scooter enthusiast and of course a legendary custom paint artist. Really nice to hear him getting a shout out. 👍

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Simon, I was also lucky enough to meet him a year or so before he passed and what a lovely bloke! We hit it off with a shared passion for bikes (scooters for him obvs!) and guitars and he wanted to paint a guitar for me. He recalled doing the lacquer on Wilko's signature and I'm just really pleased I have it to remember him by 🙌

@rocket69218 2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas Ah that's awesome... I got to speak to him a couple of times. Like you say a really nice bloke. He always seemed to have time for people. He'll be missed by many.

@grg-mpgmusic7247 2 жыл бұрын

Friday: CHECK Colin with a new vid: CHECK Crocs match the finishes: CHECK!!!!

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

😆👍

@malcolmsansom5026 2 жыл бұрын

enjoyed the stories of your tele acquisitions, and the playing at the end was just superb 👍👍🎸🎸🎸

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man that's appreciated! 😎👍

@fdodasilva 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video and lovin jam. Waiting for SG collection episode! ✌🏼

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Fernando, It will happen... probably in three parts though! 😂👍

@blessedheavyelements8544 2 жыл бұрын

Used to be a Tele player so this is like going home. Thanks :) Best Regards and Best Wishes!

@NotSoSweetBand 2 жыл бұрын

Colin you’ve done it again. I could listen to you talk about guitars all day. Loving the Olympic white tele. Very Parfittesque.

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Lee! 😎👍

@mralgebro 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Love that sunburst custom but oh the weight! The Olympic white with rosewood is such a classy combo. Great thumbnail too 🤘

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Sean, that's the only downside with the Custom it get's left on the wall a lot as it's so easy to put your back out lifting it down! 🤣👍

@Olibertau Жыл бұрын

Wow ! Great play out jams. I feel the 1st one, the birthday present, has been and is still your wonderful companion.

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

Cheers Oliver!… yes it does inspire me a bit that one! 😎👍

@hod8931 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! My favorite tele was my 74 deluxe. But sold it in the late 70's like a rummy, for something else. Ive only got a sunburst american standard now. Rock on....

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man, 74' Deluxe still quite affordable... just saying! 😜

@andrewmiller2868 2 жыл бұрын

To me, it really showed how much you enjoy those Teles in your playing Colin. A really enjoyable listen 👍.

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Andrew! 😎👍

@daviddunkin7454 2 жыл бұрын

Damn Colin!!! Great shred at the end! Who cares about the weight of that b-day tele because it sound terrific; That’s definitely the best shredding I’ve heard from you…. Great episode sir. I’m excited for the 335 style guitar episode….

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man that's appreciated! 🙏Yes I think I may have actually got dangerously close to actually 'shredding' this week 😯 not really sure how that happened but I'm sure it won't happen again 😂👍

@Creaulx 2 жыл бұрын

Beauties! I got my first Tele (American Pro II sunburst) in February of 2021 and a Deluxe in July. Love them both and just had the Shawbuckers wax potted to get rid of the microphony. Improved the playability 100% with no loss of tone. My favourite guitars of all time.

@aminahmed2220 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic

@markosimonic 2 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy watching your channel! Both of the 70's Telecasters are awsome, especially the Custom and I am looking forward for both videos! I have a '74 Telecaster Deluxe (that is the model with 2 wide range HB) in mocha/walnut color and she is also definitely a keeper!

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

😎👍👍

@terrorbirds9835 2 жыл бұрын

Another winner. Impromptu or epic your videos always delight.

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man that's appreciated! 😎👍

@ereimul1444 Жыл бұрын

Nice collection you got there.

@garytoner5719 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👏. That Olympic White with dark rosewood FB is the grail.

