Guitars WE Think Everyone Should Own! (debate)

[@norbert6966]

The Tech: "I choose a guitar that can't break." The Producer: " I choose a guitar that sounds awesome." The Player: " I choose a guitar that feels awesome." ... i think i see a pattern :)

[@johnharvey4448]

Music video producer : I choose a guitar that looks good, preferably with the socket ripped off.

[@sidneyadnopoz3427]

@@johnharvey4448 also can't have one of those funny wires coming out the back end

[@user-hn2wc3fy7y]

lmao great catch

[@rdsaplala]

Me: I choose what my wallet dictates to me 🤑

[@Doug_Seidlitz]

Greg Koch said something like "After the apocalypse, only cockroaches and teles will survive. And the teles will be in tune."

[@davidtaylor5934]

cockroaches, Teles and Keith Richards will survive

[@jperryfan]

@@davidtaylor5934 My thoughts Exactly. Keith Forever!

[@ryang3225]

I can play my tele for a week straight without having to tune it up like a half a step. I absolutely am in love with mine.

[@lueymeteora1410]

While that's all good and wonderful, extreme longevity isn't really in my shortlist of concerns when I'm Guitar shopping. It's more like tone? Playability? Which body style? Price? Features: hb's?... FR?...Evertune bridge?...Contoured heel? Etc etc. Whether it will survive a C4 explosion in an elevator - or not - really just aint my concern!!🤷‍♂️ I guess if I already chose a Tele, and went ahead and bought it over all others..I would add it to my list of brag - rights, "Yay, oh yeah! My Tele will outlive your Gretsch archtop in a dynamite situation! Oh yeaaah!!" 🙁

[@dustinmccrindle343]

@@davidtaylor5934 Keith Richards + Teles... I don't think that combination is coincidence. They probably used his DNA and some voodoo to create the longevity of the Telecaster. 🤣🎸😱

[@PaperMacheTea]

You know this Rhett's a pro cause he turns down the volume knob even though he's not plugged in.

[@ctrockstar7168]

Nicholas van tol well that makes me feel better about hitting my pickup selector switch when I’m not plugged in!

[@finchisfunny]

I only came to comment about that. Made me happy. Straight player move.

[@thomasrobinson182]

Does it go to 11?

[@colinwallace5286]

Yup... just enjoying a cool refreshing beverage at the bar as my guitar picks up that one ambient frequency and proceeds to turn into an air raid siren across the room...😵 (Note to self: Why yes... apparently my telephone consultant at Musicians Friend was entirely correct about those “badass” Celestion speakers.)😬

[@colby7325]

11:45 😂

[@ukulelelifelessons1746]

The guitar you should own is whichever one that inspires you and feels natural to play. Don’t waste your money on the name on the headstock simply because someone tells you you should.

[@sirfdoom]

My Squier strat is certainly not the same as a fender of the same variety, but I got it for $80 instead of $800 and I can confidently say it is way more than 10% as good

[@000MidnightSun]

Strat for life. I've had my Strat for almost 20 years and it's never needed a neck adjustment. It plays perfectly and sounds better than guitars that are 3x the price. Super versatile and the most iconic guitar ever. The Stratocaster headstock is the best ever made.

[@peanutbutterisfu]

I love playing a strat they just feel so natural. Mine has been pretty modified it sounds great. My les Paul is also modified but it’s one of the best sounding guitars I’ve ever played, even the studio engineer was amazed by it and laughed when he seen it was an epiphone. I do hate how a les Paul feels tho I don’t like playing them. And not for nothing I leave my les Paul in the case because I’m scared it will wall and the neck will break so it never comes out! My strat never goes in a case only if I’m playing live it goes in a case! I have done a guitar flip and the strat landed on the neck and other then a small chip no damage was still in tune!

[@elainericketts8820]

...Leo got it right the first time...........

[@ChrisTopherBunnell]

I bet you've never touched a Wild Customs. It blows Fender out of the water. The cheapest model is $4000, but it plays better than any HSS I've ever heard..

[@000MidnightSun]

@@ChrisTopherBunnell You're right, I've never played a $4000 custom guitar o....o

[@ChrisTopherBunnell]

@@000MidnightSun it's worth every penny. probably the last guitar youll ever buy

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Literally clicked on the video with a Tele on my lap haha. The ultimate utility knife guitar. Great video Rick.

[@internationalhouseofpancak8333]

Mason will love the heck out of you for building such an amazing collection of guitars that he'll be able to try out with time 🤘

[@DavidSmith-ss1cg]

Perfect description of the Telecaster - a "utility knife guitar." Of course, coming of age near Washington, DC we had heard about Roy Buchanan(and there was that TV special about him around 1971, "The World's Greatest Unknown Guitar Player") and Roy(and later, Danny Gatton) could get all the weird sound effects and cool tones you can imagine from a Tele. And I knew that Muddy played one, and I had a photo of a young BB King with one, so I knew that they were good. But I always liked Strats, except for that single-coil buzz that you couldn't really get rid of. Jeff Beck, Hendrix, they must have had some reason for playing them. I would be stunned to see Jeff Beck and a 335 in his hands. Only thing I can say is, experiment and then go with what works.

