My "tele" style in the works

[C Squared]

Not for the purists.

Got a build thread going in the luthier section, figured I'd see how the fender folks feel about this one

[overdriver]

^ can ya get your money back. Hope ya didn't pay much for it.

[5F6-A]

doesn't look bad to me...

[overdriver]

Originally Posted by 5F6-A

doesn't look bad to me...

IDK something about a hockey stick for a neck on a tele, WTF

[C Squared]

Originally Posted by overdriver

IDK something about a hockey stick for a neck on a tele, WTF

Like I said, not for the purists. If I wanted a real "telecaster" there's a million Fenders and even more kits or replicas out there to buy. I didn't plan on using the hockey stick neck, but I liked it with the rail pups, reflector knob and the top toggle switch. Not to mention I freakin' love the neck. Wide and chunky with a fairly flat radius.

[leftyguitarman]

Originally Posted by C Squared

Not for the purists.

You can say that again!

While it's not really my taste, it's pretty creative and I bet it will sound like a monster. Have fun with it!

[overdriver]

Originally Posted by C Squared

Not for the purists.

figured I'd see how the fender folks feel about this one

You wanted to know what feelings we had!

[C Squared]

Originally Posted by leftyguitarman

You can say that again!

While it's not really my taste, it's pretty creative and I bet it will sound like a monster. Have fun with it!

Thanks man

[C Squared]

Originally Posted by overdriver

You wanted to know what feelings we had!

Yup

Not for everyone, especially the purists lol

It's not the neck I had planned on using, I have an older fender neck that was intended for this. Was experimenting with different knobs and and with the reflectors and the rails, the hockey stick felt more at home then the vintage one did.

[overdriver]

Originally Posted by C Squared

Yup

Not for everyone, especially the purists lol

It's not the neck I had planned on using, I have an older fender neck that was intended for this. Was experimenting with different knobs and and with the reflectors and the rails, the hockey stick felt more at home then the vintage one did.

All good , looks put together well. enjoy congrats.

[leftyguitarman]

Just want to comment again: That grain is BEAUTIFUL! And black pickguards always look good on Teles! What kind of finish is on the body?

[yllsacky]

the hockey neck is made for a locking nut right how will you fix that??

[C Squared]

Originally Posted by leftyguitarman

Just want to comment again: That grain is BEAUTIFUL! And black pickguards always look good on Teles! What kind of finish is on the body?

Thanks man. And I do agree: Black p/g on a tele is a must

The finish just some tint stain, have to shoot some more clear this weekend and then put it away to cure. Was waiting to shoot the clear till after all the holes were drilled and did a full assemble first. Should get clear this weekend.

[C Squared]

Originally Posted by yllsacky

the hockey neck is made for a locking nut right how will you fix that??

Three options:

Use a lock nut (very easy)

make a custom bone nut slightly oversized and make a custom TRC that will cover the rest of rosewood over hang. (not as easy)

Put an ash or oak veneer on the headstock and use a brass nut (not as easy).

Right now I'm thinking of just using the locknut. Once its plugged in and I can scrutinize the tone I'll decide how much more time I want to invest into this project, and whether or not I'll be pulling the neck and using it for something else, something that may have a floyd and need a locknut

[Byron999]

Cool. I like it, i think its great to create something that is yours in all respects, all that matters is that it plays well. Way to step outside the sheeple box, but
"Don't ask me what I think of you, cause I might not give the answer that you want me too" - Fleetwood Mac

[C Squared]

Originally Posted by Byron999

Cool. I like it, i think its great to create something that is yours in all respects, all that matters is that it plays well.

And sounds good!!!
thanks man.

Originally Posted by Byron999

Way to step outside the sheeple box, but
"Don't ask me what I think of you, cause I might not give the answer that you want me too" - Fleetwood Mac

Agreed, but opposing viewpoints are always a good thing

[Kate033]

It's great! Love the grain on that body It's wonderful to have a guitar that is exactly what you need/want. Doesn't matter if it suits anyone else or not.
Nice choice on putting the pup selector switch up top like a LP. I find my hand is always subconsciously trying to hit that spot of my tele, even though I know better!
Congrats on getting it together!

[Kate033]

It's great! Love the grain on that body It's wonderful to have a guitar that is exactly what you need/want. Doesn't matter if it suits anyone else or not.
Nice choice on putting the pup selector switch up top like a LP. I find my hand is always subconsciously trying to hit that spot of my tele, even though I know better!
Congrats on getting it together!

[leftyguitarman]

Is the hockey stick neck the same scale length as a Tele neck?

[5F6-A]

Originally Posted by leftyguitarman

Is the hockey stick neck the same scale length as a Tele neck?

good question!

[C Squared]

Originally Posted by leftyguitarman

Is the hockey stick neck the same scale length as a Tele neck?

It is a 25 1/2" scale neck, but its a "strat" pocket neck (rounded edge, not flat like a tele), so I routed the neck pocket for a strat neck and had to slightly reshape the pickguard as well.



It started as raw wood, so I didn't have to worry whether or not the neck would fit, I was carving it to fit one of the "strat" necks I had.

[leftyguitarman]

Oh cool! I didn't know you made the body yourself. Looks like a fun project for sure!

[C Squared]

Originally Posted by leftyguitarman

Oh cool! I didn't know you made the body yourself. Looks like a fun project for sure!

Yup a lot of fun. I took some liberties with the curves (mine has a rounder bottom end then the traditional tele) and added the pup switch up top ala Les Paul. Classic tele pickguard, and a slightly altered control plate with the single cut away body give it a lot of tele vibe. But it was never meant to be a traditional telecaster.

[C Squared]

Originally Posted by Kate033

It's great! Love the grain on that body It's wonderful to have a guitar that is exactly what you need/want. Doesn't matter if it suits anyone else or not.
Nice choice on putting the pup selector switch up top like a LP. I find my hand is always subconsciously trying to hit that spot of my tele, even though I know better!
Congrats on getting it together!

Thanks, it is some good looking wood.

I have the same problem. After playing Les Pauls for so damn long I could never get use to the pup switch being anywhere else. I've gotten rid of a few good guitars because of it. So now everything I build has the switch where I think it belongs.

[leftyguitarman]

Where did you get that wood? Did you cut it yourself? How did you do it and how hard was it?

(Sorry I'm asking you so many questions in this thread. )

[C Squared]

The wood I've had around for a while. Building a body isn't hard, just need the right tools and patience. If you've got a router, a drill press, and a jigsaw then you can do it.