The tragedy that always happens when you buy a Telecaster.

[whitenoise]

I always wondered what that removable knob was for! I've just been using those little springs from strat cases as a slide for years. This makes way more sense!

[nathaniel]

Genius!! Outstanding playing skills too!

[peekaydesign]

Great to see a talented guitarist with a sense of humour!

[c_kennmusic]

I love the way guys this good drop a perfect loop and make it seem effortless.

[aleisterbroley]

I just want to say "thank you" for not neglecting the awesome, underrated, and much-maligned Telecaster neck pickup.

[davesuniverse]

I love the way you just calmly decide to use it for slide like that. I’ve had the other knobs occasionally pop off as well.
Innovation is the key that has led to many great discoveries & musicians. 😉👍

[scoutgirl]

More than 45 years of owning and playing tele's, I bet I've purchased over 45 selector top hats. Super glue and loctite dont last long. Just like the auto industry, selling parts is more profitable than selling the car. Perhaps Fender makes big profits on guit(car) parts?
Your post is fantastic!

[thefenrisianssweatshop]

Never being a fan of the Tele I can’t relate. So much so it wasn’t till the slide bit I realised the dang selector knob came off 🤣 sweet lickage man.

[sandordula]

-Very true! I am not a Tele guy really yet it happened to me not once. The same goes for the Gibson toggle switch, when you are in some action and not careful enough ( I am always hit the button up and down with my little finger) the bloody thing often catapulting itself.
Very cool little vid, made me laugh. Thanks! 👍

[davidstirling]

So right! Every time!!!! Brilliant thanks I thought it was just me being unlucky! I hope you’ve sent this to them.

[JoelEmberson]

Yep. I just got used to the switch being a sharp bit of metal that cuts my hand every time I play.

[jackloganbill]

I always wondered what that was for. It only comes off on my most expensive and loved Tele. But the sound you produced in this video is why the Tele is the BEST electric guitar EVER!!!!

[tramlad]

Love the Tele, a proper guitar, not fancy just a straight forward guitar that does all the genres, excellent

[catgumbo]

I lost mine! Yeah, I replaced it, but it's just NOT THE SAME. My old one had a certain smoothness, a certain contour, that the new one just doesn't have. I know you don't ever love again quite as hard as the first time, but damnit i miss that little doohickey. The style of all the available replacements also vary ever so slightly from the stock '83 one. I know, it's not a big deal - but it IS a big deal. /Salute to all those who have loved and lost.

[dobie-at-home]

That little piece of plastic has been defying Tele owners since 1950! You’d think they would have solved it by 1951!

[petebialk]

TOTALLY did not expect that!🤣 I've never seen your videos before this one, but you managed to gain a subscriber in the 42 seconds it took me to watch it!😎🤙🏽🤘🏽 Nice playing too btw, super smooth and articulate. 🎸

[chandelier]

Meanwhile me on acoustic : yeah man relatable

[mikemattingly]

Years ago I started super gluing my knobs on any teles or strats that I've owned. I figure the only time I'm going to want to take them back off is when I need to replace a switch and at that point I can just wrench it off with a pair of pliers (which is really fun. HA!). Have not ended up with a bloody hand since. However, I won't be able to take it off mid song and play muted plastic slide guitar. That's fun stuff - great video!! Mike

[Lionman]

It`s not a failure, it`s a feature - you have free tool for sliding attached to your guitar!

[progrokrules]

I always buy blank control plates and replace the switch with a 3-way toggle. I never liked how it was nearly impossible to move from the bridge position to the neck without grabbing the switch with your finger and a thumb. With the toggle I can flip easily in mid strum! Awesome tone and playing!