I literally went out and got a tele after watching this video. No joke. Amazing guitar.

The real magic here is in Josh Smith fingers and musical fantastic ideas...

The Telecaster is the AK-47 of guitars

Minimalist designs that have never been improved upon: the bicycle (2 circles + 2 triangles); Chuck Taylor All-Star shoes (canvas + rubber), and the Telecaster (slab + neck + strings). The Tele is perfectly imperfect.

Telecasters are great guitars, but let's hear it for Josh - a truly blinding guitar player!! I absolutely love his playing!!!

Tele's are the Swiss Army Knife of the musical world. They are awesome.

Gibson: our electrics will have carved arched tops, multi ply binding, mother of pearl inlays, will be built using centuries old luthiery techniques. Leo Fender: just screw a stick to a plank.

I’ve had a telecaster for fifteen years. It’s the only electric guitar I’ve ever owned. It can make any sound it want it to and plays like butter. Sometimes I think I want another guitar so I’ll go to the local music store but just end up playing the teles.

I never heard of Josh Smith, came here looking for info about teles and was blown away by Josh’s playing. Haven’t seen such clean, fast, and musical playing in a long time. He has a fluidity on the instrument that is rare.

1975, I was studying and saving hard as a 14 year old could. it was time. “Hey kid, how about this -new this, and new that ?” Answer: How about that used Tele on the wall, the blond one ? “That’s the bass teacher’s, he needs to sell, its a ‘68 and costs as much as This new whatever next to it ?” Answer, “is it original ?” “Yeah kid, What’s a 14 year old kid going to do with that ?” My guitar teacher emerges from his teaching room - , “Tear your ass off is what hell do with that “........ Me, at 14 “I’ll take it.” I’m approaching 60 years old now. I still have it - It remains THE standout amongst many of what I own. Smith is correct in this video, as was my beloved guitar teacher - The Tele is a driver.......and will enable you to tear someone’s ass off through their ears........in whatever genre you wish.The Wabasabi of guitars “perfectly flawed”. Very Soon, it will be time to let it go now. Hopefully to another promising, hard working, appreciative young person.........The music never stops.........nor should it...... Wabasabi

It makes me feel good whenever I see the Telecaster getting some love. I really feel that it deserves all the love and appreciation we can give it. Good old Leo Fender hit it out of the stratosphere (pun intended, hehe) when he created the magical instrument that is our beloved Tele.

I can not agree more. had an original '61 my whole life, always looking for "the holy grail" so , went through a couple strats, a Yamaha, drooled over a couple les Paul's. always a little frustrated, fooling around looking for that certain sound . every time I'd go back to my teli , it's like ahhh ...its been here all the time at home. waiting for me...dummy! It's like fooling around on the best woman you ever had....dummy! Anyway, went and bought a squire 50's vintage vibe to ease off on my vintage one . it is Awsome! Love the neck pick up that is more usefull than the vintage neck one. you are right ....greatest guitar ever !

I started with a strat and I love it but was always drawn to the tele sound, looks and history...it blows my mind how such a simple guitar can do so much.

1:13 Every single amp, guitar, and pickup review since the dawn of KZfaq say this. "If I roll the volume up, it breaks up and if I roll the volume down, it cleans up." As if it's unique to that instrument or amp.

What an amazing demo for the Telecaster guitar - add the versatility of the guitar and the versatility of the player - you can't go far wrong. Well done Josh !

It took me over 20 years of playing humbucker metal guitars to discover the secrets and charme of a tele. I'm planning a partscaster from Warmoth right now and I'm absolutely stoked about it!

Great video. Great guitar. Josh is a monster player. Always awesome to see him play and demo anything

I always certainly thought I was a Strat guy. A month back ordered my first Fender Tele and weeks later sold my strats, The Tele I got fit my needs now. You are right when you said you gotta give a chance to the telecaster at least once in your life! Game changer in the past and nowadays as well!

Totally agree! Yes I will switch between my Teles, my Strats, and my Jazzmaster once in a while, but if I was restricted to one guitar it would be a Telecaster.

Such a great video! Thanks for your overview and modeling Josh!

Well stated, and well played! I still lust for a Les Paul with P-90s, not to mention other Gibsons that may have humbuckers, but Mr. Smith is correct in asserting that no other solid body electric does so many things so well.

This guy is such a monster player. Unbelievably good.

I have a Squier Tele and I love it. So much versatility for such a simple instrument.

