Francis is synonymous with his heavily-modified 1957 Fender Telecaster, which he famously re-finished with green furniture paint. It’s an all-Tele affair when it comes to Rossi and Parfitt. Known predominantly for their upbeat, power-chord driven playing Rossi and Parfitt have inspired future generations with their simple yet effective approach to the guitar.
And we’ve shortlisted seven (well, techically eight) of our favourite guitarists that use them to their fullest! Francis Rossi & Rick Parfitt Status Quoįrancis Rossi and Rick Parfitt has there ever been a more iconic guitar duo? Okay, there probably has – but these two legendary English gentlemen are often cited as the godfathers of boogie rock, through their work with Status Quo. In fact, some of the biggest names in the industry have relied on the Telecaster’s distinctive voice to create their own “sounds”. With its elegant looks and twangy-sounding single-coil pickups, the iconic Fender Tele is a common weapon of choice amongst guitar players. Created by Fender in the early ’50s, the Telecaster is a highly-recognisable instrument that has played a huge role in the formation of contemporary music.
