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Trurolexer · 26 July 2013, 03:25 AM

I'm not a guitar player, so I don't really know about guitar. But I love Rck music. I want to give my kid a present, which one good? please vote and the reason why. Thanks.

Kindly Regards, Heru (TR).

P.S : Many my favorite guitarists including SRV used Stratocaster. Maybe that's a good point for Strat.

Jocke · 26 July 2013, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Trurolexer

I'm not a guitar player, so I don't really know about guitar. But I love Rck music. I want to give my kid a present, which one good? please vote and the reason why. Thanks.

Kindly Regards, Heru (TR).

P.S : Many my favorite guitarists including SRV used Stratocaster. Maybe that's a good point for Strat.

Stratocaster is the way to go, Telecaster is county & western.

b06tmm · 26 July 2013, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

Stratocaster is the way to go, Telecaster is county & western.

Just so you know, the lead guitar on Stairway To Heaven was done on a Telecaster.

Jimi Hendrix played a Telecaster initially. He also said there were two sounds you could get out of one - good and bad. Some say the two sounds are country and western, please see the above. <smile>

The thing you need to know is Telecasters are unforgiving and they expose your faults big time. In fact, Elliot Easton (from the Cars) has in his Telecaster Forum signature "It's impossible to tell lies on a Telecaster!"; here is a recent thread where he commented, see post 18.

As much as I hate to say it, I vote Strat too, if only to keep them interested in guitar.

Trurolexer · 26 July 2013, 03:33 AM

Lol!!! Got it, Jocke.

One more question, Strato standard or classic?

Wahlberg · 26 July 2013, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Trurolexer

Lol!!! Got it, Jocke.

One more question, Strato standard or classic?

Wait because 1 guy makes a lame joke about the telecaster being for country and western you immediately go for the strat?

The Telecaster is, together with the Gibson Les Paul, one of the most versatile (and most famous) guitars you can get.

Imho the telecasters plays much smoother than a stratocaster, the feel is much better and I like the sound a lot more. Again to each his own, and it's really depends on what a guitar player likes so it's a difficult decision. Why did you get car A, why did get get that watch. It's about looks, emotion, sound, ...

Jocke · 26 July 2013, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Wahlberg

Wait because 1 guy makes a lame joke about the telecaster being for country and western you immediately go for the strat?

Maybe the guy love country and western, what did I know?

capote · 26 July 2013, 03:39 AM

Jimmi had a Stratocaster. Should be good enough

Trurolexer · 26 July 2013, 03:54 AM

Jimmi, Clapton, Beck, SRV, Gilmour...

Jocke · 26 July 2013, 04:57 AM

Why not look for a Mexican Stratocaster to start with, there are some good signature guitars for a resonable price.

It's not smart to put in too much $$$ at the start, maybe it's only fun a few months.

I'm pretty close to get a Ritche Blackmore Stratocaster, we have to see how it ends.

bungcarlo · 26 July 2013, 05:17 AM

How old is your kid going to be, Heru? Post 6 by Jocke makes a lot of sense. I was lucky to purchase a Gibson SG from a beverly hills mom whose kid, after watching guns n roses thought he can become a rock star someday. After a couple of months, it just started collecting dust and eventually ended up for sale on CL. And is now part of my gear.

Trurolexer · 26 July 2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bungcarlo

How old is your kid going to be, Heru? Post 6 by Jocke makes a lot of sense. I was lucky to purchase a Gibson SG from a beverly hills mom whose kid, after watching guns n roses thought he can become a rock star someday. After a couple of months, it just started collecting dust and eventually ended up for sale on CL. And is now part of my gear.

My kids now 14 and 10. Both now love and learn guitar. Just want to surprise 'em.
Buy a standard Strat? Standard Strato or Classic strato?

bayerische · 26 July 2013, 05:21 AM

What about a "Les Paul"?

Dan Pierce · 26 July 2013, 05:38 AM

Can't go wrong with a Tele or Strat.

Ask Robert Plant, Keith Richards, and Jeff Beck how Country & Western a Tele is.

dP

heatscore · 26 July 2013, 05:45 AM

Mexican strat all the way, they are reasonably priced and solid like a rock. Les Paul's are too expensive unless you go the Epiphone route, and they tend to be more fragile because of the mahogany neck and angled headstock. If it falls it will probably break. Your safest bet might be one of those Squire Stratocaster value packs that come with an amp, cable etc. You can pick one of those up for about $200.

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Jocke · 26 July 2013, 05:48 AM

It looks like I stepped on a telecaster toe.

I know there is a lot of great guitar players the use a Telecaster.

b06tmm · 26 July 2013, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

It looks like I stepped on a telecaster toe.

I know there is a lot of great guitar players the use a Telecaster.

