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Originally posted by wwittman
well not just A telecaster... MOST telecaster don't sound anything like that.,
But I have seen and heard a few 1958 telecasters that DO sound that amazing. |
Well, besides the fact that it's the player more than anything else, I think the Telecaster's potential is often not fully realized.
Country twang, Steve Cropper-style chunk, I love it all but the Tele can do so much more. I once had a great late 60ies Tele that looked like the one that Page plays in the early Yardbirds/Zep footage that's around. The rosewood neck surely contributes to the bigness of the sound but hook up a Tonebender-type fuzz through a Marshall and be amazed. I had the Fulltone Soul Bender but didn't like it. On the other hand I get amazing sustain with my Jap Tele thru a Danelectro FabTone. The Prescription Electronics YardBox is also supposed to be great, haven't tried it yet though.
Don't forget that Page was heavily influenced by his predecessor in the Yardbirds, Jeff Beck. Beck got outrageous tones with the Tonebender/Tele combo and most of all, with his hand and mind.
If you want the Les Paul sound, then get a Les Paul but I really like going from a slim rhythm sound to a big, creamy solo tone with a Tele.
Andi
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