2009 TDPRI Giveaway Winners List is available HERE

TDPRI · March 18th, 2009, 12:11 PM

The voting is in and the judges agree with the masses. Scatter Lee's "Scattesquire" WINS the 1st Ever $100 Tele Challenge.

Second place honors go to Big Mike Simpson's "Palletcaster" and in third is Martyb1's "CADocaster."

Just check out the threads!

Here's the link to the final product in each thread:

Scattesquire

Palletcaster

CADocaster

Thanks to everyone that participated. It was a blast and YES, we plan to do this again next Spring. So plan ahead.

PS. Winner's I'll be in touch via email

TDPRI · March 18th, 2009, 12:18 PM

YIKES, I miscounted the votes on Appearance and in doing so announced the wrong 3rd place winner.

I'm sorry sorry. I figured I'd better make it right rather than leave my mistake. So, I apologize to everyone for being a dunderhead.

ROADMAN · March 18th, 2009, 12:20 PM

good choice.....Scatter Lee

TDPRI · March 18th, 2009, 12:27 PM

How the judging took place:

The judges voted for their favs in each category (ingenuity, originality, appearance, build thread and overall result). The winner of each category got 5 points, the second place got 3 points and then 1 point for everyone else receiving a vote. The Scattesquire got the most points total. Followed closely by the Palletcaster and the CADocaster.

Colt W. Knight · March 18th, 2009, 12:28 PM

Way to go guys! May your 100$ be spent wisely on future builds.

Tim Armstrong · March 18th, 2009, 12:30 PM

Every single entry was a winner! That sounds like meaningless happytalk, but it isn't.

You guys all ROCK!!!!

Tim

Scatter Lee · March 18th, 2009, 12:40 PM

I'm speechless

backalleyblues · March 18th, 2009, 12:51 PM

Congrats, Scatter Lee! Awesome job you did!!!

BTW, whereabouts in Flori-duh are you located? (Generally, not specific)

Franc Robert

Scatter Lee · March 18th, 2009, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by backalleyblues

Congrats, Scatter Lee! Awesome job you did!!!

BTW, whereabouts in Flori-duh are you located? (Generally, not specific)

Franc Robert

thanks alot, I'm on the St. Johns river near Lake George

wikur · March 18th, 2009, 12:59 PM

Congrats Scatter Lee! great build!!.
Thanks TDPRI and all builders for this challenge.
I`ve really enjoyed it !!.
This calls for a word i seldom use but here it is "awesome"!!!!!.

Buckocaster51 · March 18th, 2009, 01:00 PM

I'll tell you one thing kids, ALL of those builds had a lot going for them. It was not easy trying to find something to make one rise to the top.

Kudos to everybody involved.

Steve Dikkers
aka Buckocaster51

jd_elam · March 18th, 2009, 01:06 PM

That's great! I really enjoyed all the photos of the build!

KevinB · March 18th, 2009, 01:11 PM

Great builds everyone and congratulations to the winners!

Scatter Lee's thread was simply one of the most informative and downright entertaining I've ever seen.

Big Mike Simpson · March 18th, 2009, 01:14 PM

I am surprised, thankful and honored to be included in the top 3... Thanks to Paul and the panel of judges and all the other contestants for a fun month of building, creativity and innovation. It was fun trying to see what I could make instead of buy and throwing caution to the wind and trying new things.

Thanks Again to all and congrats to Scatterlee.

pickaguitar · March 18th, 2009, 01:15 PM

Congrats Scatter Lee! Your build was amazing IMO...great thread, pics, artwork :)

martyb1 · March 18th, 2009, 01:24 PM

Congrats to Scatter and Big Mike
I can't believe I made the top three
There was a point I was going to back out
Special thanks to Paul and the rest of the challengers
This was great fun and all I can say is
Look out next year

bingy · March 18th, 2009, 01:31 PM

I'm shocked to not see pics of the winners...at least links...

jimd · March 18th, 2009, 01:35 PM

Congratulations to everyone who participated. I enjoyed every single build thread, and learned something from each of them.

I hope that those who didn't finish in time, stick it out and keep posting their builds. I'm looking forward to seeing those finished up too.

ps. Scatterlee, do us all a favor and don't use that money on tools or parts. I really enjoyed your ingenuity and use of low-tech tools. Spend it on beer.

Maricopa · March 18th, 2009, 01:38 PM

Congrats ScatterMan! Hell of a job.
Of course my disappointment at not winning is tempered by the fact that I get to keep my guitar.

buddywayne · March 18th, 2009, 01:40 PM

Well, this $100 build deal cost me a lot time and some sleep. Some of the best reading and watching I have ever done. Thanks to everyone and congrats to all for participating.

Tick · March 18th, 2009, 01:46 PM

Congrats Scatter Lee! I really enjoyed your thread.
In my book all the builders are winners.I enjoyed each and every thread.

Tim Armstrong · March 18th, 2009, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bingy

I'm shocked to not see pics of the winners...at least links...

Just check out the threads!

Here's the link to the final product in each thread:

Scattesquire

Palletcaster

CADocaster

Tim

Bluesbend · March 18th, 2009, 02:06 PM

Now that you,ve won Tim, what will you do with your winnings? Where will you go?? :) Was any scatt used in the building of this instrument? If so, what kind??

BAW4742 · March 18th, 2009, 02:13 PM

Congrats to the the winners and a big 'at-a boy to all of the builders involved. Way to go guys.

This was an awesome idea and great fun to follow.

jkingma · March 18th, 2009, 02:20 PM

Congrats Scatter Lee... and to everyone else who gave it a go. It was a really fun month watching all these guitars come to life. I'd be proud to own any one of them.

I'm already looking forward to next years competition.

Doug Ferguson · March 18th, 2009, 02:57 PM

Congrats Scatter Lee, and to all who particiapted. It was loads of fun watching all those ideas take shape and come together! Thanks!

straightface · March 18th, 2009, 03:15 PM

Great work everybody and congrats to you Scatter Lee! The building talent on this forum never ceases to amaze me.

jwells393 · March 18th, 2009, 03:56 PM

I enjoyed all the build threads. A lot of ingenuity shown by the participants. I learned a lot and got some great ideas ............... which I will steal.

Scatter Lee ............ you are a Telecaster building machine.

djsommer · March 18th, 2009, 04:11 PM

Beautiful work everyone! It's inspiring to see such quality instruments being made - it shows all of us that with a little time & effort, we can do the same thing. Of course, having the fountain of knowledge known as tdpri only a few clicks away doesn't hurt!

grgryus · March 18th, 2009, 04:13 PM

Fantastic - I have been gripped by every instalment!
It's far better than tv!

NewGuy410 · March 18th, 2009, 04:20 PM

Congrats Scatter Lee!
I think you need to talk to the DIY TV network about getting yourself a show.
I know I'd watch it.

GeeJay · March 18th, 2009, 04:23 PM

Fantastic effort from all concerned, even those that were unable for one reason or another to complete in time.

To the three guys on the podium, I think your guitars look amazing. If they play as well as they look, they are fine indeed.

As for the winner, I must say that's the build I followed most and the end result looks stellar.

Congrats..

jimdkc · March 18th, 2009, 04:27 PM

As a newbie here, I think I came around at a great time! It was so much fun to read all the build threads and get a concentrated crash course on building a great Tele on the cheap!

Congrats to the winners... and to all the participants! There was something unique and impressive in every build.

Thanks!
Jim

DMRoller · March 18th, 2009, 04:48 PM

Congrats to the winners, but major props to all the participants. I had a great time viewing all the threads to see how folks were doing this.

Thanks for the contest, Paul!

Dale

Tuxedo · March 18th, 2009, 04:55 PM

Congrats to everyone who attempted the contest. That's what really made it fun. I hope to see more of these in the future—with a different twist of course.

guitarbuilder · March 18th, 2009, 05:03 PM

Hey, Congrats you guys..... til next year.... I'll be planning my next bizarre design.

bo · March 18th, 2009, 05:13 PM

DANG! Those are all impressive. I really like the looks of the Palletcaster. That whole coppery look is really cool.

Ron Garson · March 18th, 2009, 05:21 PM

What fantastic work by everyone. All worthy of prizes!!

markxander · March 18th, 2009, 06:18 PM

This was one of the coolest things I've ever seen. I'm hoping I have access to a workshop next year, I'd love to be a part of it.

TELE_BLUES · March 18th, 2009, 07:40 PM

There was alot of good on builing in this contest,maybe the best one is what scatter lee was able to do with out much in the way of fully equiped woodworking shop.Alot of good ol' down home engineering.There was something to learn from each builder.Agreat resource for every wanna be guitar builder.A big thanks to all builders this was one of the best things i've seen here.

March 18th, 2009, 12:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
TDPRI Administrator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: TDPRILAND Posts: 7,060 46 Photos	Winner! The Scattesquire The voting is in and the judges agree with the masses. Scatter Lee's "Scattesquire" WINS the 1st Ever $100 Tele Challenge. Second place honors go to Big Mike Simpson's "Palletcaster" and in third is Martyb1's "CADocaster." Just check out the threads! Here's the link to the final product in each thread: Scattesquire Palletcaster CADocaster Thanks to everyone that participated. It was a blast and YES, we plan to do this again next Spring. So plan ahead. PS. Winner's I'll be in touch via email Last edited by TDPRI; March 18th, 2009 at 02:37 PM. Reason: Counting error by the lead judge. Sorry

March 18th, 2009, 12:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Colt W. Knight Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Virginia Age: 25 Posts: 4,086	Way to go guys! May your 100$ be spent wisely on future builds. __________________ the now mandatory =====>

March 18th, 2009, 12:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tim Armstrong Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ocean Pines, Maryland, USA Age: 50 Posts: 13,144	Every single entry was a winner! That sounds like meaningless happytalk, but it isn't. You guys all ROCK!!!! Tim __________________ http://www.moodswingers.org

March 18th, 2009, 12:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
backalleyblues Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tampa Bay, FL, USA Age: 46 Posts: 896	Congrats, Scatter Lee! Awesome job you did!!! BTW, whereabouts in Flori-duh are you located? (Generally, not specific) Franc Robert __________________ When Will The Blues get YOU?!?!? TampaTina & The Delta Aces http://www.myspace.com/francrobert

March 18th, 2009, 12:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
wikur Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 417 18 Photos	Congrats Scatter Lee! great build!!. Thanks TDPRI and all builders for this challenge. I`ve really enjoyed it !!. This calls for a word i seldom use but here it is "awesome"!!!!!. __________________ Cheers,Wikur!

March 18th, 2009, 12:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
TDPRI Administrator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: TDPRILAND Posts: 7,060 46 Photos	YIKES, I miscounted the votes on Appearance and in doing so announced the wrong 3rd place winner. I'm sorry sorry. I figured I'd better make it right rather than leave my mistake. So, I apologize to everyone for being a dunderhead.

March 18th, 2009, 12:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
ROADMAN Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: delta b.c. canada Age: 54 Posts: 2,205	good choice.....Scatter Lee

March 18th, 2009, 12:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
TDPRI Administrator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: TDPRILAND Posts: 7,060 46 Photos	How the judging took place: The judges voted for their favs in each category (ingenuity, originality, appearance, build thread and overall result). The winner of each category got 5 points, the second place got 3 points and then 1 point for everyone else receiving a vote. The Scattesquire got the most points total. Followed closely by the Palletcaster and the CADocaster.

March 18th, 2009, 12:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Scatter Lee Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ina-gadda-da-vida, florida Age: 51 Posts: 606	I'm speechless

March 18th, 2009, 01:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 57 Posts: 8,396 1 Photos	I'll tell you one thing kids, ALL of those builds had a lot going for them. It was not easy trying to find something to make one rise to the top. Kudos to everybody involved. Steve Dikkers aka Buckocaster51 __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

March 18th, 2009, 01:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
jd_elam TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 34	That's great! I really enjoyed all the photos of the build!

March 18th, 2009, 01:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
KevinB Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,841 4 Photos	Great builds everyone and congratulations to the winners! Scatter Lee's thread was simply one of the most informative and downright entertaining I've ever seen.

March 18th, 2009, 01:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
Big Mike Simpson Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gilbert, AZ (PHX) Age: 53 Posts: 1,978 69 Photos	I am surprised, thankful and honored to be included in the top 3... Thanks to Paul and the panel of judges and all the other contestants for a fun month of building, creativity and innovation. It was fun trying to see what I could make instead of buy and throwing caution to the wind and trying new things. Thanks Again to all and congrats to Scatterlee. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/bigmikesimpson

March 18th, 2009, 01:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
pickaguitar NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 33 Posts: 2	Congrats Scatter Lee! Your build was amazing IMO...great thread, pics, artwork :)

March 18th, 2009, 01:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	Congrats to Scatter and Big Mike I can't believe I made the top three There was a point I was going to back out Special thanks to Paul and the rest of the challengers This was great fun and all I can say is Look out next year __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

March 18th, 2009, 01:31 PM	#17 (permalink)
bingy Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Champlain Valley,Vermont, USA Posts: 737	I'm shocked to not see pics of the winners...at least links...

March 18th, 2009, 01:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
jimd Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Age: 43 Posts: 913	Congratulations to everyone who participated. I enjoyed every single build thread, and learned something from each of them. I hope that those who didn't finish in time, stick it out and keep posting their builds. I'm looking forward to seeing those finished up too. ps. Scatterlee, do us all a favor and don't use that money on tools or parts. I really enjoyed your ingenuity and use of low-tech tools. Spend it on beer.

March 18th, 2009, 01:38 PM	#19 (permalink)
Maricopa TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phx, AZ Age: 43 Posts: 59	Congrats ScatterMan! Hell of a job. Of course my disappointment at not winning is tempered by the fact that I get to keep my guitar. Last edited by Maricopa; March 18th, 2009 at 03:01 PM.

March 18th, 2009, 01:40 PM	#20 (permalink)
buddywayne Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: missouri Age: 63 Posts: 1,132 10 Photos	Well, this $100 build deal cost me a lot time and some sleep. Some of the best reading and watching I have ever done. Thanks to everyone and congrats to all for participating.

March 18th, 2009, 01:46 PM	#21 (permalink)
Tick TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenfield,IN Age: 36 Posts: 71 2 Photos	Congrats Scatter Lee! I really enjoyed your thread. In my book all the builders are winners.I enjoyed each and every thread. __________________ Never kick a cow chip on a hot day.

March 18th, 2009, 02:06 PM	#23 (permalink)
Bluesbend Banned Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: east of Seattle, Wa. Posts: 197	Now that you,ve won Tim, what will you do with your winnings? Where will you go?? :) Was any scatt used in the building of this instrument? If so, what kind??

March 18th, 2009, 02:13 PM	#24 (permalink)
BAW4742 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland's Eastern Shore Age: 52 Posts: 1,228 4 Photos	Congrats to the the winners and a big 'at-a boy to all of the builders involved. Way to go guys. This was an awesome idea and great fun to follow.

March 18th, 2009, 02:20 PM	#25 (permalink)
jkingma Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N43° 11.943 ~ W079° 35.285 Posts: 3,078 18 Photos	Congrats Scatter Lee... and to everyone else who gave it a go. It was a really fun month watching all these guitars come to life. I'd be proud to own any one of them. I'm already looking forward to next years competition. __________________ Creator of Fine Sawdust and Expensive Kindling.

March 18th, 2009, 02:57 PM	#26 (permalink)
Doug Ferguson Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN Age: 56 Posts: 2,215	Congrats Scatter Lee, and to all who particiapted. It was loads of fun watching all those ideas take shape and come together! Thanks! __________________ "If I don't like the way the times are moving I shall refuse to accompany them." -Horace Rumpole

March 18th, 2009, 03:15 PM	#27 (permalink)
straightface Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MA Posts: 1,197	Great work everybody and congrats to you Scatter Lee! The building talent on this forum never ceases to amaze me. __________________ At the end of time, all that will remain is Keith Richards, a Fender Telecaster, a bunch of cockroaches, and roots rock music. With nobody left to categorize it for, I bet Keef’ll just call it rock and roll… -Brian Henneman of The Bottle Rockets

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March 18th, 2009, 03:56 PM	#28 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 65 Posts: 14,280 101 Photos	I enjoyed all the build threads. A lot of ingenuity shown by the participants. I learned a lot and got some great ideas ............... which I will steal. Scatter Lee ............ you are a Telecaster building machine. __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" I'm just not cool enough to be a Mac person.

March 18th, 2009, 04:11 PM	#29 (permalink)
djsommer TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 35 1 Photos	Beautiful work everyone! It's inspiring to see such quality instruments being made - it shows all of us that with a little time & effort, we can do the same thing. Of course, having the fountain of knowledge known as tdpri only a few clicks away doesn't hurt!

March 18th, 2009, 04:13 PM	#30 (permalink)
grgryus TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Derbyshire UK Posts: 92	Fantastic - I have been gripped by every instalment! It's far better than tv!

March 18th, 2009, 04:20 PM	#31 (permalink)
NewGuy410 Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Elkton, Maryland Age: 23 Posts: 305	Congrats Scatter Lee! I think you need to talk to the DIY TV network about getting yourself a show. I know I'd watch it.

March 18th, 2009, 04:23 PM	#32 (permalink)
GeeJay Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brit living in Germany for now.. Age: 52 Posts: 114	Fantastic effort from all concerned, even those that were unable for one reason or another to complete in time. To the three guys on the podium, I think your guitars look amazing. If they play as well as they look, they are fine indeed. As for the winner, I must say that's the build I followed most and the end result looks stellar. Congrats..

March 18th, 2009, 04:27 PM	#33 (permalink)
jimdkc Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Independence, MO Age: 53 Posts: 129	As a newbie here, I think I came around at a great time! It was so much fun to read all the build threads and get a concentrated crash course on building a great Tele on the cheap! Congrats to the winners... and to all the participants! There was something unique and impressive in every build. Thanks! Jim Last edited by jimdkc; March 18th, 2009 at 04:29 PM. Reason: Fat fingers...

March 18th, 2009, 04:48 PM	#34 (permalink)
DMRoller Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Weyers Cave, Shenandoah Valley, VA Posts: 285 1 Photos	Congrats to the winners, but major props to all the participants. I had a great time viewing all the threads to see how folks were doing this. Thanks for the contest, Paul! Dale

March 18th, 2009, 04:55 PM	#35 (permalink)
Tuxedo Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 524	Congrats to everyone who attempted the contest. That's what really made it fun. I hope to see more of these in the future—with a different twist of course.

March 18th, 2009, 05:03 PM	#36 (permalink)
guitarbuilder Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hemlock, NY Age: 55 Posts: 941	Hey, Congrats you guys..... til next year.... I'll be planning my next bizarre design.

March 18th, 2009, 05:13 PM	#37 (permalink)
bo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 2,276	DANG! Those are all impressive. I really like the looks of the Palletcaster. That whole coppery look is really cool. __________________ www.bourbondynasty.com