Comments on: Gotta Tell You About My Tele http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/23/gotta-tell-you-about-my-tele/ Igniting Ideas for the Common Good Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:12:16 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Phil http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/23/gotta-tell-you-about-my-tele/comment-page-1/#comment-17928 Phil Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:38:34 +0000 http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/23/gotta-tell-you-about-my-tele/#comment-17928 Kelly, yes please do. I hope it really takes of for him. Guitar playing is a whole lot about repetition. Play the scales, play the scales. If he'll do that and has even half an ear for music, he'll do well. Kelly, yes please do. I hope it really takes of for him. Guitar playing is a whole lot about repetition. Play the scales, play the scales. If he’ll do that and has even half an ear for music, he’ll do well.

]]> By: kellypea http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/23/gotta-tell-you-about-my-tele/comment-page-1/#comment-17740 kellypea Mon, 03 Dec 2007 03:05:13 +0000 http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/23/gotta-tell-you-about-my-tele/#comment-17740 Thanks for the info, Phil. I'll check it out. We've already scheduled weekly lessons and asked about headphones...Bwahahahahaha! I can't wait to see how it goes and will keep you posted! Thanks for the info, Phil. I’ll check it out. We’ve already scheduled weekly lessons and asked about headphones…Bwahahahahaha! I can’t wait to see how it goes and will keep you posted!

]]> By: Phil http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/23/gotta-tell-you-about-my-tele/comment-page-1/#comment-17292 Phil Fri, 30 Nov 2007 23:03:06 +0000 http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/23/gotta-tell-you-about-my-tele/#comment-17292 Kelly, that's great. When my middle girl started playing for a while the first thing she did was think about what to wear for the album cover. Totally a ham she is. In terms of recommendations, I'd actually look at the same maker as I purchased mine, samick guitars. Check out: http://www.gregbennettguitars.com/electricportal.html for details on their selection. They've got a dealer locater at the top of the page. You'll want to get a feel for his interest in style and go low-end, but heck, mine was really a low-end make. It's just that, what I was looking for specifically is a telecaster like, no frills model. I think you could get a pretty decent electric for around or under $200. You'll want to pick-up a small practice amp which you could get used. Kelly, that’s great. When my middle girl started playing for a while the first thing she did was think about what to wear for the album cover. Totally a ham she is. In terms of recommendations, I’d actually look at the same maker as I purchased mine, samick guitars. Check out: http://www.gregbennettguitars.com/electricportal.html for details on their selection. They’ve got a dealer locater at the top of the page. You’ll want to get a feel for his interest in style and go low-end, but heck, mine was really a low-end make. It’s just that, what I was looking for specifically is a telecaster like, no frills model. I think you could get a pretty decent electric for around or under $200. You’ll want to pick-up a small practice amp which you could get used.

]]> By: kellypea http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/23/gotta-tell-you-about-my-tele/comment-page-1/#comment-17284 kellypea Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:05:57 +0000 http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/23/gotta-tell-you-about-my-tele/#comment-17284 Nice, Phil. The red is excellent. And I totally get it. Kind of like the red knobs on my stove. *sigh* And guess what? The RT wants an electric guitar and lessons from Santa. That's HUGE. I think he has a romantic image of rockin' out with a guitar slung low over his shoulder and an arm flung wide after hitting that final chord...He's mentioned that he was interested a couple of times, but we just acted like we weren't paying that much attention thinking he wasn't serious. But YAY! He is. So...any recommendations for a starter guitar? Nice, Phil. The red is excellent. And I totally get it. Kind of like the red knobs on my stove. *sigh* And guess what? The RT wants an electric guitar and lessons from Santa. That’s HUGE. I think he has a romantic image of rockin’ out with a guitar slung low over his shoulder and an arm flung wide after hitting that final chord…He’s mentioned that he was interested a couple of times, but we just acted like we weren’t paying that much attention thinking he wasn’t serious. But YAY! He is. So…any recommendations for a starter guitar?

]]> By: Phil http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/23/gotta-tell-you-about-my-tele/comment-page-1/#comment-15989 Phil Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:15:33 +0000 http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/23/gotta-tell-you-about-my-tele/#comment-15989 Matt, That sounds pretty slick. I know much can be gained by that fine tuning. You are probably appreciate a much wider range. Very cool. I'm really a very acoustic player but wanted a simple rockabilly lead guitar which the tele does well for its purpose. Perhaps in a couple of years I'll graduate to a strat or upgrade my tele, well see. Matt, That sounds pretty slick. I know much can be gained by that fine tuning. You are probably appreciate a much wider range. Very cool. I’m really a very acoustic player but wanted a simple rockabilly lead guitar which the tele does well for its purpose. Perhaps in a couple of years I’ll graduate to a strat or upgrade my tele, well see.

]]> By: Lord Matt http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/23/gotta-tell-you-about-my-tele/comment-page-1/#comment-15966 Lord Matt Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:55:04 +0000 http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/23/gotta-tell-you-about-my-tele/#comment-15966 I have always preferred mine with a lot more pickups on. High mid and low for a full bodied sound through the amp. I have a Marlin Sidewinder (classic red) with three pairs of pickups on. I can switch between them for different amounts of treble or bass in the sound. The set up that is most tinny is also the best for tuning but the rumbliest is the best sound (all). I have always preferred mine with a lot more pickups on. High mid and low for a full bodied sound through the amp. I have a Marlin Sidewinder (classic red) with three pairs of pickups on. I can switch between them for different amounts of treble or bass in the sound. The set up that is most tinny is also the best for tuning but the rumbliest is the best sound (all).

]]> By: Phil http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/23/gotta-tell-you-about-my-tele/comment-page-1/#comment-15812 Phil Sat, 24 Nov 2007 17:44:30 +0000 http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/23/gotta-tell-you-about-my-tele/#comment-15812 Thanks Scott. This southern rocker is having a great time enjoying the crunching sound that is so unique to the Tele. It really is a delightful purchase. I've already started picking-up the lead part to Folsom Prison Blues. Lov'n it. Thanks Scott. This southern rocker is having a great time enjoying the crunching sound that is so unique to the Tele. It really is a delightful purchase. I’ve already started picking-up the lead part to Folsom Prison Blues. Lov’n it.

]]> By: Scott http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/23/gotta-tell-you-about-my-tele/comment-page-1/#comment-15805 Scott Sat, 24 Nov 2007 17:15:00 +0000 http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/23/gotta-tell-you-about-my-tele/#comment-15805 Very nice Phil. The call of a guitar is like a siren song and it is understandable that you couldn't resist this one in particular. It looks like you two are a good match - play well. SB Very nice Phil. The call of a guitar is like a siren song and it is understandable that you couldn’t resist this one in particular. It looks like you two are a good match – play well.

SB

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