Anderson, who renamed their Telecaster the MadCat. The Telecaster was so popular that other brands started copying it. With the flick of a chorus pedal, Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders pushed the Tele into the 1980’s. This was a source of inspiration for Merle to also start making music.
He was doin’ some time in San Quentin when someone called Johnny Cash came to play some songs. That Tele's do well in country is especially proven by this man. His own guitar was nicked, so he borrowed a very simple Telecaster from a girlfriend, just to play some secret chords. Time to catch a breath with the late, great Jeff Buckley. Need a brutal RiffMachine? Grab a Telecaster! #67 Tom Morello (Rage against the Machine) George Harrison chose an all rosewood Tele 'that would never let him down'. Initially not a fan of the Tele, but with a built-in pre-amp and some smart switches he found this one 'something magical'.įor a concert on a rooftop, facing a fresh breeze, you can use some solid gear. That's what Andy Summers of The Police also found out. Thanks to the simplicity of the Telecaster, they are very easy to tinker with. #70 James Burton (Elvis Presley)Įlvis Presley occasionally mumbled: 'Play it, James' and of he went…įun fact: James Burton later also played on an album by Danny Vera. As with everything on the internet, take this list with a pinch of salt. Most people might think of a Tele as a tool for just country twang, but you can play pretty much anything on it and to celebrate its versatility, we present to you: Our Ultimate Telecaster Top 70! Like there can't be a best guitar in the world, their isn't a best player out there. In all its simplicity, this model is just right for a lot of guitarists. As he pondered, some unnamed Nocasters came on the market, to later be labeled as the Telecaster which turned out to be a keeper. That's why we proudly present: the TelecasterTop 70! News & Moreīut Gretsch had already registered the BroadKaster brand, so Leo had to find another name. From Stairway to Heaven to Killing in the name of: the Telecaster was there. Leo Fender’s brainchild has been making a huge mark on music for 70 years.
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