The Fender Player Series Telecaster! (Sweet Saturdays #2)

[@PupsMcDougal]

OH MY GOD I CANT BELIEVE I WON!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Dude congrats!

[@MajorUpgrade]

Congratulations man. I hope you enjoy it!

[@arturitoaav]

CONGRATULATIONS

[@SwirlyWhirlyXYZ]

Congratulations!

[@PupsMcDougal]

@@RobertBakerGuitar Thank you so much Robert! You have no idea how much this means to me. My wife and I just had our first child, and she had to quit her job to take care of him, his name is Leonardo and he just turned 5 months old, and is the absolute joy of my life. I’ve always been telling him that I can’t wait to buy him his first guitar so we can one day jam together. I can’t wait to start teaching him how to play guitar and the joys it can bring in your life. So thank you again. We had a really rough last couple of years, between financial troubles (which we rectified and are doing great now), enduring pregnancy through a pandemic, and also finally finishing my bachelors degree 2 months after my son was born. My point is that, this means the world to me, I’ve never won anything in my life, and I’ve been working so hard 6-7 days a week to provide for my family with only my income, and this amazing news just makes me want to go even harder. Great things happen to people with good hearts, thank you all for the kind congrats and wishes. I’ll be posting a follow up video with my wife and son with the guitar when it arrives. Again thank you so much! And as always my friends, as Eddie Van Halen once said, “If you’re not playing, I’ll come find you and haunt you!” And as Robert always says, “Keep oooon pickin!” 🤟🤟🤟

[@guitarplayerz4893]

Congrats to Dan H as the winner!!!

[@PupsMcDougal]

Thank you so much!!!! You have no idea how excited I was! I literally woke up my baby from the excitement!

[@guitarplayerz4893]

@@PupsMcDougal I can only imagine!!! Happy for you!!!

[@rusmirstrbo1262]

Congratulations Dan 😊

[@jaxonspry9191]

Daddario 10-46, I have tried other strings in the past but I always end up coming back to them. They are truly a big part of my tone. Congrats to the winner of that gorgeous prs!

[@jeffpodrug8942]

I used Ernie Ball Extra slinkys. 38 to 08. I've never owned a Tele, but they feel so good in your hands. I love that axe! Dude, thank you! You don't know how much you've helped me to just let lose and be my long haired self. Teles are so out of my price range, but I go to play them and dream! 🤘☮️

[@sirjoshuapaul]

"Welcome back to another exciting episode of long haired guy tries to avoid copyright." 😂 That is so funny to me.

[@seanjessie9921]

D’addadrio 10-46. Have tried others but always come back to these. Definitely my favorites and a big part of my tone. And congrats to Dan on winning the PRS!

[@aaronwebb1548]

At the moment my Les Paul has standard Elixir Mediums on it, 11-49s, but I'm about to switch over to a set of Stringjoy balanced 10-48s as we speak. Congratulations on the win Dan, and good luck everybody!

[@joelhelmick1289]

D'Addario XL 10/46 Love that you just talk about "Music"!!! Unlike others channels!!

[@ruissu_gt]

Ernieball 9 gauge. I just freaking love it. It really makes me practice a lot of time without murdering my fingers.

[@jimhinkle7245]

I actually switched to 8's recently. WOW!!! I have to relearn finesse vs strength. My fingers are happy!

[@xxGrayWolfxx]

Been using SIT strings since getting privy to them at NAMM - switched to 9’s last year after being a die hard 10’s fan. Love how they cut through a mix.

[@cobzmcgiver13]

Has to be the suuuper slinky bad lads. The pink packaging stood out and the big long list of legendary players cemented it.

[@TrueFeed]

The tele is okay alone, but the fact Robert played it first makes it priceless! 😍

[@ridinshort]

I use the skinny top heavy bottom strings. They bring the perfect balance and give my music a lot more feel as I’m transitioning from the low to high strings. Love them!

[@AniJudaism]

Congrats to Dan on winning the PRS. You will love it man

[@PupsMcDougal]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@TWENNY3]

9 gauge slinkys for life....... Have tried loads of others but still find myself magically drawn to the ones I started playing guitar with over 16 years ago 😂

[@Guitarplayer724]

D’addarios 10s. Thanks so much for what you do Robert. Your generosity is truly amazing. Not just for the giveaways, but more for how much you give with your teaching and sharing your knowledge. Class act!

