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Telecaster Guitar Forum

  1. Main Telecaster Forum

    1. Welcome Wagon

      New to the TDPRI? Start here and post your introduction. Get your feet wet. Tell us about yourself and your guitars and gear.
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      11,195
      Posts:
      111,883
      Latest: Re-Greetings from Roberto/Blindrobert nojazzhere, Feb 8, 2020 at 8:33 PM

    2. Telecaster Discussion Forum

      The world's largest Fender Telecaster Discussion Forum. Please keep discussion limited to Telecaster topics here.
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      1,454,282
      Latest: Straight versus angled switch on the Control Plate. Carcinogen, Feb 8, 2020 at 10:10 PM

    3. Vintage Tele Discussion Forum (pre-1974)

      If you've got a 1973 or earlier Telecaster this forum is for you to discuss your vintage Telecaster.
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      1,565
      Posts:
      30,227
      Latest: James Burton Interview 2 Headed Goat, Feb 8, 2020 at 7:08 PM

    4. Fender Custom Shop Tele Forum

      Forum for Fender Custom Shop Teles owners and anyone else that loves a CS Tele.
      Threads:
      838
      Posts:
      14,716
      Latest: Serial Number and Build Sheet don't match.... Deano_Destructo, Feb 8, 2020 at 5:20 PM

    5. Squier Tele Forum

      Fender's Squier brand makes tons of interesting Telecasters. Talk about them all here.
      Threads:
      2,759
      Posts:
      42,039
      Latest: Squier / Fender comparison Si G X, Feb 8, 2020 at 9:26 PM

    6. Other T-Types and Partscasters

      Non-Fender T-Type guitars from makers big and small, including the one you built.
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      72,916
      Latest: What is Mick Jagger using? ping-ping-clicka, Feb 8, 2020 at 9:48 PM

    7. Tele-Technical

      Telecaster nuts and bolts talk ONLY
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      28,657
      Posts:
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      Latest: Question about adding a switch that "activates" a Capacitor moosie, Feb 8, 2020 at 9:06 PM

    8. Teles on Ebay

      Auto generated list of Teles (and or parts) for sale on Ebay updated every 30 mins (priced between $295 and $4,500). NOTE: YOU CANNOT POST HERE.
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      Sub-Forums: 5

      Teles on Ebay

      Sub-Forums

      1. Teles on Ebay UK

      2. Teles on Ebay Canada

      3. Teles on Ebay AU

      4. Teles on Ebay DE

      5. Teles on Ebay NL

      Latest: Fender American Professional Telecaster Left-Handed (Open Box 1) TDPRI AutoPost, Feb 8, 2020 at 9:42 PM

  2. General Discussion Forum

    1. Bad Dog Cafe

      Hershey's Bad Dog Cafe is our Off Topic forum -- see our rules for off-limit topics - NO POLITICS and NO FIGHTING.
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      Latest: Me and my old man about the time in life when we went riding the rails. Toto'sDad, Feb 8, 2020 at 10:10 PM

    2. Music to Your Ears

      General discussion of Music, albums, live performances, favorite tunes/performances and other music (non-theory) related discussion - including YouTube postings. (Not your music - see our Twanger Central forum for that)
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      Posts:
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      Latest: How do YOU sleep at night? Slowpoke, Feb 8, 2020 at 10:10 PM

    3. Today on the TDPRI

      Click here to see ALL posts made today in ALL forums

    4. Epic Threads

      We have a few "epic" threads containing thousands of posts. Known as Green Light threads because of the Green "Amp Jewel Light" indicating threads with more than 500 posts.
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      335,832
      Latest: Make up a lie about the poster above you - part 3 SPUDCASTER, Feb 8, 2020 at 9:56 PM

  3. Amplifier Discussion Forums

    1. Amp Central Station

      Amps, tubes, speakers & everything AMP related.
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      55,657
      Posts:
      764,147
      Latest: Fender launches a hand-wired ’64 Princeton Reverb Mudman32, Feb 8, 2020 at 8:48 PM

    2. Glowing Bottle Tube Amp Forum

      A special place for special amps - the forum for tube amp lovers and you.
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      Posts:
      70,415
      Latest: 1947 Dual Professional televillian, Feb 8, 2020 at 8:33 PM

    3. Modeling Amps, Plugins and Apps

      It's a digital world and we're just guitar players in it. Visit. Learn. Discuss.
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      1,341
      Posts:
      21,869
      Latest: Boss Katana 50: falling out of love jluke711, Feb 8, 2020 at 6:51 PM

    4. Amp Tech Center

      A more focused discussion of Amplifier Mods, Tubes, Speakers, Cabs and such.
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      4,358
      Posts:
      59,550
      Latest: Blues Junior on the bench. NBAD (Updated) Lowerleftcoast, Feb 8, 2020 at 8:46 PM

  4. Vendor Forums

    1. Vendor Forum

      Special Forum for Vendors to discuss and post about their products and services. Only registered Vendors can start threads here, but everyone can post in these threads.
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      Posts:
      4,067
      Latest: Win Two Craftsman-Made Leather Guitar Straps! italiastraps, Feb 4, 2020 at 4:30 PM