[@ytusersumone]

Wouln't it be even better and tonally more versatile with a semi hollow body Tele?

[@wiseguy9202]

I'm pretty impressed with my charcoal black Modern Player Tele. The pine body is a delight to play.

[@pharmerdavid1432]

@@dreyn7780 Scallops on guitars? I usually like to cook and eat them myself......

[@avjake]

"The Telecaster is the greatest guitar of all time" as all three of you sit there holding Gibsons.

[@fireproofman]

Am I the one person who doesn't like the look of a Tele?

[@Zacchus]

@@fireproofman watch Roy Buchanan play one and it'll start looking cooler.

[@bobbybeast1000]

haha I didn't notice that Hilarious !! LOL

[@sammccue500]

@Dami Ana They all are. They're all just wood and wire. It doesn't matter who made it where or when. It either works or it doesn't.

[@CoeurDuPetitPrince]

They commented at the beginning of the video it is just because all 3 have p90s and that was the first point they hit on

[@manuelpadilla1891]

My opinion 1. Strat 2. Les Paul or Sg 3. Something unique to make you feel special

[@tonebonetones]

Yep.

[@seymourduncandonuts9881]

I was sitting here like hey that's not true but then I realized I have a LP studio, upgraded Squier standard strat, and a jazz master......

[@joedicianni103]

Telecasters

[@SarahEHowson]

I've told you before not to creep my setup thanks. :P

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

I like Suhr and Jackson over Fender for metal and rock but Fender Tele is great for country music.

[@juliansedor7101]

A guitar that everyone should own, is one that feels good and makes you want to play.

[@TheNinnyfee]

That's truly all you need.

[@tedzeiller2711]

That's the only answer

[@Colt-fo5jd]

The best guitar is the one currently in your hands!

[@simoneric8183]

ABSOLUTELY RIGHT - That's why I'd say that the Sterling AL-40 (incredible versatility) and the Hagstrom F20T (custom wound precision pickups, unique neck, flat as a classical guit and unseen comfort) are my two fav guitars

[@johnharvey4448]

@ haha - a broken guitar can be a good percussion instrument, and ornament. So, It's like Kinder surprise : chocolate, a toy, and a surprise, wait you can't market the surprise, that's false advertising.

[@Weird_Old_Uncle_Kenny]

I have to agree with you about the Tele. As a lead singer who also plays guitar, the Tele is my favorite. The simple controls, the range of tones, and the feel of it. It's caveman primitive, but I've found it so easy to play and control while also belting out lead vocals, it's like a part of my own body. I can find any tone I'm looking for, instantly, in the middle of a song, without even thinking about it. I can bang the crap out of it, which happens when I'm really singing my heart out, and it stays right in tune. Leo Fender designed the very first mass-produced electric guitar, and as far as I'm concerned, he got it SO dead-nuts-on. And the neck pickup on the Tele just gets me right down in the groin. That's where I live most of the time...

[@allgrainbrewer10]

I’ve gotta throw my two cents in for the Stratocaster. Easy to mod and adjust, and sounds so great!

[@TMmodify]

You could say that about every Fender

[@HereandThereWeGo]

I loves me some strats too and I tinker with em, the Vintage Noiseless pups are juicy at 9 .8k . My big complaint is the truss rod adjuster being hid away at the body end of the neck which pretty much has to be removed each time to adjust. That really is a pain with the Vintage design..

[@Mark70609]

Larry John the Strat does more and has more sounds. There are a stack of different mods fir Strats too.

[@teanosuger]

Tried a Strat back in the 90s that had three push buttons instead of the 5 way switch....never seen one since.

[@jbindc9608]

Get 3 different pro's opinions and a Strat would be on the list.

[@frankkolton1780]

For tonal versatility and comfort, I like the HSS strat. For recording the Tele. For pure ease of playing, the SG. What do I play on the most at home for practice? A Korean made Epi Sheraton, because it's versatile enough for jazz, blues, rock, country etc.

[@FionaMisty]

I am a Gretsch gal forever Something about the sparkley tones it produces and I find my jet can play a wide range of genres

[@SavoPaddy]

Would love to see you guys talk about/instructing on guitar maintenance, basic things we should all be doing to look after a Bigsby for example, soldering types for repairing cables etc. Absolutely love your series Rick and the two boys. You deserve all the success coming your way.

[@brucegibbins3792]

I get a lot of enjoyment from watching these fireside chats. These guys clearly have a liking and a strong respect for one another - always learning.

[@bradrehn1007]

I would love to hear a comparison conversation on Leo's Tele variations throughout his careers at Fender, Music Man and G&L. His magnetic field pickups with adjustable pole pieces are brilliant and seem to be revered by many.

