Username: Password:
« previous next »
Pages: 1 [2] 3

Author Topic: Which Tele to buy?  (Read 19331 times)

opprobrium_9

  • Lightweight
  • ***
  • Posts: 994
Re: Which Tele to buy?
« Reply #15 on: July 10, 2008, 08:07:57 PM »
That natural finish tele w/ maple neck is so beautiful, I almost want to buy it.  I will never forgive this forum because i am actually starting to like the look of teles.

Shame on you BKP forum, shame on you.  PDT_021
Logged
BKPz: Nailbomb+VHII, more to come...

indysmith

  • Welterweight
  • ****
  • Posts: 4713
    • Soundcloud
Re: Which Tele to buy?
« Reply #16 on: July 10, 2008, 09:09:44 PM »
Quote from: opprobrium_9 on July 10, 2008, 08:07:57 PM
I will never forgive this forum because i am actually starting to like the look of teles.
MUAHAHAHA i knew it was only a matter of time... 8)

EDIT: On topic...
I've played a few telecasters around your price range, and the Baja is definitely best bang for the buck. Great guitar. However you've GOT to go and try a load out before deciding on a tele. There's quite a lot of variation between different models, and in the end it all comes down to taste.
« Last Edit: July 10, 2008, 10:10:58 PM by indysmith »
Logged
LOVING the Mules!

Fourth Feline

  • Guest
Re: Which Tele to buy?
« Reply #17 on: July 10, 2008, 10:01:57 PM »
My vote goes for the Fender (Mexico ) Baja.

 Lovely chunky neck, very good stock pickups ( sorry Tim ) and 6 way switching which brings traditional Tele tones, Peter Green ( ish ) blues tones, Strat(ish) tone - and both pickups on together in phase for a fatter rock sound. The nice thing being that cosmetically it is made to look like a 50s re-issue with all the tonal options 'hidden'  in the volume pot and traditional pickup selector. I have one and love it !  :D
« Last Edit: July 10, 2008, 10:03:56 PM by Fourth Feline »
Logged

Elliot

  • Welterweight
  • ****
  • Posts: 2418
Re: Which Tele to buy?
« Reply #18 on: July 10, 2008, 10:17:35 PM »
I have a Baja too and wholly recommend them - mine came perfectly set up out of the box.  The pickups are great, but I might get some Blackguard Flatpole 50s though, just because I love to tinker.
Logged
BKPS: Milks, P90s, Apaches, Mississippi Queens, Mules, PG Blues, BG FP 50s, e.60s strat custom set

badgermark

  • Welterweight
  • ****
  • Posts: 1864
  • Mm-hai!
Re: Which Tele to buy?
« Reply #19 on: July 10, 2008, 10:39:29 PM »
Teles rock, and you KNOW it. but yes the Baja looks the best bet, i wants one.


Logged
Mississippi Queens, Holydiver.

Ben_W

  • Bantamweight
  • **
  • Posts: 192
Re: Which Tele to buy?
« Reply #20 on: July 10, 2008, 11:02:37 PM »
:( I now can't try one tomorrow (Friday) so have to wait until Monday... lol, not sure I can wait that long! :)

I will try out as many as I can though, and see which I like the feel of the most.


Ben.
Logged
Cold Sweat, Irish Tour, Miracle Man

Ben_W

  • Bantamweight
  • **
  • Posts: 192
Re: Which Tele to buy?
« Reply #21 on: July 14, 2008, 10:22:02 AM »
Ok, so i'm going to try a '52 Reissue in a few hours, and if I like it, I will get one from Ebay, but can someone please tell me if this is  good deal?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Superb-Fender-52-Reissue-Telecaster_W0QQitemZ290244902166QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item290244902166&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318

It seems cheaper than the rest i've seen, but am starting to wonder if there is a reason for it's cheaper price...


Cheers,


Ben.
Logged
Cold Sweat, Irish Tour, Miracle Man

Twinfan

  • Light Heavyweight
  • ******
  • Posts: 10528
Re: Which Tele to buy?
« Reply #22 on: July 14, 2008, 11:05:36 AM »
Looks fine to me...
Logged

MrBump

  • Welterweight
  • ****
  • Posts: 3405
  • Essex! Home of the Brave!!!
    • This Is Essex
Re: Which Tele to buy?
« Reply #23 on: July 14, 2008, 11:21:18 AM »
Does anyone know how the Baja does its switching?
Logged
BKPs Past and Present - Nailbombs, Mules, Blackguard Flat 50's, VHII's & Trilogy Suite with Neck & Bridge Baseplates!

Twinfan

  • Light Heavyweight
  • ******
  • Posts: 10528
Re: Which Tele to buy?
« Reply #24 on: July 14, 2008, 11:30:11 AM »
How do you mean?

I think the wiring diagram is on the Fender site under 'support' if that's what you're after?
Logged

MrBump

  • Welterweight
  • ****
  • Posts: 3405
  • Essex! Home of the Brave!!!
    • This Is Essex
Re: Which Tele to buy?
« Reply #25 on: July 14, 2008, 11:34:58 AM »
Quote from: Twinfan on July 14, 2008, 11:30:11 AM
How do you mean?

I think the wiring diagram is on the Fender site under 'support' if that's what you're after?

I mean does it use coil splitting in the PUPs, or capacitors to change the tone, that sorta thing.
Logged
BKPs Past and Present - Nailbombs, Mules, Blackguard Flat 50's, VHII's & Trilogy Suite with Neck & Bridge Baseplates!

MrBump

  • Welterweight
  • ****
  • Posts: 3405
  • Essex! Home of the Brave!!!
    • This Is Essex
Re: Which Tele to buy?
« Reply #26 on: July 14, 2008, 11:39:31 AM »
Actually, just seen the diags on the fender site - makes sense now...
Logged
BKPs Past and Present - Nailbombs, Mules, Blackguard Flat 50's, VHII's & Trilogy Suite with Neck & Bridge Baseplates!

Roobubba

  • Welterweight
  • ****
  • Posts: 2786
Re: Which Tele to buy?
« Reply #27 on: July 14, 2008, 11:54:25 AM »
It's just such a progressive, maybe even "metrosexual" place these days, this forum...

Tele love here, there and everywhere.

You're all very, very wrong :)

Seriously, just buy a proper guitar and don't make yourself look like a complete **** on stage when you play one of those bulbous lumps of ***** :)
Logged

MrBump

  • Welterweight
  • ****
  • Posts: 3405
  • Essex! Home of the Brave!!!
    • This Is Essex
Re: Which Tele to buy?
« Reply #28 on: July 14, 2008, 12:30:33 PM »
Quote from: Roobubba on July 14, 2008, 11:54:25 AM
It's just such a progressive, maybe even "metrosexual" place these days, this forum...

Tele love here, there and everywhere.

You're all very, very wrong :)

Seriously, just buy a proper guitar and don't make yourself look like a complete **** on stage when you play one of those bulbous lumps of ***** :)

You wait... it will come to you too...

Slippers.  Pipe.  Telecaster.  Rheumatoid arthritis...
Logged
BKPs Past and Present - Nailbombs, Mules, Blackguard Flat 50's, VHII's & Trilogy Suite with Neck & Bridge Baseplates!

tomjackson

  • Welterweight
  • ****
  • Posts: 1542
Re: Which Tele to buy?
« Reply #29 on: July 14, 2008, 01:24:02 PM »
Let's see a pic of a proper guitar then!
Logged
Pages: 1 [2] 3
« previous next »