Warning NSFT(ele) content Alex Lifeson talks guitars

I'm not knocking the Tele, just trying to relate to his observations. I mean, look at John 5. He does things on a Tele that seem otherworldly.

I spent 3 years playing full time in a country band and I was required to play a Tele through a Princeton. It definitely wasn't my thing, but it was my only source of income, so I stuck with it.

It felt like having a suitcase under your arm. When I quit that band in 2014, I gave the other guitarist the Tele and the Princeton.

In the studio, I play them if we need that particular sound...but never willingly.
 
That's why a Modern upgrade, like my Custom, Which is light, has large belly cut, not a block of wood thats heavy like you say. Godin makes modern guitars , they are innovative That's why i like each of them, they are even better playing than many of the Big Brand names. I don't want an older guitar. Many of the guitars today are better quality.
 
Well, Robert I fully understand your experience driven opinion of Tele's. and other guitar preferences.
As a guy who spends hours and hours using one, I can appreciate your ingrained sense of feel and ergonomics. I do the same thing when putting a hammer in my hand if I am out at Home Depot purchasing a new one for work. My hand has certain ones that just fit.

Now I will try to get tricky.

Session 5 said:
Where's Ramo..:)
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Ebidis said:
That's just what I was thinking.
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Ebidis said:
I always knew he was a great guitarist, now I know why. :D
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Ramo IS on the dark side. Mr Pointy Guitar. I will never cease to be in awe of Lifeson's talent, but I am afraid Prog music is a different animal from Thrash/ Chug metal like Ramo is fond of. But it does bring me to mind how certain guitars can be pigeon holed into certain types of music. Mr Ted Nugent essentially proved this as he threw a stick of dynamite into the jazz world where no one would have never imagined bombastic Rock n Roll music coming out of a Gibson Byrdland instead of a LP, SG, STRAT type guitar.

As mentioned, John 5 puts a whole different spin on Telecaster usage. Same can be said for fellas using an SG for Jazz or Classical music. If one wants to, they can find a way to get the sound needed.

I am one of the lucky cursed ones. I love all types of music, all types of guitars and even all types of instruments like pianos, electric and acoustic basses, ukes, banjos, trumpets etc etc.
 
chilipeppermaniac said:
Well, Robert I fully understand your experience driven opinion of Tele's. and other guitar preferences.
As a guy who spends hours and hours using one, I can appreciate your ingrained sense of feel and ergonomics. I do the same thing when putting a hammer in my hand if I am out at Home Depot purchasing a new one for work. My hand has certain ones that just fit.

Now I will try to get tricky.






Ramo IS on the dark side. Mr Pointy Guitar. I will never cease to be in awe of Lifeson's talent, but I am afraid Prog music is a different animal from Thrash/ Chug metal like Ramo is fond of. But it does bring me to mind how certain guitars can be pigeon holed into certain types of music. Mr Ted Nugent essentially proved this as he threw a stick of dynamite into the jazz world where no one would have never imagined bombastic Rock n Roll music coming out of a Gibson Byrdland instead of a LP, SG, STRAT type guitar.

As mentioned, John 5 puts a whole different spin on Telecaster usage. Same can be said for fellas using an SG for Jazz or Classical music. If one wants to, they can find a way to get the sound needed.

I am one of the lucky cursed ones. I love all types of music, all types of guitars and even all types of instruments like pianos, electric and acoustic basses, ukes, banjos, trumpets etc etc.
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I agree totally. I absolutely love my Telecasters, and always will. They can do anything, but...

This is one also of my favorite guitars. Most would think it's a metal/shredder guitar, but I use it for everything (and I mostly play bluesy and classic rock sorta stuff) because it just sounds and plays great no matter what I'm playing.

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67plexi said:
20+ years ago I had an audition with a band that had a top five hit. I played my Les Paul with a 100 watt Marshall Super Lead
The look of horror. I was told next time use your Telecaster and a Fender Twin Reverb that's what was used on the original recording.
So I did got the gig.
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Yes!!!!!

I've been there more than once!!!!

I auditioned for a band in 2017 that required you to bring a Gibson les Paul. That didn't bug me...

However, I auditioned (through my agent ad my Mom's urging) for a big country star's band in 2007 when his lead picker was talking about leaving. The proposed contract read "Must play only Fender guitars and Fender amplifiers pursuant to marketing agreements. May not pose for photos with guitars or amps made by other companies. May not wear clothing that promotes any other guitar maker or amplifier builder."

My NDA has a clause that reads "agrees not to discuss the terms of the proposed contract, or reveal the artist's name for a period of 15 years from the date of this signed agreement."
 
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