[@eliotmiranda]

I have a Yamaha SG2000, that plays beautifully, has great sustain and Seymour Duncan replacement humbuckers for the original anaemic Yamahas which, like the originals, can be switched to single coil for flexibility using the tone knobs. A great guitar. For my 60th I finally found the nylon string of my dreams, a Godin ACS which has 22 frets and a thin fingerboard so all my thumb over grips and high neck voicing are playable (it drives Roland synths too). I have a Taylor 814-CE that sounds beautiful and stays in tune but requires strong hands to play high neck voicings with strings heavy enough to extract the tone. Adding something distinctive to this trio is interesting, maybe an Ibanez semi acoustic a la Sco, but definitely an 8 string with fan frets.

[@Malcolm701]

I think the Tele body shape is timeless....and also the headstock.

[@haus05]

i love the tele headstock more so than the strat !!!!

[@cherrysunburst828]

It's crazy how the Tele shape is 70 years old and it still doesn't look outdated in any way

[@melodica5407]

I prefer les paul's shape It's just their playability kinda sucks for lead playing and small handed.

[@marvinbush5278]

I own a tele and I hate the headstock. It looks, to me, like someone was working on an idea, got stuck and just gave up.

[@johnharvey4448]

@@cherrysunburst828 Totally, it still looks like an old age pensioner.

[@richardsorice4509]

I have a 40 year old Ibanez Joe Pass JP20 archtop. It's my only guitar that stays in tune. The other night I played a four hour gig. I tuned once at the beginning of the gig and checked after each break. Still in tune til then end of the night.

[@belfastgeorge1]

I was also a die-hard Les Paul fan - to this day I love the way they look, feel and sound. They represent the sound of my youth. But a couple of years ago I bought an American Pro tele to complete my collection, and I have very rarely picked up any other solid bodied guitar since. I just love it in every way. And as mentioned in the video, the reliability is simply outstanding! I'm not a complete convert, but I do recognise perfection when I see it...

[@jaypickard]

3 guitar players go 19 minutes 51 seconds holding a guitar and not noodling

[@williamsherman2374]

The only thing guitar players like to do more than playing their guitars, is talking about their guitars.... should here me blab about my pawn shop axe's, I can go on for days

[@Nick-eo2ol]

Actually, quantum mechanics forbids this. 11:41

[@rb032682]

LOL! I also noticed that lack of noodling.

[@peteridinger5743]

Not exactly true, Rhett could not ressist!

[@patrickgroll2046]

Meanwhile Jack Pearson just dished out 20 minutes of total brilliance on a $100 chinese guitar

[@ScreaminNighthog]

So if you combine all 3 suggestions, you would end up with a Telecaster Thin-line with P90's! Interesting.

[@randyvanvliet226]

Like a Chapman ML-3 semi hollow body with p90's and SS frets

[@thebluecap]

I do have one just like that and love it

[@legochickenguy4938]

So basically the Fender JA-90 which is literally a thin-line tele with p90s

[@IJIIKY9192]

@@legochickenguy4938 Jim Adkins knows what's up

[@francispower1418]

Can I have exactly that with a Bigsby?

[@guitardudeguy3139]

Gotta have s strat, it's just what I'm the most comfortable with. Versatility, it does it all.

[@filianablanxart8305]

Yes , in the abstract , the P90 is the outstanding pickup . But the three single coils of a Strat have got the variety of great sound . The only thing to be added is a Tele - like combination of bridge & neck . While the Tele shape is iconic for being first , I prefer the shape of the Strat . The main advantage the Tele has for being bulletproof is the bridge design . A fixed bridge Strat should match that .

[@kitoyobeni1]

I keep coming back to Strats as well (and then mod them, lol). They are such a great platform for mods; you can really make them your own.

[@jakemf1]

Single coil-cant be beat

[@kitoyobeni1]

@@jakemf1 ...other than the bridge position of a strat. Gotta go with a humbucker there IMO. I usually go for a Duncan strat-size humbucker...looking to maybe use the new Red Devil in my current project.

[@renaissongsmann8889]

Yeah, HSS Strats rule the world ....

[@manuele.itriagom.728]

Many people will tell you that setting up a tele is annoying, but few will tell you that once it's set up it's untouchable. Really awesome feedback from people that have played literally every possible guitar. I'm not a huge tele fan, but that feedback really made sense to me. I'm more of a Jaguar guy, so I'm a weirdo haha ...ironically it's the most annoying guitar to keep set

[@jacobsmith1877]

1. Double humbucker, 2. Triple single coil, 3. Everything else is bonus. With some wiring mods you can get a ton of tones out of these two guitars. I would like to have something with P90s but that's a lower priority for me

[@cortes0505]

I'm hoping that if I show this to my wife, she'll let me buy some more guitars.

[@franklehouillier8865]

Good luck!