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Gary, yes indeed it’s got something going on! 🔥😎👍👍

@t0knowl1 Жыл бұрын

Love the reviews mate I ended up getting a 70’s classic vibe tele deluxe great for punk rock thanks again

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

😎👍🎸🧷

@_rafael_b Жыл бұрын

Hey sir, I just saw this video now. Me being a Tele fanatic makes watching this video a total delight. This was my favorite of your jams too. It reminded me of Jorma Kaukonen from Woodstock era Jefferson Airplane. Cheers

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

Cheers man! 😎👍

@roryloftin6493 Жыл бұрын

The boys are on fire well done

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

Cheers Rory! 😎👍

@arpee915 2 жыл бұрын

I love telecasters and I love the story about your wife treating you to that 72 tele, for your birthday. She is definitely a keeper and like you said, the both of them, lol. I own one tele, and it’s an American Pro surf green with an all rosewood. My wife bought it for me, along with an amplifier as well. She knew I always wanted a telecaster and one day I got sick and collapsed in front of her and ended up dying, but revived in the ambulance on the way to the hospital thanks to her calling for emergency services right away. Then I died 4 more times in the hospital and was revived each time, thankfully. Well, after spending 3 months in the hospital and unable to walk for a total of 6 months, she thought it was a good time for me to have that tele I always wanted. The sad part of my story is that my wife passed away 14 months after I left the hospital. She was my caretaker as well and because of her and some therapy, I learned how to walk again. I miss her every second of every day. Thanks for showing us your beautiful tele collection. I love them, and I love your show. I wait for the new episodes every week. Very enjoyable and I love your style of playing. You have a great unique style of playing, and you play with a lot of heart. Thank you.

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for support and kind words, and for sharing your story... now grab that telecaster and jam along with me in memory of your fantastic wife! 🙏

@arpee915 2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas Thank you for the kind words Collin, and I most certainly will grab it and jam along with you right now. I grew up in the 70’s too. Bless your heart, and you have a wonderful soul my good man! Thank you.

@destroso 2 жыл бұрын

I need a tele, planning on making a partscaster with zero fender parts and nitro finish

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I think everyone needs a Tele 👍

@destroso 2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas I’m just trying to figure what neck profile to get!

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Great thing about Tele's is you can always change the neck if you don't like it! 😆👍

@destroso 2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas right but I’m custom ordering with jumbo stainless and 7.5 radius roasted maple and hopefully a zero fret… I wonder if I can resell 😅

@derekbeery6460 2 жыл бұрын

Love my 72 Tele. Started as a squire and now only the body remains (also a burst). Roasted maple neck, schaller tuners, and Seymour Duncan buckers . Heavier than a Les Paul? Maybe.

@henryhartley9993 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Colin, great selection of telecasters, my favourite from the ones I've had was the Mexican, really great guitar...

@d49erh2 Жыл бұрын

This is so coooool! That tele custom from 70's, it's a killer! Also liked very much a modification with stickers, lovely. But my wallet says, go for the squier fsr olive green :)) Thanks for another excellent film!

@adrian_V99 2 жыл бұрын

Colin, you've made my Friday! What a 70s collection, which I really appreciate growing up in that musical era and which has left an indelible imprint. I watch most of your videos twice- 1st on the cell phone and on the big screen evenings for the grand soirée. I've been yearning for a new Tele all this calendar year but ,with the supply chain broken etc etc, nothing but delay. The itch this week has been the new Johnny Marr Jaguar in (canary?) yellow. When I saw a yellow Mustang at the start of your video it threw me for a loop. Now, I don't want encourage you..lol...Cheers!

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Adrian, now that was the cheap as chips Squier FSR Bullet Mustang in Graffiti Yellow! 😍 so I decided to fit some Seymour Duncan Phat Cats... not a straightforward fit apparently! 🤣👍

@adrian_V99 2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas you've given me another project. May I suggest a rider clause at the beginning, middle and end of your videos: "The producer of this video, and all others in the series, is not liable at law for any financial difficulties which the viewer may incur for the purchases of guitars , musical equipment or any other."

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

🤣 I was counting on KZfaq covering that in their T&C's but I should probably check... 🤣👍

@charlesflint9048 Жыл бұрын

Hi Colin, I bought a 2012 Baja Telecaster recently and this is now my favourite guitar. This is in spite of an SG Standard and a PRS and others to play, I just love playing this guitar more than the others. The custom shop at Fender did a fine job with the electrics. The neck is also really really good to play on.

