Gear / Guitar

Fender Telecaster Thinline

On 3 sourced rigs at ToneLineage.

Who uses it

Vince GillSolo years 1979–present
Fender Telecaster Thinline, '60s (tuned to D): PG: damaged in the 2010 Nashville flood, restored by Joe Glaser. Premier Guitar Rig Rundown: Vince Gill & Paul Franklin (2013) ↗
Daniel CarsonArtist video (rig rundown) (2023-12-12) 2023
Fender Telecaster Thinline (1972, original Wide Range humbuckers): His most-played guitar. Named by the player in the video (Whisper transcript: “it's a 72 thin line”). Artist video (rig rundown): Daniel Carson - Guitarist For Chris Tomlin! / GEAR RUN-THROUGH! - Guitars, Pedals & Amps! (Jemmuel Magtibay, 2023-12-12) ↗
Jonny BucklandA Rush of Blood to the Head / Twisted Logic 2002–2005
Fender Telecaster Thinline, 1974 (sunburst, humbuckers): McGinn: 'a 1974 Fender Sunburst Thinline Tele with humbucker pickups'. ShowMeHowToPlay: Coldplay's guitar tech Matt McGinn on Jonny Buckland's gear ↗

Affordable clones & alternatives

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Squier Sonic Telecaster Electric Guitar~$250 new approx.
Squier Classic Vibe '50s Tele Guitar~$500 new approx.

Budget clone: Squier Classic Vibe Tele
Boutique clone: Fender Custom Shop / Nash T

Suggested alternative Clones are editorial suggestions, not claims about what any artist uses.

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