[@terrydactylspontaneous2596]

Buy them and sneak them in. It’s the only way.

[@adsvx]

Oh, yeah, that ALWAYS works. :)

[@mrjohnmeredith]

That never works. I tried. I got told “What are watching? Oh....that’s sad. A bunch of men talking about guitars?”.

[@joedicianni103]

Keep hope

[@DugerNick]

Collings electrics! Insane build quality, they do some great P-90 stuff as well as fabulous 335 style guitars.

[@nebojsaciric4656]

-- A strat single coils - A telecaster single coils - A Les Paul with PAF's - A Les Paul with p90 - And a Hybrid Strat with a Floyd Rose The 5 electric guitars you need in a Studio... In my opinion...

[@zoltannemeth8864]

Fun fact: Dave recently put P90s in Rick Beato’s air guitar.

[@slamtilt01]

Too funny

[@stewart9134]

I like (have) a tele with p 90s and a strat neck. Love it!

[@nikshmenga]

On an episode featuring 'The Fender Telecaster' it's nice to see some love for the eternally great STAX record label. After Green Onions it's not really guitar driven music, but Steve Cropper's guitar is always present.

[@bronzeageancientone4844]

I can make any guitar sound bad. It’s my superpower.

[@scherzo0o]

I'm afraid there's strong competition on this superpower! :)

[@solarwinds5114]

Me, playing on a Music Man Majesty: *can hardly play Mary Had a Little Lamb* Someone else playing on a $50 Squier: *plays amazing shred solo*

[@johnharvey4448]

Is any other super-power needed upon gaining the gift of the E-shape powerchord ?

[@johnharvey4448]

@@solarwinds5114 I can't play MHALL. I don't remember the tune.

[@johnharvey4448]

@@solarwinds5114 Personally, I don't have faith that a real Strat would sound better than the Squier. Steevie Wonder used to play sounds (all be it keyboard) that people thought ridiculously cheap like a in-built setting on a - yamaha argos catalogue keyboard with the purple pads , might not really have had such). Paradoxical insight : b) Human flavours seem heinously cartoony and unrefined to a cat.

[@josephrasbold2180]

My Rickenbacker 330W is my favorite guitar I've ever played. Nothing compares to the build quality, comfortability and sound.

[@josephrasbold2180]

@wildcatter63 Ain't that the truth! I love the 600 series Rick's. I really want to get a midnight blue 650, those Rick humbuckers are slept on!

[@KreaperSlayer]

I've got a 2018 Rickenbacker 4003 and it is by far my favorite bass. It so easily cuts through the mix in my Ska band, and nothing else sounds quite like it

[@josephrasbold2180]

@@KreaperSlayer hell yeah! You gotta love how Rick basses growl. I find them really easy to mix!

[@gehrigcupo7070]

My 330 with toasters is amazing ric 6 strings are so underused

[@shaunw9270]

I own a 2013 Ruby 330 . Not for everyone but they aren't the "one trick pony" they're often portrayed as either.

[@northsongs]

Agreed. I was a dyed-in-the-wool Gibson player. Still love them. But my first Tele showed me how simple, versatile and reliable a guitar can be. Such a fine guitar! My first P90 guitar is also an eye-opening guitar. Such a great rocknroll tone! Really has a LOT of punch through a mix.

[@ChrisTopherBunnell]

I would not trade my Chapman for any Gibson newer than 2008.

[@MrPolleyr]

I had a 73 Gibson L-6S. I bought it band new and played it up until 3 years ago. I gave to my youngest son who plays like a dream. That guitar was so amazing. Stayed in tune, amazing versatility with the 6 position tone switch it could sound like anything out there from a Strat or Tele, to a Les Paul or a 335. There’s a guy on KZbin that takes a L6 through its paces and it’s amazing.

[@nackdrag]

I’ve got an Rickenbacker, Gibson SG and an Fender strat, but my favourite is my ESP Eclipse.

[@cheenu711]

For me it's the strat. That edge in the tone 😭❤️

[@josephslusarski7384]

Music Man makes a great guitar. I bought a Sting Ray in January, it arrived in the mail and I have not touched the set up since then and it has been 11 months. super reliable, sturdy and responsive instrument. Definitely recommend this as a choice as top guitars that will last through the years. Music Man in general makes really nice instruments.

[@johnharvey4448]

MM - sponsored by Eminem....

[@DavidSmith-ne1zp]

I love these videos Rick! Feel like I'm sitting in with you three talking about the guitars we love, things my other friends and family can't really relate to. Over the years, there have been guitars I've lusted over based on looks alone. Once I had them, it didn't take long to realize they weren't for me. But still I could't part with them because they were so beautiful!

[@WhitePlek]

When Rick talked about using a Tele for progressive metal, it reminded me of when my buddy brought his newly bought Tele from the Player series to the rehearsal room earlier this year. Plugged it into his 1x12 combo, switched to the high gain channel, played a riff and it blew me away. And that's with just two single coils. It's suprising how good these things sound with distortion!

