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[@margaretzabinski9977]

They're all keepers but '72 Custom was born from love and sounds amazing. Nothing can compete with a birthday gift like that. CHEERS!

[@ditchgator1]

Have to agree 100%😎👍

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Margaret, have a great weekend! 😎👍

[@tylerdurden5122]

My beautiful wife gave me a 1980 strat for my 40th a couple of years ago. Classic fender- sunburst, maple board and a white pick guard. It’s not the best instrument ever but by far my favourite of my collection. To steal Colin’s thunder, she’s a keeper. And the guitar is too 🤣. Great playing Colin. I watch all your videos multiple times to hear your jams. Thanks for what you do.

[@theguitaristas]

@@tylerdurden5122 Cheers Tylers, thanks for watching!

[@geoffwhitemusic]

Having worked in media all my life, I know how the finished product is just the tip of the iceberg. Thank you for being a true pro and getting something up on deadline. Your channel is appointment TV for me every Friday morning.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Geoff, yes as you can imagine it's quite a journey every week here behind the scenes! 😬 You will also know that 'appointment to view' is very much the holy grail, so to hear you say that is very satisfying indeed. Thanks mate it is really appreciated 🙏😊 and I plan to keep hitting that deadline one way or another! 😎👍

[@robertweldon7909]

Collin, Something about you that always impresses me is your obvious honesty, and down to earthiness. I'm not a telecaster fan, I don't now why, I just don't like telecasters, but your video this week gives me a little bit of respect and appreciation of them. Even so, here you present a nice variety and when listened to closely, I can hear some clear differences between them. So, just like every other guitar, none sound, feel, or play the same, making it important to sample playing several, before buying one. Until I started watching this channel I had little knowledge about guitar "mechanics", now I am slowly becoming a guitar nerd, not a bad thing. Still I will leave messing with the electronics to a pro, well maybe one day. I have been toying with the idea of buying a good quality ES 335 kit guitar and build my ultimate, this channel has given me a lot of insight as to electronics choices, etc. With a few good choices and a whole lot of work, a really great 335 style guitar can be had for close to 1/3 the cost of a Gibson, with all the quality stuff found in one. First off though you have to have a good quality kit. I am looking forward to your "put off" comparison, hopefully soon. ;-)

[@brutus6328]

Love those Teles!!! The indestructible workhorses of rock and roll!

[@joehahn8817]

I have a Tele around here somewhere. You've got me thinking I might need to dig it out and see what I need to do to get it back to playable again. I know it had some extremely microphonic pickups but other than that I think it was in pretty good shape. I've always been on the fence about Teles. Strats were more my thing before I went back to Les Pauls. Thankfully Epiphone makes some great guitars these days so I didn't have to sell the farm to get one!!! Thanks for another great video... I loved the playout too!!! See ya' next week!!!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Joe, I don't play Tele's enough and this week reminded me how good they are and how much I don't even really need a Les Paul...🤔

[@proof377]

I enjoyed this video very much. I just got an American Ultra Tele. You’d think I’d be satisfied for five minutes. It’s f’ing incredible, but I think I need about 36 more. Thanks for this.

[@rylieriley]

Tele's are my favorite guitars, and I don't try to hide that fact. I especially love 1970s Tele Customs and Deluxes, so this video gets a great, big like from me. Good work.

[@spdaltid]

At the thick end of a stay locked up in a HK quarantine hotel: So, I've really been looking forward all week to your video dropping.... you didn't disappoint! Thanks!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Bob, hope that gets easier for you out there soon mate.

[@rocktorrocks]

Teles and Les Pauls, prob my two all time favorite classic guitars. I’m thinking of getting a tele back in my collection. Great video and playing as always! Cheers! 🤘😎

[@davidhamilton7780]

I was blonde once as well :) Great stuff, as always Colin. Many thanks! Hard to imagine a more honest guitar than a Tele... you have a lovely selection of them.

[@derekbeery6460]

Love my 72 Tele. Started as a squire and now only the body remains (also a burst). Roasted maple neck, schaller tuners, and Seymour Duncan buckers . Heavier than a Les Paul? Maybe.

[@roberte03915]

Wow. Just wow. This has to be my favorite episode ever. Some interesting history, and some amazing jamming. Shades of a Phish concert right there. I was mesmerized.