[@TheCaseUK]

I’ve used 10-46 for years but recently moved to 9s and loving it so far! Definitely feel like my fingers are getting less tired. Oh and D’addario brand! 🎸

[@vuked_up]

Can’t go wrong with the Ernie Ball super slinky’s in the badass pink wrapper (9-42)

[@gabehern.219]

Definitely my favorite set.

[@frankzuziak1723]

My go to for sure

[@swastikpragyxa3244]

Dean Markley Signature Series 10-46. They are too good for this world!!

[@andrewmonzo7454]

10-46 in Eb and 9-41 Standard 🤘 You Rock, Rob!

[@lknez13]

9s, Ernie Ball Super Slinky is where it's at for me. Ngl I got into them because of that cool neon pink color but they really are the best gauge for me :) And congrats to Dan for winning that sweet PRS! Edit: spelling

[@nathan12456]

Regular Slinky 10-46 sound great and they play amazing

[@hunterhammett2060]

10-52 has always been the “sweet” spot

[@irishbastard123]

Could not agree more bro.

[@shanewalton8888]

Yeah, my V has 10-52s on it. I wouldn't mind 9-52 but I can't find that in a set.

[@hunterhammett2060]

@@lueysixty-six7300 like sounds good but you know also sweetwater lmao

[@richiebialek2618]

After several years of using 11-54 I have recently restrung and set up all of my guitars with 10-48. At 51 years old I have a touch of arthritis and the step down in guage has been helpful .

[@TheMorty56]

Using 9’s now thanks to Rick Beato’s video where they compared the sound of each gauge

[@OleZ-BGuitar]

I use Ernie Ball 10-46. Messed around with a bunch of hybrids etc, but 10s just feel like home! Also, thanks to you and sweetwater for doing this, it’s very kind, and congrats Dan!

[@davidmokine2044]

Ernie ball super slinky 9-42 are what I always go with.

[@jprmac1]

Me too

[@ZeroFretGuitar]

Great choice

[@TheJeremyJoe]

Congrats to the gentleman that won the PRS! I want the tele!! Love that tele bridge pickup!

[@TheZimon99]

Ooh boy - 09-42s on some guitars 10-46 on others 🤷‍♂️ I really like Cleartone strings 👌👌 good luck everyone 🙂

[@scottreeves763]

"Safest and Cheapest" - Dunlop Rev. Willy's Lottery Strings 08 - 40

[@justinbishopmusic]

🔥Rev. Willy’s 7s for the insane bends!🔥

[@JeremyLeech]

The player series necks are some of my favorites. I have them on a few of my teles

[@mcfly123ify]

Ernie Ball 9-42. Congrats Dan 🤘🎸

[@MajorUpgrade]

I rock D'Addario 9's on all my axes!

[@WorldsOkayestGuitarPlayer]

Me too! 🤘🤘🎸

[@caiusmadison2996]

I used to, but then I used 10's after pressure from friends who played blues to do so. Now I can't use them anymore, I totally mutilate chord shapes with the reduced tension. Lol

[@tatsch9126]

I am using 10/46 NYXL D'Addario. Good luck guys

[@tylermrhandon]

Best set I’ve ever tried, got them once and never looked back

[@clemdewitt4522]

I have 5 Teles...6 is a nice, even number if I win. I use EB 10's and have for decades. Good luck to all and thanks Robert and Sweetwater (my go to source for all guitar needs and wants).

[@DanielBobke]

And congrats to Dan H. on winning the PRS...I am jealous!

[@PupsMcDougal]

The Daniels approve this message, thank you so much!!!

[@a-974]

I went from using 11's, then 10's and now I play on Elixir Nanoweb 9's ! Congrats to the winner and good luck everyone !

[@melissariviere2126]

9's are the best gauge !

[@tinamichelsnelson1563]

I LOVE Elixir strings. I use 10's but I'm going back to 9's - easier on my hands. Anybody ever use 7's? Saw a video about them but before that I'd never heard of anything lighter than a 9. I wouldn't even know where to find a pack of 7's.