[@matttattack]

They don’t get a whole lot of attention but I’ve been loving what D’Angelico has been doing lately

[@TommySG1]

I love all four ( I call them that ) Strats, Tele’s, LP’s and SG’s. No question have at least one with humbuckers and one with single coils is optimal. However, while you were discussing the heal joint of the LP being in the way..... why not an SG instead? That’s my preference but it is easier to get down to those higher frets on that not to mention they’re lighter too!

[@ThorneyedWT]

Can't agree, you all choose very specific and fairly limited guitars. If i was limited to one guitar, it would be something like ibanez Jem with trem, single and humbuckers. You can't beat it in versatility and ergonomics. I myself opted to have 2 guitars - LP and Strat. Coil tap on LP gives sound close to p90, strat with maple neck can sound almost like tele if i need it. So there is no need in any more guitars.

[@toneleudy]

I've had many ibenez over the years. Never had one I liked.... But I have many friends who have them and they sound amazing... I have a PRS custom with a floyd and 59 Gibson pickups..... Never goes out of tune no matter the abuse and sounds out of this world

[@Otis-Isom]

P-90’s are the most versatlie pickup. Tele’s are the most durable and widley recorded guitar and 335’s cover the most grounds genre wise. Pretty good criteria. If your going for complete and total versatility then and Ibanez with an hsh and coil splits is great but it would struggle to get the classic rock tone and feel with its higher output pickups and specs and it defines would be challenging for a 12-bar

[@akacaleb]

The question was “What’s 1 guitar every guitarist needs?” not “If you could only have 1 guitar what would it be?” Funny enough the answer to both those questions is still a Tele.

[@adamjones6252]

I’ve got a Jem and yeah it’s an amazing guitar, plays and sounds great. I find it a bit temperamental though, it needs a lot of tweaking and it doesn’t hold tuning too well, I’m always fiddling with it.

[@jtwrc]

My guitars in order of how I like playing them: 1. American Pro Strat SSS 2. Mex Tele with Obsidian wiring 4 way switch. Adds neck and bridge in series. 3.(Tie) Epiphone es339 Pro and Epiphone Les Paul Standard Pro in Desert Burst. I will swap the es339 for a Casino as I want a P90 guitar. As soon as I can find one. Rick, greetings from Rochester. Still snowing BTW. 😞

[@Rustyc51]

Nice guitars! What band do you play with in Rochester? I hear there are lots of great bass players there! HOG shopping!

[@jtwrc]

No band. Just jam with my best buds from time to time. Yeah, HOG is a must see when in Rochester.

[@markuschain812]

I sold all my guitars and kept these three: *Aerodyne tele (has a P90 in the neck) *PRS custom 24 (it just chimes....) *Martin (any acoustic by them will do)

[@jascoplumbingsupply4224]

The 3 of u with these discussions is truly the best content on KZbin!

[@aprilkurtz1589]

P90's FTW! I have a '67 SG, with the original everything. I love that guitar, and the sound it makes!

[@davidkieltyka9]

Me too! Mine’s a Jr.

[@peterchristianmanstein1106]

I think in 50 years the design of a Telecaster, a Strat, a LesPaul, a ES335 or ES175 will still be there. These guitars are icons, you can‘t make them better.

[@RicardoDiazHimself]

What? 1952 telecaster were unplayable by today's standards. Thats why theyre so different today. They WERE refined.

[@peterchristianmanstein1106]

RicardoDiazHimself Read again and perhaps you understand: I’m not speaking from the technical Details but the design.

[@DavidSmith-ss1cg]

I think that in 50 years, a strat will be the most widespread. The contour body and replaceable neck combination is just about unbeatable; and you can bolt on(replace) any other part of it as needed. I have always considered a Les Paul to be the ultimate, but for some people it's just not right. Nobody can really tell what guitar is best, you have to check out the different types until you find what works for you. If you compare it to sex, you wouldn't just do it one way, or use just one position. Shopping for guitars is like grocery shopping - you'll never be able to get away from it, so(and you should do this grocery shopping, too) figure out a system, and then you'll get better results and not waste time.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

same with Jackson they defined metal

[@bertramallgood9921]

You can make the ES335 better for people who are smaller by making the body smaller, like they did with the ES339. :)

[@gordonmcewen2661]

Gibson 175 - the neck feels just right, it's light and very comfortable to play, sounds ok for just acoustic practising and has a bit more bite than many archtops when plugged in so is very versatile.

[@greywolferhm]

A 90's Anderson Drop Top with the Switcheroo wiring is a very versatile machine, and built like a tank.

[@FACEGRINDproductions]

I've had a tele in a garage fire and the whole body was still playable with nothing changed, besides the neck that burned to pieces

[@tonym2513]

Chris Twarowski interested in selling it? Got any pics if you are?

