Angel Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Not a build thread, a finished product thread. My second guitar build is very complex, it had been going wrong all year, and stalled badly. I decided to put it to one side and go for something simple to try and get inspired again, can't get much simpler than a Telecaster. As a twist, I'd recently seen a bunch of Tele's on t'interweb with 'crate' tops and I thought that they looked super cool. As it happened I had an old wine crate in the garage. The crate top in question holds a special place in my heart. It was a Mateus Rose box from my uncle's old off-license. He was my dad's best friend but sadly he died from cancer 20 years ago. It's a nice reminder of my uncle and his shop - a fantastic aladdin's cave of curiosity to my young self. Anyway, spec wise, the body was made from my old mahogany fireplace and some wood found in the street near where I work. Not sure what it is?? That wood also formed the neck. Ebony fretboard, home made clay dots, Kinman noiseless pickups. To say that I am pleased with the final guitar is an understatement, I absolutely love it! Here's some pix: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rumple Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 That looks great, uses recycled wood and it's a fantastic nod to your Uncle's memory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 That's cracking and with some real meaning behind the build, rather than one of Fender's, off the shelf, new way of dressing up a classic build (even though they were the inspiration). Proper tasty that is, enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 That's excellent unique and personal + I'm sure will get noticed everywhere it goes Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 I really like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 That is lush! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 ace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Fantastic! Makes me want to push on and get my build done with a big chunk of ash my dad gave me 20 years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stearstree1304 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 As a tele man myself, l have to say that I absolutely love it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey_Pauly Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 That is really well done. Beautiful guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 How cool is that?! Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Yup - I like that very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alittlebitrobot Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Ahh, this is lovely. Really amazing-looking. As you say, it's an idea that's been done before with varying degrees of success, but I think this might be the best one I've seen. The little bit of relief in the text is great. I've thought about it, and I'd like to try it, but I'm convinced I'd mess it up in the end, probably by sanding away the character of the piece of wood. You've kept all the charm of the wine crate. Great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 [quote name='alittlebitrobot' timestamp='1506874671' post='3381691'] I've thought about it, and I'd like to try it, but I'm convinced I'd mess it up in the end, probably by sanding away the character of the piece of wood. You've kept all the charm of the wine crate. Great stuff. [/quote] The secret is don't touch the front! No sanding at all. I just finished it with satin cellulose spray, I even omitted doing a bevelled edge to keep the edge square. Thanks for the kind words all. Another guitar underway at the moment then I'll be tackling a bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Really like the way that you have not made it straight and put the lines at an angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roman_sub Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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