How To Get MORE Tones Out of a Telecaster!

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  • @vjburnette
    @vjburnette 6 місяців тому +3

    I put these in just about every guitar I build, no matter what style. I love them so much - and you just made me love them even more. I'm not sure I've ever heard a 3b3-01 sound better than that - and I've installed TONS of them. You simply cannot go wrong with Free-Way Switches - and the Strat and Tele switches are actually WAY easier to install than one of the "regular" Strat/Tele switches. Just a fantastic product.

    • @Ten2More
      @Ten2More 9 днів тому

      Agreed! I see no downside. Especially having a .015 resistor jumping for 1/2 out of phase as written on the Freeway Switch wiring chart that comes with it. I didn’t use 2 of the positions in the wiring until the .15 resistor was in - now it’s my favorite position, but the ability to have the original positions PLUS a position for all pickups on together full and a position for 1/2 out of phase make the Tele even more versatile! It’s like having an extra position to overdrive just a bit w/o a pedal and a position for that Strat sound that makes pickups work like a clean humbucker. I have them on all of my Fenders, Tele and Strat.

  • @EricBlackmonGuitar
    @EricBlackmonGuitar 3 роки тому +18

    That is awesome. The tone is incredible!

  • @trigelvza
    @trigelvza 3 роки тому +3

    My first guitar is a start, but I love my tele. Thank you for this great idea. Stay sweet and happy.

  • @perspective001
    @perspective001 3 роки тому +7

    Helen I love you... That lil piece you played b4 ur talks... Was so adorable 😭😭😭... It made me cry... Thank you so much for doing what you do.

    • @leonardstallworth2558
      @leonardstallworth2558 3 роки тому +3

      That first piece was by Nigerian musician Asa. It's called Aya daba I heard it for the first time when I was visiting friends in Nairobi, Kenya. Helen plays it beautifully!

    • @HelenIbemusic
      @HelenIbemusic  2 роки тому +1

      You are so welcome!

  • @michaelburkley1225
    @michaelburkley1225 3 роки тому +2

    Pretty Kool Helen.

  • @johntaylor2971
    @johntaylor2971 3 роки тому +2

    What a sweet Tele... cool playing, too....

  • @michaelolz
    @michaelolz 4 роки тому +4

    Absolutely beautiful. And I also like the tones. 🙂

  • @ItsRyan265
    @ItsRyan265 2 роки тому +1

    I love your playing. So much soul.

  • @Teleterry
    @Teleterry 4 роки тому +4

    Wow . I installed the 4 way switch in my Tele many years ago when I had better eyesight. It added both PUs in series but your hot rod adds two more sounds than that. Nice addition.

  • @woodjac4352
    @woodjac4352 4 роки тому +1

    You have your own style never lose it!!

  • @danielpecheny
    @danielpecheny 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful playing

  • @oceantree5000
    @oceantree5000 9 місяців тому

    A fabulous demo! And one that- as, doubtless, many others have noted before- very much also applies to the Vintera series (modified) Teles!

  • @filodac100
    @filodac100 3 роки тому +4

    Happy every time I see you playing. I will go back and start learning to play a guitar again

  • @zebulonswearingen9935
    @zebulonswearingen9935 4 роки тому +5

    I like this. You really made it sound great. The switch opens up a world of possibilities.

  • @dodjiegarcia2320
    @dodjiegarcia2320 3 роки тому +6

    Great demo! I was trying to consider the traditional 4-way switch with the series position, and add a push-push pot for the phase inversions, but this one comes in more handy.

  • @otsam1050
    @otsam1050 4 роки тому +1

    New guitar 🎸 player here, your videos are inspiring 🇳🇬

  • @xlp3t3r
    @xlp3t3r 4 роки тому +7

    I’ve had something similar with a 4 way mod and an S1 switch on the volume....sounded great in the studio on clean low volume, however live and loud it lost so much of the “tele cutting through the mix tone” and messed with pedals so bad that I had it removed......I just wanted to add, what a great soulful player this young lady is and the mod suits her style of playing.

  • @srinip
    @srinip 4 місяці тому

    The tone is great, but Helen's playing is even greater!

  • @alsilverman5084
    @alsilverman5084 3 роки тому +4

    Hi Helen. Your personality and passion for your music is so apparent when you play. I love that you use a Tele to get such mellow tones. Ted Greene also did the same. First time I heard Ted playing a Tele and getting tones he was astounded me.