[@Kurtster600]

Damn Rick, that was a hefty laugh at the beginning!

[@melissam8444]

Haha yep! I had to turn it down for a sec! Beato, maybe you could do a similar video for acoustic guitars?

[@WCG72]

Once I bought my first PRS that was it for me. I own one Strat, more for nostalgic reason then anything. All my other electrics and one acoustic are PRS.

[@MyVoice911]

You 3 Amigos are great! Seem to all get along with all different views...but respect for each other's opinions... World needs more of that - ha!

[@CenterThePendulum]

I recently bought a 2001 Custom Shop ‘57 Historic LP Junior which immediately became my #1 - Gibson Beef with Tele trebles. P90’s are truly something special, and as a rhythm player/singer I never have issues complementing the tones of what lead players typically play. #2 my 335, #3 ‘57 historic goldtop LP, #4 Strat.

[@supernoobsmith5718]

A strat and an SG is all I've ever needed in 24 years. Perfect complement covers everything.

[@glenkepic3208]

Back in the Amazon discussion days, my screen name was SGs and Strats.

[@wrobinson1702]

Being from Memphis, I love the STAX shirt! I've had one for years.

[@gabrielcaplan6887]

i hear the hat every day, for 2.5 years. I love Stax so.

[@bradleyt]

Love the Fender 72 Telecaster Deluxe 💓🎸👊🏻

[@jc6721]

The three guitars I currently own: a Warmoth Tele/Strat hybrid (Tele body, 2 Strat pickups and Tele bridge pickup with Floyd Rose Rail Tail bridge, a Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute DC with MojoTone 56 Quiet Coil P90s, and a Gibson ES-339 with no F holes. Love all 3 so much!

[@alcondragon]

I just bought the Gibson Exclusive SGS3 with the Neck Pickup: '57 Classic - Middle Pickup: '57 Classic - Bridge Pickup: '57 Classic Plus - Controls: 3 Volumes, 1 Tone & 3-Way Toggle Switch. I have always loved the SG Model since Barry Goudreau from Boston and Clapton of course. This guitar screams. It will never be sold (I hope) AS for the Tele, my friend had a 1974 with the maple neck, best playing guitar I ever played.

[@JDGreen916]

If you're talking headless and multi-scale/fanned fret guitars - Strandberg should come up. Those things are super cool.

[@johnharvey4448]

Fanned fret guitars, so are these with nano-sized finger cooling system.... 'Fanned fret system, for the player who likes to remain cool'.

[@ianminogue-corps7472]

Pre Washburn era Parker Fly's are going to be eventually recognised as a Benchmark in Style and Function

[@marcus8player]

Great video, love the kinda "podcasty" style, could have easily watched 20 more minutes of it :)

[@FionaMisty]

Can't wait to buy my first telecaster 💖 getting it in race green and replacing the pick guard from white to black pearl ❤️ ESP, Gretsch Electromatic Jet, SG, and now telecaster these are my electric guitar collection so far

[@AquaMunkee]

As I listened to the three of you discuss modern guitars that would stand the test of time my mind went to Strandberg. I just got my first, a Strandberg Boden Classic 8 string. I still can’t do the instrument justice as I fumble about with those 2 extra strings, but the workmanship and playability is just superb to my hands.

[@muldog1]

My Telecaster has taken about 4 hard nose dives. Still plays like new.

[@joetowers4804]

The Telecaster Is to guitars what Nokia used to be to cell phones.

[@leightonmitchell2564]

Yeah it’s literally a slab of wood with a long piece of wood bolted on to it.

[@powbobs]

Dreyn 77 Twelve people agree with you. The rest, not so much.

[@twoprimo]

Telecaster is the A-10 Warthog of the guitar world.

[@Robby102509]

I'm a SG guy, but I think Paul Reed Smith guitars will be around and sought after for many years.

[@sv1201]

No, because many people find his headstocks too ugly to look at.

[@MatFlyinFoolHarris]

First of all, you get what you can afford. I've had several nice surprises in 'cheap' guitars. I've had Epiphones that FAR outshined their Gibson counterparts. I had a 2007 Les Paul Classic (Gibson) that was a 2200.00 dollar dud...just couldn't love that guitar, it was too light for a Les Paul, WAY too loud...no amount of adjustment would remedy that, pots weren't linear at all, while at the same time I had the Epiphone equivalent, and it was perfect. At less than 1/4 the price of the Gibson. Conversely I also had a Gibson SG Standard (2006) that was absolutely stellar, and less than 1/2 the price of the Les Paul I brought back to Guitar Center. I don't buy finished guitars anymore, I build my own. That way I KNOW what's in it, what it'll do, and not do, and while yeah, they might not be beautiful, they are functional, and suit my needs to a t.