[@lasermedia3256]

Thank you for getting the video out, I look forward to it every week.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks man, I really appreciate the support every week... it was touch and go there for a while but I made it! 😆 👍

[@destroso]

I need a tele, planning on making a partscaster with zero fender parts and nitro finish

[@theguitaristas]

Nice! I think everyone needs a Tele 👍

[@destroso]

@@theguitaristas I’m just trying to figure what neck profile to get!

[@theguitaristas]

Great thing about Tele's is you can always change the neck if you don't like it! 😆👍

[@destroso]

@@theguitaristas right but I’m custom ordering with jumbo stainless and 7.5 radius roasted maple and hopefully a zero fret… I wonder if I can resell 😅

[@rocket69218]

That was a surprise hearing the name Paul Karslake. I knew him as a fellow scooter enthusiast and of course a legendary custom paint artist. Really nice to hear him getting a shout out. 👍

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Simon, I was also lucky enough to meet him a year or so before he passed and what a lovely bloke! We hit it off with a shared passion for bikes (scooters for him obvs!) and guitars and he wanted to paint a guitar for me. He recalled doing the lacquer on Wilko's signature and I'm just really pleased I have it to remember him by 🙌

[@rocket69218]

@@theguitaristas Ah that's awesome... I got to speak to him a couple of times. Like you say a really nice bloke. He always seemed to have time for people. He'll be missed by many.

[@chrishenderson9130]

I have a Squier Tele that my wife gave me as a Christmas gift. That guitar will never leave my arsenal, and I will never leave her side... cheers!

[@theguitaristas]

Yes nice one! We love telecaster gifts… significant others of the world take note how much Chris and I appreciated them! 😆👍

[@dave_d_i_a_l]

Damn Colin!!! Great shred at the end! Who cares about the weight of that b-day tele because it sound terrific; That’s definitely the best shredding I’ve heard from you…. Great episode sir. I’m excited for the 335 style guitar episode….

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man that's appreciated! 🙏Yes I think I may have actually got dangerously close to actually 'shredding' this week 😯 not really sure how that happened but I'm sure it won't happen again 😂👍

[@hod8931]

Thanks! My favorite tele was my 74 deluxe. But sold it in the late 70's like a rummy, for something else. Ive only got a sunburst american standard now. Rock on....

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, 74' Deluxe still quite affordable... just saying! 😜

[@lrpops]

Ffs Colin, it's because of you I bought the Squire cv esquire, which led to me buying a fender esquire, then the epiphone 59 now I need a tele custom delux! Bank balance is not happy lol. Great playing as always. Have a great weekend sir.

[@theguitaristas]

sorry mate I did warn you! 🤣 👍

[@audiomonster303]

I have never heard of a 10lb tele! Cheers mate I love your collection!

[@charlesflint9048]

Hi Colin, I bought a 2012 Baja Telecaster recently and this is now my favourite guitar. This is in spite of an SG Standard and a PRS and others to play, I just love playing this guitar more than the others. The custom shop at Fender did a fine job with the electrics. The neck is also really really good to play on.

[@theguitaristas]

Yes those Baja necks are fantastic! 👍

[@adrian_V99]

Colin, you've made my Friday! What a 70s collection, which I really appreciate growing up in that musical era and which has left an indelible imprint. I watch most of your videos twice- 1st on the cell phone and on the big screen evenings for the grand soirée. I've been yearning for a new Tele all this calendar year but ,with the supply chain broken etc etc, nothing but delay. The itch this week has been the new Johnny Marr Jaguar in (canary?) yellow. When I saw a yellow Mustang at the start of your video it threw me for a loop. Now, I don't want encourage you..lol...Cheers!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Adrian, now that was the cheap as chips Squier FSR Bullet Mustang in Graffiti Yellow! 😍 so I decided to fit some Seymour Duncan Phat Cats... not a straightforward fit apparently! 🤣👍

[@adrian_V99]

@@theguitaristas you've given me another project. May I suggest a rider clause at the beginning, middle and end of your videos: "The producer of this video, and all others in the series, is not liable at law for any financial difficulties which the viewer may incur for the purchases of guitars , musical equipment or any other."

