You're the only person I've heard speak to this! After 50 years of playing, I end up mostly fingerpicking my electric guitars... largely for a combination of playing on the couch combined with left wrist issues. Gave up dreadnaughts and jumbo acoustics a long time ago. I also prefer narrower nuts, a shorter scale, one gauge lighter strings and a smaller body... all for my wrist. My Fender is a Duosonic for all the aforementioned reasons, plus, like you, I prefer clarity of tone. Interestingly, its the same color as your Tele! Nice work; Jim! Many thanks! PS: I use a strap while seated too!
I’m learning to play on a custom Jazzmaster with a CuNiFe bridge pickup and a Cobalt neck pickup. To my amateur ears I think it has a lovely tone for fingerstyle.
Beautiful playing, Jim. I play in that style a lot and agree wholeheartedly. I play an old small Taylor and a couple of Telecaster. I am subscribing to your channel today! You are a kindred spirit and a valuable resource. Thanks for sharing. I am a songwriter in Portland OR. Where are you located, if I may ask?
My "dream Tele" will be a Nashville model converted to a humbucker at the neck and a single coil at the bridge. I just need two basic sounds. Warmth conversion neck with a Gibson scale and 1 11/16" nut width. I think it will be excellent for fingerstyle. Oh, and I want a Bigsby, too.
You never mentioned the neck. For me nothing is more important than neck feel. But here I 've noticed that different versions of the same models have different necks. You also don't seem to be aware of guitars like the Godin Multiac which are nylon electrics. In fact, you might ask why Chet Atkins used a Fender nylon electric. Could it have a wider neck. A warmer sound?
I agree, the feel of the neck is a big deal. Fortunately there are several different neck shapes depending on which model Telecaster it is. I'm pretty familiar with the Multiac and owned an A6 Ultra for awhile. That's their steel string version of the Multiac with a humbucker in the neck position. I wasn't aware that Chet played a Fender nylon string. He also played a Kirk Sands and Gibson thin bodied nylon string. I guess that he liked the sound of a nylon string guitar. He played and recorded with them often. I read an article with Paul Yandell that said Chet frequently played nylon string guitars because they were easier on his fingernails. My speculation is that the thin nails were a byproduct of the chemo that he had to take when he had cancer. Thanks for commenting!
i have about 8 of each - different brands and variations. I quite enjoy them all for all the different flavours and feels I get from them. Thanks for posting this.
I give you one reason why it is not for me: nut width. That’s why I don’t own any fender. My fat fingers need at least 45mm. So I landed with Eastman for electric fingerpicking.
That's my primary beef with Fenders too. I don't have any experience with Eastman's electrics. I have played one of their acoustics though and it was a nice guitar.
Not every telecaster neck has the same dimensions. If you get one with a chunky u-shape and you get a really big neck fat neck like a baseball bat like I have. You'll play all day long. It's very comfortable. It's not 2 in, not like a classical, but it's something special where you can navigate all of your finger style
Jeepers, I do own 1 Telecaster, but there is so much over the top Tele worship in this world. Oooooo best finger style, oooooo most versatile. Is it any different than any other 2 pickup, etc setup? Ah, no.
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You're the only person I've heard speak to this! After 50 years of playing, I end up mostly fingerpicking my electric guitars... largely for a combination of playing on the couch combined with left wrist issues. Gave up dreadnaughts and jumbo acoustics a long time ago. I also prefer narrower nuts, a shorter scale, one gauge lighter strings and a smaller body... all for my wrist. My Fender is a Duosonic for all the aforementioned reasons, plus, like you, I prefer clarity of tone. Interestingly, its the same color as your Tele! Nice work; Jim! Many thanks! PS: I use a strap while seated too!
Thanks for commenting and your kind words. I haven't spent any time with a Duosonic, I'll have to check them out.
The first reason I thought of is it doesn’t have the middle pick up of a Stratocaster, gives you more unobstructed finger room.
I agree! I think that Strats are a great design, except for the middle pickup. Thanks for commenting.
I like your style very calm and kind - like the Mr Rogers of online guitar learning! i just subscribed to your channel.