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

Yes those Baja necks are fantastic! 👍

@lrpops 2 жыл бұрын

Ffs Colin, it's because of you I bought the Squire cv esquire, which led to me buying a fender esquire, then the epiphone 59 now I need a tele custom delux! Bank balance is not happy lol. Great playing as always. Have a great weekend sir.

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

sorry mate I did warn you! 🤣 👍

@johnsmith-sm6mh 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant mate loved the show. You were definitely rokin that 70s custom sunburst mate 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻 awesome Colin. Cheers John

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers John, have a great weekend man! 😎👍👍

@johnsmith-sm6mh 2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas Likewise , “70s bro” 😎

@JohnOShaughnessy 2 жыл бұрын

A tele was my first ever electric guitar, I totally get your appreciation of them. Nice playing....

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers John! 😎👍

@DaringDan 2 жыл бұрын

Your channel is fantastic. I bought a roasted maple neck for a Squier Tele RH model and haven't found a body and gear for it that I want yet. It'll be my first Tele build so this is great seeing these versions and hearing your opinions on them. Cheers, homie.

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man, actually one of the things I didn't get into here was the tonewood... I think we had two Ash (Custom & Baja) vs two Adler (white Standard & Wilko). Ash is hard to come by now anyway but I do like Alder it seems to have a bit more bite to it?... that's if you believe the tone wood makes any difference of course! 😆👍

@ColinStuart 2 жыл бұрын

You're a successful person, my friend! AND you're in my realm, with Telecasters!

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man that’s appreciated! 😎👍👍

@markbeasley1138 2 жыл бұрын

Love that 70s sunburst (right colour description? ) mate that your partner bought. My next guitar will be a Tele, likely one of the Professional 11 range as they have the deep C neck which I have on my strat. Great playing and great film as always. Paul Karslake was a fantastic custom artist btw.. I was into Scooters in the 80s and 90s and some of his Lambrettas were incredible. Have a great weekend Colin

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mark, tobacco sunburst I think... it's nice looking eh? 😍 yes Paul was a mad scooterist... can you believe he actually raced the things at one point?! 🙌😎👍

@robpodd8665 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video ! I can see the excitement in you when you talk about them ! I don't own a Tele yet,bet it's in the works. I want that Custom 70's you have ! Love all your films !

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Rob thanks for supporting man… if you can’t afford a 70s one get the Squier CV version it will get you most of the way there! 😎👍

@robpodd8665 2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas Yes. Been looking into Squier 50's Vibe. Do you know if the 70's or 50's vibe has a bigger neck? I love me a chunky neck ! Love the channel sir !

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

@@robpodd8665 50's will be fatter I think. Cheers Rob! 😎👍

@davidherka7834 Жыл бұрын

Love the SD-1 at the end \m/

@clarissaanaferreirasieiro2127 2 жыл бұрын

I have a litle collection of guitars and one of my last acquisitions was the Fender Baja Telecaster special edition shell pink from 2018 and it sounds great , defenitly is a keeper as all my guitars and the weight is like a feather , the most light weight guitar i own apart from the two Yamaha SLG200S and Yamaha SLG200n i own

@gustafrenstrom8549 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video! And it came out just the day after i took delivery of my new fender vintera 50's tele.

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one! 😎👍

@gustafrenstrom8549 2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas Yes it is. as demonstrated in the video you can't go wrong with a tele.

@sixbladeknife44 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Colin, enjoyed the jams! The two 70’s Teles sounded particularly good to me, very cool. I’m not a huge Tele guy, but I still have a couple for when the mood strikes :)

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man! 😎👍

@billdehey1300 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! Nice playin!! You were able to make all of them sing. I like the white 70's the best. Very sharp. Funny thing I have 4 Fender telecaster as well and I really don't consider myself a "Tele Player'. I just picked up a 2022 Fender American Original 60's Telecaster in Lake Placid Blue. It's one of the higher end American and it feels Custom Shop quality. Thanks again, it's always great to watch and share.