[@theguitaristas]

🤣 I was counting on KZbin covering that in their T&C's but I should probably check... 🤣👍

[@andrewmiller2868]

To me, it really showed how much you enjoy those Teles in your playing Colin. A really enjoyable listen 👍.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Andrew! 😎👍

[@Olibertau]

Wow ! Great play out jams. I feel the 1st one, the birthday present, has been and is still your wonderful companion.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Oliver!… yes it does inspire me a bit that one! 😎👍

[@standingbadger]

Holy Mackerel! What a great way to end the vid. That deluxe sounds just incredible and your jams keep getting better and better. Thanks for a great episode and sharing your personal Teles. I see why they’re all keepers. Blessings mate 🙏🏼

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man that's appreciated! 🙏😊

[@_rafael_b]

Hey sir, I just saw this video now. Me being a Tele fanatic makes watching this video a total delight. This was my favorite of your jams too. It reminded me of Jorma Kaukonen from Woodstock era Jefferson Airplane. Cheers

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man! 😎👍

[@NotSoSweetBand]

Colin you’ve done it again. I could listen to you talk about guitars all day. Loving the Olympic white tele. Very Parfittesque.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Lee! 😎👍

[@vadwanuu7825]

Nice job on the video, Colin. I love Teles! I have an 08 Mexican with a Seymour Duncan Quater Pounder Pounder in the bridge. Its immense! Your Strummer Tele is amazing. I honestly don't think i've ever seen a P90 in a Telecaster. Great fun, brother!!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, yes a quarter pounder in the bridge that will definitely get the motor running!! 😆👍👍

[@clarissaanaferreirasieiro2127]

I have a porter 9t p90 pickup on the bridge and it sounds great in my 2018 Fender Baja Telecaster special edition shell pink

[@theguitaristas]

@@clarissaanaferreirasieiro2127 Ah nice I bet that sounds wicked! 🔥

[@prw9]

Playing on your 70s tele sounds amazing. Nice episode. 👍

[@carpathus]

What a treat! The well of guitars is full again. I need to practice more. 🤘

[@jefftucker201]

All content you make is much appreciated Colin. Great Vid, not been a Tele fan myself... till now! ;) lol Have a great weekend mate.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers mate and you! 😎👍

[@Creaulx]

Beauties! I got my first Tele (American Pro II sunburst) in February of 2021 and a Deluxe in July. Love them both and just had the Shawbuckers wax potted to get rid of the microphony. Improved the playability 100% with no loss of tone. My favourite guitars of all time.

[@JohnOShaughnessy]

A tele was my first ever electric guitar, I totally get your appreciation of them. Nice playing....

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers John! 😎👍

[@markbeasley1138]

Love that 70s sunburst (right colour description? ) mate that your partner bought. My next guitar will be a Tele, likely one of the Professional 11 range as they have the deep C neck which I have on my strat. Great playing and great film as always. Paul Karslake was a fantastic custom artist btw.. I was into Scooters in the 80s and 90s and some of his Lambrettas were incredible. Have a great weekend Colin

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Mark, tobacco sunburst I think... it's nice looking eh? 😍 yes Paul was a mad scooterist... can you believe he actually raced the things at one point?! 🙌😎👍

[@clarissaanaferreirasieiro2127]

I have a litle collection of guitars and one of my last acquisitions was the Fender Baja Telecaster special edition shell pink from 2018 and it sounds great , defenitly is a keeper as all my guitars and the weight is like a feather , the most light weight guitar i own apart from the two Yamaha SLG200S and Yamaha SLG200n i own

[@d49erh2]

This is so coooool! That tele custom from 70's, it's a killer! Also liked very much a modification with stickers, lovely. But my wallet says, go for the squier fsr olive green :)) Thanks for another excellent film!

