If you’ve been on a search for iconic guitars, you might find that it ends at Telecaster guitars – the models of Fender-made electric guitars that have been around since the 1940’s and 1950’s. Through a simple, solid-body design and a sharp electric sound, the Telecasters quickly put their mark on music through artists such as Buck Owens, Eric Clapton, and George Harrison, who played the Telecaster frequently on the Beatles’ “Let It Be” album.

But what exactly makes this such a special guitar, and what made it stand out during the initial releases in the middle of the 20th Century?

The History of the Telecaster Guitar

If you look at at a typical Telecaster guitar, you’ll see that there’s nothing particularly revolutionary about its electric, solid-body design. That’s because this kind of electric look and sound is part of what drove the electric guitar to its current status as king of the rock world.

Produced by Leo Fender and his company, the first Telecaster actually appeared in 1949 – and it would be this design that would bring the solid-body electric guitar out of obscurity and finally make a mark on the world of music.

Through models like the Esquire and the Broadcaster, produced in mass quantities through simple processes – similar in many ways to early automobiles. This allowed for greater popularity of the solid-body electric guitar, and additionally allowed for easy repairs to be made at music and guitar shops.

The Value of Telecaster Guitars

With many brands of Telecaster guitars no longer produced, though playing a significant role in the influence of the electric guitar and on music history in general, you can imagine the value of some of these Telecaster guitars. While new guitars could cost you anything from several hundred to thousands of dollars, you might find that the price escalates for the limited-edition vintage guitars that don’t have a lot of copies.

Finding a Solid Telecaster Guitar Online

If you’re interested in acquiring a Telecaster guitar for yourself, the best place to start is eBay!  In fact, you don’t even need to visit eBay, as we’ve brought all the bargains to you right here, on this site. Check out the range of Telecaster Guitars for sale. When you’re comparing offers, make sure you do research on the prices of these guitars so that you know you’re getting a good deal. It’s also a good idea to review seller feedback on eBay before you make a purchase.

 

There are a lot of people out there with Telecaster guitars – why can’t you be one of them?

 

In many bands, the electric guitar is an integral instrument.

It can be used to create rhythm, melody, riff and even the odd solo- which, short, means that the instrument is incredibly diverse.

Many people want to know the best techniques for recording music using the electric guitar.

Here are a few:

First and foremost, remember that the electric guitar has no natural sound; therefore there is no “right” way to play it. Feel free to make the kind of music that you like! Attempting to copy other, more popular styles is rarely a good idea, as it’s likely to sound unnatural when combined with your playing style.

 

Secondly, effects and distortions are best left until the mixing and editing stages of recording. Playing with effects already present can not only be very difficult, but will also make editing a nightmare. Effects such as flanger, chorus and wah-wah might be okay, but reverbs and delays can both spill over into subsequent notes and ruin overall quality.

If you find it difficult to play without the accompanying effects, you might consider adding them to your monitor mix so that you will be able to hear them, but still record directly from the DI signal so that only the sounds from the guitar will be recorded.

Finally, you should ensure you use the correct pickup and compressor, and fix any off-notes using Auto-tune. Then, if the track stands up in comparison to another song, you have yourself a recording!

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