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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: The amazing Phil on February 23, 2006, 11:24:13 AM

Title: Thinline or chambered?
Post by: The amazing Phil on February 23, 2006, 11:24:13 AM

Dammit...I can't decide anymore. I had it sorted in my head, then the otherday I played a thinline. This sort of thing really bugs me! :lol: I'd be ok if I hadn't picked up that sodding Fender when I was in the shop. Of course it'd have needed "the treatment", but unplugged it sounded ace.

Any advice either way? Pros or cons? Previous experience even?

Title: Thinline or chambered?
Post by: Searcher on February 23, 2006, 03:44:09 PM

A chambered guitar won't give you feedback problems like a thinline might.

Title: Thinline or chambered?
Post by: willo on February 23, 2006, 03:51:42 PM

Is this for your new Warmoth plan?

I think thinline Tele's look ace, but there are the associated feedback issues that might crop up.

Title: Thinline or chambered?
Post by: The amazing Phil on February 23, 2006, 04:09:59 PM

Yeah it's for the new Warmoth, and what sort of feedback would this be, harmonic or nasty?

Title: Thinline or chambered?
Post by: Ratrod on February 23, 2006, 07:34:11 PM

The thinline will have a more hollowbody sound, just don't stand in front of your amp at high volume with overdrive. A chambered guitar will sound more open than a full solid body. It's all about what tone you want and how much you are willing to compromise.

I would choose a thinline Tele over a chambered one.

Title: Thinline or chambered?
Post by: Tin(it)us on February 27, 2006, 01:24:35 AM

Whenever hollowbodies are mentioned the feedback issue is immediately brought up but IMO it's not so bad at all. Also hollowbody There are also large differences between say a large body fully hollow jazz box / Casino, a thinline semisolid 335 (hollow wings but a solid core from the neck to the end pin) or a Tele with two added soundchambers and pretty thick top.

I'd be surprised if you ran into any feedback issues with thinline fenders. With 335's you'll pick up feedback (the nice harmonic kind) easier than with a solid but it's still controllable as long as you don't stand right next to a very loud amp. With my Casino things do get a bit hairy but that's a true hollowbody and I'd be dissapointed if it didn't go Neil Young on me from time to time :D The rawness is a big part of the appeal of that guitar. Still, with my well-potted BKP's no nasty squeling, just complex harmonic swells when you stop hitting it :twisted:

Title: Thinline or chambered?
Post by: Tin(it)us on February 27, 2006, 01:25:35 AM

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Title: Thinline or chambered?
Post by: monkeywalker on February 27, 2006, 01:33:22 PM

i'v got a thinline 69 reissue telecaster, i never have any problems with feedback at very high volume. i like to use a bit of controlled feed back sometimes but i struggle to get any with my tele. the pick ups are thinly wound though,so that might be the reason.i heard that was a common thing with 60's fenders but thats besides the point.

i'd go for a thinline and give it the BKP treatment :D

Title: Thinline or chambered?
Post by: The amazing Phil on February 28, 2006, 09:11:07 AM

I'm thinking I will, thanks for the help guys!

Title: Thinline or chambered?
Post by: smarchy on February 28, 2006, 12:28:03 PM

I have a Thinline Tele from Warmoth. It's loaded with a pair of Mules.
Never had any feedback issues and couldn't have been happier.

Title: Thinline or chambered?
Post by: smarchy on February 28, 2006, 12:32:37 PM

The finished article:

Title: Thinline or chambered?
Post by: Kilby on February 28, 2006, 06:18:52 PM

Quote from: monkeywalker

i'd go for a thinline and give it the BKP treatment :D

I'd suggest the thinline option too (used one for a couple of weeks when I was younger), theyre nice weight wise too.

Rob...

Title: Thinline or chambered?
Post by: Ratrod on February 28, 2006, 06:20:31 PM

@ Smarchy: Niiiiice!