Steve "Buckocaster51" Dikkers THANK YOU!!

A little while ago I sent a hunk-o-pine and a neck out to my buddy Steve "Buckocaster51" Dikkers. You know this guy:

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/86203-emeraldcaster-project-aka-son-meloncaster.html

I was hankering for some Silver Sparkley Pine so guess what came in on the Fed Ex truck last week!!

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Dang thing even had my name on it!!

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Nice, nice and very nice!

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Congratulations, Arlo!

That thing is a stunner.

Buckocaster51 sure knows how to build a Telecaster!

/ Tony

So after the excitement of seeing it for the first time it was time to get excited about what to put in it!

But first a few more pics of the fantastic paint job Steve did!

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Your trademark checker board binding is outstanding Steve!

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Even the King's outfit ain't that Gleemy!

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Ok, so for parts I went with a set of "Titanium" Glendale saddles.

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And a "TaipanTone" Half bridge. Brushed steel.

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SWEEET!!!

Lindy Fralin "Stock Tele" pickup.

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"TaipanTone" Aluminum knobs custom made by my pal Vince Stadler. I also used a brushed steel neck plate from Vince as well.

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All wired up with the "cocked wah mod" since I am doing the Esquire style. I really am digging the Esquire set up lately. Converted Ol' Piney over to an E too.

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There now for some strings and a set up!!

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Ohhh yeah I'm diggin it! Been playing it for an hour now and it sounds great!

I'll bet that thang is even purtier in person... Cool choices Arlo! Great pics too!

I'll bet that thang is even purtier in person... Cool choices Arlo! Great pics too!

It sure is bro, Steve did a really good job. He has this down to a science. :cool:

Freakin' Sweet gentleman.......Nice plank.

What song are you going to riff on first --- Tiger by the Tail? Loves Gonna Live Here? My Heart Skips a Beat?

That is beauuuuuuuuutiful! I love Don Rich, and that is something he would play.

That's a mighty fine Esquire! Congrats on it sir =)

Congrats Arlo, that thing is beautiful! Mr. Dikkers not only does great work, He's one fine fellow too!

Wow. Just WOW. That is one sharp guitar.

Must..... get........ droooooool.......... cup......!

Tim

Thanks for the kind words Arlo.

It is a sickness.

Deep down in my soul.

:smile:

I hope Buckaroo was one of the first things you played on it!

I hope Buckaroo was one of the first things you played on it!

Otherwise, we may have a problem. :wink:

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I think it might have been "Love's gonna live here"

Chaparral, Chaparral, Chaparral!!! Congrats Arlo!!! Seriously nice geetar!!

That is a purty guitar. Real purty.

Steve's paint job is just spectacular.

I love the way Vince's aluminum knurled knobs look over a chromed control plate. Never thought of that combo. I think it looks great and would be super highly recommended for Teles or Esquires needing a wee bit of weight reduction.

Arlo, that is disgusting you know??!! ;)


Nice work as usual Steve!


Needs Taipan brushed control plate, no ?

I knew the man before he was famous.

Thank you, yes, thank you, very much.

:)

Sparkly goodness.

I really like those titanium glendale saddles, I just wish they weren't 100$ a set.

Five stars, three cheers, and two thumbs up! Way up. How is the bridge pickup mounted? Is it screwed to the body?

ohhhhh shiney :shock: :mrgreen:

that is nice arlo great job buckocaster

The 'End is not in Sight' VID with the new digs ?

You should be wearing a Buck Owen shirt, cutting the sleeves off optional. :mrgreen:

Uncle Bucko is da bestest!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My god! It's so beautiful!