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Bill that's appreciated! 😎👍

@mortonwilson795 2 жыл бұрын

Another great weekend listen, thank you, Colin! Yeah, I wanna a Tele when I grow up . . . that 72 10lb'er looks like lotsa fun!

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Morton! 😆👍

@bosshogg8273 2 жыл бұрын

Damn groovy outro Colin! I Like it!

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

😆👍

@biffabacon1203 Жыл бұрын

Touch of bebop deluxe floating round those licks 👍

@stevenhorton7457 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this i own 5 telecasters a pro butterscoth ,an Elite ,a reverend ,yamaha and squire great guitars ,thanks a lot Colin 👍

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Steven, nice collection! I still need to try a Reverend... 🤔

@johnny.musician 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! The King of Informality. Love a good Tele and you obviously have a few. The one that got my eyes and ears jumping was your Joe Strummer. Sounds good, looks great and with a P90 in the neck, what’s not to like? I’m blessed to have a partscaster assembled for me by a bunch of US mates, basically a blackguard Micawber. My go-to for most styles of playing. Yes I’m waffling now, so I’ll shut up. Cheers, peace and thanks for all you do.

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers John, have a great weekend! 😎👍

@murrayguitarpickups9545 2 жыл бұрын

My brother has a MIJ 72 custom and its amazing

@wigglesia 2 жыл бұрын

That’s an amazing present for your 40th birthday! A true 70s custom telecaster…you better looking after her mate 😉 it’s beautiful tho, I love telecasters as well, so great video mate!

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man, yes looking after them both! 😆👍

@davidkerr1971 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Colin, brilliant video, love all your Teles but my fave is the Baja, cause I have one myself, mines still has a blonde barnet though lol I love the P90, thanks for sharing, take it easy ✌️😎✌️🎸

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers David, Baja is one of the best value Tele's they made imho! 😎👍

@oak3076 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend for another 1/2 hour of entertainment. You don't tell others what to think, only what you think. A joy to experience. I must not be terribly bright because I tend agree with most of what you say. Now I'm worried. 🤣😂🤣

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man that’s really appreciated! 🙏😊 as long as you only agree with ‘most’ of what I say it think you will be ok… but if it veers towards all of what I say you may need help!! 😂👍👍

@danbowers20 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. My first guitar was the 72 Tele. It was heavier than a neutron star on steroids!

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

😆👍

@3cardmonty602 2 жыл бұрын

I took the white polyurethane finish off a Squier Classic Vibe ‘50’s Tele and I know what you mean. I needed a heat gun, then lots and lots of sanding. I routed under the pickguard and gave it an arm cut and a belly carve and I was able to take 2.5lbs off a 10lb Tele. I stained it see-through purple and put a Poly finish on it. It’s just beautiful and light and still sounds great. It has the Alnico III pickups in it, and I prefer them over the Alnico V pickups that are in the Squier Classic Vibe’50’s Butterscotch Tele.

@kennywally 2 жыл бұрын

Nice tele show! Love the white 70s tele. I had a 70s Fender Strat way back when and I hated it. Could never get the action right and it was so difficult to play. All these Tele's sound great. Thanks for sharing.

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ken! 😎👍

@vadwanuu7825 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job on the video, Colin. I love Teles! I have an 08 Mexican with a Seymour Duncan Quater Pounder Pounder in the bridge. Its immense! Your Strummer Tele is amazing. I honestly don't think i've ever seen a P90 in a Telecaster. Great fun, brother!!

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man, yes a quarter pounder in the bridge that will definitely get the motor running!! 😆👍👍

@clarissaanaferreirasieiro2127 2 жыл бұрын

I have a porter 9t p90 pickup on the bridge and it sounds great in my 2018 Fender Baja Telecaster special edition shell pink

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

@@clarissaanaferreirasieiro2127 Ah nice I bet that sounds wicked! 🔥

@MercurialToys 2 жыл бұрын

The Olympic white one is my favorite. They all sound good though. I've been trying to talk myself into a tele partscaster to assemble.

