getting a good tone for travis tunes on a tele

[Mike Nye]

Travis favored P-90's but in all the tele mods I've read about I don't think anyone tried those. Most go for some form of anti-hum pickups.

I still think for "Travis" tone you need to look to a hollowbody and P-90's

Travis "style" can be played on any guitar. Knowing how helps immensely....

I havta agree with Norm, you need the resonance of a hollow-body guitar to get that deep, open bottom end. It could be done with effects to a degree, but not as well.

[Brian]

any suggestions of an affordable arch top that comes left handed.

[Randy Finney]

I do not own one but, have heard very good things about the under $1,000.00 Eastmans. Most seem to be available as a "L" CE.

http://www.eastmanguitars.com/

Randy