COMPLETED -- $100 Telecaster Challenge, Alder body blank

Ok I am in here we go!

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/100Tstyle7.jpg?t=1234691860

I have had this for a year . . . Thanks T D P R I Challenge
for getting me off my but:twisted:

So overwhelmed I cant even think of a name yet oh well
plenty of time for that . . .

have at it...good luck
Cheers
ED

Martino -Nice to see you in the game with your overwhelmedcaster.

good luck!!

Martino -Nice to see you in the game with your overwhelmedcaster.


Are you kidding me that Wont fit on the head stock:twisted:

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/overwhelmedcaster.jpg?t=1234716542

Ok maybe if I make it a 10 string.

http://www.tenstringguitar.com/

goodluck man...even if it's a ten-string it still won't fit...
too many tuners...haha

ehawley have at it...good luck
Cheers
ED
Your not in are ya? ED


Martino -Nice to see you in the game with your overwhelmedcaster.
Thanks Vince.


Jordanm57 good luck
Thanks I need it





Less than 24 HR and I got this far how hard can it be? GULP!

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3404.jpg?t=1234717310

good luck!!


Thanks for your good wishes.

Here is a shot of my pal B.B. she said I could use her ferrari bandsaw
to cut the body I hesitated for 1 sec and had to go sit at the little kids table.
If I had a $3K + bandsaw I would not let any one cut with it either !
If having B.B. help me cut the body out gets me kicked off the team so be it.
You Can Not Stop me from building this no name tele.

http://www.eagle-tools.com/Pages/agazzani.html

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/P1030492.jpg?t=1234738643

I did get to sand with the Delta SA350K Boss Spindle Sander Kit ! ! !


http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/tylertool_2040_217857670

She has this mystical magical Festool CT Mini Dust Extractor hooked up
to what ever tool your using at the time.
I was sanding in direct sunlight and there was NO dust None ! ! !

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/P1030498.jpg?t=1234740851

Single Best tool I have ever used Ever!

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=18133

With the Festool CT Mini Dust Extractor you can sand at the kitchen table.

With the Festool CT Mini Dust Extractor you can sand at the kitchen table.

Maybe you, but I'd only do it once. My obit'd be in the next day's paper...

Hey martino - just caught up to this challenge thread. Good luck.

Is it done yet? :lol:First thread I read all the way through...picking you to win!!good luck...lol

Just something romantic about a build competition...kinda like the Gran Prix:cool:

Edit:
Definitely subsribed!

Is it done yet? :lol:First thread I read all the way through...picking you to win!!good luck...lol

Just something romantic about a build competition...kinda like the Gran Prix:cool:

Edit:
Definitely subsribed!

Thank hope ypu did Not bet money on me . . . .

This is where I am at.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3423.jpg?t=1235099280

Templets are started so I can make all the routs found my router!


Going through all my parts stash.
These are some of the parts to choose from.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3424.jpg?t=1235099658

Figuring out what to use and place some kind of value on it is not
hard at all IT IS INSANE ! ! !



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Nice parts bin, dude! I still haven't found a neck that won't break the bank!

Yeah, the no-name neck on the far right is SCHWEET!!!! Good luck, man!

Yeah, the no-name neck on the far right is SCHWEET!!!! Good luck, man!


That neck is a flame maple Musicraft 1-3/4 nut 7-1/4 radus
fatback! with open gear 20 to 1 locking tuners could build 3
T D P R I Challenge for what I got in that!
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Mark-00255
"Nice parts bin, dude! I still haven't found a neck that won't break the bank!"
You can Pm me we can talk . . .

Mark you got me thinking we all have parts the other guy needs
so why dont we trade???

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3440.jpg?t=1235360092


I am looking for a nice tele bridge size humbucker stack, rails,
or even EMG!

So PM me if you want to buy or trade or even buy parts right now I am only
wanting to offer this to the other folks in the Challenge!

so let me know . . .



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Ok so how do I figure how to charge for paint this is less than Half of what I have.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3425.jpg?t=1235360824


Back to the build I am making the template from the T-style pattern .

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3429.jpg?t=1235361255

I cut close to the pencil line but not to close using
a cordless trim router with a flush trim bit.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3431.jpg?t=1235361358


I did Not rout the bridge because the pattern was messed up
so I have to find a way to cheat.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3433.jpg?t=1235361422








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The way to cheat is using a t-style guitar body and clamp my templet
to the good body using the router the way I have it set up.
I drop the bit in to the bridge pickup and that is my guide.

In the end it all came out nice like this .

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/bridgerout.jpg?t=1235363431

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3434.jpg?t=1235362450



The neck pocket is tight so I am happy about that!

