I have been playing Stratocasters for more than two decades. I want to add a Telecaster to the mix in order to improve the tonal varieties I am able to get in my sound.
However, I know that one of the adaptations in the Strat was an improvement in the ergonomics. The back is sculpted out to make the guitar easier to hold.
If I have been spoiled by this for so long, how much of an adjustment will it be for me? Will I get sore holding a telecaster for two hours straight? :-)
2006-09-21 09:01:09 · 4 answers · asked by evolver 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
The only real issue I had early on with the Tele vs my Strat was seeing where I was on the neck out of the corner of my eye. The strap button on a Strat hits around the 14th fret from where I stand. Because there is no horn on a Tele, it is a bit higher. I would overshoot many leads by a few frets. No biggie, just learned to deal with it.
2006-09-21 09:08:05 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, man, you should have no problems. I played a Strat for years (ten or more) when I got my G&L Telecaster. They're not that much different. Now, if you go and throw a Les Paul into the mix, you may have to practice on it a while to get used to it. But a Tele, no problem.
2006-09-21 16:10:34 · answer #2 · answered by Answer Schmancer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe you're really a guitar player if you know the word ergonomics.
2006-09-21 16:09:07 · answer #3 · answered by Danielle 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What kind of guitar player has only played one kind of guitar? Just play the damn thing; it's just a guitar.
2006-09-21 16:02:54 · answer #4 · answered by OU812 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