[@johnny.musician]

Brilliant! The King of Informality. Love a good Tele and you obviously have a few. The one that got my eyes and ears jumping was your Joe Strummer. Sounds good, looks great and with a P90 in the neck, what’s not to like? I’m blessed to have a partscaster assembled for me by a bunch of US mates, basically a blackguard Micawber. My go-to for most styles of playing. Yes I’m waffling now, so I’ll shut up. Cheers, peace and thanks for all you do.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers John, have a great weekend! 😎👍

[@ApeLikeCreature]

I hated the Tele in my youth. Now...now...I LOVE the Tele. It has a myriad of tones, from clear cleans to all kinds of growls, grunts and roars. I personally prefer your white 70's with the beautiful rosewood fingerboard. It has a clarity and punch to my ears. Another gem video!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man... yes love that white Tele!! 😎👍

[@marvinsdad4803]

Hi Colin, I stumbled across your channel by accident, but so glad I did. Your approach and style are unique, outstanding stuff keep them coming buddy 👏

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks that's appreciated... glad you found us thanks for supporting!

[@DaringDan]

Your channel is fantastic. I bought a roasted maple neck for a Squier Tele RH model and haven't found a body and gear for it that I want yet. It'll be my first Tele build so this is great seeing these versions and hearing your opinions on them. Cheers, homie.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, actually one of the things I didn't get into here was the tonewood... I think we had two Ash (Custom & Baja) vs two Adler (white Standard & Wilko). Ash is hard to come by now anyway but I do like Alder it seems to have a bit more bite to it?... that's if you believe the tone wood makes any difference of course! 😆👍

[@Bettys_Eldest]

Didn't get my first Telecaster until 2004, but have not looked back since. In order of acquisition, MIA James Burton Signature - Black/Gold Paisley, MIM Standard - Black , MIA Custom Telecaster - Cherry Sunburst, 80s MIJ Telecaster with added red Wilko scratchplate- Black, MIM Classic 70s Custom - Sunburst, MIM Classic 60s - refinished Surf Green, MIM Classic 50s Baja - Butterscotch Blonde (best neck along with the James Burton). I have another four T styles including the engraved top one in my avatar, a Schecter, the Harley Benton Prince model and a kit guitar. Tempted by the new double bound Harley Bentons, as I have a MIM Classic 60s neck and a set of Bare Knuckle Brown Sugars looking for a home.

[@theguitaristas]

Nice! 😎👍👍

[@thingsdisappear]

That 40th birthday present Tele Custom sounds terrific!

[@BrianNavalinsky]

Beautiful guitars. You are pandering to my personal weaknesses. Pickup wire has improved a lot since the 1970's. Maybe a pickup cleanup and rewind and you will be good to go. Just one more project to add to your list!

[@JMK571]

Cool video this week. I don’t think I’ve ever played a tele, honestly. I know they’re super versatile, but to me they just seem like a twangy country guitar. I’m more of a Gibson design guy, and I guess if I’m going to play a Fender design then I lean towards the Strat. All that being said, great collection of axes. It’s pretty evident that they make you happy. And that’s the number one thing a great guitar should do! Cheers!

[@johncollins5552]

Maybe get the Strat with humbucker bridge, I too prefer Gibson in general , fenders feel like toys in comparison esp. flimsy trem. Better put a hardtail on them I think!

[@darrencarpenter6468]

Nice lead tone on the intro👍🏻

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Darren! 😎👍

[@darrencarpenter6468]

@@theguitaristas love the rattlecan tele❤️

[@victorbeebe8372]

Aloha and Mahalo Colin! Another great video. More proof that you should have at least one Tele. I had a '77 Tele. Miss it much. It was 4 bolt neck with 3 a tone sunburst but the edge was brown instead of black. At least I have one Tele now. A Fender CS 1958 top load.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Victor, yes definitely everyone needs a Tele... and CS Tele's are really killer these days and your 58 is probably light as a feather? 😎👍

[@robpodd8665]

Love this video ! I can see the excitement in you when you talk about them ! I don't own a Tele yet,bet it's in the works. I want that Custom 70's you have ! Love all your films !

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Rob thanks for supporting man… if you can’t afford a 70s one get the Squier CV version it will get you most of the way there! 😎👍

[@robpodd8665]

@@theguitaristas Yes. Been looking into Squier 50's Vibe. Do you know if the 70's or 50's vibe has a bigger neck? I love me a chunky neck ! Love the channel sir !

[@theguitaristas]

@@robpodd8665 50's will be fatter I think. Cheers Rob! 😎👍

[@mortonwilson795]

Another great weekend listen, thank you, Colin! Yeah, I wanna a Tele when I grow up . . . that 72 10lb'er looks like lotsa fun!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Morton! 😆👍

[@ColinStuart]

You're a successful person, my friend! AND you're in my realm, with Telecasters!