  • @lyonsson6480
    @lyonsson6480 2 роки тому +1

    I love the Freeway switch! I have a 6 way on my Strat (it only has two pickups, a Tele bridge pickup and a Strat neck pickup) and a 10 way on my Yamaha Pacifica. My son has a 6 way on his Jackson Rhodes V. They’re great!

  • @valebliz
    @valebliz 3 роки тому +2

    Love the freeway switches. Got the 10 tones one on my strat and the 6 way on the tele.

  • @gorojo1
    @gorojo1 3 роки тому +1

    You've made me love the tele even more.

  • @soulvaccination8679
    @soulvaccination8679 4 роки тому

    what a beautiful Telecaster and beautiful playing.

  • @robertsutton6472
    @robertsutton6472 4 роки тому +1

    Hi helen, your tone stripper is interesting, but your playing is the only thing that switches me on! Immaculate again 😃😉❤

  • @Ray1965Ray
    @Ray1965Ray 3 роки тому +1

    After seeing your video I couldn’t resist and ordered a Freeway 6 position switch for the Telecaster I am putting together. Thank you very much for the video... I subscribed to your channel as well.

  • @rodia9364
    @rodia9364 4 роки тому +3

    Very cool technical knowledge. Thanks. That's a great looking guitar and nice playing.

  • @germancalistri6624
    @germancalistri6624 3 роки тому +2

    Hello Helen, what a beautiful sound that guitar has, I congratulate you from here in Venezuela, greetings and hugs,,,

  • @SpookieVonDookie
    @SpookieVonDookie 3 роки тому +3

    Telecaster Queen, this is a great mod for more versatility

  • @jasonphoenix
    @jasonphoenix 3 роки тому +1

    I have to confess, I bought one before the video was over. Thank you!

  • @severalothers
    @severalothers 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful playing Helen.

  • @jckelley10
    @jckelley10 25 днів тому

    Great video! I'm planning on using a Freeway switch on my next tele build. Thank you!

  • @benfordguitars
    @benfordguitars 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for playing the same thing in each position. Very helpful!

  • @Richard-ck7sr
    @Richard-ck7sr 3 роки тому +1

    That is a beautiful looking Telecaster, great looking body and rosewood fretboard. I prefer the more modern bridge. I've got to get on these Freeway switches.

  • @lamsonian
    @lamsonian 3 роки тому +1

    What an enjoyable vid!
    I've been going over the details for a 5-Way for my Strat and considered the thought for one for my Tele, and I came across this vid while searching for the details of the 6-Way. You did a great job, Helen, making sure that it was clear which pups you were using each time. And, you used a variety of timbres in each position. Thank you for all that.
    And, btw, you are absolutely stunningly gorgeous!
    ... and that DRESS too!
    No disrespect intended. I really couldn't refrain from mentioning it.
    Stunningly Gorgeous!
    Peace. Light. Blessings. Bounty. Joy.

  • @vicentesantosmanjaze7096
    @vicentesantosmanjaze7096 4 роки тому +1

    Good, we´re enjoying to see this video. Don´t stop Helen Ibe

  • @davidriley4895
    @davidriley4895 3 роки тому +1

    I have been looking for something like this.
    Nice job running through it.
    Much appreciated

  • @Tanglangfa
    @Tanglangfa 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful playing!

  • @colinfarel
    @colinfarel 3 роки тому +2

    Some of the tones reminds me of my 1964 Baldwin guitar with the "wild dog setting etc. It's a collector's item now. It was heavy and the whammy bar was a pain.

  • @Adelamijimoh
    @Adelamijimoh 3 роки тому +1

    Ojumo timo. Lovely song and your style of play is amazing. 😍😍😍😍

  • @deborahmcalister3936
    @deborahmcalister3936 3 роки тому +1

    love you videos! Where could I get a pillow like the one you have in the background?? Super Cool!! Thanks!!

  • @stefano-tq8ns
    @stefano-tq8ns 3 роки тому

    What an incredible invention and discover, thank you so much Helen!

  • @geraldcampbell7349
    @geraldcampbell7349 4 роки тому +1

    Early in the morning you make that guitar response to you with new ideas is what i like to do.

  • @bulldogwings54
    @bulldogwings54 4 роки тому +1

    Thank Helen. We love you babe!

  • @TheTMontgomery
    @TheTMontgomery 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent review and as usual great playing.I think its a wonderful switch as it continues the "simplicity" of the telecaster.
    The parallel universe gives a large number of options by having an extra pickup but makes it "less than a tele'in appearance to the purist.
    Have been searching for someone with a demo of two single coil pickups on a tele to give an ultra smooth bell like tone ,perhaps a project for you.
    Blessings to you continue your good work.

