As the title suggests, this thread is solely dedicated to
Telecaster-type or inspired guitars.
No real Telecaster allowed on this page as there is already an existing thread/topic about Fender Telecasters.
In fact, that Tele thread was what inspired or prompted me to create this board.
I have always been a big fan of Fender Telecasters despite my first electric guitar being a Strat.
Teles are great, and in the right hands, can do a lot of things, guitar-wise and tone-wise. I've never owned one, though. There goes the irony.
I have used it in the past, but, never actually owned one. I don't know. I love the guitar, but, somehow, I've never gotten to the point where having one in possession would be necessary or "a must." Weird, huh?
But, anyway, over the years, the level of my fascination with Tele-type or Tele-inspired guitars has just immensely increased! From time to time, I see beautiful and great guitars that are/were based on the legendary Telecaster. Where most, in my opinion, are better and even more versatile than the "real" Tele itself. I call these guitars, "Superteles." Some guitar makers or luthiers really push the envelope by trying different wood combination, pickups, hardware and whatnot just to achieve the ultimate supertele.
So, with this, let us acknowledge and celebrate the ever-burgeoning supertele guitars and makers by honoring 'em through this page. Post pictures of what you think can be considered as a supertele for you. It could be your own, someone else's or even just a pic from the internet. Writing down the specs and the reason why you like that particular guitar is entirely up to you. Pictures or images are of utmost importance! Ha ha!
Lemme start by posting this jaw-dropping supertele by
Thanakorn Guitars. I've been drooling-over this guitar for quite sometime now and this, by far, is the best supertele I have ever seen and heard. Thanakorn Guitars are made in Thailand. It's a Thailand-based company. They have the reputation of being the Suhr guitars of Thailand, and Thanakorn, being John Suhr. Their designs are kind of a hybrid between Suhr and Tom Anderson. You really should check 'em out. Craftsmanship is absolutely top-notch and world-class.
Here's their TNT Custom22.
Specs:Body: 2 piece Ash / Burled Maple top/ Chambered Body
Neck: Roasted Flame Maple
Fingerboard: Roasted Flame Maple/ Edge scallop
Neck shape: C shape Taper 20mm-21mm
Nut width: 41.5 mm
Frets: Stainless Medium
Scale: 25.5 inc
Radius: 12 inc
Inlay: Dot Abalone
All Access Neck Nut: White Tusq
Hardware color: Chrome
Bridge: Gotoh 510TS-FE1
Pickups: Kinman Woodstock set
Tuner: Locking Gotoh 381 MGT
Electronic: 1vol / 1tone / 5 way super switch
String gauge: .009-.042
Hi-gloss Polyurethane Finish/Satin neckMatching head / MOP Logo