I have played acoustic for 10 years, and just got my first Tele this weekend. Love at first strum! Fender broke the mold when they made this guitar.

I have two Player Series and one old Standard. The six saddle bridge makes them even more great. I have also two Strats but I always come back to the Telecasters because they are easier to handle. The simple set up has all I need.

He really is just an absolutely outstanding player, wonderful stuff.

So true Josh. Been a Tele guy forever. Great seeing you my friend.

Hi Jhosc, always follow your masters with great pleasure I love your style and your sound I find them innovative and classic at the same time, I follow you from Italy and I hope to be hear you soon in our country

After 30 years of playing guitar I bought my first ever Tele.....this thing is AMAZING!!!! Does everything from metal to blues and then has its own unique sound, why did it take me so long!!!!

I agree! Simple Yet Complex in it's ability to Play so many different styles!

Thank you, Josh. Awsome as ever. ❤

Jesus, there are seemingly a million and one absolutely amazing guitar players! Everywhere I turn are jaw-droppingly great guitarists. This dude rocks.

I love me a telecaster, but my go to is a LP w/ P90s. I just love the spank on the mids and the sound of the rhythm position.

Agree! Use my G&L ASAT ( Tele) for everything - blues, jazz, rock, and even metal. Can’t go wrong it.

Had a five-way switch put in mine, and now it can even get pretty close to those positions 2 and 4 of a Strat. VERY versatile guitars.

What a player...just love your attitude with the guitar, simple and funny

Always loved the rigid neck, way forgiving in all styles. Would be the one to keep if I had to pick one. Love the quick range of sounds.

There is something utterly captivating about the basic simplicity, ergonomic ruggedness, and spine tingling sonic experience of a Telecaster. Once you become hooked on one, the relationship is similar the bond of a cowboy to his horse.

I’ve purchased many different guitars over the years and THIS is the one I’ve settled on. Love it!

Great summary by Josh on why Tele's are so great. Couldn't agree more - well said!

I’m pretty sure my tele is broken, it doesn’t sound like that when I play

So many people pick up a tele and leave the knobs on ten and say, "Oh. That's what this guitar sounds like." The tele has some of the most responsive controls I've ever heard. I still think the bridge pickup with the tone rolled off slightly and some strong overdrive thrown on is one of my favorite sounds in the guitar world. Use your knobs, people! I also think the tele neck pup is one of the most underappreciated sounds in the industry. So smooth all the time.

Love, love your enthusiasm for the Telecaster

I ALMOST CHANGED THE CHANNEL TILL I SAW IT WAS YOU. GREAT OPINION AND YOU ARE ONE HELL OF A PLAYER.

I dig how the automatic subtitling says "applause" when he plays some slick lick.

1st thing I noticed when I got mine is how it induces nuances in the playing. There is so much contrast between a heavy and a light touch in this guitar, it actually made me a better guitarist, even if I'm still not good :) what a pleasure anyway

Josh...you are killing it.

Superb guitar playing and a great insight on the magical Telecaster. Thank you!

I understand the love for a telecaster. I have a 87 MIJ squier tele. I love it. It’s hard for me to own another guitar because the necks don’t feel like my tele. Cheers.

Great demo video and great picking. The Tele has everything you need and nothing you don't. It's simplicity and solid design are it's strong points. I'm a bassist and feel the same exact way about the Precision bass. Is it the best bass? Who knows but it will solidly cover any gig you ask it to. Another design Leo got right.

I been playing for 3 months on an starter kit and today is the day i go buy my new tele so excited

I was contemplating which guitar to buy. I had the 62 mij model in my reverb cart. I was watching this video… looks really similar. Same colors. So… I bought it while watching. Thanks for your video. It just got me a dream guitar just from watching. Keep making these. Videos.

I just think they’re aesthetically beautiful with a simple design.

I honestly feel he’s the modern day SRV. so much feeling in every single note . I’m blown away, and I play jazz

I just bought my 1st nice tele 2 weeks ago. LOVE IT !!!

First time hearing this dude. Speechless. Dude can pick.

The sound of a Fender Tele inspires you to learn/write/play a song as you hear it in so many hit songs.

"like you can play jazz with this guitar" ...well he can

I love the simplicity of a Tele, excellent playing by the way.