  • @natalievelasquez2664
    @natalievelasquez2664 4 роки тому +2

    Yes mam 🎸 Cool lines at the beginning too 🤘

  • @syedmasood71
    @syedmasood71 3 роки тому +2

    Quite Mesmerizing : BEAUTY OF Music ❤️ at its Pinnacle . Listening from PATNA ( INDIA ).

  • @joebuleuru7069
    @joebuleuru7069 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Hellen i love this guitar.

  • @FiksM75
    @FiksM75 4 роки тому +8

    Do you realise what your doing to our souls though 😍😍😍this is amazing🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @gfd165
    @gfd165 4 роки тому

    Thanks for this video Helen. I love the the Out of Phase sound. I have a Fender Nashville Deluxe which has a third pickup in center. I hope they make a switch for me.

  • @maggieo
    @maggieo 2 роки тому

    Brilliant! Both you and the switch!

  • @jnbernard
    @jnbernard 2 роки тому

    Just ordered one for my new Tele😁My favorite is the series in phase humbucker sound.

  • @beavisjones1831
    @beavisjones1831 4 роки тому +1

    I love how ALL GREAT MUSICIANS PLAY WITH THEIR FACE love to see it

  • @justaguy2365
    @justaguy2365 Рік тому

    Sweet picking!!! Love Tele tone!!

  • @BRETTDAVIDMUSIC
    @BRETTDAVIDMUSIC 4 роки тому +2

    Your such a beautiful person and can play guitar amazing. Thats pretty much the 2 best things in the world put into one package. Maybe I just
    Should start playing again. Its been a long time

  • @donkanis6141
    @donkanis6141 4 роки тому +46

    7 years from now Helen will be known as “The Queen of the Telecaster”

    • @JoeBob461
      @JoeBob461 4 роки тому +4

      Seven years? She might already own the crown.

    • @donkanis6141
      @donkanis6141 4 роки тому +1

      @@JoeBob461 no, it takes time to prove herself to other musicians.

    • @wallagm
      @wallagm 3 роки тому +3

      @@donkanis6141 Come on, Don.

    • @donkanis6141
      @donkanis6141 3 роки тому +5

      @WF No, I have had contact with Helen and encourage her to stay on the Telecaster. I played one on stage for 25 years. She has a unique opportunity to be known as the Queen of the Telecaster just like Albert Collins was the king of the Telecaster 20 years ago.

    • @thomasikechukwunnadozie7608
      @thomasikechukwunnadozie7608 3 роки тому +2

      Amen

  • @maxpeck4154
    @maxpeck4154 2 роки тому +1

    New subscriber. Love your style and vibe. Always been a Tele guy. Excellent!

    • @HelenIbemusic
      @HelenIbemusic  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much for subscribing😊💝💝

  • @네가옳아
    @네가옳아 Рік тому +1

    1. Neck Only 3:48
    2. Neck & Bridge(In Parallel, In-Phase) 4:12
    3. Bridge Only 4:33
    4. In Series, In-Phase 4:02
    5. In Series, Out of-Phase 4:23
    6. In Parellel, Out of-Phase 4:44

  • @Zico804
    @Zico804 4 роки тому +2

    I like the way she plays and can spend a day watching and listening to ...

  • @spiritualwarrior4484
    @spiritualwarrior4484 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks, I love watching...

  • @guskalogeros9021
    @guskalogeros9021 10 місяців тому

    I dig your playing

  • @mymovies75
    @mymovies75 4 роки тому +2

    Helen you make me want to be 18 again and explore afresh. No worries I am young in spirit. I will take baby steps and just do it. You are the best ;-)

  • @billydevine5674
    @billydevine5674 4 роки тому +1

    I absolutely love you and ALL of your music! You're amazing!

  • @MatthewFant
    @MatthewFant 3 роки тому

    I do love that tele. Almost bought one just like it a dozen times. 🤘and yes. The switch definitely adds something cool. Awesome.

  • @EireneBinabiba
    @EireneBinabiba 4 роки тому +1

    Oh wow that’s really interesting! Small but mighty!

  • @albertbennett224
    @albertbennett224 4 роки тому +1

    I really love the tone and your playing embellished that really needed this video it's been a long week!!!!!

