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Post by leerummey on Feb 23, 2011 15:44:57 GMT -5
hi all ;D
i posted a thread recently about myself obtaining a new electric (hopefully soon lol)
but i know nothing about teles
i was wondering if anybody could tell me the main differences between teles and strats (other than the obvious shape) and maybe even the pros and cons
yours hopefully
lee
;D lol ;D
btw ive never even held a tele let alone played one
are there major differences in sound ? can you do the same things with a tele as you can with a strat and vice versa?
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Post by gasman on Feb 23, 2011 18:15:58 GMT -5
As Happy Jack tells Les: Strats "quack", while Teles "twang". They do sound different, that's for sure. Then there is the pickup configuration: Whereas Strats have three pickups and can be set to five different positions, the traditional Tele has two pickups and has three position settings, similar to a Les Paul pickup configuration. On a traditional Strat, you can't set it to activate all three pickups at once, but on a Tele, you can use both pickups at once, just like on a Les Paul. Tele bodies are usually thicker (or seem so) than Strat bodies. My new Tele has a body thickness and back contour similar to a Strat, but that is an exception. Wait until Mojo and RK chime in - they'll give you all the information you need!
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Post by 469roadking on Feb 23, 2011 22:04:44 GMT -5
Well first of all I don't think you can go wrong with either one and I love them both for different reasons. For me the Tele is slightly more versatile. A little fuller in tone. You can do anything from metal to a convincing jazz box with one whereas a Strat pretty much sounds like a Strat. There are tons of reasons for their tonal difference. Everything from body shape to the way the single coils are constructed.
I can give you a pro / pro list brother but its really just a list of my opinions.
Strat:
Tremolo system is a plus. Set up correctly it will slightly float giving you the ability to take a note sharp or flat. The only disadvantage to me on this is it makes it difficult if not impossible to do oblique string bends. (holding one note at value and bending another note against that tone to create a harmony) The bridge will pull forward on a bend and make the stationary note go flat. It's possible to set the trem system up flat against the body to avoid this but to me it makes it too stiff to be useful and I've never had one to stay in tune that way.
Five way switching is simple and easy to use.
Body contours are very comfortable.
They seems to bring out individuality in a player.
Most of the greatest players in the world used or use one. ;D
Tele:
The guitar is simply genius in sound and functionality.
So simple that you don't get bogged down with too many options and just get on with the business of playing.
I run a 4 way switch on my main Tele that gives me a series and parallel option when running both pickups but thats about it.
The tone knob is very functional in getting usable tones and doing believe it or not a wah wah sound.
Controls are well layed out so they are easy to use quickly.
Beyond things like this its going to be a matter of which one speaks to you.
For me Tele is great for most things but some things I want a Strat for. Some guys are just the opposite.
Clear as mud ain't it. ;D
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Post by pwfirst on Feb 24, 2011 8:36:40 GMT -5
Hi leerummey Opposite here. I started out with a 62 Strat and still think it was the best guitar I ever played. Looks: the Strat is the most beautiful design that I have seen. The contour back is very comfortable. The three pick up configuration is very versatile too. My Tele is set up like RK's with the 5 position wiring and I use it all the time. It is a fantastic guitar. But if I was to have only one, I am with Clapton, hand me the Strat please.  |
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Post by leerummey on Feb 24, 2011 12:26:38 GMT -5
hmmmm well u guys have been a whole bunch of help lol lol lol  seems to me its personal preference how are teles compared to strats for blues playing ? is one more suited than the other ? oh and rk lol @ clear as mud lmao |
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Post by 469roadking on Feb 24, 2011 23:56:39 GMT -5
hmmmm well u guys have been a whole bunch of help lol lol lol seems to me its personal preference how are teles compared to strats for blues playing ? is one more suited than the other ? oh and rk lol @ clear as mud lmao Again bro your running smack dab into the preference wall. Most folks will tell you Strat and I couldn't give you a convincing argument. The Strat is a blues machine. And given a choice for that particular genre I would probably go with a Strat myself. But if you take the cue from Muddy Waters, Albert Collins, Steve Cropper and many others they'll give the nod to the Tele. On Youtube there is a clip of Brent Mason and Vince Gill doing a tune called "Don't Try This at Home". About 1/2 way through Vince Gill does some down right wicked blues on a vintage Tele. And Brent plays redneck fusion on the rest of the tune with his hopped up Tele. That is a pretty good tune to show you some variance in Tele tones. They can be such rich instruments and admittedly I use one 80% of the time with the balance using a dual humbucker Tele style guitar with a tremolo system. Keep us up on the progress. I'm really interested to know what you decide on and the reasons why. Like I said dude, you can't go wrong with either choice. |
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Post by lesblues on Feb 25, 2011 8:02:57 GMT -5
What's wrong with a Les Paul? Excellent for Rock and Blues. Sorry, I tried hard not to add my tuppence worth, but just couldn't help myself!  |
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Post by 469roadking on Feb 25, 2011 10:53:54 GMT -5
What's wrong with a Les Paul? Excellent for Rock and Blues. Sorry, I tried hard not to add my tuppence worth, but just couldn't help myself! Did you say the G word!!!!  ;D ;D |
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