Tele build is underway

[ErikH]

I'll probably do the same as my main tele, Klusons and an Earvana nut.

Hahaha. Opposite of what I'm doing. Schaller tuners and a graphite nut.

 

[FretFire]

Re: Tele build is underway

Body is ordered!

Telecaster®, Right handed, Black Korina, Top Rout, F-Holes: None, Pickup Rout: (P90 (Neck), None (Middle), P90 (Bridge)), Bridge: 2 TEK, Jack Rout: 7/8" (22.23mm) Side Jack Hole, Mounting Holes: Standard 4 Bolt, Neck Pocket: Tele® Shape

 

[Bass_Medic_05]

Re: Tele build is underway

I love the neck, I've never heard of limba.

 

[FretFire]

Re: Tele build is underway

I love the neck, I've never heard of limba.

Limba = Korina

 

[0v3nm4n]

Re: Tele build is underway

Korina is a marketing word that gibson (I think) invented.

what is that pink spline on the back of the neck?

 

[FretFire]

Re: Tele build is underway

what is that pink spline on the back of the neck?

Canary skunk stripe for the truss rod channel.

 

[ImmortalSix]

Re: Tele build is underway

Dude, the preferred nomenclature is Terminalia superba

 

[FretFire]

Re: Tele build is underway

Dude, the preferred nomenclature is Terminalia superba

Always clouding things with the facts...

 

[guitarkid]

Re: Tele build is underway

Looks great man! I really like True-Oil finishes. I've used it on a couple of guitars and also a couple of shotgun and rifle stocks.

 

[Gearjoneser]

Re: Tele build is underway

Nice. I can't wait to see it finished. I like your other tele a lot too.

What color body are you going with?

 

[FretFire]

Re: Tele build is underway

Nice. I can't wait to see it finished. I like your other tele a lot too.

What color body are you going with?

I'm just going to oil the body. I've always loved the look of black limba on its own. I'll probably throw a black pickguard on it, too.

 

[FretFire]

Re: Tele build is underway

I did the final polish on the neck and hit it with a quick lemon oil treatment. It's got a nice warm shine to it and feels great! I also got pickups ordered. I decided to go with Wolfetone P90s, their Mean/Meaner set.

 

[ErikH]

Re: Tele build is underway

That finish looks real good. I'm thinking about putting another coat or two on mine. It feels great with just 2 coats but a little too "raw". I think 2 more with a light sanding will do the trick but I'm going to wait until after our gig tomorrow.

 

[tone4days]

Re: Tele build is underway

2tek bridge = major bad assery!

 

[FretFire]

Re: Tele build is underway

The parts are starting to arrive...

 

[FretFire]

Re: Tele build is underway

Body, bridge, and the rest of the parts should be here this week. Stay tuned, it's about to get good!

 

[ImmortalSix]

Goooooooooooo AJ!!!

 

[Lazarus1140]

Re: Tele build is underway

I like the angled switch for a Tele. Have you considered using a four way switch?

 

[FretFire]

Re: Tele build is underway

I like the angled switch for a Tele. Have you considered using a four way switch?

Yep, I'll be using a 4-way on this guitar.

 

[FretFire]

Re: Tele build is underway

The body came in yesterday.