>the Stratocaster was the successor to the Telecaster - but in my opinion, I think the Telecaster is the superior guitar. Telecaster flaws: 1. Ashtray bridge

>the Stratocaster was the successor to the Telecaster - but in my opinion, I think the Telecaster is the superior guitar. Telecaster flaws: 1. Ashtray bridge is uncomfortable for muting due to the sharp edge. 2. Setting intonation is a pain because each brass saddle covers two strings. 3. The lack of smooth comfort curves (and even modern teles that have curves are not as comfortable as a strat). 4. The body design adds a lot of unnecessary weight. 5. Standard pickup set is tonally limited. 6. Lack of a trem eliminates several playing styles. Strats have their flaws too, but no where near as many as the tele IMO. >Just take a look at all of the guitars players over the last 15 years or so have re-discovered the Telecaster. The paths of nostalgia don't indicate technical superiority.