  • @essbebee
    @essbebee 4 роки тому +1

    I like those sounds. I love Teles, but to get something new with them is intriguing.
    As a bonus, I am going to try and use the thumb and finger picking technique you used.

  • @tonyjones1560
    @tonyjones1560 3 роки тому +2

    Step 1: Get another Telecaster! This was my first decent electric guitar way back in 1980 and selling it it high on a very short list of regrets in life all these years later.
    Love your subtle, soulful playing, young lady. Still trying to figure out how, exactly, I degenerated (?) to death metal...

  • @auldgrey
    @auldgrey 2 роки тому

    Ahoy Helen- every once in a while a fresh guitar door opens, and you just opened one. Nicely explained and demo'd: thank you.

  • @redxerxes
    @redxerxes 3 роки тому +1

    I have a humbucker pickup in the neck position and a standard Tele pickup in the bridge position on my Telecaster. Will this switch work on my setup?
    Thank you for your vid. I truly enjoyed it for your absolutely beautiful accent, your smile, and your playing.

    • @HelenIbemusic
      @HelenIbemusic  3 роки тому

      Yes it should

    • @redxerxes
      @redxerxes 3 роки тому

      @@HelenIbemusic Thank you for your quick reply. Will follow up after I have made the mod.

  • @emmanuelkitima
    @emmanuelkitima 4 роки тому +1

    Very nice Helen,
    It's good to play guitar every day..🔥🔥😘😘

  • @curtisstone2752
    @curtisstone2752 4 роки тому +1

    We have something in common. I have a Telecaster too. I love your playing

  • @nyabinghidjehutti8855
    @nyabinghidjehutti8855 4 роки тому +1

    Can't wait to add one to my tele!

  • @TheAntlerCollector
    @TheAntlerCollector 4 роки тому +3

    Incredible music.. I saw someone post a vid of your playing "lean on me" on Tik Tok was amazing

  • @MST3K123
    @MST3K123 4 роки тому

    I definitely want one for my tele!

  • @riverman6655
    @riverman6655 4 роки тому +1

    I really want the JIm Adkins JA 90 tele with the Duncan P90s....Fender is really making a splash this year

  • @larrysentelle1244
    @larrysentelle1244 3 роки тому +4

    Helen, You're making me want a Tele. I've always been a Strat guy. Those additional tones seem to be, very useful. You're a great player Helen! Keep dancing on those strings.

    • @HelenIbemusic
      @HelenIbemusic  3 роки тому +4

      You should definitely get a Tele!😊

    • @larrysentelle1244
      @larrysentelle1244 3 роки тому +1

      @@HelenIbemusic You're so right! I am a producer who works within more than one genre so, I NEED tones, I am finishing up a strat build right now. My next will almost certainly be a Telecaster, and I will include this switch mod. The Tele has always been calling me, I love them. Honestly I have no idea how I ended up with all of these Strats but, not a single Telecaster. Your video inspired me, thank you so much, Helen.

    • @josephthompson6942
      @josephthompson6942 3 роки тому +1

      @@HelenIbemusic i just bought a tele. what year is that tele? i am looking for a pickguard like that. by the way everything about you is beautiful. your spirit your style your taste your playing your guitar. just saying. please tell me how i can get a pickguard like that. Thank You !

  • @georgiosvetsos2332
    @georgiosvetsos2332 7 місяців тому

    Hi Helen, I just bought the same Tele and I was looking to modify the sound, specially the neck position to sound more Jazzy, and I found your video which I enjoy it a lot.
    It is fun watching you demonstrate the freeway switch and creat all this sounds.
    You get a great sound and tone even without the switch but I like what the switch do and I am going to install it soon!
    Is it possible to tell me, what is the string cage you are using, and on what amp you play the demo? Thanks indeed

    • @HelenIbemusic
      @HelenIbemusic  7 місяців тому

      Wow, that video is pretty old so I would have to guess that I am playing nine gauge. I’m using a virtual amp from Positive grid Bias Fx.

    • @georgiosvetsos2332
      @georgiosvetsos2332 7 місяців тому

      Awesome thank you for you response 🧡

  • @sharonlee4773
    @sharonlee4773 4 місяці тому

    Love your playing girl! X

  • @anthonycrystal33
    @anthonycrystal33 4 роки тому +1

    It is a pleasure to listen to your playing as much as it is to watch such you, an amazingly gorgeous woman! I don't quite get the alternate tones so much as they are lacking in quality! Keep rocking!

