Telecaster Guitar Forum - Tele Home Depot http://www.tdpri.com/forum/ Building a T-Style guitar? From scratch or from parts. This is the forum for you. en Sun, 26 May 2013 05:46:39 GMT vBulletin 5 http://www.tdpri.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg Telecaster Guitar Forum - Tele Home Depot http://www.tdpri.com/forum/ Inlay Design Opinions http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/404358-inlay-design-opinions.html Sun, 26 May 2013 05:44:12 GMT I like the latest iteration. Don't see why it should have too much different effect than a rosette. A large multi piece abalone dragon crawling all across the face of the guitar, yeah. But a small, well-glued WOOD inlay, worth a shot IMO. ]]> Tele Home Depot R. Stratenstein http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/404358-inlay-design-opinions.html <![CDATA[A different "tele" adventure...]]> http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/343073-different-tele-adventure.html Sun, 26 May 2013 05:41:36 GMT Glorious as always! Glorious as always! ]]> Tele Home Depot Barncaster http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/343073-different-tele-adventure.html Thinking about my next build http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/303448-thinking-about-my-next-build.html Sun, 26 May 2013 05:39:22 GMT Rob, IMHO, those F-90s are the best yet! They will blow all the electrons out of the tubes in your amp. ! Well, Roger's amp, that is. They just have this power-look to them. Really looking forward to hearing them.

On that note, Roger, nice work on the headstock. It's tough to come up with something that's not left-field radical, but different from the commercial standards, I think you did a great job with yours.

Rob, weren't you going to build an AC-4 (or was it 5 or 6 . .?). Not that you're not doing well with the one you have---. ]]> Tele Home Depot R. Stratenstein http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/303448-thinking-about-my-next-build.html The Labrocaster http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/402988-labrocaster.html Sun, 26 May 2013 05:18:50 GMT Surely, Phil, you jest. . . . Surely, Phil, you jest. . . . ]]> Tele Home Depot R. Stratenstein http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/402988-labrocaster.html Tele wiring help needed http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/404365-tele-wiring-help-needed.html Sun, 26 May 2013 05:11:12 GMT
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Originally Posted by mefgames (Post 5057016)
I'm building a Tele with a Fishman PowerBridge, (piezo). I bought a 3 way lever switch, part # 2000, from StewMac. The wiring diagrams show the prongs on the 3 way switch the exact opposite of what the StewMac switch is. Can anyone tell me the correct way to wire this setup. A diagram would be very helpful. I have an email into StewMac, but it's the holiday weekend, and I'm sure I won't hear from them until at least Tuesday, and I'd like to get this up and running.

Thanks, Mike
I just looked at the Fishman info sheet with wiring diagram. Confusing, to say the least. They make it look like you can only use a stereo jack. That can't be right.

Below is a photo/diagram of the lever switch now sold (CRL) It's different from "vintage", which many of the diagrams show. I'd recommend you look up standard wiring diagram for Telecaster, substitute the diagram below for the switch. Once you get it working, and selecting/blending pickups, then you can experiment with the attenuation circuit they show in the Fishman diagram.

Good Luck, let us know how you make out with it.
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]]> Tele Home Depot R. Stratenstein http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/404365-tele-wiring-help-needed.html Mike Eldred Discusses Types Of Woods For Guitar Necks http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/404079-mike-eldred-discusses-types-woods-guitar-necks.html Sun, 26 May 2013 04:09:13 GMT Crap... I have been doin it all wrong... Image: http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb345/dogchicken/2011%20TDPRI%20Tele/IMG_20110304_221847.jpg Crap... I have been doin it all wrong...

