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Old 12-10-2010, 03:28 PM   #1
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My new Telecaster design
I've been thinking about this for a long time and have finally gotten around to doing something. I glued the wood together the past two days and did the rest today. It will have a piezo pickup in the bridge. I'm undecided as to whether to put a neck pickup. The body is thicker than a standard tele but it's hollow so it's a lot lighter.
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Old 12-10-2010, 03:51 PM   #2
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thats cool, but i want to hear it when it's done
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That is AWESOME. There is a guitar called a Charvel ATX that looks similar to my Charvel TX Custom... I'd be really interested in one like you're making (just without those holes in the top)
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Old 12-10-2010, 09:56 PM   #4
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I'd put some type of regular pickup in there, if it were me. But no matter what your pickup system is, that's a sweet body style. I love your F-hole design. Very unique.
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Old 12-14-2010, 12:34 AM   #5
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I agree, that F-hole design is cool! What color do you plan on using?
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I agree, that F-hole design is cool! What color do you plan on using?
It will have a black burst around the edges and the front/back will be natural. I may put a light stain on it. Haven't decided yet. Then I'll relic it. That's what folks are asking for. That's my plan for now. It may change as I progress.
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Old 12-14-2010, 07:35 PM   #7
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That's going to look sweet!
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Old 12-23-2010, 06:54 PM   #8
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Finished her up today. Strung it up with D'Addario Jazz Light strings. The flat wound chromes 11 - 50. This thing sounds amazing to me. It is exactly what I had hoped it would be. It feels good to hold. It's light as a feather and it fits me. The sound is amazingly warm (mellow). However, I can make it scream a little if I want. I think it's going to be a keeper.



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Old 12-23-2010, 08:38 PM   #9
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Old 12-23-2010, 08:57 PM   #10
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Yeah, that thing looks incredible.
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Old 12-24-2010, 12:44 AM   #11
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That is gorgeous work. SUPER mad props. I'd love to have you build me an instrument someday!
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Old 12-24-2010, 06:14 AM   #12
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REALLY good job!!

we want a sound clip now y'know
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Old 12-24-2010, 07:30 AM   #13
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Thanks guys.
I hope to get a youtube up today.
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Love it !

What kind of wood did you use ?
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Love it !

What kind of wood did you use ?
Top and bottom wood are poplar covering the sides (painted brown) of spruce. The pickguard is poplar too.
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