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Hi all, as stated in the subject, I really like so much the Telecaster tones but I can't stand to play "flat plank" body guitars. In the past I owned a Tele clone and a Les Paul clone, but in the end I sold them. I get really uncomfortable at the forearm and in the long term I tend to not like the guitar. I really need belly and arm contours to feel comfortable.
And I am not the only one
The problem is that when I hear someone playing great Tele tones makes me want so much to have it!
I was looking at sites like Warmoth (and similar), but building a custom Tele type guitar in the end costs like getting a used Tele and modify the body, but I really don't have time and wish (and tools) to do that much woodwork.
I even thought about installing Tele pickups on a Strat body... but that's too "feels strange", anyone did that before?
Now I am looking at other T-style guitars, but most of them I can't even try at a shop because they are quite rare or not available at local shops. If I get one of them I have to buy online and eventually return it back but I don't feel it is a right thing to do.
What do you think is the best T-style guitar with belly and arm contour between these?
- Reverend Trickshot
- Schecter PT Special
- Chapman ML3 Traditional (but this has anyway a sharp edge on the arm)
- Blade Dayton Standard
I really like G&L too but no arm contour too...
Other suggestions? Budget under $800-900 or less. It doesen't have to be a Tele style body, I focus on the tones mainly, both neck and bridge.
Or should I just deal with it and get used to the discomfort?
And I am not the only one
The problem is that when I hear someone playing great Tele tones makes me want so much to have it!
I was looking at sites like Warmoth (and similar), but building a custom Tele type guitar in the end costs like getting a used Tele and modify the body, but I really don't have time and wish (and tools) to do that much woodwork.
I even thought about installing Tele pickups on a Strat body... but that's too "feels strange", anyone did that before?
Now I am looking at other T-style guitars, but most of them I can't even try at a shop because they are quite rare or not available at local shops. If I get one of them I have to buy online and eventually return it back but I don't feel it is a right thing to do.
What do you think is the best T-style guitar with belly and arm contour between these?
- Reverend Trickshot
- Schecter PT Special
- Chapman ML3 Traditional (but this has anyway a sharp edge on the arm)
- Blade Dayton Standard
I really like G&L too but no arm contour too...
Other suggestions? Budget under $800-900 or less. It doesen't have to be a Tele style body, I focus on the tones mainly, both neck and bridge.
Or should I just deal with it and get used to the discomfort?
May be possible to find used for a reasonable price:
