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62_Inca_Esquire · March 12th, 2008, 02:30 AM

I just finished this one up...

Allparts neck
super light Ash body
Tom Short pickups

I hand rolled the edges on the neck and applied the finish, which is a stain combo topped with a VERY thin coat of hand rubbed nitro laquer (except the headstock, which has a thicker coat). All parts are aged to look "old", not "neglected". I didn't want this to look like a "dragged behind the bus" telecaster...more like a killer 60's tele that maybe got refinned in the 70's and has been "kicking around" ever since. It sounds amazing, and feels..TRULY feels...like an early 60's tele. Amazing feeling neck. I know the logo isn't "early 60's", but it's my favorite tele logo, so I used it ! :) The whole guitar weighs about 6.75 lbs...super light and resonant.

Anyway, enjoy....

March 12th, 2008, 02:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
62_Inca_Esquire Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 872	El Camino Tele - my latest build ! (Lots of pics !) I just finished this one up... Allparts neck super light Ash body Tom Short pickups I hand rolled the edges on the neck and applied the finish, which is a stain combo topped with a VERY thin coat of hand rubbed nitro laquer (except the headstock, which has a thicker coat). All parts are aged to look "old", not "neglected". I didn't want this to look like a "dragged behind the bus" telecaster...more like a killer 60's tele that maybe got refinned in the 70's and has been "kicking around" ever since. It sounds amazing, and feels..TRULY feels...like an early 60's tele. Amazing feeling neck. I know the logo isn't "early 60's", but it's my favorite tele logo, so I used it ! :) The whole guitar weighs about 6.75 lbs...super light and resonant. Anyway, enjoy....