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3448.jpg?t=1235362643


As you can see in this photo I am not using fancy tools.
Ok I did start out using my buddy's ferrari bandsaw!!!
and her mystical magical Festool CT Mini Dust Extractor.
That was last weekend it is raining this week end and I
am routing in the bathtub so I can control the dust . . .



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Great idea on the parts martino - I may just grab one of those yet! Looks like the templates turned out nice.

Things are coming together I picked out a color Oxblood red:lol:

http://www.findcoolclothes.com/products/large_photos/skullmaskred.jpg

http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&safe=off&client=safari&rls=en&q=Oxblood%20red&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi

The routing went well used that kinda drill bit to take the workload off
the little cordless trimmer.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/_22.jpg?t=1235623617

I kept testing measuring twice so I Only cut once even checked the neck pocket on my Rat-Caster.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/_23.jpg?t=1235623816

With the routing done I have to pick a bridge.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/_141.jpg?t=1235628443

None of these will do.
the one I like has got some rust from testing circuit board etching.
Had to clamp the saddles and turn three of the screws with vicegrips
after stripping the screw heads with the cordless drill.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/_2248529.jpg?t=1235629321

Deal with saddles and screws later.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/_2248532.jpg?t=1235629764

Screw down the bridge clamp on the neck put on a just 2 strings
and see if the neck and bridge line up if they Do Not, NO point
in going on.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/_25.jpg?t=1235630057

Woo Hoo it is good!

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/_24.jpg?t=1235630483

On the front and back I am up to 150 - 220 grit
on the sides I have to use 80 grit yea !
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/_1160.jpg?t=1235631132



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Very clean routs, martino! Nice!

A buddy gave me a scrap of aluminum metal is not my thing but
in this economy got to try.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/Library-1164.jpg?t=1235632411

Can you guess where the batt. died?

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/Library-1165.jpg?t=1235632861

Here is my Amish cordless metal grinder

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/Library-1166.jpg?t=1235632931


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Hay what do ya know it turned out pretty good.


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/Tcontest-1.jpg?t=1235718384


These floor tiles go for 68 cents might be a good pickguard.
or a control plate.
If you warm it up you can cut it with snips or even.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/Tcontest-4.jpg?t=1235717876

After cutting a few I thought hay this could be done with
the router way faster little messy no more than making a pickguard.


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/Tcontest-3.jpg?t=1235718054

Then I got full of myself and thought I will use these control plates
to make a aluminium control plate with the router
no photos of that

So here I am with the hacksaw

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/Tcontest3495.jpg?t=1235719149

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I love the idea of floor tile as a pick guard.

Yeah, thats a cool idea.

Wouda been cool to see him cut it with the router! Action shots! Yeah!

A little sanding and a lot of filing and I have a control plate.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/Tcontest-6.jpg?t=1236202230


Got to get some paint on this wood.
100% acrylic artist paint.
I have about 2 table spoons of black in the little cup

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3505.jpg?t=1236202487

Mix in a few oz. of hot water.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3506.jpg?t=1236202916

Brush it on with the little foam brush and wipe it off with a rag.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3461.jpg?t=1236203082



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Sand with 220 grit and recoat.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3470.jpg?t=1236203706

I am putting more black on the sides so it is completely non transparent.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3509.jpg?t=1236204055

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3502.jpg?t=1236203936

Back to the plate just some hole drilling.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3514.jpg?t=1236204125

Glad to see some progress, martino! Where you going with the black finish - some clear over that semi-translucent black could be interesting!

Glad to see some progress, martino! Where you going with the black finish - some clear over that semi-translucent black could be interesting!

If the grain was nicer like yours:mrgreen::mrgreen:
then starting with gold sanding it back down wit 150 grit and going with
semi-translucent black would look sweet! Since you have all the pretty
grain,Man o man I just cant get over it so glad you took your time and did not paint it black!!!
This build I am going with oxblood red with some other stuff.
Uploading photos as we speak . . .

Wouda been cool to see him cut it with the router! Action shots! Yeah!

The router can get away form you so fast not even time to
take an action shot !

This piece flew across the patio ur um I mean shop.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/paint_logo-26.jpg?t=1236230342

Next step go to the computer for some text and clipart.

I can generate the tex in the plotter cutter software.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/TDPRI.jpg?t=1236233792

The clip art has to be fixed in adobe illustrator must convert the
file from jpeg to ai file so the plotter see it as line art or vector file.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/dragonlogoAIfile.jpg?t=1236234425

Now we can cut it out of stencil masking .

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/dragonlogo.jpg?t=1236234562

like so.