[@caiusmadison2996]

@@tinamichelsnelson1563 a lot of 80's metal guys used 8 gage because it was yet faster in a day when faster crowned you king of the rock scene.

[@a-974]

@@tinamichelsnelson1563 I dont think elixir produce any gauge lighter than 9's, but there are some other very good brands that makes coated strings, maybe in 8's

[@tac_aqua8671]

D'addario 9 gauge....have never used 10 tbh...☹️anyway congrats to the last winner Dan H. ....🔥

[@trinityflow]

Awesome Tele Sweetness! Nice to have the extra fret too.

[@catarinapinto3706]

I don't own a guitar so... I have no idea. Congrats to Dan H!!!

[@gregorywilson3318]

What is one of your favorite songs?! Just curious but don’t fret as it’s not exactly vital that you answer. So, if you haven’t guessed it already I am interested (a rather curious person) when it comes to getting to know about others. ...What has spiked your interest in guitar? I will throw you a bone after all my questions. I recieved my grandfather’s Ibanez acoustic guitar after he passed so naturally I picked it up a few times but with my eye disease I have been discouraged many times in the past. It has been just over a year now of me practicing and after a few hick ups I finally have a direction and focus while making some real progress. In case you might be curious ow someone with an eye disease plays well at least for me I have some hidden talent for being a lover of music so that is what drives me through all the difficulty. The dot stickers I place on the back of the neck of my guitar helps me navigate which fret I am at for fast finger Wizardry! 🤨🤩 Well, that is enough ranting of randomness. I do sincerely hope I don’t somehow make you uncomfortable with all of this. If anything may all the silliness bring a smile to you. Joyous blessings!!! ☯️

[@catarinapinto3706]

@@gregorywilson3318 Hi, Greg!! Thank you for your comment, it definitely made me smile. It's really hard to decide which is my favorite song … but some of my favorite bands/artists are Xutos e Pontapés (a Portuguese band), Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Led Zeppelin, Guns and Roses, Queen (I could easily go on…😂). I always loved guitar and actually played classical guitar for a couple years when I was younger. I had to stop my lessons and never picked it up again. I miss it so much… Music is very important for me and it has an immersive effect on me that I can’t explain. I'm glad you found a way to play guitar despite your difficulties, don’t you ever give up as I did or you will regret it. I hope I made me understand… (English is not my first language)

[@PupsMcDougal]

Thank you so much!!!

[@gregorywilson3318]

@@catarinapinto3706 Your english is great! 👍 Immersive effect, yep I know exactly what you mean and I agree. I am uplifted to a higher dimension of absolute bliss while completely owning the moment emotionally. 😲 The first song I learned to play all the way through is Electric Funeral by Black Sabbath. 💀🤘🏻💀. Easy yet so, so much fun! Easy enough once you get the rhythm and etc. Joyous blessings to you and I sincerely hope that you win that beautiful black guard player series Tele’! ☯️

[@jeffflint9086]

Now I'm getting older and my fingers aren't as mobile I use D"Addario 9 - 42

[@Nate-jw9ol]

Easy any Ernie Ball 11’s they just sound and feel amazing!

[@kristi94]

Ernie Ball Hybrids for me! The bottom has to be a 10! That Tele is a killer. I love it❤️. You can not go wrong with a Telecaster. It's the ultimate do it all for me 🤘🏻

[@lindabranton3329]

Congratulations to Dan H.,and many thank's to Robert Baker, and Sweet Water, for making all of this possible👍🎸🤗❣

[@vild5189]

10-46 Ernie Ball, best of luck to everyone.

[@randyheath8566]

Congratulations to the Winner. I wish I was that lucky, I've never won anything ever. I guess I'm 5th. 10-46 Dean Markley Blue Steel

[@leftyshep]

Love that color!! Awesome channel RB!

[@jonclarkson2281]

Elixir 9-42’s on pretty much everything. Love the slick, loose feel!

[@SirBobose]

DR Pure Blues I0/46. I’ve tried many different strings and I always go back to these. They sound so good and have such a great feel when bending. They also last forever!

