Im in a small cover band as a guitar player and man I will die on the hill that we just wont play songs we don;t want to play. I think if it was our main source of income that would absolutely need to change but for us its just for fun. Would love to write music but getting everyone together enough is so hard with family and work. Love the perspective though Korey you the man ! Thanks

One of the best deals out there. A real Tele for $249? Come on! ❤

Hmmm, perhaps this is why the Kirk Hammett Jazz 3s have that cut out, going to experiment with this...

Great stuff. It would be awesome if u could time stamp these vids so it’s easier to come back to

You obviously have not tried BABICZ bridge. Night and day.

3mm Dunlop Big Stubby -round side

I have the Tele squire affinity FMT very good just the neck humbucker needs replacing …a bit too dark for my taste …anyone know if you can swap just one of the two pickups in a Tele . The bridge pup is fine . Awesome guitar otherwise

The scale was tough on the first two days, actually had to lay on my back to do it on the first day until I could do it with my eyes closed, but I think I got decent at it by the end. Still, I'll do that for another week and have the song as my new challenge. Just gonna have to get used to slanting my pick for the up strums

can you do the trick where you wrap the "g" string with locking tuners?

Hey man I just wanted to thank you for doing this! I believe I would put myself a month or so ahead of this lesson based on the progression so far. I am however watching all of them and playing along to brush up on the basics and perhaps get rid of any bad self taught habits I have. I'm eagerly awaiting the next few lessons! I've been looking for something like this for a long time!

That’s exactly what I’m doin. It’s a step back/ review for a lot of things but also some new things I never did. I’m just getting up a little earlier in the morn. Right now I can keep up with him. I suspect it’s gonna get more difficult in the future.

Thank God you're growing the beard back. Goodbye Ron Jeremy! lol

Good stuff-. Couldn’t find the info on your Patreon page. Do I have to pay to get it?

Tracks, book/PDF and chart here: www.patreon.com/KoreyHicksGuitar?

I just got mine today, this exact version and it plays fantastic for only $249

Setup coming from a Pro guitarist love your perspective. Thanks

I own that same guitar in the same color and it rocks!!

To my ear the Strat has a softer rounder sound which is cool in itself. I've never been a fan of the Strats bridge pickup. A huge improvement

I bought one like two months ago and i love it, but i've noticed mine doesn't have the streak on the back of the neck... whats up with that?

Thank you again! I have smaller hands so the stretch with my 4th finger is challenging but I’ll get there. Thanks for the reminder about the picking hand and alternate picking. I caught myself being inconsistent with down up picking.

Thank you again! I have smaller hands so the stretch with my 4th finger is challenging but I’ll get there. Thanks for the reminder about the picking hand and alternate picking. I caught myself being inconsistent with down up picking.

If you don't mind me asking, which Rutter saddles did you decide on? I see different materials.

I'm dense. 8:36 G string wrapping on peg. You're saying "reduce" the string angle, isn't wrapping it low on the peg "increasing" the string angle? Any string length tip for the G, E and high E strings like you have for the D, A and low E strings? Thank you for this video.

Exactly what I was looking for!!! Ty

I usually leave my Tele in open G(like Keith). Do you still recommend the 11s, in this case?

I just bought one and it arrives today. I'm very excited. It's my first guitar at age 45! I've wanted a guitar since I was about 7 years old and just kept finding reasons for not doing it. No more!

Enjoying this. I’m not a brand new beginner but this is good review and some is kinda new. Like the chromatic scale and the warm up finger exercises. Honestly if I was brand new I might be a little overwhelmed. So if you are brand new-this is excellent stuff. Stick to the plan and know we are all struggling with you.

will be following every episode off that series, even tho I've been playing for 5 years! Hope there will be a following series for intermediate to pro lvl haha! Thanks for sharing your knowledge Korey! :)

Wow, okay. The confidence I had with the 1 3 2 4 playing it alongside you was reeled in by the scale at the end, that'll be a challenge for me. I think I'll still finish each day's practice with the "song" as I found that to be a good motivator to push on

If I had access to the way back machine!!! Although I like to think of myself as an intermediate, there is so much gold to these lessons. Please please please do this format with rhythm blues guitar. Thanks for all you do.

The intro song is so beautiful.

You are the best teacher 😊

Wow its been a long time since i heard or have seen a piece of kit i don't already own which made me want to start saving up (as i live on a tight and low budget at present) , but the warmth, versatility of applications and wide array of tones here has my undivided attention!

Love it!

PDF and Practicing Plan available here: www.patreon.com/KoreyHicksGuitar?

Nice intro. Week 3 is great.

is this whole 52 week course going to be available like this right here on youtube?

i started playing with 9’s but now settled on 10-46 i def would never play 11 myself but more power to ya, Srv used 13’s and now know why he used superglue when ripping of the flesh in his finger tips

I’ve seen some mute the low E string with the thumb when playing the cadd 9 chord. Good idea or not?

Hi Cory, is there a way for me to pay for the, guitar in a year course, in full for the year without using pay pal or credit card? Thanks

Nice demo!!

I HATE TWANG THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO A TELE THAN TWANG ...

I personally found the 52 to be warmer with more midrange honk. There's no mistaking that as anything but a dictionary definition of a classic telecaster. The 59, to me, sounded a bit more aggressive (in a very goid way) and perhaps a little more versatile. More sparkle in the highs, less rounded sound. It still had the sound of a tele, but pushing a little bit in the 60s strat territory. Maybe in a mix would be harder to tell from a strat. I attribute that to the rosewod/alder/ A5 conbination, but maybe the steel saddles make the biggest difference? Either way, I've always wanted a double bound custom telecaster with steel threaded saddles, but lately (like last night), I've also been listening to Nocasters and early 50s teles making me want one. Algorithm did its trick to find your video.

Excellent stuff

I have my fathers Strat. Frets are worn. Finish not so much. It’s a 1994 MIJ. It’s been living in its case for the last 12 years or so. Shame poly doesn’t age or wear. Did a refret on my mate his 2001 Epiphone. Looked like new. Frets were gone. Only 2 small dents at the lowerbout. He gigged that thing a lot.

For us po folk, I have an Orange terror Stamp, with a Vox Stomp lab in the effects loop and some pedals going in the front. You have a great sound here.

I tried desperately to get into the quilter stuff. For me they lacked sag, and i thought they breakup and distort weirdly. The EQ always seem to adjust the wrong frequencies. Also their resale value was too painfully low, don't think i could bring myself to try again. They had a ton of power though!

They get all depends on the individual Guitar, the feel…. to my ears to 52 sounds better even though on paper the custom shop should sound better.

Super! This really helps me understand the concepts.

The double blind sound test are proving your string choice is just way too heavy