Hard to see but it did cut.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/paint_logo-1.jpg?t=1236234686


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My plotter is just a small simple one it does the trick.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/paint_logo-4.jpg?t=1236234844

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/paint_logo-3.jpg?t=1236236747

I have the A4 model.
http://www.craftrobostore.com/resources.html

Goldylocks time I want it to fit just right.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/paint_logo-7.jpg?t=1236237149

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/paint_logo-6.jpg?t=1236237448


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It is all about placement.
1st I need to use tranfer tape to get it on to the guitar body.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/paint_logo-10-1.jpg?t=1236238135

Peel of the wax type paper backing.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/paint_logo-13.jpg?t=1236238977

I made a few small cuts to be able to line up the dragon to where I need
it to be.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/paint_logo-14.jpg?t=1236239253

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/paint_logo-15.jpg?t=1236239345

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After burnishing down the dragon I peel off the transfer tape
works like a charm!

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/paint_logo-18.jpg?t=1236239657

I hear that having a dragon on your Esquire will bring you
Great Fortune!

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/paint_logo-19.jpg?t=1236239906

Same thing on the back.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/paint_logo-20.jpg?t=1236240427

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/paint_logo-21.jpg?t=1236240538


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Time for the gold !

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/paint_logo-23.jpg?t=1236240892


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/paint_logo-25.jpg?t=1236241176

I forgot to take photos of sanding off the gold with 220 grit
all part of the plan.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/paint_logo-27.jpg?t=1236241273

I sprayed a thin coat of shellac after sanding.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/paint_logo-28.jpg?t=1236241579


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That's rad!
The rusty bridge suits the body really well.

That dragon is super cool! I like it! Way to pull something outta the hat towards the end of the game, martino!

That's rad!
The rusty bridge suits the body really well.

Thanks!

we will see if you still like it on the next page. . .

That dragon is super cool! I like it! Way to pull something outta the hat towards the end of the game, martino!


Thanks!
Wonder what's left in the hat ?

Before I can get most of the red off I have to put it on right?

Sanded the top & back with 220 grit.
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3564.jpg?t=1236409058


Mixed up some airbrush colors to get oxblood red.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3567.jpg?t=1236409205

While thats drying on to the picguard.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3571.jpg?t=1236409322

Does not look too bad for $0.68 cents.
Kinda reminds me of an old '50s diner countertop.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3576.jpg?t=1236409461

When it is warm it cuts nice when it is cold it is brittle.

this stuff does make a mess so getting less for the router to cut
should make less of a mess !

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3583.jpg?t=1236410212

The red is dry ready to be sanded and buffed.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3590.jpg?t=1236410426

When I planed this out I was thinking of those old wooden
hand painted signs.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3591.jpg?t=1236410617

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3598.jpg?t=1236410682




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Just keep buffing by hand till I get what I want.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3604.jpg?t=1236411021

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3605.jpg?t=1236414823

Aluminum don't rust so good so we will just do it with
paint.
Looks bad I know . . . but I am just getting started.
I must have 50 half used cans of spray paint that I am trying
to use up.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/DSC_3569.jpg?t=1236414882

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Ibanez had an RG or JEM with a finish kinda like that not too long ago. It was green with that same kinda grey showing through from underneath. I can't seem to find a pic though.

Ibanez had an RG or JEM with a finish kinda like that not too long ago. It was green with that same kinda grey showing through from underneath. I can't seem to find a pic though.

I would love to see a pic of that !
Ibanez has had ever kinda of finish I can think of over the years.

I think I got it to look like rust.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/distress-7.jpg?t=1236747336


Time for real rust!
http://www.hectorshardware.biz/shop/product.asp?dept_id=150205&sku=788507&

Got some muriatic acid N A S T Y stuff:twisted:
Here is my 1st try.

The cup in the center has the acid look at the new soup can on the right.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/distress-11.jpg?t=1236748030

After 20 min now look at the can wow.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/distress-13.jpg?t=1236748294

This was brand new 8 hr ago.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/distress-16.jpg?t=1236748520

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/distress-17.jpg?t=1236748676

The can looks fuzzy and chalky but it is gooey and slimy.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/distress-19.jpg?t=1236748764

24 hr and by the way this is not for this build the turners are just a test.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/distress-41.jpg?t=1236749028


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Umm... wow. Probably don't want to get any of THAT on your hands :shock:

2 quick coats of amber shellac.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/distress-5.jpg?t=1236750877

Put the last logo on the back after a quick coat of
Porcelain Crackle Glaze

http://www.valspar.com/products/product/Porcelain_Crackle_Glaze.html

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/distress-26.jpg?t=1236751214

2nd coat of porcelain crackle

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/distress-27.jpg?t=1236751729


I sprayed some krylon glitter and gold paint on the top half.
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Umm... wow. Probably don't want to get any of THAT on your hands :shock:

Yes it does sting and then you get this crazzy itch!
Much Much worse to get in your lungs 1st time I took off
the box top I coughed for 3 min and wanted to vomit!

