Stratocaster vs Telecaster - Progressive Rock Music Forum

Hey proggers,

Do you prefer Stratocaster or Telecaster? And please mention why.

Myself, I'd go for a Strat because I don't really like the twangy sound of the Tele.

On my Variax I can simulate both ... I think I'll go with the Stratocaster because it's simply a bit more versatile. But sometimes I really like the twang of the Tele.

The Strat because of Jimi Hendrix and David Gilmour.Bruce Springsteen uses his Tele quite well though

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Being a Gibson-head i would go for a sweet Tele with humbuckers on for a nice heavy crunch sound.... i just don't like stratocasters

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The Telecaster, it´s pretty much the Gibson guitar in Fender... and I´m a Gibson kinda guy

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Not a huge fan of Fender, (Ibanez for me) but Strat all the way.

As it's been said, it is WAY over used but hey, nice looking and sounding guitar.
I like the sound and look of the Strat over Tele.

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Strat because of Richie Blackmore

I have to admit that's a pretty damn good reason why.

I'm a Strat man myself. All my favorite guitarists play them (but often not only them): Blackmore, Trower, Jimi, Hackett, Hillage, etc. Personally, I like the feel of the guitar better, and as others have said, it is a more versatile instrument compared to the Telly. In the right hands, though (like all things), there is no sound like the Telly - but to make it work you really have to attack it, which is why I think a lot of Gibson guys like it. The Strat is also forgiving, so even a sloppy player can actually sound pretty good on it because it will do a lot of the work for you. At the same time, to make it sing you need finesse and a light touch. I seem to have found a good one myself, many years ago, made in 1974, but I bought it in 1978. All my Gibson bros that don't like Fenders like my Strat. Even if it is "common," there is a reason for it. To criticize the instrument is like critizing Stairway to Heaven because it is too popular - sure it's been overplayed, but it's still a great song in spite of that.

I heard that Strats were almost discontinued in the mid-60s because of low sales. We can thank Jimi for rescuing it for us.

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I have always played (& probably will always) a strat ...fits me like a glove

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The Strat is my personal favourite.

Malcolm Jones of Runrig can produce utter magic on his Strat; in prog bands, Gilmour is my favourite Strat player.

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Poll Question: Stratocaster or Telecaster?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
Stratocaster	40	[78.43%]
Telecaster	11	[21.57%]
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