[@josenation2189]

People will roll their eyes at this, but over the summer I picked up a Schecter PT Special, a tele shape with a P90 in the neck, so checking off the two big boxes here. It’s so light, plays fantastic, stays in tune, and the P90 sounds great. It’s just an awesome guitar by an awesome company that so many people seem to ignore when making the “best” lists. Oh, and it’s beautiful. Perfect binding, and so many thoughtful additions like a contoured heel joint.

[@mikenono4756]

I totally agree ... I love my Telly ( had her for 23 yrs now ) and she has never once let me down...

[@silvanostasolla8954]

The Telecaster might have been a good guitar for the time it was introduced, but the Stratocaster pushed the bar much higher with a comfortable shape, the volume immediately accessible at your fingertip, the jack in a recessed place and an extra pickup for versatility. Just saying....

[@stevebuzz3967]

Yeah, I agree. Surprised they didn't mention the Strat.

[@mileswatkinson8135]

The Strat has always been my favorite guitar. I love Gibsons, I think Gretsch make some great guitars and I appreciate the things being done by Ibanez and Schecter, and others, but I would never be without a Strat.

[@ShawnTBell]

Everyone should try a Gretsch with FilterTrons or DynaSonics at some point.

[@benedekgabor.]

Yeah, you are right. I think Broadkasters and the black panther is the best of both worlds, with the look of a ES and the sound of a Tele on steroid.

[@ShawnTBell]

@@ValiRossi DM me!!

[@LazyCat010]

On my wishlist

[@stevenmiller7747]

I never have any idea what you guys are talking about and yet I love listening.

[@vito336]

Nice to see you speaking well of my friend Ralph Novak's fanned fret invention. I love mine.

[@johnharvey4448]

Have you heard of the guitars that of their frets have two or three frets that are curved part way along the frets length, to compensate for the by nature off pitch of standard guitars ? Can't remember the name of the company now. Clip of them on youtube somewhere.

[@GageTheCannon]

I picked up my tele after not playing it for a week and when I went to tune it every string was already perfectly in tune. I live in a place with drastic temperature changes throughout the day so I was impressed. I also love the way the knobs are designed and the range of sounds you can get.

[@Hevvvyyy]

Texas ?? You can get every season of weather in one week.

[@OtherTheDave]

The pickup switch is a bit too close to the knobs for my tastes, but that’s neither a big deal nor hard to fix.

[@GageTheCannon]

@@OtherTheDave Agreed. That's my only complaint.

[@clicheguevara9917]

didnt we realize in the 80s that you get everything with a superstrat?

[@heyitsDevriss]

The Reverend double agent is absolutely cool and I hope mixed pickups catches on

[@johnharvey4448]

Now that is rock. A guitar named after a religious ministerial role. That is what rock was about when it was vibrant : originality, defiance, different. Not pushing the : cheesy cliched obligatory diablo hand sign + viking boat (with skull choker on the front) a bit further in the same direction. Kudos. Further, It's not even merely the Reverend. It's The (definite article) Reverend, Double Agent (mixing intelligent yet harmless espionage). This is pioneership, this is the cutting edge of axedom. Can I get an Amen? Yes, you can, consider it done.

[@majorwheelock974]

Hey Rick, I agree with your first comment. Have one of every type of pickups and guitar . . . . so everyone should own : Les Paul, Stratocaster, Telecaster, PRS, Gretsch 6120, Rickenbacker 12 string, Gibson 175, Gibson 335, Danelectro dc, Gibson L-5 (or jazz box by Guild) a great palet of tone!

[@francispower1418]

This was a reassuring video to watch. I own three electric guitars. A custom tele thinline, Warmouth parts, alder on alder with a rosewood on maple neck, hand wound pick ups and a Joe Barden bridge (it switches five ways, weights nothing plays like a Fender Custom Shop offering). A 1985 Gibson 335, the number of which suggests that it was built in Nashville but everyone agrees is a little too thin for the Nashville jigs so might just be one of the last off the line from Killamazoo. Anyway wherever it was built its plays beautifully. I mostly usually use it for soulful rhythm parts with the volume knobs turned down to about five, which is a favorite sound for me). And a re-issue Gretsch Duo Jet that is about fifteen years old, now has TV Jones Classics for the pick ups and, glory of glories, a Bigsby that never goes out of tune. I just don't need anything else and despite looking around I haven't bought a new electric guitar for ten years. I haven't needed to. Except... P90s....!!! I guess I really do need that Gold Top reissue after all!

[@johnnuss2794]

I can't believe no one even mentioned the Stratocaster! Really?!!

[@Bless_darealone]

Right man 😔

[@paulmitchell5349]

''Strat in '54'' at 10 minutes 16 secs.

[@tedwojtasik8781]

Problem with the Strat is everything it does really good, PRS will do even better and more reliably IMO.

[@chrisfelix7257]

THE STRAT IS KING 🤟🙂

[@golafs]

@11:45 funny his muscle memory just let him turn down the volume

[@3TimesaDaddy]

So Rick, let's see your guitar collection sometime! Thanks for the videos!

