I'd like to run a custom build idea by you guys....

[B Bent]

I love the sound of Gretsch guitars with Dynasonics, but I dont like the scale length or fretboards on Gretsch guitars as much as I do Teles. I also am not the biggest fan of hollow bodies. I realize these elements make up the Gretsch sound (especially the hollow/semi-hollow part.)

If I were to do a solid body partscaster with a Tele style body and neck with Dynasonics and a Bigsby how close to that jangly, thunky (both pickups on, middle switch position kinda sound) sound should I expect to be ble to get?


Any other pointers from anyone else that has built this type of Tele partscaster and pics would be AWESOME!!!

[ImmortalSix]

Re: I'd like to run a custom build idea by you guys....

that'd be a La Cabronita Especial, basically

Hit up Marc Rutters for the body and hardware.

he is the goto guy for Tele bodies with Dynasonic or Filtertron routs on TDPRI

I know be has made several of them

[ImmortalSix]

Re: I'd like to run a custom build idea by you guys....

You may want to go thinline, too. Or at least chambered.

I think its an awesome idea, I actually plan to build one exactly like that next year, Bigsby and all.

But you don't want it from me - I am a greenhorn!

[ImmortalSix]

Re: I'd like to run a custom build idea by you guys....

Here is one built from a body by Red Dirt Guitar Works:

[ImmortalSix]

Re: I'd like to run a custom build idea by you guys....

And Warmoth has Cabronita routed bodies now for $165: http://www.warmoth.com/pages/Classic...ster,Cabronita

[ImmortalSix]

Re: I'd like to run a custom build idea by you guys....

Also of note, GFS is making humbucker-sized Dynasonic replicas now: http://store.guitarfetish.com/GFS-Su...ups_c_259.html

http://www.gfspickups.com/GFS_Effects_MP3/Delay_Slapback.mp3

[Rich_S]

Re: I'd like to run a custom build idea by you guys....

Man, I6 was all over my answer. (It figures, Mayer plays a Cabronita)

I suggest starting with a Thinline Cabronita body. My new CV Thinline has shown me the light... there's something about the semi-hollow that would make it great for a Gretsch-type project.

[ericmeyer4]

Re: I'd like to run a custom build idea by you guys....

Do a google search for Telecaster Bigby. There is an entire page with people who put bigsby trems on teles and I believe there a few on there that were like what you were talking about. They looked awesome.


Edit: here is the site http://www.xs4all.nl/~msengers/htm/gallery.htm

Specifically...



There are a few more awesome ones on there as well.

[ImmortalSix]

Re: I'd like to run a custom build idea by you guys....

Do a google search for Telecaster Bigby. There is an entire page with people who put bigsby trems on teles and I believe there a few on there that were like what you were talking about. They looked awesome.


Edit: here is the site http://www.xs4all.nl/~msengers/htm/gallery.htm

Specifically...



There are a few more awesome ones on there as well.

[Rich_S]

Re: I'd like to run a custom build idea by you guys....

Meh... that's WAY to Gretschy for my taste. The Cabronita is more Tele-ish in my book, and we all know TELE'S RULE, no matter what pickups you put in 'em.

[John_L]

Re: I'd like to run a custom build idea by you guys....

If you want to stay solid try a Korina body.

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: I'd like to run a custom build idea by you guys....

Korina...is a colour...not wood.

[drew_half_empty]

Re: I'd like to run a custom build idea by you guys....

No guys those are filtertrons, not dynasonics

B, you ever picked up one of these?




I think you'd dig it

In answer to your question, well, gretsches actually come in both 24.75 and 25.5" scales, so no you won't lose any "gretschyness" because of scale length. Body wood... eh it doesn't make THAT much difference, you'd probably be alright

On a side note, I have a fender scale all maple warmoth neck with your name on it

[ImmortalSix]

Re: I'd like to run a custom build idea by you guys....

I know that the La Cabs run Filtertrons, but any builder with the Dynasonics in hand can make a template in about half an hour

[B Bent]

Re: I'd like to run a custom build idea by you guys....

No guys those are filtertrons, not dynasonics

B, you ever picked up one of these?




I think you'd dig it

In answer to your question, well, gretsches actually come in both 24.75 and 25.5" scales, so no you won't lose any "gretschyness" because of scale length. Body wood... eh it doesn't make THAT much difference, you'd probably be alright

On a side note, I have a fender scale all maple warmoth neck with your name on it

Love that guitar D, but I just feel so at home with a maple neck Tele body ya know. Roundups have ALWAYS rocked!!