  5. The DIY Channel

    1. Tele Home Depot

      Building a T-Style guitar? From scratch or from parts. This is the forum for you.
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      Sub-Forums: 8

      Tele Home Depot

      Sub-Forums

      1. TDPRI Build Challenge Archives

        1. 2014 TDPRI Tele Build Challenge

        2. 2015 TDPRI GSM Build Challenge

        3. 2013 TDPRI Tele Build Challenge

        4. 2012 TDPRI Tele Build Challenge

        5. 2011 TDPRI Tele Build Challenge

        6. 2010 TDPRI Tele Build Challenge

        7. 2009 TDPRI Tele Build Challenge

      Latest: First build: Ash and maple tele Potatocaster, Feb 8, 2020 at 10:08 PM

    2. Finely Finished

      Discussion of painting, finishing and yes, even relicing your guitar. Remember relicing is a finish option not an affront to your emotions.
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      Posts:
      93,869
      Latest: Metallic Flake Finish-experiences/advice? Rufus, Feb 8, 2020 at 8:53 PM

    3. The DIY Tool Shed

      Discussion of the tools, jigs and rigs you use in your build projects. Show off your work bench or work room, too.
      Threads:
      1,686
      Posts:
      29,759
      Latest: Best drill press size for guitar building? ppg677, Feb 6, 2020 at 10:02 PM

    4. Shock Brother's DIY Amps

      Building or modding your amp? Then use this forum to discuss the process and show your pride and joy.
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      Posts:
      145,651
      Latest: 8ohm Attenuator Build - Few Questions TobyZ28, Feb 8, 2020 at 9:16 PM

    5. Burnt Fingers DIY Effects

      Building or modding your own Effects and Stompboxes? Then use this forum to discuss the process and show your pride and joy.
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      3,023
      Posts:
      24,949
      Latest: Just ordered a Fuzzdog Sunny T Extreme kit Jackroadkill, Feb 8, 2020 at 11:50 AM

  6. Owners Clubs

    1. Guitar Owners Clubs

      Here you'll find owners club threads for many different custom guitars and special models from larger manufacturers, too.
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      70,370
      Latest: Broadcaster Reissue (all) Owners' Club DrBeezus, Feb 8, 2020 at 9:18 PM

    2. Amp Owners Clubs

      Here you'll find owners club threads for many different custom amps and special model amps from larger manufacturers, too.
      Threads:
      532
      Posts:
      57,601
      Latest: JMF Amps Owners Club aprilsuit007, Feb 8, 2020 at 5:16 AM

    3. Pedal/Effects Owners Clubs

      Here you'll find owners club threads for many different effects, pedals and stompboxes.
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      496
      Posts:
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      Latest: OCD Users: Version 2 sounds totally different? OzShadow, Feb 8, 2020 at 10:58 AM

  7. Member Clubs

    1. US Member Clubs

      Start a "Club" thread for your state here. Find other TDPers in your area for gigs and jamming, too.
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      Posts:
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      Latest: Left Handed? Rev Rhythm, Feb 2, 2020 at 11:48 AM

    2. International Member Clubs

      Start a "Club" thread for your country here. Find other TDPers in your area for gigs and jamming, too.
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      Posts:
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      Latest: Australian Members Club HoodieMcFoodie, Feb 8, 2020 at 8:30 AM

  8. Other Discussion Forums

    1. Stratocaster Discussion Forum

      Fender's "other" great guitar the Stratocaster.
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      Stratocaster Discussion Forum

      Sub-Forums
      Latest: If you had $1300 to spend on a strat, what would you buy? 24 track, Feb 8, 2020 at 9:17 PM

    2. Other Guitars, other instruments

      Use this forum to discuss all guitars and other instruments that are not Teles or Strats -- Fender, Gibson, PRS, you name it. If it's a Tele or a Strat see the appropriate Tele and Strat Forums here.
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      Posts:
      265,683
      Latest: First build CBG PlainAllman, Feb 8, 2020 at 10:10 PM

    3. Twanger Central

      This Forum is for posting links to music that you have performed and recorded. No other posting please! No posting other people's music.
      Threads:
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      Posts:
      74,326
      Latest: Backing Track Challenge 234 - Country bgmacaw, Feb 8, 2020 at 9:04 PM

    4. Just Pickups

      Forum for discussing guitar pickups.
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      Posts:
      259,506
      Latest: Need bridge pickup suggestions. Something different. paulblackford, Feb 8, 2020 at 9:41 PM

    5. The Stomp Box

      Effects pedals and their effect on your playing.
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      Latest: Keith Richards: The Kickstarter/godfather of "dirt pedal insanity"? Wally, Feb 8, 2020 at 9:55 PM

    6. The BASS Place

      Talk about Bass guitars and the low end of the scale.
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      Posts:
      53,491
      Latest: Just scored an unknown Fender jazz bass! TwangerWannabe, Feb 8, 2020 at 8:29 AM

    7. Acoustic Heaven

      Unplugged forum for acoustic players.
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      5,704
      Posts:
      71,089
      Latest: Swap a Gibson J-45 for a Martin D-18VS sunburst? Mudman32, Feb 8, 2020 at 8:46 PM