[@dezb1]

I'd Defenetly watch that video.

[@willeycr]

A guitar that should make the list is a Duesenberg Starplayer TV it has a rock solid build, fit and finish! Recently added one to the collection and quickly became my go to guitar. The P90 style pickup in the neck checks the box for Rick.

[@mikek6199]

I have a fan fret tele that I absolutely love. Was built by a local luthier who sadly passed away last year. But it is an amazing thing.

[@unicyclemaster470]

So what I'm hearing is p90 tele...

[@thesandman775]

Yep. Friedman vintage t ftw

[@AuntAlnico4]

Yep, the only guitar I don't have ! P90 Tele that is .

[@thedickens6490]

LP junior p90 is pretty great for recording

[@andybradshaw5971]

My next build is a twin P90 Tele...

[@Briandnlo4]

Hmmm... not that it was ever a question, but I’m going to hang onto my G&L ASAT Tribute Junior. Mahogany tele-body with a bolt on neck and two P-90s. It was my bidget’s answer to wanting an SG Jr. and it plays fantastic. They scrimped a little in the cavity to keep it at that price point, but nothing a little time and a soldering iron won’t bring up to snuff.

[@jonwyatt4936]

The telecaster is a great guitar. I don't think it is the one though! Too me, the best guitar to have would be the most versatile! PRS all day ;)

Ibanez Premiun RG. The most complete guitar.. You can even lock the trem if you want it to be fixed. It's the only guitar that you'll ever need really.

[@guitar864]

Why not Prestige 🤷‍♂️

[@normancomerford6148]

My guitars : 72 telecaster; 2012 Les Paul and 2000 Epiphone acoustic... love them!

[@jacobcourseymusic6414]

I use an SG Special Faded and it is the most reliable guitar I have. It came with a covered neck pickup and gold Les Paul knobs that were not original, but I haven’t changed it because it’s perfect.

[@camhaines5482]

I agreed with the choices and I think the St. Vincent by Music Man is one the best new designs for a guitar that could become and iconic shape.

[@just.some.dud3]

Rick, Abasi has a 6 string they are taking orders for now. I played one at NAMM. :)

[@timothycormier3494]

Keisel guitars are so well crafted I feel like they will hold value for decades to come

[@dystopiagear6999]

Ever try to actually sell a Carvin or Keisel on the used market, or even trade it in? Good luck.

[@timothycormier3494]

Dystopia Gear really! No I’ve never even owned one. I know that they’re well made.

[@wrorchestra1]

Recently bought a Höfner very-thin 6 string and a Vintage 12-string semi hollow. Love that I can play them both through an amp or acoustic and they sound great (to my ears anyway)

[@aalborgsoundwboi]

I bought a LP Special in TV yellow when i was 13. 20 years later, i haven't had a single moment of regret. Wonderful guitar!

[@murryw]

If I could only have one, I'd have to keep my strat.

[@twoprimo]

Telecaster is the A-10 Warthog of the guitar world.

[@tonym2513]

twoprimo that’s a great description. Well played, sir or ma’am.

[@jbindc9608]

Spot on, first time I've heard that analogy.

[@blasterofmuppets4754]

there are also both ugly as fuck and i mean that as a compliment.

[@silviosantapaola2825]

more like the F - 16 do't you think ?

[@Dakahrii]

@@silviosantapaola2825 That would be a stratocaster

[@eljison]

I've always found the Tele's kind of ugly, different strokes. But lately, they have been growing on me.

[@mirllewist3086]

yep, I used to think teles were painfully ugly too. Like so ugly that they were kind of offensive to look at. I used to think the body looked like a high school wood-shop failure, the headstock like a sawed-off Strat, and the bridge looked like some kind of weird mouse trap. I remember staring at the cover of Born to Run thinking what a strange and ugly guitar. But all that changed after my first time playing a tele. Right away all of those great rock and blues tones come so easily and unmistakably. And pretty much all of the sounds you can make are really usable, whereas the more I played Strats, the more fiddly I found them --- the bridge is too bitey, the middle kind of pointless, 2 and 4 too woody and clucky - - ok, the neck pickup is perfect, but the tele has that too. Anyway, teles got less ugly to me the more I play them - now I think they look great.

[@abcrx32j]

Everyone does at some point, even if they are just a thick plank of wood with a tube as a neck

[@peterlorenzo615]

Get one all in black

[@eljison]

@Barton Dean I have cherry sunburst Les Paul and Texas Tea Strat. They are both beautiful.

[@charlie-obrien]

@@peterlorenzo615 I've got a Black on Black Nashville with a roasted maple neck. It is beautiful and the best sounding guitar I own.

[@GetOffTheLawn]

100 percent agree on all the points made about the 335. I picked one up this year and love it. I'm 6'5" so I totally get the want for a bigger bodied guitar.

[@nurabsal0x018c]

Not kidding about the Tele. The thing just never falls out of tune.