Hi all
You may have seen on my first thread that I am thinking about buying a "cheap" second guitar. I won't go into that again, but while doing my research I have also wondered whether it would be worth my while looking at a telecaster with trem (finance permitting etc).
My reasons for this are:
- I quite fancy a Telecaster of some sort
- I'd like to have a go at playing rockabilly at some point (I'm not good enough yet)
- I've seen J Mascis demonstrate playing rhythm while holding the trem and he's a favourite of mine
So what I want to ask is whether this sort of guitar would be compatible with my regular technique of playing rhythm with my hand on the bridge (Look up Cold Blooded Old Times by Smog to hear what I aim for while playing rhythm).
I've not played for years and am just coming back to it, however I used to think I had problems with trems and had the one on my Jagstang removed as I knocked it out of tune all the time.
I also have a Les Paul and of course you could say use that for one technique and the Tele for developing other styles. That said, I'd like to see what people think.
Martin
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It's now moved...
So, can't answer your question but am following.
A telecaster with a trem is very unusual which will limit your choices massively.
If you have in mind one of these ones with a Bigsby - https://www.dawsons.co.uk/fender-mij-traditional-60s-telecaster-with-bigsby-electric-guitar-candy-blue?gclid=Cj0KCQiAno_uBRC1ARIsAB496IXxRm-cQkzyDPvgM_GgSSvIY1ylyTwy8KZSSpSuGxxlYNZL8SSnopYaAv0KEALw_wcB - then resting on the bridge won't be a problem.
I tend to use a fixed bridge but I do like a trem and have a guitar with a Floyd Rose. I find playing normally whilst maintaining a loose grip on the bar both very tricky and hugely limiting. I very rarely feel the need to do it.
I reckon you would be best off sticking with a conventional Tele.
(When I'm playing a trem guitar I tend to hold the bar in my hand all the time, but I play with my fingers, so it's not such a problem.)
I think I am trying to cover too much with one guitar. I want a telecaster and a tremolo, but the two won't work together as I'd like. And I think as I'm trying to develop a new style for myself I need to continue looking and thinking - that costs nothing