[@stevehusten7940]

Hey Robert. Congratulations to Dan H. I use DR Pure Blues 10-46 on everything but the Strat. Then it’s 9-42. Same brand.

[@JeremyKnedler]

I have always used D'Addario EXL110 Nickel Wound - 10-46 for 20 years. Recently I've been trying some 9's after watching Rick Beato's "Does Size Matter" video. Rock on!

[@jasonhuber8663]

What's up...! That Tele is sick..! I've never played one more for than 30 minutes.. Mainly because I can't afford a real one.. I use whatever brand is available.. My gauge is 11-54... I'm heavy handed and I come from the acoustic guitar world... Thanks man. Keep jammin..!!!

[@sparky87213]

9 to 42 D’Addario NYXLs. Just love how they sound and can hold up for a decent amount of time before needing to be changed

[@aaronperrotta7055]

9-46 Ernie Ball hybrid Slinky. Always love your tone. These giveaways are super cool of you to do.

[@jonburrellschannel]

10 to 46 Daddario ! I love Fender guitars!

[@ColinStuart]

Thank you for continually showcasing maple over rosewood necks!

[@melloshreader]

Would love a Telecaster. It’s my wife’s favourite guitar. Suze Demarchi of the Baby Animals uses Teles and my wife inquired about them a it gig we went to and just loved it. Suze had about 4 or 5 all the same colour yellow at the gig and more at home. A clear coat finish is also nice. We don’t own a Tele but maybe when kids move out. Having kids at school isn’t really cheap. Love the vids Rob!🤟 Hi from down under:)

[@nathanv2906]

I love my 10-46’s, fender with the bullet ends. Really can’t beat them!

[@tonahasam]

Usually 10s and 11s when tuning down. Thanks for the content and the Sweet Saturdays!

[@johnmm777]

Hey Robert, The gauge strings I play are 10s. NYXLs to be exact. I’m also wanting to put those strings on my new Player Series Tele. Thanks!

[@jeffbriggs4268]

Hi Robert I play 9 - 42 strings on my guitars. The Blackguard Tele is awesome! Nothing does country as well.

[@simontemplar3359]

9 gauge and whatever's cheap. Usually d'addario though. That black guard is beautiful. Haha I heard that black dog mashup in there. Tasty playing as always.

[@josephlarrisey3521]

Just bought my first Player Telecaster and I love it. For my strings I use Elixir 9’s. And for my next addition I’m looking at the Fender American Vintage line. Keep on rockin’.

[@parkerfilms1]

Elixir 10-46 for my 1975 Ibanez "Lawsuit" SG and 1996 Gibson "Classic" 60s Gold Top LP. Various D'Addario sets on my acoustics, with Martin "Dobro" sets for my Dobro. FYI better lights (better internal shielding) will cause less hum on your single coils. There are some external shielding solutions you can try as well. Message me if you want some suggestions. Thanks for doing this series.

[@garywoodall1078]

Elixir 9-42’s on all of my guitars. Love em. Thanks.

[@troythompson1621]

I love the tellocasters! My first guitar and still my favorite. I had a white on cream that my Brother still plays on stage 30 some years later. I've I've always wanted a butterscotch and black. I use EB Hybrid 9 to 46 on my wannabe Tele.

[@srlbigs2]

Ernie Ball 9s sometimes 8s...neck surgery from army made left hand weak...so the 8s n 9s seem best for me..Rock on RB....ur the jam KING!

[@harambaethegorilla7875]

Right now I’m Just rocking some nines. Never really have stuck with a specific brand. Love the guitar rob.

[@JAYAT100]

10 to 46 always dig your channel been subscribed 2 years Now... I two had hair as long as you... Until I had to cut it to join the FIRE SERVICE... Lovin the tele 🔥🎸😊

[@ark3634]

That tele looks sick, nice playing 👌

[@oldschoolfunkster1]

Telecasters are great funk machines!! Prince proved it. Would love to win this beauty.

[@enchantederic3792]

She is just beuuu-tee-fuuull! And Beato gave me an decent excuse to move down to 9's as well as many here. Ty Robert!

