Guitar players: feedback on Telecaster

[gamecockcat]

Thinking of buying a Tele or Tele-style guitar. I play blues, country rock and classic rock. I'm thinking right now either a HS or even HH configuration as I have a hard time with the single pole hum and the twang of the bridge SP. I'm not going to spend 1000s on a custom Fender. Have perused the Squier 70s vintage with the HS and they've received solid reviews. Have played on a 9.5" radius Tele and the neck felt great, which is one reason I'm leaning that way now. I know other guitar brands have their own version but have almost no knowledge of how they sound

1. Anyone play a P-90 Tele and, if so, pros and cons?
2. Non-Fender Tele style you'd recommend?
3. Is a Tele even the right guitar for what I play or should I look elsewhere?

Two SS amps (Peavey and Blackstar) with several pedals although I believe less is more.

All advice is welcome. Thanks.

 

[FusterCluck]

I have lots of things to say, but I'm working...

+1 for P90s

In the meantime, take a look at the Schecter teles.

 

[justa]

I would think for blues the Strat would be the play. Looking myself, will prob get one of the Squire Strat versions to start to see how I like it.

 

[gamecockcat]

I have lots of things to say, but I'm working...

+1 for P90s

In the meantime, take a look at the Schecter teles.

Schecter makes very good guitars at a very reasonable price point. You can get high quality guitars in a variety of styles for < $800 all day. I've played on a few but never owned one. They have/had a reputation as shred machines with active PUs which is not my cup of tea. But their PT (Tele) and LP clone are supposed to be top notch.

 

[JIMFKFT]

What kind of reputation do G&L Tribute guitars have? They have a Bluesboy model priced under $700. My experience with a P-90 is a Epiphone Elitist Casino. I love it. Can't envision it being a blues guitar, though.

 

[FusterCluck]

Schecter makes very good guitars at a very reasonable price point. You can get high quality guitars in a variety of styles for < $800 all day. I've played on a few but never owned one. They have/had a reputation as shred machines with active PUs which is not my cup of tea. But their PT (Tele) and LP clone are supposed to be top notch.

I craigslist traded for a Tempest Blackjack, probably 15 years ago. Awesome guitar, but it was way too hot for me, so I traded it away. I'd take it back now, though, and just swap the pickups. It had good bones. It was the Blackjack series from the late 2000s with the SD's and Blackjack playing cards in the fingerboard...

I have played a Schecter T-style and I'd own one if I didn't already have so many Telecasters. Probably would have saved me a bunch of money (story and info coming).