Some pix of the back crackle.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/distress-60.jpg?t=1236752534

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/distress-61.jpg?t=1236753223

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/distress-62.jpg?t=1236753278

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/distress-68.jpg?t=1236753488

Hey martino , That rust looks fantastic !! Great paint job too, Kinda reminds me of that trussart rusty caster thingamajig.
Can't wait for the end , this is gonna be close. I would hate to be a judge on this comp !!

Hey martino , That rust looks fantastic !! Great paint job too, Kinda reminds me of that trussart rusty caster thingamajig.
Can't wait for the end , this is gonna be close. I would hate to be a judge on this comp !!

That isthe best compliment you could have given me:grin:



I consider this to be Fine Art
http://www.jamestrussart.com/Steelcaster/Steelcaster%20gallery/DSC00321.JPG

http://www.jamestrussart.com/Steelcaster/Steelcaster%20gallery/DSC00321.JPG

Really nice project and that is! a quite unique paint job...I really like it!
I want to see the finished product!
Keep the good work flowing mate!:wink:

I would love to see a pic of that !
Ibanez has had ever kinda of finish I can think of over the years.

Found it!

http://www.jemsite.com/jem/photos/jem7/7bsb_b.jpg

http://www.jemsite.com/jem/photos/jem7/7bsb_br2.jpg

http://www.jemsite.com/jem/photos/jem7/7bsb_br.jpg

http://www.jemsite.com/jem/photos/jem7/7bsb3.jpg

Found it!


Thanks for finding that:grin:

Working on the tuners and the neck.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/distress-43.jpg?t=1236913454

Did that so I can hang them in the acid tank.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/distress-55.jpg?t=1236913653

Feel like a kid who caught a little snake and am trying to feed him a
rat.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/distress-59.jpg?t=1236913705

If I stare at it it won't rust.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/distress-58.jpg?t=1236914000

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Got to go back to the body now I am all most done . . .
with the top
I do Not need quit as much drama or distress as the back got.

Sprayed it with clear shellac then the valspar Porcelain Crackle Glaze

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/A_top_Dis-1.jpg?t=1236914342

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/A_top_Dis-13.jpg?t=1236914738

When it is dry I hit it with just a tinny bit of gold glitter.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/A_top_Dis-14.jpg?t=1236914924

You can see ever brush stroke it does tone down a lot
after sanding it with 320 grit . . but still dont think it would
be good for a True "relic"!

Think I will call my style of relic ROAD-KILL in stead of
" Road Worn "


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/A_top_Dis-10.jpg?t=1236914985

More top photos and let this be a lesson to you kids out there
Do Not try this at home . . . . go over to the nabors house cause it makes
a big mess!:lol:

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/A_top_Dis-8.jpg?t=1236916544

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/A_top_Dis-11.jpg?t=1236916982

All most looks frozen.
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/A_top_Dis-12.jpg?t=1236917083

Think I will call my style of relic ROAD-KILL in stead of
" Road Worn "


Dude, hurry up and tm/sm that! :mrgreen:

wow, talk about pulling out the stops at the last minute, this is looking great

If mad max played guitar this would be it !!:lol:

Martino, the finish on your guitar is phenominal. I feel like a jerk with my single color spray can finish.
Love your guitar by the way.

That looks fantastic and that's a killer name ;) ROAD-KILL :!:

http://ratrodderalley.com/wp-content/gallery/sep08/thumbs/thumbs_RatRodderAlley0022hotrod09.jpg

Dude, hurry up and tm/sm that! :mrgreen:


Dude I am hurrying !

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wow, talk about pulling out the stops at the last minute, this is looking great


Believe it or not you kinda have to plan this stuff out. I cut corners
like no string thur or jack cup if I ran out of time I could skip the
pick guard cause no pickup rout but I think I am gona make it.:grin:

Thanks Johnny A. !

If mad max played guitar this would be it !!:lol:


Yes you got it !
I all ways loved that post apocalyptic look.

Martino, the finish on your guitar is phenominal. I feel like a jerk with my single color spray can finish.
Love your guitar by the way.

Oh C-mon you got that whole Doctor Dolittle thing going on in your build:razz:

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That looks fantastic and that's a killer name ;) ROAD-KILL :!:

http://ratrodderalley.com/wp-content/gallery/sep08/thumbs/thumbs_RatRodderAlley0022hotrod09.jpg

That truck is perfect thanks for posting it ! :wink:

this one might be my favorite. martino, this is one cool guitar.

this one might be my favorite. martino, this is one cool guitar.