No worries, here it is from the man himself...

Jocke · 26 July 2013, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by b06tmm

No worries, here it is from the man himself...

My favorite Telecaster player is Arlo West.

b06tmm · 26 July 2013, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

My favorite Telecaster player is Arlo West.

ARLO! YES!

I don't hang around the Telecaster forum too much anymore but have been a member since '05 and I remember Arlo there when he used to contribute a lot. He also made a few Telecasters himself, I believe out of old barn wood.

gmh1013 · 26 July 2013, 06:08 AM

Strat.....dont know his physical size but the Tele is heavy.
I like both equally and own both of them....if Im playing blues I play the Tele
most anything else the Strat.
Im a die hard Fender guy....

masterserg · 26 July 2013, 06:13 AM

How about the Master of the Telecaster ... Albert Collins!

Not to mention PJ Harvey, Alex Lifeson, Bill Frisell and, obviously, The Boss.

Jocke · 26 July 2013, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by masterserg

How about the Master of the Telecaster ... Albert Collins!

Not to mention PJ Harvey, Alex Lifeson, Bill Frisell and, obviously, The Boss.

The Iceman

gulfstream69xr7 · 26 July 2013, 06:38 AM

Go with the strat.

There is nothing like the sound of the strat's three single coils, and it is an iconic a guitar as any made ever.

Spend the money on the US version. If for some reason you ever have to sell it, it will retain it's value.

I bought one for my brother as a wedding gift. We'd played in bands together for years. I was his best man. The tele is a great guitar, but every collection must absolutely have a strat.

I've played in bands with guys who used everything from Musicmasters, to PRs, to SG's to hand made six strings. Every guitar player I know owns a strat.

gulfstream69xr7 · 26 July 2013, 06:41 AM

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Just so you know, the lead guitar on Stairway To Heaven was done on a Telecaster.

I saw Jimmy Page with "The Firm" in the mid eighties.

He played a tele most of the night.

ippon20 · 26 July 2013, 08:45 AM

Here's my suggestion. Take him to the music store and let him pick it out. At the end of the day, if he doesn't like it....he won't play it. If he picks a high end axe, go for the middle of the road one and have him prove himself before spending the dough on the top dollar. I would shy away from the cheap starter bundles, many times these guitars are so inferior they actually make the experience of learning horrible (i.e. sharp frets, too much string tension, etc.). I say pick a nice guitar, then take one step back and that's a happy medium.

chicfarmer1 · 26 July 2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ippon20

Here's my suggestion. Take him to the music store and let him pick it out. At the end of the day, if he doesn't like it....he won't play it. If he picks a high end axe, go for the middle of the road one and have him prove himself before spending the dough on the top dollar. I would shy away from the cheap starter bundles, many times these guitars are so inferior they actually make the experience of learning horrible (i.e. sharp frets, too much string tension, etc.).

I agree. Involving the kid is a fun part of it, and don't overspend first time out. By the way, how old's the kid? That makes a difference. Also, does the kid want to play rock and roll? Start with what the kid wants, or might take to, more so than what you aren't going to be playing.

I more or less agree about the Strat v. Tele. A rocker who plays a Tele is acknowledging some country or rockabilly player, a James Burton or whoever, to make that choice. Strat is purer rock. (Plus, the Tele is such a log. A wonderful log, but you have to have advanced aesthetics to appreciate it. LOL)

ippon20 · 26 July 2013, 08:46 AM

p.s. I play a Strat AND a Les Paul.

b06tmm · 26 July 2013, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ippon20

p.s. I play a Strat AND a Les Paul.

But not a Telecaster, just saying...

I kid, I kid...

bungcarlo · 26 July 2013, 10:42 AM

Jocke might be joking but the telecaster really is the pick for country music playing...oh yeah, the strat too...and the Gibson lp!

http://ericdockett.hubpages.com/hub/...ar-for-Country

I guess what I'm trying to say is, whichever one you choose is still a winner!

bungcarlo · 27 July 2013, 01:01 AM

I'd probably go for the mexican lonestar strat. They'd love the seymour duncan pearly gates humbucker bridge pickup. It boost the sound into a new level! Inexpensive compared to the american lonestar but almost the same specs. And a tremolo bar is a plus. Kids love messing with those. Learn to use it correctly and they won't lose interest. Just my opinion.

Trurolexer · 27 July 2013, 01:20 AM

Ok, Mexican Stratocaster. do you have the pics? Is that Fender too?

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26 July 2013, 03:25 AM	#1
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	For my kid first electric guitar : Fender Stratocaster or Telecaster? Why? I'm not a guitar player, so I don't really know about guitar. But I love Rck music. I want to give my kid a present, which one good? please vote and the reason why. Thanks. Kindly Regards, Heru (TR). P.S : Many my favorite guitarists including SRV used Stratocaster. Maybe that's a good point for Strat.

