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While the gear's still set up for recording I thought I'd have a quick go at this: http://www.4shared.com/folder/cC8oYPGC/Public.html

American standard telecaster > Mesa Boogie Lonestar (preamp section only) > Quad GT > computer.

Again, not meant to be "that sound" but played as per The Carpenters version.

Cheers,
Pete.

Hi Peter
What a nice job.
I'm always torn between Karen's version of this and The Eagles. So, Ive decided that BOTH are best.
No "that sound" to get - its perfect like this.
A great tone from the Tele - very round and bell-like at times - Loved it.
The double stops were just excellent.
Brill!
cheers
ian

Thank you Ian.
I'm a total Carpenters junky mate! I just need to learn to play like Tony Peluso now.
FYI, I used the (bog standard) neck pickup for the whole song.
Strings are a set of Maxima gold 9's that I've just put on after them having been in a drawer for about 15 years They are still as untarnished as the day I bought them!

Regards,
Pete

Nice sounds - finger vibrato or do you have a trem unit fitted?

Cheers,
Martyn

Thanks Martyn.
No trem unit, it's just a bog standard American Standard telecaster.
All bends and vibratos done by my arthritic fingers

Cheers,
Pete

Well played Pete. One of my Top Ten favorite songs of all time, by The Eagles!
Weather permitting, I hope to see you play it at North Notts. Feb 17th?

'Twill be a pleasure to play it for you good sir!

Most likely on a Strat though not the Tele:)

Cheers,
Pete