@vizzlybear3691 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Colin!

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man you're welcome thanks for watching! 😎👍

@ITigerbaum 2 жыл бұрын

Love me some Tele's! I want to build an "Esquire." Cross between a Tele and a LP Jr., with one TV Jones "toaster" bridge pickup. White tuxedo!

@johnsmith-ug5tp 2 жыл бұрын

4 great teles, especially the olympic white and 79 custom.

@brentbeltz8968 2 жыл бұрын

Wonder video, thank you! 74 is my birth year, I’ve got the strat and am looking for your exact 74 Tele!!

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Brent... they are out there still and quite affordable and I think 74 was definitely a good year! 😎👍

@jaimeharding890 2 жыл бұрын

Sublime playing! 🙌🙌😎❤️

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jaime!! 🙏😊

@johncollins5552 2 жыл бұрын

Put me in the mood for Marquee Moon by Television! Wow.

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

@@johncollins5552 😎👍👍

@Bettys_Eldest 2 жыл бұрын

Didn't get my first Telecaster until 2004, but have not looked back since. In order of acquisition, MIA James Burton Signature - Black/Gold Paisley, MIM Standard - Black , MIA Custom Telecaster - Cherry Sunburst, 80s MIJ Telecaster with added red Wilko scratchplate- Black, MIM Classic 70s Custom - Sunburst, MIM Classic 60s - refinished Surf Green, MIM Classic 50s Baja - Butterscotch Blonde (best neck along with the James Burton). I have another four T styles including the engraved top one in my avatar, a Schecter, the Harley Benton Prince model and a kit guitar. Tempted by the new double bound Harley Bentons, as I have a MIM Classic 60s neck and a set of Bare Knuckle Brown Sugars looking for a home.

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! 😎👍👍

@alastairfoster3955 2 жыл бұрын

Oooof this is some hot tele action

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

😛😋

@phillytle5114 Жыл бұрын

Awesome jam out! I feel like I just attended a free concert :)

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

😁👍 Cheers Phil!

@JMK571 2 жыл бұрын

Cool video this week. I don’t think I’ve ever played a tele, honestly. I know they’re super versatile, but to me they just seem like a twangy country guitar. I’m more of a Gibson design guy, and I guess if I’m going to play a Fender design then I lean towards the Strat. All that being said, great collection of axes. It’s pretty evident that they make you happy. And that’s the number one thing a great guitar should do! Cheers!

@johncollins5552 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe get the Strat with humbucker bridge, I too prefer Gibson in general , fenders feel like toys in comparison esp. flimsy trem. Better put a hardtail on them I think!

@victorbeebe8372 2 жыл бұрын

Aloha and Mahalo Colin! Another great video. More proof that you should have at least one Tele. I had a '77 Tele. Miss it much. It was 4 bolt neck with 3 a tone sunburst but the edge was brown instead of black. At least I have one Tele now. A Fender CS 1958 top load.

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Victor, yes definitely everyone needs a Tele... and CS Tele's are really killer these days and your 58 is probably light as a feather? 😎👍

@jonnybeck6723 Жыл бұрын

My best Tele is a Baja with the soft 'V' the Twisted Tele and Broadcaster pickups w/ 4-way & S-1 electronics, maple and swamp ash... all stock EXCEPT (drum roll) I've swapped in a mint green laminated guard

@Paul-D 2 жыл бұрын

Ooooh very nice!

@ApeLikeCreature 2 жыл бұрын

I hated the Tele in my youth. Now...now...I LOVE the Tele. It has a myriad of tones, from clear cleans to all kinds of growls, grunts and roars. I personally prefer your white 70's with the beautiful rosewood fingerboard. It has a clarity and punch to my ears. Another gem video!

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man... yes love that white Tele!! 😎👍

@BrianNavalinsky 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful guitars. You are pandering to my personal weaknesses. Pickup wire has improved a lot since the 1970's. Maybe a pickup cleanup and rewind and you will be good to go. Just one more project to add to your list!