At 66 I paused 55 years of drum percussion, always wanted a Telecaster On stage in the back, I fell in love with many gifted guitarists, Chewy, ( Joe) was my best lead, " Silas, Green" Florida space coast, well he played them all but showed me the beauty of the Telecaster. Into it month 2 AMAZING

You make everything with strings sound just great. So tele or strat or even gibson is no Mach for you. You are just great 👍

I don't even play guitar but this makes me want a Tele.

bought my first electric, a telecaster a few days ago and waiting for it to ship, really cant wait to try it out.

this video was awesome, I really enjoyed it. Thanks Josh

I think the tele fits that role well but specifically the early to mid 60s teles. A close second for me is a good 335. Between those two guitars, you have a lot of ground covered.

The way this guy slides effortless through styles makes me want to throw away all my guitars

Great video, amazing playing as well!

What he says in the first minute ..truer words never spoken 👌

When I started playing guitar 30 years ago, I really did not like the Telecaster at all. But today, while I consider myself a Strat guy, I am more an more attracted to the simple design of the Telecaster.

Josh is right, you can do damn near anything with a tele. It is truly a wonderful guitar to have in the arsenal. It also makes a good skull crushing home defense weapon.

Your knowledge n experience come through with honesty ...

Josh you are my favourite guitar player . Damn you are so good. Very inspiring . Thank you

It's notable how the simplest guitar, with the fewest pickups and controls is also the most versatile

Great playing josh. Truly a tele is versatile. After watching John 5 videos and this one you make a great point. Famous players that used a tele: Prince Bruce Springsteen Keith Richards Jimmy Page Brad Paisley. That's all the people that I can think of.

Out of all my Telly type guitars the one I love the very most is my Larry Carlson T7 with a Roasted Maple 🍁 neck! Great pickups, thick frets and practically plays itself 😊

I’ve always been a Les Paul guy but I recently bought a Fender Tele(2019 Blue Cloud Rarities Edition) and it is really amazing! Granted I won’t get rid of my les Paul’s but I will definitely be playing mt Tela a whole lot!

Pretty sure he could make a potato with a neck sound great.

It’s true, the Tele is the only guitar I’ve come across that is competent in most genres, just with stock pickups and gets better depending on how you want to mod it. The best mass produced all round, pound for pound electric guitar ever designed imo.

Best explanation of a tele and awesome playing... Virtuoso just like a tele.

You are 1000% right about everything you said! The only thing a person needs to do is pick the right amp for their sound, because its limitless.

It's less 'what' you play as it is 'how' you play.. And you play pretty damn good !!

Telecasters really do have a place in every genre..Josh is right! 🤘🔥

Wonderful playing. Am new to the Tele, but you made me shut my laptop and pick up the guitar for an hour - thanks for that. It's an amazing instrument. It's unforgiving in its simplicity but rewarding beyond measure in its clarity. When I pick up my Strat afterwards, I play that so much better thanks to Tele time.

Totally agree. I feel the same about my Ric 360. It can take you to alot of places tonally.

Josh is a monster ,great guitar player

Just got mine an i feel the magic.

Man, he's so awesome. Such great understanding of tele's

You’re very accomplished. Enjoyed your playing.

Jimmy Page played a Tele in Led Zeppelin's first album even though he is famous for the Les Paul. Tele's are a top 5 guitar to own for sure.

Theres something about the neck and string tension as well on the tele, it's perfect. I can do things with much more ease on a tele. I have an sg, strat and a lp. The tele is my go to guitar now , it's just so unique and perfect and so simple. Uncomplicated so I can focus on playing , Leo fender got it right and here we are.

Well said Josh, a truly versatile guitar, I love them!

Incredible playing 🙌

Sometimes the original is the best.

I got my 67' Tele used in around !974 and I will never sell it. £180 well spent.1000's of gig later still going strong and signed by Steve Cropper :)

Can't wait to play as well as Josh Smith

Josh and a rosewood board. Two of my favorite things. A treble bleed is a must.

Every time I see this man play I make plans to sell my gear and take up knitting.

I try to hate my Telecaster so that I can have an excuse to by something else but just can’t seem to stop loving that simplicity.

Been at it for 50 years. Started playing rock and play mostly bebop today on a D'Angelico New Yorker. Over the years I've owned most guitars from a Strat to Les Pauls, 335, etc. For whatever reason I just never even tried a Telecaster because I thought it was mainly for playing country music and it looked a little funny to me. Last week I finally purchased one for kicks because a number of my favorite guitarists play them on occasion. Man, I was missing out all these years. Great playing by the way.

Love teles. Its the guitar that got me into guitars in the first place. Up to this day still my favorite