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Just because tele body build
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 12:11 am
by devdem
Man this was years ago. It's in exactly the same condition somewhere in my garage. Thought I'd throw that onto the new heap as a place to start.
Yeah a build forum would be well used.
Thanks Patrick!
Well heck the pictures are out of order but who cares....
Re: Just because tele body build
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 12:13 am
by devdem
Where it all began
Re: Just because tele body build
Posted: Sun May 31, 2020 6:42 pm
by Jaymo
Looks like pine. Is it? I love a pine Tele.
So, you've been patiently waiting while the body blank properly ages.
It should be just about aged to perfection, and ready to become sonic perfection.
Re: Just because tele body build
Posted: Sun May 31, 2020 7:34 pm
by dbrian66
That is cool! I have an unfinished pine Tele body coming from eBay. Not sure what I’m going to do with it yet, but I am excited!
Re: Just because tele body build
Posted: Sun May 31, 2020 8:19 pm
by ILuvTeles
Ooooo, a tele, me likey!
Re: Just because tele body build
Posted: Sun May 31, 2020 8:24 pm
by Cyphre
I’ve been noodling around with my telecaster lately… I’ve decided I would really like belly and forearm cuts in it.... so much less comfy than my Jag or my jazzmaster.
I wouldn’t have the foggiest idea how to get that done except to do it myself (and probably screw it up badly).
And of course I’d have to have it repainted.
Or maybe I should just play it and shut the hell up
Re: Just because tele body build
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 2:40 am
by devdem
Jaymo wrote: ↑Sun May 31, 2020 6:42 pm
Looks like pine. Is it? I love a pine Tele.
So, you've been patiently waiting while the body blank properly ages.
It should be just about aged to perfection, and ready to become sonic perfection.
I'd say yes probably pine or something in that family. I remember I had some pallets and this was the closest that looked decent.
Re: Just because tele body build
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 2:42 am
by devdem
dbrian66 wrote: ↑Sun May 31, 2020 7:34 pm
That is cool! I have an unfinished pine Tele body coming from eBay. Not sure what I’m going to do with it yet, but I am excited!
Hey man, whatever arrives can be made to play. It's a tele, afterall. With any luck at all the holes will be where they are supposed to be. Pics when it arrives, yes?
Re: Just because tele body build
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 2:44 am
by devdem
Cyphre wrote: ↑Sun May 31, 2020 8:24 pm
I’ve been noodling around with my telecaster lately… I’ve decided I would really like belly and forearm cuts in it.... so much less comfy than my Jag or my jazzmaster.
I wouldn’t have the foggiest idea how to get that done except to do it myself (and probably screw it up badly).
And of course I’d have to have it repainted.
Or maybe I should just play it and shut the hell up
Shoot yeah you could do it. And yes unless you want bare wood showing, you'd need to finish it some how. If you took the slow and steady route, a few grades of sandpaper and a backing block would get you there in an afternoon. Just find something to model it after and keep within the lines.