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks man that’s appreciated! 😎👍👍

[@terrorbirds9835]

Another winner. Impromptu or epic your videos always delight.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks man that's appreciated! 😎👍

[@billdehey1300]

Hey thanks! Nice playin!! You were able to make all of them sing. I like the white 70's the best. Very sharp. Funny thing I have 4 Fender telecaster as well and I really don't consider myself a "Tele Player'. I just picked up a 2022 Fender American Original 60's Telecaster in Lake Placid Blue. It's one of the higher end American and it feels Custom Shop quality. Thanks again, it's always great to watch and share.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Bill that's appreciated! 😎👍

[@USTTRM]

Nice collection as always. My love of telecasters knows no boundaries myself mate! Be good.

[@blessedheavyelements8544]

Used to be a Tele player so this is like going home. Thanks :) Best Regards and Best Wishes!

[@kennywally]

Nice tele show! Love the white 70s tele. I had a 70s Fender Strat way back when and I hated it. Could never get the action right and it was so difficult to play. All these Tele's sound great. Thanks for sharing.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Ken! 😎👍

[@3cardmonty602]

I took the white polyurethane finish off a Squier Classic Vibe ‘50’s Tele and I know what you mean. I needed a heat gun, then lots and lots of sanding. I routed under the pickguard and gave it an arm cut and a belly carve and I was able to take 2.5lbs off a 10lb Tele. I stained it see-through purple and put a Poly finish on it. It’s just beautiful and light and still sounds great. It has the Alnico III pickups in it, and I prefer them over the Alnico V pickups that are in the Squier Classic Vibe’50’s Butterscotch Tele.

[@johncarlo7395]

I think Eric was being kind at the end, his face said it all.

[@arpee915]

I love telecasters and I love the story about your wife treating you to that 72 tele, for your birthday. She is definitely a keeper and like you said, the both of them, lol. I own one tele, and it’s an American Pro surf green with an all rosewood. My wife bought it for me, along with an amplifier as well. She knew I always wanted a telecaster and one day I got sick and collapsed in front of her and ended up dying, but revived in the ambulance on the way to the hospital thanks to her calling for emergency services right away. Then I died 4 more times in the hospital and was revived each time, thankfully. Well, after spending 3 months in the hospital and unable to walk for a total of 6 months, she thought it was a good time for me to have that tele I always wanted. The sad part of my story is that my wife passed away 14 months after I left the hospital. She was my caretaker as well and because of her and some therapy, I learned how to walk again. I miss her every second of every day. Thanks for showing us your beautiful tele collection. I love them, and I love your show. I wait for the new episodes every week. Very enjoyable and I love your style of playing. You have a great unique style of playing, and you play with a lot of heart. Thank you.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks so much for support and kind words, and for sharing your story... now grab that telecaster and jam along with me in memory of your fantastic wife! 🙏

[@arpee915]

@@theguitaristas Thank you for the kind words Collin, and I most certainly will grab it and jam along with you right now. I grew up in the 70’s too. Bless your heart, and you have a wonderful soul my good man! Thank you.

[@garytoner5719]

Awesome 👏. That Olympic White with dark rosewood FB is the grail.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Gary, yes indeed it’s got something going on! 🔥😎👍👍

[@markosimonic]

I always enjoy watching your channel! Both of the 70's Telecasters are awsome, especially the Custom and I am looking forward for both videos! I have a '74 Telecaster Deluxe (that is the model with 2 wide range HB) in mocha/walnut color and she is also definitely a keeper!

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍👍

[@oak3076]

Thank you my friend for another 1/2 hour of entertainment. You don't tell others what to think, only what you think. A joy to experience. I must not be terribly bright because I tend agree with most of what you say. Now I'm worried. 🤣😂🤣

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks man that’s really appreciated! 🙏😊 as long as you only agree with ‘most’ of what I say it think you will be ok… but if it veers towards all of what I say you may need help!! 😂👍👍

[@johnsmith-sm6mh]

Brilliant mate loved the show. You were definitely rokin that 70s custom sunburst mate 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻 awesome Colin. Cheers John

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers John, have a great weekend man! 😎👍👍

[@johnsmith-sm6mh]

@@theguitaristas Likewise , “70s bro” 😎

[@malcolmsansom5026]

enjoyed the stories of your tele acquisitions, and the playing at the end was just superb 👍👍🎸🎸🎸

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks man that's appreciated! 😎👍

[@roryloftin6493]

The boys are on fire well done

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Rory! 😎👍

[@danbowers20]

Another great video. My first guitar was the 72 Tele. It was heavier than a neutron star on steroids!

