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Coincidence; pure coincidence.

Good afternoon, @Paul S, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

May I just add that, in the very wide Telecaster range, I favour the 'Deluxe' model, with its pair of humbucker pick-ups, over the 'standard' Tele with single coil. Rather more versatile, I'd say, and, though it may lack the extreme 'Texan twang' of the single-coil version, that's not the sound I want from a sole guitar. As a second/third/fourth... I've no problem with the standard Tele, but if I was to choose as my only guitar, t'would be a Deluxe model. Just sayin'; good luck with the hunt...

Hmm... My first thought is that, even if it implies suffering a little (or even a lot..!), getting out to a music shop might well be a Good Thing, whether you buy a guitar there or not, simply as a step in getting rid of this Disorder..! Easy enough for me to write from the comfort of my own armchair, I'm well aware, but it's as much an Opportunity and Challenge as it's a difficult thing to do for you. That being said, and if it's really impossible (but needs working on, just the same...), there are few downsides to ordering a guitar from a reputable on-line supplier.To be blunt, most guitars are much of a muchness when starting out, and any tweaks needed could only really be minor, and unknown at first. It's only really over time that one feels that such and such could be improved, or optimised, for one's own playing; that's not acquired 'in the box' anyway, but only over time. I would say that, in the range of instruments you're considering, any would be 'set up' from the factory and playable straight away, as long as you know how to tune it (you already play acoustic, so that shouldn't be an issue...). I've not counted of late, but, with my own guitars, those of Our Eldest and those of the other members of our little group, there must be at least two dozen guitars, all very different. Any of us can play and enjoy any of these guitars, albeit modestly (disclaimer : I'm a drummer...). I suggest that it's not an issue for a first purchase, and that a set-up should only really be considered after having played the acquisition for a while 'as is'. It may be that we (all four of us...) are either not too fussy, too experienced or just plain lucky in having guitars that we can all play. Obviously I'm not talking about a fault, such as a seriously bowed neck, or a stripped tuning peg, but these are not what is meant by 'set up', and would imply simply sending back any instrument so delivered. No, order the guitar that inspires you the most from wherever you have most confidence and play the darned thing for a few months. That's time enough to get to realise if there's anything to 'tweak', enough time to learn how to do it yourself, and enough time to get yourself in the state of mind that enables you to consult a tech, if needed. There, that's my opinion. Others may well have others; but that's my tuppence-worth. The joy of playing will out-weigh any reticence you may have with the contact of shop folk, or techs, and can only help in improving any such condition. It's an Opportunity; seize it, I say.

Good afternoon, @Nothingman , and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

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Good afternoon, @Baloo76, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share. Help will doubtless be along shortly regarding the tuners, so no need to sweat. Yes, the new tuners should ideally be the same ratio (18:1...). We'll get some references checked for having an easy one-to-one replacement. A bit of patience, then..?

The UK equivalent would be Gumtree, and there might well be someone on this very Forum with a guitar to sell in that price range. It would help even more to know where in England you're based, as, at that budget, collection would be far better than posting or courrier. I would echo the advice about having someone who already plays come along to check any potential purchase. Another option could be Thomann, a well-known and reputable source of musical instrument throughout Europe. They have a section of 'B-Stock' instruments, which are usually returns, or with some slight cosmetic defect. Here are two currently listed, which might squeeze into your budget... Nylon-strung classical Ortega RST5 MBK B-Stock, £114 +£10 shipping... Steel-strung folk Harley Benton HBO-850 Classic Black B-Stock £104 + £10 shipping ... Either of these would be a fine beginner's guitar, with a guarantee. Their new price is attractive, too, if 'B-stock' doesn't inspire. Hope this helps... Douglas

A little bit more information, please, in order to give pertinent answers..? Do you have a budget in mind..? Do you mean acoustic guitar (nylon or steel-strung..?) or electric guitar..? What style of music interests you to learn and play..? Where abouts are you..? There will be plenty enough suggestions for you, all the better if we can have replies to the above, please. Over to you... Douglas

Isn't that a little on the heavy side..? ...

Good evening, @howdenspur, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share. You're at the top of a very slippery slope, my friend. If you've not got a suitable amp, I'd suggest an electro-acoustic for starters. It won't stop there anyway, so make room for a thin-line telecaster and a Hofner jazz box. Hmm... Maybe a 12-string, a bit later..? And a black; everyone and his/her dog needs a black guitar of sorts. Oh, and that red one looks inviting, too. Beckoning to you..? Of course it is, and you can't resist...

Good evening, @Box Man, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

But that's exactly it; I don't 'think'. I play, using techniques copied from some of the finest players ever : I throw my fingers at the strings, just as they do. OK, they're luckier than I am, mostly, but 'thinking' (whilst playing...) is a non-starter, for Humans at least. No, do the practicing. See (hear, listen to, record...) what's not right, find out how to correct it and do so (this may mean practicing something different for a while...). When it comes to 'playing', however, just throw your fingers to the strings and be lucky. Yes, I know; the more you practice (well...), the luckier you'll get, but in any case, forget the 'thinking' bit; Humans aren't built that way. Imagine a motorway drive; a car swerves across your path. Do you 'think' what to do..? I hope not. No, do the work, certainly, but give yourself the certain confidence that it'll be fine and it will be (or as fine as the diligence of your practicing can make it...).

