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Hello there,

I am looking to buy an electric guitar and headphones so i can practice without disturbing others at night.

The dude from the guitarstore recommended me the Fender Standard Telecaster. Who has played that guitar and what do you think about it?

Here is the link... https://www.keymusic.com/be/item/fender-standard-telecaster-butterscotch-blonde-maple/

Is it a good guitar to use during the learn and master course? 

thanks everybody

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That guitar will last you from complete beginner to pro level. Very versatile and are used from anything from Country to Blues and Rock. I think it would be a great choice for the L&M course. 

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Hello Limatje,

Fender is a really good make of guitar and you can not go wrong with them. I have never played a telecaster but I have heard that the shape of the guitar is not comfortable for everyone. A lot of people start out with a stratocaster shape or a Les Paul shape. If I were you I would go for a Fender Strat or Yamaha Pacifica 112, the Yamaha Pacifica was my first electric and I still love playing it.

Best wishes

Mandy

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I had a thin line tele... which is a semi-hollow (the one you're looking at is not)

Loved its sound. But couldn't bond with it. Cause of the semi hollow body the neck kept diving to the floor

Remember to wear a strap while you play. That way you don't wrestle with the guitar

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Both Ice9 and Doug are right.  A Standard Tele is a good enough guitar that you can find many gigging musicians at the local level playing one and, you might, or might not, end up bonding with it. 

Like Ice, I love my Tele. I also have an American Stratocaster which is another iconic guitar played by gazillions of gigging players and have yet to bond with it.  So, you can see its a highly personal thing that only reveals itself over time.

Getting started out you just have to buy a good guitar (there are tons of them, including everything mentioned here so far) and play long enough to start figuring out what you like in a guitar and horse trading (or just adding to a collection) to get what you want.

If  the Tele feels reasonably good to play, you like the looks of it, and it fits your budget, then its as good a choice as any.   The others mentioned would be just as good to get you started but I don't think you'd be disappointed with a Tele.  Ask if the have a Classic Vibe Tele you can check out.  Its built in China vs Mexico but the quality is outstanding for the price.  Several of us on the forum have them.

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Yes!  That would be a great choice. 

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Nothing wrong with a Tele, just be sure to get a set-up on what every guitar you get.  Let us know what you get.

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Today was a great day, I bought my fender standard telecaster butterscotch ?. Thanks for all the reactions on my question!

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Congratulations on your purchase! May you have many years of learning and enjoyment from it.

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Congratulations - enjoy!

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Very nice! Play it like you own it!

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Way cool!

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Superb Limjatje, you did not rush into buying it, you made a carefully considered decision and have bought the guitar that is right for you. I know that you will always love and keep playing this superb guitar. I really do like the colour! ????

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Nice!

Congrats, I've very partial to the Butterscotch and Vintage blondes myself.  

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4 hours ago, Six String said:

Nice!

Congrats, I've very partial to the Butterscotch and Vintage blondes myself.  

Six String, I hope you don't call your blonde vintage to her face LOL

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Beauty!  I love Tele design...I have 5 of them...They fit me well. Enjoy and congrats.

Greg

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Welcome to the club!  Three of them  myself, including a blondie!

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On 4/6/2018 at 12:32 PM, KYSLOWFINGERS said:

Six String, I hope you don't call your blonde vintage to her face LOL

I may be dumb, but I 'aint stupid.  lol

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@Limatje, excellent decision. One that's going to bring you many years of enjoyment.

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Congratulations!  That is a GREAT guitar!

Bonus points for being from Belgium.  One of my favorite cities in the world is Brugge!

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Congratulations. That is a beautiful guitar. Good choice. :) 

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On 10/4/2018 at 11:42 PM, bwillard said:

Congratulations!  That is a GREAT guitar!

Bonus points for being from Belgium.  One of my favorite cities in the world is Brugge!

hey, thanks, and brugge is 15 minutes from where i live :)

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