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍

[@JohnFooteClayton]

Love the videos and commentary!

[@wigglesia]

That’s an amazing present for your 40th birthday! A true 70s custom telecaster…you better looking after her mate 😉 it’s beautiful tho, I love telecasters as well, so great video mate!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, yes looking after them both! 😆👍

[@mralgebro]

Thanks for the video! Love that sunburst custom but oh the weight! The Olympic white with rosewood is such a classy combo. Great thumbnail too 🤘

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Sean, that's the only downside with the Custom it get's left on the wall a lot as it's so easy to put your back out lifting it down! 🤣👍

[@t0knowl1]

Love the reviews mate I ended up getting a 70’s classic vibe tele deluxe great for punk rock thanks again

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍🎸🧷

[@frankcarter6427]

in the autumn of our years, we put away many of the sticky fripperies of our younger lives - we focus on the important things in life - we discover good scotch whiskey, we concentrate on the people and things that really matter, we hate Tories and Johnson in particular, we put effects pedals in disused shoe boxes and stash them in the dusty, cobwebby attics and cellars above and below us and we plug telecasters into overdriven fender amps and become young again , just for a moment.

[@theguitaristas]

😁👍👍

[@MercurialToys]

The Olympic white one is my favorite. They all sound good though. I've been trying to talk myself into a tele partscaster to assemble.

[@scratchpadski9094]

Been looking forward to this! OK so I have a story, please show sympathy for me, it actually happened today (coincidence). I'm in a vintage guitar store down here in Australia.. I've seen a Fender road worn Tele 50's, in vintage blonde, which I have been waiting two days to come to the store thanks to being stuck at work. Anyway, I'm in the store, playing the guitar, its been maybe 20 minutes in and a question or two in confirming some points about the guitar... and I get a visit from the sales clerk, thinking they will throw in a pick or something. Alas no, they tell me the guitar has been sold online and that I had to give it back to them!! Which I did, sadly, kindly and very disappointedly. What are peoples thoughts about this? I mean its basically in my 'cart' and someone has gone in and purchased it from another location which requires them shipping it out apparently. What a sad state of affairs'. I'm still gutted. Oh yeah, this weeks video...time to watch.. cheers!

[@BrianNavalinsky]

Damn! That may be one of the saddest stories, ever. Thoughts and prayers.

[@scratchpadski9094]

@@BrianNavalinsky it's ok, I came home and played my butterscotch Tele ;) I'll need to hunt down a road worn 50s soon though

[@theguitaristas]

Yeah that definitely sucks Scratch… I hope they were decent and apologetic about it.

[@davidkerr1971]

Hi Colin, brilliant video, love all your Teles but my fave is the Baja, cause I have one myself, mines still has a blonde barnet though lol I love the P90, thanks for sharing, take it easy ✌️😎✌️🎸

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers David, Baja is one of the best value Tele's they made imho! 😎👍

[@fdodasilva]

Nice video and lovin jam. Waiting for SG collection episode! ✌🏼

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Fernando, It will happen... probably in three parts though! 😂👍

[@primitiveT]

Hey, another nice video! Love when you go jammin too! I've been playing for 8 months. I've seriously come a long ways, according to people who've been on my channel since the beginning. My channel is my journey. I'm trying to show how fast you can make the time up and get going playing whatever sounds to you, like a some really good stuff. thanks for your videos!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man that's appreciated!... I shall check out your channel it sounds like a great idea 👍👍

[@primitiveT]

@@theguitaristas Thank you. All I'm playing is a Maestro by Gibson. It's got a twisted neck and its cost me $50 but it works. The amp is a marshall. I'm using a CUVAVE Cube Sugar pedal. All in a all great buying decisions.