  • @garyp5522
    @garyp5522 3 роки тому +2

    What is the name of the color on that guitar? I love it.

  • @OsbornIOW
    @OsbornIOW 3 роки тому +1

    Hello Helen. I'm sure there is a band of folk just clicking dislike on all videos for no reason at. Anyway ,new guitar ?? Lovely to see you as usual.

  • @BigSwoleMusick
    @BigSwoleMusick 4 роки тому +2

    Whew that sounds good. 😱

  • @onesource9527
    @onesource9527 4 роки тому +1

    That's an interesting innovation. Thanks for sharing.

  • @YoungmannUg
    @YoungmannUg 3 роки тому +1

    This is the best guitar I think

  • @goodcommentman1512
    @goodcommentman1512 4 роки тому +1

    The way you pronounce the word ‘Telecaster’ makes the guitar that much more cool. :) Greetings from the States. EXCELLENT video.

  • @laurentngassam314
    @laurentngassam314 4 роки тому +1

    Eye Adaba by ASA ... That was as good as Norman Brown rendition of That’s The Way Love Goes of Janet Jackson.
    Love the dress oohh ... 🤭🤭🤭

  • @pablobaldomir9430
    @pablobaldomir9430 3 роки тому +1

    Nice guitar

  • @EireneBinabiba
    @EireneBinabiba 4 роки тому +1

    You always get me 😩😩😩😩❤️❤️❤️ one of my favs from ASA😩😩😩❤️❤️😘😘😘

  • @trevorgwelch7412
    @trevorgwelch7412 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Helen You May wish to listen to Robin Trower at Winterland Concert 1975 . ✨🌹🎸🌹✨ Great Guitar Playing .

  • @stephendavis5530
    @stephendavis5530 4 роки тому +10

    This is a great idea. I would have to get a guitar tech to install it though. And first, I would actually have to buy a Telecaster! 🤣🤣

    • @psndsh
      @psndsh 4 роки тому +3

      Go for it. Tele will never go wrong

    • @simontemplar3359
      @simontemplar3359 3 роки тому +2

      Definitely do it! Once you get into playing Teles you will not want to play anything else.

    • @Ronno4691
      @Ronno4691 3 роки тому

      You DON'T have a Telecaster already? :-)

  • @gulaschgunther2336
    @gulaschgunther2336 3 роки тому

    I've got a Question:
    I got a Fender Deluxe Nashville Telecaster about a year ago. From the Factory it came with a normal Strat Switch. I resoldered it so i got this: 1. Position Middle
    2. Position Middle+Bridge
    3. Position Bridge
    4. Position Neck+Bridge
    5. Position Neck.
    Now my Question: Can i Install this Switch in my Tele and Set it like this:
    Normal Roe:
    1. Position Bridge
    2. Position Bridge+Neck
    3. Position Neck
    Upper Roe:
    1. Position Middle+Bridge
    2. Position Middle
    3. Position Middle+Neck
    Or do i have to do the whole in Series, Out of Phase Wiring?

  • @benjaminballen7740
    @benjaminballen7740 3 роки тому +1

    Did that particular Guitar' have a Toner Already or Was it a Add On Feature? 🎶💯

  • @harryscott3542
    @harryscott3542 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Helen. God bless you.

  • @kyle9maloney
    @kyle9maloney 4 роки тому

    I need this for one of my teles ❤️

  • @rdouglas1965
    @rdouglas1965 3 роки тому +2

    A couple of question for you Helen. The switch looks really deep. Did it mount it without any issue? Also, I've always put in four way switches to my Teles with the fourth position being both pickups in series (I use this position a lot). Do you find the out of phase sounds very useful? And, if so, which "new" position is your favorite? Love your videos!

    • @HelenIbemusic
      @HelenIbemusic  2 роки тому +2

      The swtich came already installed with the guitar... sooooo. Anyways... thank you so much for watching. Sorry it took so long to get back to you!

  • @kiivje
    @kiivje 3 роки тому +1

    Sounds great!

  • @germancalistri6624
    @germancalistri6624 3 роки тому +1

    god bless your talent...

  • @earlwilliams8101
    @earlwilliams8101 3 роки тому

    Like yourStyle of playing

  • @RichardOfYork1967
    @RichardOfYork1967 4 роки тому

    Great playing, i wonder if the switch mod is like the ATN circuitry on Revelation rjt60?

  • @brynttr
    @brynttr 4 роки тому +4

    Wow...a beautiful Tele beautifully played by a beautiful woman.