Author Topic: Telecasters and Jimmy Page (Read 5663 times)

Elliot · « **on:** August 18, 2006, 10:18:19 PM »

Ok - so JP played a tele on LZ1 - what position did he play - neck, neck/bridge or bridge.

I am not familiar with the Tele neck sound (I know the twangy bridge) what does it sound like? Thick, Thin, Hot, Smooth?

38thBeatle · « **Reply #1 on:** August 18, 2006, 10:28:25 PM »

I would say that it is kinda like a Strat neck but a bit plummier-can't think of another word. A bit richer perhaps- oddly enough I have never a done a a/b of mine- I shall have to.

CaffeineJunkie · « **Reply #2 on:** August 18, 2006, 10:53:11 PM »

bridge pickup

2 reasons

1) when he does his bowing, he doesn't touch the switch, and he pushes his fingers right up to that pickup

2) i have a picture of him playing dazed and confused and you can just about see the position of the pickup selector...

_tom_ · « **Reply #3 on:** August 18, 2006, 11:08:17 PM »

Sounds like bridge to me, not that I've ever played a tele (:o!) but it sounds too biting to be neck. Communication Breakdown tone is so bloody good.

deg0ey · « **Reply #4 on:** August 19, 2006, 12:12:18 AM »

I love my Tele neck pickup, but I agree with 38th - it's hard to describe the sound in ways that those who haven't used one could understand...

PhilKing · « **Reply #5 on:** August 19, 2006, 01:45:47 PM »

Of course his original telecaster had the strange wiring that gives you Bridge, Neck and Neck with tone rolloff. According to the Duchossoir book, this was the circuit from 1953-1967.

hunter · « **Reply #6 on:** August 19, 2006, 02:27:58 PM »

Obviously he would use all three positions.

I recently ABed a custom Tele on neck PU vs a Heritage LesPaul, and the Tele sounded fuller, fatter and richer!!!!!

Johnny Mac · « **Reply #7 on:** August 19, 2006, 03:46:13 PM »

So did Jimmy have a 5 positon switch?

gingataff · « **Reply #8 on:** August 19, 2006, 05:50:49 PM »

Shhh! don't tell 38th!

deg0ey · « **Reply #9 on:** August 19, 2006, 06:10:39 PM »

Quote from: gingataff

Shhh! don't tell 38th!

+1 - We hear enough about 4 way switches, let alone 5 ways! (Love ya really Mr 38th :drink: )

PhilKing · « **Reply #10 on:** August 20, 2006, 01:06:13 PM »

Quote from: Johnny Mac

So did Jimmy have a 5 positon switch?

As far as I have read he had the stock 3 position with the original wiring on the Tele. But that one was stolen I believe and he said he could neve get the same tone from the replacement guitars that he had (this was obviously pre-BK's :D ).

38thBeatle · « **Reply #11 on:** August 20, 2006, 02:29:29 PM »

Too late boys, I have seen the post.. you young scoundrels thinking I wouldn't notice. Now, 4 way switches, whilst we are on the subject blah blah blah

Johnny Mac · « **Reply #12 on:** August 20, 2006, 03:22:58 PM »

Quote from: 38thBeatle

Too late boys, I have seen the post.. you young scoundrels thinking I wouldn't notice. Now, 4 way switches, whilst we are on the subject blah blah blah

:lol: How's the free time going 38th?

38thBeatle · « **Reply #13 on:** August 20, 2006, 04:46:20 PM »

none yet Johnny I have a day free in 2 weeks though today not much on but a huge hangover.