tom1946 Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) Here is my first attempt at building a tele, I made it from a kit of parts from Gear4music, there were a few issues like the bridge which I changed for a 6 saddle one. Works much better than the crap it came with. My thanks go to Davie (Kodiakblair) for making me a headstock template as the kit came with a paddle. The pickups are surprisingly good through my 1 watt (valve) Blackstar I will change them but I'm making the Les Paul version now..... The action is low without any nasties, not bad for £80 +£15 for a rattle can.. (I know the G string is not under the retainer) Edited February 12, 2018 by tom1946
ahpook Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 Nice work, looking good ! You've got a new guitar and had fun making it....or at least I hope it was fun You've got me back about building something now, dammit
tom1946 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Posted February 12, 2018 Oh yeah it was fun, like I said I'm doing the Les Paul kit. do it do it do it .
ahpook Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 Do let us know how it turns out - I've been thinking of putting together a Telemaster-style thing with mini-humbuckers.
Geek99 Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 ugh - too many strings and so weedy nice work though...:)
tom1946 Posted February 13, 2018 Author Posted February 13, 2018 I know what you mean, have you lost your way and ended up here? To be fair I've made 3 basses too, all weighing 6.1 lbs each
EliasMooseblaster Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 That does look lovely! (Your 1W Blackstar isn't an HT-1 by any chance? I do love the way my own Tele sounds through one of those!)
tom1946 Posted February 13, 2018 Author Posted February 13, 2018 Thanks guys. Elias, it's this one, Bronco tan limited edition awesome amp for home use or small gig this one: https://www.blackstaramps.com/uk/products/ht-1rh-bronco-tan-pack
kodiakblair Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 Looks great Tom. Matching headstock was a must Did you buy the scroll saw ?
tom1946 Posted February 13, 2018 Author Posted February 13, 2018 I did Davie, 50 quid and it's well worth the money. It's this one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Scheppach-SD1600V-240-V-16-Inch-Scroll-Saw-Blue/112789092022?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 It works really well on a scrap piece of wood, too cold in the garage atm. 1
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