[@primitiveT]

@@theguitaristas Hey, I put out my best video ever. I finally got that glint that I can lay down a nice line to. Thanks for looking if you do! God bless you!

[@theguitaristas]

@@primitiveT Nice work brother 😆👍... inspired by The Jesus & Mary Chain?? 😎✌

[@primitiveT]

@@theguitaristas Haven't heard them too much. I'll check them out tho. I'm trying to find my own sound. Something outside the norm. Maybe some special harmonics thrown in or something. but thank you for listening!

[@gustafrenstrom8549]

Another great video! And it came out just the day after i took delivery of my new fender vintera 50's tele.

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one! 😎👍

[@gustafrenstrom8549]

@@theguitaristas Yes it is. as demonstrated in the video you can't go wrong with a tele.

[@Ukedc259]

The 70s sounds lovely.

[@georgecaplan11]

I just bought the Fender Telecaster Original 70s version of your 72 custom. Same sunburst finish and pickup configuration. It only weighs 3.6 kg. So I was happy with the weight given yours is 10 pounds. (I was fortunate to be able to weigh at the guitar shop). The other difference is mine has a rosewood fretboard. I’m very happy with this guitar. It’s my first and only telecaster. I grew up in the 70s as well - so it’s a good Covid recovery present for myself. Well that’s the justification for this one anyway.

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one George! What year is yours mate?

[@georgecaplan11]

@@theguitaristas I think its 2021. The specs are on the Fender site and Sweetwater.

[@bosshogg8273]

Damn groovy outro Colin! I Like it!

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍

[@stevenhorton7457]

Loved this i own 5 telecasters a pro butterscoth ,an Elite ,a reverend ,yamaha and squire great guitars ,thanks a lot Colin 👍

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Steven, nice collection! I still need to try a Reverend... 🤔

[@jayp.2313]

Just ordered a Tele Ultra should of arrived today. But the shipper screwed up. Great Guitars you got there . Enjoy your work all of it thanks.

[@theguitaristas]

Hope they don’t keep you waiting long Jay!

[@jayp.2313]

@@theguitaristas Tuesday I think Amazon shipped another it might of got stolen.

[@gerryloughran1676]

Cool … big Tele fan got 4 here, 2 Fender , ESP LTD and a Dean luv them all … setup is key to good sounding tele, neck relief, string height then bring the neck pickup in before the bridge .. the 72/78 is just wonderful … at 10lb it might sit well with 11’s … 72 it’s on the bucket list here for sure … be great to see what Monty thinks of it but don’t go of spec until gets a good setup !

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Gerry, in fact I have tried it with 11’s and it goes from 10 to 12 it bloody roars! 😆👍

[@ITigerbaum]

Love me some Tele's! I want to build an "Esquire." Cross between a Tele and a LP Jr., with one TV Jones "toaster" bridge pickup. White tuxedo!

[@tonya4157]

Very nice. I can't believe you posted this today. The last week or two I've been telling myself I need a Tele. A few years ago I had one of the FMTHH Special Edition. I think that's right. Was a nice guitar but really the only thing Tele about it was the body shape. Or, outline. I'd like something more traditional. All of yours sound great. I'd have to say I favored the white one. Maybe it's just me but your jam had kind of an Allman Brothers tone. Sounded good. PS...no, you don't need to sell your Gibsons. lol

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Tony, I think the bridge single coil is essential in a Tele... there's room for experimentation with the neck but as you can hear they can all sound radically different. I have actually had others too that have gone but these ones I keep as they all have something special so try find the right one I say! 😎👍 Thanks for the kind words and support... I promise not to sell all of my Gibsons! 😆

[@jonnybeck6723]

My best Tele is a Baja with the soft 'V' the Twisted Tele and Broadcaster pickups w/ 4-way & S-1 electronics, maple and swamp ash... all stock EXCEPT (drum roll) I've swapped in a mint green laminated guard

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Teleporno-rama!!!! I really dig the looks of your "Joe Strummer" Tele's image. My local community college has a World renown woodworking program (College of the Redwoods) and apparently they have a guitar building class. I've been wanting to do the class when I retire and I think that you've inspired me to build my own Telecaster. You've got the Telecaster Touch. I always appreciate the fact that you don't chicken pick the Tele's in your videos. You make them sound the way I want a solid body guitar to sound. I'm gonna have to give my Tele some lov'in today. It'll wish you were playing it. lol

