She's played her last chord.

[b12]

Today, Tele died. I tried everything: i resoldered her, taped her, bandaged her, countless other things, but it was to no use; she slipped into oblivion. She'd been with me for over seven years, almost eight -- through good times and bad, girls, friends, enemies, everything. She was the only one there each night when i'd be alone, singing to me, and each night we made love -- my fingers would run across her neck and my hand across her body as she screamed her screams of delight and sometimes of lement. She'd sing softly, loudly, sometimes both. She was beautiful, and she meant everything to me -- she was a part of me. Now i feel like a part of me is gone. She was a Custom Fender American Telecaster. She was worth $1200. I got her for half that -- but she was priceless. Her input plug died out. Her insides are too tangled, too messed up, and i don't think she's fixable. She still lays in my room but she is an empty shell; devoid of life. But never will she be devoid of love: i will love her for eternity, and no other guitar will ever compare to her. Isn't she beautiful? Please ignore her messed up insides; she wouldn't want to scar you like that. Yes, i can still play her. But it's better not to offend her dignity; an electric guitar is not a true electric guitar if it can not play electrically. I'd rather she lived on in my memory as what she truly was: my baby, my love, my tele. The last song we played together was Cliffs of Dover by Eric Johnson. That will be our song forever. Tele, may you rest in peace.

[kichu]

Oh my goodness. I am so sorry for your loss.

[Xox]

Im very sorry. r.i.p.

[b12]

Thank you guys. But there's no need to be sorry -- she was a proud girl, and i was proud to have had her.

[pj]

She IS fixable. She's a real Tele. That means she's immortal. It may take some effort, but if you want it so, it shall be. PM me.

[james-25:22pm]

er...I don't see that being a crisis? New pickups...new wiring...new input... really sounds like basic stuff to me. Take it to your local guitar shop when you have some spare pennies and see what they'll do! Don't ever give up! edit: see if they'll make you a 24 fret neck whilst you are at it

[TweaK]

[...] The last song we played together was Cliffs of Dover by Eric Johnson. That will be our song forever. You are the man, and so is Tele (or the woman rather). Cliffs of Dover is amazing.

[Clairity]

Please do accept my condolences.

[Oneironaut Zero]

Poor ol' girl. I just played her a solemn (yet pleasantly Metal) Taps for her, on my Epiphone.

[StephenT]

That's sad. I'm sorry for your loss. She was a great guitar I know, based on her brothers and sisters I've played and heard. I can only imagine what she meant to you. Let me just give some advice... Gretsch Hollow Body Baby! If she dies electrically, she can always play some acoustic.

[27]

If it comes down to it, just rip out all the wires and rewire her, she can still live. I know the kind of connection you can have with a instrument, don't give up on her.

[Kromoh]

Maaan I was really sad and scared before i realised what it was about lol Maybe she can still be fixed! If so, then i'd love to hear her sing again!

[b12]

You guys are awesome. Thank you. Tele would love it. See, normally i wouldn't hesitate and go to get her ripped out and all-new stuff put back in...but i'm afraid she won't sound the same. And anyone who's played a Telecaster knows that sound i'm talking about. I know it sounds silly, but i wouldn't want to disgrace tele with a sub-standard tone. I guess it's time to upgrade, though. I'm thinking a Gibson Les Paul Studio. I've always been a fan of the mellow tone, finishes, and of course Gibsons themselves. Not to mention the studios are relatively cheaper than their custom counterparts. I'm a college boy, i gotta count every penny The Gretsch is nice, but the body's not exactly my style...a friend used to have one though, and the tone was very nice. And Taps was a nice choice...thank you