Tele - Ugly or Beautiful?

**just strum** · May 24th, 2008, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by Tone E

Also, like I have said in the other thread, ugly for me is those disgusting, big, angular things like B.C. Rich, Washburn Dimebags, Gibson Explorers and the like.

Originally Posted by tjcurtin1

I agree with Tone E about the guitars I'd class as UGLY -

I have to agree with that. I know there a lot of people that like them, but I'm a more traditional style.

I guess the hammer theory would apply to those too.

**Tone2TheBone** · May 24th, 2008, 07:57 PM

My only beef is the flat top. I wish they had a curved top like Strats. Curved back too. Hell more curves why don't you!

They sound damn good though so my Tele's a keeper.

**Childbride** · May 24th, 2008, 08:34 PM

you'll pry my tele from my cold, dead hands.

marnold*** · May 24th, 2008, 09:32 PM

Oh, I should mention the thing that I really don't like about Teles is the covered neck pickup. Blech. Thankfully my Model 7 didn't have one and the pup I was going to put in it wouldn't have had one either.

I know that having that opinion is grounds for homicide on the TDPRI.

**markb** · May 24th, 2008, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by Childbride

you'll pry my tele from my cold, dead hands.

+1

**wingsdad** · May 24th, 2008, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by Tone2TheBone

My only beef is the flat top. I wish they had a curved top ..{EDIT}... Curved back too. Hell more curves why don't you!

That's what early Tele players said, so they created the Strat. And added a 2nd cutaway, a 3rd pickup, more tone control and the misnomered but effectively revolutionary 'tremolo' integrated with bridge system.

**ZMAN** · May 25th, 2008, 06:02 AM

Now this is a tele. I have tried to love them but the only one that felt good was this one, but at that price...ahhh no.
http://wildwoodguitars.com/electrics...58/se04958.php
And I know how much you guys all love the reilic thing.
http://wildwoodguitars.com/electrics...c873/jc873.php

**just strum** · May 25th, 2008, 06:33 AM

[QUOTE=ZMAN]Now this is a tele. I have tried to love them but the only one that felt good was this one, but at that price...ahhh no.
http://wildwoodguitars.com/electrics...58/se04958.php

Save the cash and call Uncle Ike.

Originally Posted by ZMAN

And I know how much you guys all love the reilic thing.
http://wildwoodguitars.com/electrics...c873/jc873.php

At $10,500, it's a steal!!!

**Kazz** · May 25th, 2008, 07:04 AM

Tele's are as much of a tool as a hammer....I have seen some like the one in Aolian's post that are raw wood grain with a clear coat that are beautiful....but most of the standard finishes are just plain.....but the twang that comes out is the real deal man.....if you want country or country blues that is the only axe to rock.....

Brad Paisley is the only artist that comes to mind that uses custom finished tele's and they are visually stunning.....and his playing style...and whatever is in his signal chain makes his tone very unique and about as impressive as it gets in country music....Brad is probably my favorite country guitar player.

ETA:

Brad's signature tone is as distinct as Zakk Wylde's albeit a completely different genre

**Dauntless** · May 25th, 2008, 07:22 AM

I think all of mine are Beautiful

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**R.B. Huckleberry** · May 27th, 2008, 06:38 AM

Best looking guitar ever.

**mrmudcat** · May 27th, 2008, 08:20 AM

Tele's rule!!!!

duhvoodooman*** · May 27th, 2008, 09:27 AM

The point has been made repeatedly about the beauty of the Tele being in it's simplicity, and I agree wholeheartedly. And I'm also onboard with the opinion about "pointy" guitars being the ugly ones. AFAIC, you can pretty much burn that entire BC Rich product line!

Yeah, I'm a traditionalist!

Tele's are virtually instantly recognizable in look and tone, definitely one of the true all-time classics. While a Tele wasn't first or second on my personal "must have" list (that was a Strat and an LP, respectively), it was still w-a-a-a-y-y up there (4th). Here's mine, a Nashville 3-pickup model that I modified with a white MOTO pickguard, and also installed a compensated brass 3-saddle bridge:

**thearabianmage** · May 27th, 2008, 09:29 AM

Right, I haven't read all the comments anyone has posted, so sorry if the topic has changed in the last two pages, but I am not so keen on Teles, either - but strum's point about it growing on you is true.

I've never really liked the look or feel of Teles, but their sound is unarguable. As with Strats. If you want that kind of sound, these guitars are your best bet.

Saying that - strum, I quite like the Tele you have. It's a bit sleeker and I like the cutaway a lot more than traditional Teles.

Anyways, Super Strats FTW!

**thearabianmage** · May 27th, 2008, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by duhvoodooman

AFAIC, you can pretty much burn that entire BC Rich product line!

Yeah, I'm a traditionalist!

But my Bessie is sooo beautiful - and at the end of the day, because of her points, she is just as recognizable. Plus, there is common misconception with BC Richs, especially Warlocks - their shape is deliberate, in my opinion, for a simple reason - freedom of playing. When sitting, you can just as easily play in the classical position as you can the right-thigh position. Brilliant. The classical position is much better for your back and playing in general, as well.

But, it is all personal taste, at the end of the day.

<---is a Beast, but as close to Bessie as I'll get with a smilie. . .

**just strum** · May 27th, 2008, 10:18 AM

DVM, I'm like you and go for the traditional guitars, no sharp points that take out an eye or section from the groin area

I have a question for a couple of you who own the real thing (Fender or G&L) and one of the Peavey's. Side by side how do they compare? I've played a Tele in a store, but not enough to have a lasting impression of what it was like.

I'm just trying to get an idea of how far the two are apart. I'm only interested in sound/tone.

**Brian Krashpad** · May 27th, 2008, 11:06 AM

I like Teles. To many people's way of thinking, they are not beautiful, but I don't like flash guitars with all sorts of figured wood or flame or quilt or abalone anyhow, so they are a good match for me.

I have 3 Teles. I like how they look.

Sorry about the crappy pic.

**Brian Krashpad** · May 27th, 2008, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by just strum

DVM, I'm like you and go for the traditional guitars, no sharp points that take out an eye or section from the groin area

I have a question for a couple of you who own the real thing (Fender or G&L) and one of the Peavey's. Side by side how do they compare? I've played a Tele in a store, but not enough to have a lasting impression of what it was like.

I'm just trying to get an idea of how far the two are apart. I'm only interested in sound/tone.

I've owned Fender Teles and Strats. Haven't played a Peavey Tele but I do own a Peavey Strat (Predator) and other than a slightly diferent neck profile and a 22nd fret, it's virtually indistinguishable from the MIM Fender Strat I used to have.

I dunno about the Peavey you have, but the older (90's) Peavey USA Reactor (the sister-model to my Predator Strat) Tele-clone is reportedly very similar and arguably the equal of MIM Tele's, from what I've heard from online friends who own Reactors.

marnold*** · May 27th, 2008, 11:44 AM

That's the thing I liked about my Model 7. It was a Tele AND a pointy at the same time!

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