Thanks ! ! !

I cant post photos till tonight but I will finish.

Anxious to see this one.

Anxious to see this one.


Yea me too:razz:

Thanks !

When I put it all together the pickguard is way too bright I need something
to balance it out:

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/A_top_Dis-16.jpg?t=1237102672

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/A_top_Dis-21.jpg?t=1237103411

so I start to put colors on and thinner on to build up
to look like rust.
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/1a_final-15.jpg?t=1237103621

did not have time to photo everything today so on to
the stencil of the dragon lady.
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/1a_final-27.jpg?t=1237104081

I painted this and put the guitar together while it is drying.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/1a_final-28.jpg?t=1237104398

1 Volume 1 tone 1 pickup and the jack all on top.
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/1a_final-37.jpg?t=1237104680

The tuners rusted up real good.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/1a_final-35.jpg?t=1237105065

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/1a_final-12.jpg?t=1237105340

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/1a_final-23.jpg?t=1237105548

the neck and plate came out good too.


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/1a_final-31.jpg?t=1237105821

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/1a_final-33.jpg?t=1237105968

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/1a_final-41.jpg?t=1237106351

There it is done !

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/martino-g/100TELE/1a_final-46.jpg?t=1237106713


Cost:
Neck tuners most screws $50
I got a squier 51 used for $100 sold the body pickguard and control plate
for $50.

Pickup $18.50
http://cgi.ebay.com/Artec-Alnico-5-Hot-Rail-Blade-Tele-Bridge-Pickup-Black_W0QQitemZ370127127155QQihZ024QQcategoryZ2267 0QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l126 2


Pots $10 got a tele wire harness
http://cgi.ebay.com/HARNESS-3-way-Vol-Tone-TCaster-GOLD-SCREWS-FREE-SHIP_W0QQitemZ350166161895QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuita r_Accessories?hash=item350166161895&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A15|39%3A1|240%3A1318
Picguard $0.68

Screws $3

Knobs $2.00 $1.00 each
http://cgi.ebay.com/CHROME-KNOB-FOR-ELECTRIC-GUITAR-PUSH-ON-TYPE-ABS_W0QQitemZ190269280122QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar _Accessories?hash=item190269280122&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A15|39%3A1|240%3A1318

Bridge $8.50
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/bezdez_BRIDGES-TAILPIECES_W0QQ_fsubZ2878401QQ_sidZ11557664QQ_trks idZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322

Strap buttons $2.00
http://cgi.ebay.com/NICKEL-FELT-LINED-GUITAR-OR-MANDOLIN-STRAP-PIN-endpin_W0QQitemZ200281670107QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGui tar_Accessories?hash=item200281670107&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262

Total
$94.68

I dont usually like all the rust and cracking, but i think it works on this guitar. I especially like the letters on the back. Well done.

I was having a hard time trying to figure out what this one was going to look like when it was done. Well, I think it looks awesome.

wow!! Looks fantastic!

Great job, martino! Cool concept and execution clear to the end! How's it sound?

Looks great. Crazy finish on that thing. Good luck in the contest.

Nice job there Martino!!

very cool pickguard

I was having a hard time trying to figure out what this one was going to look like when it was done. Well, I think it looks awesome.


I had a picture in my mind and I got close so I am very happy
all the layers do take up a bit of time.

Thanks


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Tele-Holic


I dont usually like all the rust and cracking, but i think it works on this guitar. I especially like the letters on the back. Well done.

I was able to get the real rust to look close to the fake rust (painted)
so it tied together nicely.

Thanks

Wow! Amazing finish on that Tele! It's a true work of art!

Jim

wow!! Looks fantastic!

Thanks!
Glad you like it!


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Mark-00255 Great job, martino! Cool concept and execution clear to the end! How's it sound?
Thanks Mark
It sound good like a tele, it has more range with the tone nob than I
though it would.

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sean79 Looks great. Crazy finish on that thing. Good luck in the contest.

Thanks!
Its gona take more than luck to win maybe I can get a ninth place ribbon :lol:

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guitarbuilder Nice job there Martino!!

Thanks Marty

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Scatter Lee very cool pickguard

Thanks!
Scatter Lee I though you might notice it.
She is from the video game GTA Chinatown for nintendo DS

Wow! Amazing finish on that Tele! It's a true work of art!

Jim

Well Jim Thanks! I know this finish is not for everyone but I
am glad you like it and took the time to post.