Teles are cool to me because of their simplicity, and their versatility. A Tele, stock, can be at home in any genre of music and sound great. The only thing about a Tele is that you can't really hide on one. It's gonna sound like you, and every little mistake and bobble is gonna come out.

A couple of years ago, right after the Egnater Rebel 20 head came out, I was at a GC and grabbed an American Deluxe Tele off the wall to test out the amph. Now, mind you, I'm normally fairly reserved in a music store because I hate being one of those "guys who shred to look cool in music stores." But, it sounded so good that I couldn't help myself. Had a blast playing that Tele. I had to resign myself that I would never be able to afford one like it, but the Tele GAS has remained.