[@telerooo5213]

Congrats to Dan, you lucky dog... I use 10- 50 Nickel Wound D'Addario's strings and boy do I need a Player Series Black Guard Tele..... You Rock Robert....

[@andrewyanes6359]

Slinging up some slinky Niners on my strat soon! Would be nice to finally have a tele to work on my Fender model collection. Strat and Jag are my fist two 😎

[@andit4454]

Always used D'addario strings. After more than 20 years of using regular 10-46 I switched to lighter 9-42. Love it, should have done that way earlier, bending is a dream now 😁

[@jeffbower8355]

I’ve used EB Regular Slinkys (10-46) since the 70’s, but after watching Rick Beato’s video on string gauges and Rhett Schull’s response I bought a set of Elixer Nanoweb 9-42s and am going to set my Les Paul up for them and give them a try. I guess I’m in ‘almost end of pandemic’ mode.

[@OliverStreet]

I use 9-42 gauge D'Addario strings, i like the light feel

[@jeremy5215]

Bro, I don't even own a guitar, don't even get me started on the strings. Lol. Ur videos inspires me to get into guitar playing .

[@TheSunshineLPP]

I always use Ernie Ball’s Regular Slinky Strings. They resonate so well. Seem to last a little longer. And just in general feel a littttle more sturdy to jam on. I’d love that tele! I was looking at some squires this week.

[@stevieemerson1068]

I absolutely LOVE my Butterscotch Player Tele!!!!!

[@DaleOToole]

D'Addario 9 to 42s. Works for me... and because I'm so busy with my young kids, my softer fingers can still handle it! 😁

[@billhannum4117]

I have played some of the new player series guitars they have really upped the game with these .very much like my old american standard . These are a lot of guitar for the money

[@rayhopkins5246]

Ernie Ball 9-42. Just purchased this pre-owned guitar. I was told that is what the music store put on before shipment. Have not changed anything as of yet.

[@troyking694]

Back in the 80’s I used the 5150’s .09-.42 , used those until Ernie ball stopped making them , then I was in limbo for years with strings that just didn’t work . I finally found strings I liked and switched to blue steel’s .09-42 . I tried other brands in between the 51’s & blues but they kept breaking. I still use the blue steels to this day.

[@pierrepaye9455]

I always use Ernie ball slinkys. I chose them when I first started out because of the eagle on the package and I never strayed away from them.

[@paulbryanmancenido5585]

D'Addario 10-46 strings are my preferred ones. They sound and feel light, perfect for my versatile use :)

[@jimhinkle7245]

Thanks for the guitar Robert!!!! 😆

[@jamesstead877]

Bruh, that Tele is beautiful

[@stevetimmons9245]

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 10’s love em !!! thanks Robert !! Steve Timmons

[@nyonmarsolek146]

Ernie Ball 10s! Started using them a couple months ago. Definitely my favorite gauge I've played so far. They just feel like a good balance to me!

[@Redchet81]

Just switched to some not even slinkies 12-56 on my esquire to counter some light backbow happenin'. Really digging the feel and tones!

[@michelleturner1549]

10-46 for me - loooooove Fender guitars so fingers definitely crossed!

[@shoulderoforion8067]

D'addario 9.5-44. If 9s are too light and 10s too heavy, these are perfect, especially for 25.5 scale guitars like that super nice Tele!

[@ScottDainesMusic]

Ernie ball skinny top heavy bottoms! 11-52s for me! Tighter tops for huge power chords and still able to play leads of the thinner strings

[@larryd7196]

That Tele would sound sweet over here at my house. I use 9-42 slinkys. But I would use 10's on this tele, to keep more spank in the tone.

[@joemckinney489]

Whatever strings are already in that bad boy!

[@luciussweet3416]

I usually go for 10-46 strings from Ernie Ball, as well. After trying a few different gauges and brands, they have become my go-to strings.

[@kevinblondel6508]

Recently switched to 10-46 and I usually go for Ernie Ball. Btw, huge thanks for all the cool stuff here in your channel man!

[@Mirragarn]

I use Fender Super Bullets 9 to 42 on my Strat. Didnt expect to like them but I do and have stuck with them for nearly two years now!!