@francoisdunord7169 2 жыл бұрын

to me the baja looks and sounds great, grtz from the netherlands 🇳🇱

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Yes they all do something quite special and the Baja is one of the best value Tele's you can get 😎👍

@tigersteamer 2 жыл бұрын

Cool guitars. I dig the Strummer

@dantaylor1724 2 жыл бұрын

Another great Video!

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dan, have a great weekend mate! 😎👍

@techlaw997 2 жыл бұрын

I put a Seymour Duncan hot rail bridge pick up in my telecaster. What do you think of that? Maybe you could make a video and review how you think it plays?

@frankcarter6427 2 жыл бұрын

in the autumn of our years, we put away many of the sticky fripperies of our younger lives - we focus on the important things in life - we discover good scotch whiskey, we concentrate on the people and things that really matter, we hate Tories and Johnson in particular, we put effects pedals in disused shoe boxes and stash them in the dusty, cobwebby attics and cellars above and below us and we plug telecasters into overdriven fender amps and become young again , just for a moment.

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

😁👍👍

@scratchpadski9094 2 жыл бұрын

Been looking forward to this! OK so I have a story, please show sympathy for me, it actually happened today (coincidence). I'm in a vintage guitar store down here in Australia.. I've seen a Fender road worn Tele 50's, in vintage blonde, which I have been waiting two days to come to the store thanks to being stuck at work. Anyway, I'm in the store, playing the guitar, its been maybe 20 minutes in and a question or two in confirming some points about the guitar... and I get a visit from the sales clerk, thinking they will throw in a pick or something. Alas no, they tell me the guitar has been sold online and that I had to give it back to them!! Which I did, sadly, kindly and very disappointedly. What are peoples thoughts about this? I mean its basically in my 'cart' and someone has gone in and purchased it from another location which requires them shipping it out apparently. What a sad state of affairs'. I'm still gutted. Oh yeah, this weeks video...time to watch.. cheers!

@BrianNavalinsky 2 жыл бұрын

Damn! That may be one of the saddest stories, ever. Thoughts and prayers.

@scratchpadski9094 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrianNavalinsky it's ok, I came home and played my butterscotch Tele ;) I'll need to hunt down a road worn 50s soon though

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that definitely sucks Scratch… I hope they were decent and apologetic about it.

@johndaugherty4127 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

See I got one eventually! 😁👍

@msuurd1979 Жыл бұрын

Hey, I attempted to place a comment on another video (didn't work). I had asked about schecter guitars. I've bought a PT special and wondered your thoughts and comparison (wiring and pots), brigde upgrade possibilities (I love the (V)90 in the neck.

@TheLastFraudster 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE that Joe Strummer Tele! You wouldn't care what it sounds like either. I would just want it being a massive Clash fan.

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

😎👍👍

@primitiveT 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, another nice video! Love when you go jammin too! I've been playing for 8 months. I've seriously come a long ways, according to people who've been on my channel since the beginning. My channel is my journey. I'm trying to show how fast you can make the time up and get going playing whatever sounds to you, like a some really good stuff. thanks for your videos!

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man that's appreciated!... I shall check out your channel it sounds like a great idea 👍👍

@primitiveT 2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas Thank you. All I'm playing is a Maestro by Gibson. It's got a twisted neck and its cost me $50 but it works. The amp is a marshall. I'm using a CUVAVE Cube Sugar pedal. All in a all great buying decisions.

@primitiveT 2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas Hey, I put out my best video ever. I finally got that glint that I can lay down a nice line to. Thanks for looking if you do! God bless you!

@theguitaristas 2 жыл бұрын

@@primitiveT Nice work brother 😆👍... inspired by The Jesus & Mary Chain?? 😎✌

@primitiveT 2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas Haven't heard them too much. I'll check them out tho. I'm trying to find my own sound. Something outside the norm. Maybe some special harmonics thrown in or something. but thank you for listening!