26 July 2013, 04:57 AM	#9
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Why not look for a Mexican Stratocaster to start with, there are some good signature guitars for a resonable price. It's not smart to put in too much $$$ at the start, maybe it's only fun a few months. I'm pretty close to get a Ritche Blackmore Stratocaster, we have to see how it ends. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

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26 July 2013, 05:38 AM	#13
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Can't go wrong with a Tele or Strat. Ask Robert Plant, Keith Richards, and Jeff Beck how Country & Western a Tele is. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

26 July 2013, 03:33 AM	#4
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Lol!!! Got it, Jocke. One more question, Strato standard or classic?

26 July 2013, 03:39 AM	#7
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Jimmi had a Stratocaster. Should be good enough

26 July 2013, 03:54 AM	#8
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Jimmi, Clapton, Beck, SRV, Gilmour...

26 July 2013, 05:17 AM	#10
bungcarlo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Erwin Location: usa Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 685	How old is your kid going to be, Heru? Post 6 by Jocke makes a lot of sense. I was lucky to purchase a Gibson SG from a beverly hills mom whose kid, after watching guns n roses thought he can become a rock star someday. After a couple of months, it just started collecting dust and eventually ended up for sale on CL. And is now part of my gear.

26 July 2013, 05:45 AM	#14
heatscore "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 218	Mexican strat all the way, they are reasonably priced and solid like a rock. Les Paul's are too expensive unless you go the Epiphone route, and they tend to be more fragile because of the mahogany neck and angled headstock. If it falls it will probably break. Your safest bet might be one of those Squire Stratocaster value packs that come with an amp, cable etc. You can pick one of those up for about $200. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2

26 July 2013, 05:48 AM	#15
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	It looks like I stepped on a telecaster toe. I know there is a lot of great guitar players the use a Telecaster. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

26 July 2013, 06:08 AM	#19
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	Strat.....dont know his physical size but the Tele is heavy. I like both equally and own both of them....if Im playing blues I play the Tele most anything else the Strat. Im a die hard Fender guy....

26 July 2013, 06:13 AM	#20
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	How about the Master of the Telecaster ... Albert Collins! Not to mention PJ Harvey, Alex Lifeson, Bill Frisell and, obviously, The Boss. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

26 July 2013, 06:38 AM	#22
gulfstream69xr7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Medford NJ Watch: TAG Rolex Posts: 948	Go with the strat. There is nothing like the sound of the strat's three single coils, and it is an iconic a guitar as any made ever. Spend the money on the US version. If for some reason you ever have to sell it, it will retain it's value. I bought one for my brother as a wedding gift. We'd played in bands together for years. I was his best man. The tele is a great guitar, but every collection must absolutely have a strat. I've played in bands with guys who used everything from Musicmasters, to PRs, to SG's to hand made six strings. Every guitar player I know owns a strat.

26 July 2013, 08:45 AM	#24
ippon20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: Orlando/NSB, FL Watch: 16710 (3186) Posts: 1,629	Here's my suggestion. Take him to the music store and let him pick it out. At the end of the day, if he doesn't like it....he won't play it. If he picks a high end axe, go for the middle of the road one and have him prove himself before spending the dough on the top dollar. I would shy away from the cheap starter bundles, many times these guitars are so inferior they actually make the experience of learning horrible (i.e. sharp frets, too much string tension, etc.). I say pick a nice guitar, then take one step back and that's a happy medium. __________________ Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Instagram @pivot_and_spine

26 July 2013, 08:46 AM	#26
ippon20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: Orlando/NSB, FL Watch: 16710 (3186) Posts: 1,629	p.s. I play a Strat AND a Les Paul. __________________ Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Instagram @pivot_and_spine

26 July 2013, 10:42 AM	#28
bungcarlo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Erwin Location: usa Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 685	Jocke might be joking but the telecaster really is the pick for country music playing...oh yeah, the strat too...and the Gibson lp! http://ericdockett.hubpages.com/hub/...ar-for-Country I guess what I'm trying to say is, whichever one you choose is still a winner!

27 July 2013, 01:01 AM	#29
bungcarlo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Erwin Location: usa Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 685	I'd probably go for the mexican lonestar strat. They'd love the seymour duncan pearly gates humbucker bridge pickup. It boost the sound into a new level! Inexpensive compared to the american lonestar but almost the same specs. And a tremolo bar is a plus. Kids love messing with those. Learn to use it correctly and they won't lose interest. Just my opinion.

27 July 2013, 01:20 AM	#30
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Ok, Mexican Stratocaster. do you have the pics? Is that Fender too?

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