The tuners will be different, and quite easy to recognise. The 112 has fixing nuts on the top face of the headstock, the 012 does not. The photos on the web site linked to above show this very clearly (look at the two black Pacificas...).

Good evening, @eduzc, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share. I hope the re-finish on the blue one is a success, when you put it in for repair.

I think that the 112 has a push/pull switch for coil-tapping the humbucker; the 012 does not have this coil-tap feature. Hope I'm right; hope this helps.

David... It's a bit of a handicap, but not much of one, I'd suggest, as long as you can grip the guitar neck with the left hand. As mentioned above, it's not 'best practice' to use the thumb for playing, or muting, the sixth string (the low 'E'...). No longer having that option won't prevent you playing all the rest of the guitar styles. Just pick it up and play, as most of us did, and keep 'Ol' Stumpy' on the middle of the guitar neck, in true traditional manner. The notion of going 'lefty' is not daft, though; there are many lefty guitarists who play 'righty'; it's simply a question of doing it; it becomes natural quickly enough. I have a brother, a hard lefty, who picked up my righty guitars at first, and was very soon playing far better than I was. His 'dominant' left hand was much more dextrous with chords and fingering, so I know that it can be successful. It would be to your advantage to try this out as soon as possible, though, and stick with it; it's not so easy changing once the brain has decided what each hand does. Good luck with your decision, whichever way you choose to go; neither are an obstacle to becoming proficient. I'd add my usual encouraging phrase, useful in so many circumstances... 'It's the first forty years that are the hardest, after which things sometimes tend to get slightly better.' ...

Daisy Rock 'Retro' series (I have a twelve-string one; it's excellent...). There's a 'Bangles' signature model, too.

It's a bit of 'how long is a piece of string', really. Our Eldest played for a few years in a loud-enough punk/rock/ska group with a Laney VC50. At 'concert' level, it was turned up to about 2, on a scale to 10. It spits fire. The Vox AC30 is as loud as anyone could wish for. Our Eldest now plays through a Mesa Simul-Class A 2:90, so in theory 180w; it's ticking over, and can't be turned up more, even through the Mesa 4x12 if you're in the same room. 100w means nothing, especially with valves. What to recommend..? I'm 'old school', so any vintage Hiwatt will do the job. I had a DR504 (50w...) which was splendid; the 100w DR103 has proved itself over the decades. You've not mentioned budget, though. Is that a factor..? Pedals..? Too much of a personal choice to be really useful. I play 'clean', mostly, but I have had decent tones from the dual Germanium Big Muff. Our Eldest has been running a racked G-Force for decades, with a Tri-axis, and I don't know of any tones it can't produce. Again, budget may be an issue (or not..?). Disclaimer : I'm a drummer, so what would I know..? (Can't listen to the track, I'm afraid. Not a 'Spotifier'...)

Open-D tuning (DADF#AD...) is a popular set-up for slide playing, for good reasons. To play along with minor-tuned instruments, tuning the F# down to F can be useful. Read a bit more about it here... Wikipedia : Open-D tuning ... Hope this helps.

Who are you, and what have you done with @ezbass..? ...

No, it's not affecting the signal until the LED bar starts to react. The 'Compression' level is the right-hand knob; turning this up will adjust for lower-level input signals. Top tip..? Turn all of the knobs to 'twelve o'clock' to start with. This 'top tip' works for 80% of everything in Life, and even more with Fx pedals. Once you've 12-o'clocked the controls, adjust the 'Comp' knob to see (and hear...) what effect it has (yes, whilst playing, you fool; it does nothing if you stop playing..!). Use the 12-o'clock as a starting point to adjust, one by one, each control separately, returning each to the centre each time. Then start combining, and listen to the result. Compressors can be a bit of a 'rabbit hole', but I'd suggest, without knowing this particular model that 12 o'clock should not be a rubbish setting, so, if it pleases, use it as a baseline and tweak around that. Hope this helps. Douglas

Good evening... You don't give any indication of your location, which may help. Why..? Because the best way to get started is to book a lesson or two with a competent tutor. Quite often, a first consultation could be free, or reduced rate, just to have a chat about what your requirements are, how to go about acquiring an instrument (and how to tune it etc...), specifically tailored for your case. It needn't be expensive, and is well worth its outlay in any case, as you'll be put on the right track from the outset. There is a plethora of U-tube videos, courses, methods, books and more, all of which can be a great help, but the best start, before even looking into this confusing amas of information, is to talk it over with an expert, ie: a tutor. Good luck with the venture whatever you decide; hope this helps. Douglas

Will it work..? Yes. Will it sound nice..? I doubt it. The clue, really, is the 'Muff' pedal. Acoustic guitars are not ideal candidates for Fx of the sort. I'd ask why you'd want such a sound, but am a bit afraid of what you might reply.