Thanks for your kind comments and for subscribing!
You’re a genius. Great stuff. Keep it up.
Thanks for your kind words!
Excellent video Jim. I agree with all your reasons. They are great guitars for so many styles.
Yes they are!
I’m learning to play on a custom Jazzmaster with a CuNiFe bridge pickup and a Cobalt neck pickup. To my amateur ears I think it has a lovely tone for fingerstyle.
That sounds like a very nice guitar1
Great reasons and not just for fingerstyle playing 🙂 Sweet picking too! Greetings from Hungary.
Thank You!
You are absolutely right!😊
Thanks!
the fender mod shop we can get this in a Bigsby which makes is so much cooler
Bigsby's are cool, for sure!
@@JimPharis103 have you played on a bigsby?
@@Mr.PhatsVarietyVibesShowyep, not on a Tele though.
Very well said. Really dig your playing . Peace
Thank you!
Good stuff, Jim!
Thank you!
Beautiful playing, Jim. I play in that style a lot and agree wholeheartedly. I play an old small Taylor and a couple of Telecaster. I am subscribing to your channel today! You are a kindred spirit and a valuable resource. Thanks for sharing. I am a songwriter in Portland OR. Where are you located, if I may ask?
Thanks for your kind words and subscribing. I'm located in Southwest Louisiana.
My "dream Tele" will be a Nashville model converted to a humbucker at the neck and a single coil at the bridge. I just need two basic sounds. Warmth conversion neck with a Gibson scale and 1 11/16" nut width. I think it will be excellent for fingerstyle. Oh, and I want a Bigsby, too.
That'd be a really sweet guitar. Thanks for commenting!
I’d love to hear some Townes van Zandt.
You never mentioned the neck. For me nothing is more important than neck feel. But here I 've noticed that different versions of the same models have different necks. You also don't seem to be aware of guitars like the Godin Multiac which are nylon electrics. In fact, you might ask why Chet Atkins used a Fender nylon electric. Could it have a wider neck. A warmer sound?
I agree, the feel of the neck is a big deal. Fortunately there are several different neck shapes depending on which model Telecaster it is. I'm pretty familiar with the Multiac and owned an A6 Ultra for awhile. That's their steel string version of the Multiac with a humbucker in the neck position. I wasn't aware that Chet played a Fender nylon string. He also played a Kirk Sands and Gibson thin bodied nylon string. I guess that he liked the sound of a nylon string guitar. He played and recorded with them often. I read an article with Paul Yandell that said Chet frequently played nylon string guitars because they were easier on his fingernails. My speculation is that the thin nails were a byproduct of the chemo that he had to take when he had cancer. Thanks for commenting!
If you think a Tele is comfortable you're in for a treat when you get around to a Strat.
I've had a strat and it was very comfortable. Who knows, I may end up with another one at some point!
i have about 8 of each - different brands and variations. I quite enjoy them all for all the different flavours and feels I get from them. Thanks for posting this.
Strandberg!
Thanks for listening and commenting!
Without a comfort curve it isn't comfortable to hold especially when seated.
They do make some models with belly cuts I believe. Thanks for commenting!
I give you one reason why it is not for me: nut width. That’s why I don’t own any fender. My fat fingers need at least 45mm. So I landed with Eastman for electric fingerpicking.
That's my primary beef with Fenders too. I don't have any experience with Eastman's electrics. I have played one of their acoustics though and it was a nice guitar.
Not every telecaster neck has the same dimensions. If you get one with a chunky u-shape and you get a really big neck fat neck like a baseball bat like I have. You'll play all day long. It's very comfortable. It's not 2 in, not like a classical, but it's something special where you can navigate all of your finger style
@@Telepkr l'm pretty new to electric guitars and haven't been able to play one with a bigger neck yet. I'll keep my eye peeled...
Jeepers, I do own 1 Telecaster, but there is so much over the top Tele worship in this world. Oooooo best finger style, oooooo most versatile. Is it any different than any other 2 pickup, etc setup? Ah, no.
Thanks for your comment. Tastes vary, everything isn't for everybody so I've heard.