Barncaster Body?

Hi all,

Just finished my first build project and I am already thinking about my second. I really would like to do a barncaster (or two). Is there a good place to get pine bodies that have nice big knots in them? I am really looking to emulate this guitar that I am sure many of you have seen bouncing around on the forum: http://msengers.home.xs4all.nl/gallery/pine04_big.jpg

I have already been on http://www.pineguitarbodies.com/ but I am looking for something a bit more gnarly. You guys got any ideas?

Simon

Check this Vendor: http://www.tdpri.com/forum/vendor-forum/332935-barncaster-tele-bodies-clearfork-designs.html

Hi all,

Just finished my first build project and I am already thinking about my second. I really would like to do a barncaster (or two). Is there a good place to get pine bodies that have nice big knots in them? I am really looking to emulate this guitar that I am sure many of you have seen bouncing around on the forum: http://msengers.home.xs4all.nl/gallery/pine04_big.jpg

I have already been on http://www.pineguitarbodies.com/ but I am looking for something a bit more gnarly. You guys got any ideas?

Simon

Are there any hardwood stores near you? I would suggest going to a hardwood store, I've bought pine at one of my local hardwood stores. The beauty is it's really really cheap wood to buy. I bought a 8' 8/4, quarter sawn board for $19. I think I was able to get four bodies out of it.

I like the idea of going to a hardware store, but I don't think I could create the body myself. Are there companies that would do it for you if you supply the wood?

'couple on ebay right now.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/50s-tele-style-White-Pine-Rustic-Barncaster-replacement-body-builder-project-/271000163977?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3f18de5689

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/50s-tele-style-White-Pine-Rustic-Barncaster-replacement-body-builder-project-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$(KGrHqZHJBgE+FDKRB08BP3hv361z!~~60_57.JPG

Contact Ohlar on ebay, he is a forum member as well and has blanks and bodies. He's also a good guy to deal with.

Contact Ohlar on ebay, he is a forum member as well and has blanks and bodies. He's also a good guy to deal with.

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Looks good. Thanks for the tips everyone. Anybody else got any leads before I start making calls?

Looks good. Thanks for the tips everyone. Anybody else got any leads before I start making calls?