    8. B-Bender Forum

      Bend your mind around the TDPRI's B-Bender Forum.
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      2,311
      Posts:
      23,926
      Latest: G&L ASAT Special and Hipshot Bender Question Ray G, Feb 7, 2020 at 5:25 PM

    9. Band Wagon

      Band discussion such as starting a band, playing in a band, and the like. However keep this limited to your band. Don't post about the Rolling Stones -- unless you are in the Rolling Stones.
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      Posts:
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      Latest: Whats the first thing you do preparing for a gig ? TokyoPortrait, Feb 8, 2020 at 5:04 PM

    10. Tab, Tips, Theory and Technique

      Formerly "Suger Free Tab & Music 101." Look for and post TAB, talk about playing technique or music theory. Nuts and bolts of playing music... not gear.
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      Posts:
      137,899
      Latest: 60s Gospel TeleTex82, Feb 7, 2020 at 9:06 PM

    11. Recording In Progress

      Studio and Home Studio recording forum for discussion of tips, techniques, gear and setup.
      Threads:
      4,438
      Posts:
      54,639
      Latest: Alesis SR-18 thru Audio interface questions newminglewoodblue, Feb 8, 2020 at 9:27 PM

    12. The Writers' Block

      Discussions about writing music, theory, styles, tab vs. staff approaches, how to, when to, where to publish, and everything in-between.
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      Posts:
      1,797
      Latest: Who's your favorite songwriter ? Jimmy Dean, Feb 7, 2020 at 9:50 AM

    13. Worship Service Players

      Religious service players discussion forum. Open to all religions. [b]No religious theology discussion, just guitar & playing performance discussion.[/b]
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      2,586
      Posts:
      42,103
      Latest: Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh Dreadnut, Feb 8, 2020 at 5:30 PM

  9. Classifieds

    Buy, Sell, Trade and hunt for wanted gear in the TDPRI Classifieds.

    1. Guitar Classifieds

      Threads:
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      Posts:
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      Sub-Forums: 5

      Guitar Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Guitars (Complete)

      2. Guitar Bodies

      3. Guitar Necks

      4. Guitar Pickups

      5. Misc Guitar Parts

      Latest: Fender Japan TL62B/Qt Telecaster Quilt top triviani, Feb 8, 2020 at 7:39 PM

    2. Amp Classifieds

      Threads:
      638
      Posts:
      640
      Sub-Forums: 4

      Amp Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Amplifiers (complete)

      2. Amp Speakers

      3. Amp Tubes

      4. Misc Amp Parts

      Latest: Pro Jr Cabinet - Tweed jsnwhite619, Feb 5, 2020 at 11:30 AM

    3. Accessories Classifieds

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      Posts:
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      Sub-Forums: 1

      Accessories Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Guitar/Amp Accessories

      Latest: Anderson h3+ moonman45acp, Jan 19, 2020

    4. Effects Classifieds

      Threads:
      557
      Posts:
      567
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Effects Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Effects & Stompboxes

      Latest: JHS Soul Food scott_eave, Feb 5, 2020 at 12:35 PM

    5. Published Materials

      Threads:
      15
      Posts:
      15
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Published Materials

      Sub-Forums

      1. Music/Lessons/Books & Videos

      Latest: The Black Guard Book by Nacho Banos with Dust Cover dmpla, Dec 19, 2019

    6. Recording Gear Classifieds

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      Recording Gear Classifieds

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  10. Gig Alerts!

    1. US Gig Alerts

      Got an upcoming gig in the USA? Post it here for other TDPers to come out to see you and your group.
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      Posts:
      1,549
      Latest: SYMCO SHAKEDOWN 2014-rockabilly/Americana/hotrods fest, early August blowtorch, Jan 13, 2020

    2. International Gig Alerts

      Got an upcoming gig somewhere other than the US? Post it here for other TDPers to come out to see you and your group.
      Threads:
      132
      Posts:
      313
      Latest: Friday Night in Berlin Velorex, Apr 25, 2019

  11. Administration & Support Issues

    1. Admin Announcements

      Announcements from the TDPRI website administrator.
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      Posts:
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      Latest: New forum sections ! brogh, Jan 25, 2019

    2. Forum Problems & Issues

      Not for general discussion. Post only problems & questions concerning the website for the administrator. NO GEAR POSTS HERE.
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      Posts:
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      Sub-Forums: 1

      Forum Problems & Issues

      Sub-Forums

      1. Mobile App Support

      Latest: Thread moved. Why? PeterUK, Feb 2, 2020 at 6:36 AM

    3. Forum Help Threads

      Check here for basic help issues relating to the operation of the website. NOT for help on guitars and such.
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      Latest: New Software Discussion - Questions waparker4, Apr 24, 2016

  12. And this...

    1. Testing Please Ignore

      Want to test a feature without getting in the way? Do all testing here. This is moderated however -- stick with the forum rules.
      Threads:
      138
      Posts:
      297
      Latest: Imgur Test Sollophonic, Feb 7, 2020 at 3:38 PM
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