[@theguitaristas]

I guess when I think of Telecaster players it's Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt playing 'roll over lay down' and the like... my first ever gig I was about 14 and so now I know that's apparently how you are mean't to treat a Telecaster... mean! Plus I couldn't chick'n pick if my arse was on fire! 🤣👍 Go on give that Tele some porno loving tonight Pinkie it's been missing you! 😜

[@pinkiewerewolf]

@@theguitaristas Thats right, a bit of Status Quo tearing it up! It felt good to get the Tele out. I had a guy tell me that he had a Tele that weighed over 12 pounds the other day. Must have been some old growth Swamp Ash on that Tele. I don’t think that I’ve heard of Les Paul’s weighing that much.

[@francoisdunord7169]

to me the baja looks and sounds great, grtz from the netherlands 🇳🇱

[@theguitaristas]

Yes they all do something quite special and the Baja is one of the best value Tele's you can get 😎👍

[@sixbladeknife44]

Good stuff Colin, enjoyed the jams! The two 70’s Teles sounded particularly good to me, very cool. I’m not a huge Tele guy, but I still have a couple for when the mood strikes :)

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man! 😎👍

[@mattporter6128]

Some particularly inspired playing this week Colin, loved it. For me, the Joe Strummer wins on looks and The Wilko Johnson wins on sound, but they're all beautiful guitars. I must admit I've never been a great fan of the venerable old Telecaster, but your video has now got me thinking I might need one 😂

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Matt, thanks for the kind word man... I think you will find that everyone needs a Telecaster in their arsenal! 😆👍

[@mattporter6128]

@@theguitaristas Indeed! And I finally got around to subscribing to your website. Keep up the great work 🤟👍

[@theguitaristas]

@@mattporter6128 Nice one Matt I saw you are on the forum already... welcome mate and thanks for supporting the channel! 🙏😎👍

[@Bona-Who]

Wonder video, thank you! 74 is my birth year, I’ve got the strat and am looking for your exact 74 Tele!!

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one Brent... they are out there still and quite affordable and I think 74 was definitely a good year! 😎👍

[@ereimul1444]

Nice collection you got there.

[@michaelbledsoe1060]

Ok Collin, you are missing a thinline telecaster. You need to get one to complete your Tele collection. Enjoyed the jams. Cheers from Texas🎸🎸🤠

[@theguitaristas]

Damn you are right! 🤣👍

[@TheLastFraudster]

I LOVE that Joe Strummer Tele! You wouldn't care what it sounds like either. I would just want it being a massive Clash fan.

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍👍

[@henryhartley9993]

Nice one Colin, great selection of telecasters, my favourite from the ones I've had was the Mexican, really great guitar...

[@HektorBandimar]

I like your patter mate, I enjoyed your video, I like Tele's and I found the info about your guitars interesting. I think the 70's Tele sounded pretty darn good, maybe the Mexican with the white scratch plate was the least grabbing tone wise, but hey! they are Tele's and great guitars, thanks.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man that's appreciated! 😎👍

[@alastairfoster3955]

Oooof this is some hot tele action

[@theguitaristas]

😛😋

[@madnobby8301]

Hi Colin, another nice one! Tele with P-90 Iam a bit jealous, I already had in mind to mod my CS 50ts Nocaster....... But better not LOL

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, I think I would leave the Nocaster stock... 😆👍

[@emo_galaxy9413]

I thought I heard Jerry when you were playing the black signed one. Sweet licks!

[@emo_galaxy9413]

BTW I love Lollar pickups they sound like warm golden butter

[@theguitaristas]

Got something very nice with a lollar P90 coming up in a few weeks...

[@aminahmed2220]

Absolutely fantastic

[@transmissionggb2820]

Bought a black MIM tele earlier this year and just love it and would never part with it now, it was like it was waiting for me to buy it.

[@theguitaristas]

It's all you need! 😎👍

[@fongy200]

Doesn't Craig Ross play a 70's custom? The guy who plays with Lenny Kravit's, I think I've seen him play a few. He obviously favor's them, one is identical to yours Colin. He can play a bit that's for sure. I missed this episode, glad I spotted it, thanks mate.