]]> Tele Home Depot Mike Simpson http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/404079-mike-eldred-discusses-types-woods-guitar-necks.html CS-336 inspired build http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/370163-cs-336-inspired-build.html Sun, 26 May 2013 04:07:21 GMT Bummer about the fret board. Glad you're back in business. I'm pumped to see you get those steps worked down on the carve. That's going to be sexy. ]]> Tele Home Depot RogerC http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/370163-cs-336-inspired-build.html Buckeye burl and Mahogany set-neck bass http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/403801-buckeye-burl-mahogany-set-neck-bass.html Sun, 26 May 2013 03:48:48 GMT Thanks for the info about using chunkier "dust" for the mix. I was using finer dust, so I'll take your advice this time.


I got the bandsaw setup and cut out the body and headstock templates. They turned out good, there's just a little bit of sanding left to do on the headstock one. I didn't take pictures yet.

Here is the finished drawing with some hardware. The rest of the hardware matches other than the knobs which will be wooden, and the frets, which are obviously not cosmo black (although that'd be pretty cool).







I'm not sure of the actual pickup or tuner locations yet, so I just laid them out. Those string lines on the headstock are crooked. ]]> Tele Home Depot lbridenstine http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/403801-buckeye-burl-mahogany-set-neck-bass.html Unusual doubleneck conversion project http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/398499-unusual-doubleneck-conversion-project.html Sun, 26 May 2013 03:43:52 GMT Sorry to hear about your friend . Sorry to hear about your friend . ]]> Tele Home Depot ASC67 http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/398499-unusual-doubleneck-conversion-project.html <![CDATA[1960's Harmony Sovereign]]> http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/404210-1960s-harmony-sovereign.html Sun, 26 May 2013 02:44:05 GMT
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Originally Posted by Flynztone (Post 5056576)
And I have always been a sucker for a damsel in distress!
The downfall of many a good man :smile: (didn't do Troy much good either :wink:) ]]> Tele Home Depot crazydave911 http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/404210-1960s-harmony-sovereign.html Printable guitar template PDF? http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/157004-printable-guitar-template-pdf.html Sun, 26 May 2013 01:55:06 GMT Here's a Gibson T-Bird outline I drew up from pix for a build for an old buddy. No guarantees on super accuracy but it'll get you in the ballpark.

And thanks to all for the awesome files, not that I'm ever likely to build that many of them!

Rich
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]]> Tele Home Depot Wake01 http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/157004-printable-guitar-template-pdf.html Some pics of a jazzmaster style build http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/404336-some-pics-jazzmaster-style-build.html Sun, 26 May 2013 01:47:06 GMT Nice work. I'd say that's a pretty good job for you first burst. I did a JM build last year, and was fun. Definitely one of my favorite body styles. ]]> Tele Home Depot RogerC http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/404336-some-pics-jazzmaster-style-build.html Lefty Thinline - Hi all from istanbul http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/393770-lefty-thinline-hi-all-istanbul.html Sun, 26 May 2013 00:58:39 GMT I prefer acetone myself, because when the solvent evaporates you are just left with binding and wood, so no glues to potentially ruin a finish. But the downside is that it takes... I prefer acetone myself, because when the solvent evaporates you are just left with binding and wood, so no glues to potentially ruin a finish. But the downside is that it takes time to set up (overnight is plenty), unlike cements or glues. I've only tried acetone with ABS binding, so I'm not sure how it goes with PVC or other plastics. ]]> Tele Home Depot kwerk http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/393770-lefty-thinline-hi-all-istanbul.html Warm up Build - Countercaster - Gretschy build http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/400587-warm-up-build-countercaster-gretschy-build.html Sun, 26 May 2013 00:52:30 GMT I was thinking, maybe I should seal them before staining to avoid stain creeping. I was thinking, maybe I should seal them before staining to avoid stain creeping. ]]> Tele Home Depot metecem http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/400587-warm-up-build-countercaster-gretschy-build.html D-Size Tele Body Blueprint Files HERE http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/74504-d-size-tele-body-blueprint-files-here.html Sat, 25 May 2013 23:09:44 GMT Does this help Drawing Size---(millimeters)----------(inches) ARCH A--------228.6 x 304.8--------9 x 12 ARCH B--------304.8 x 457.2--------12 x 18 ARCH C--------457.2 x... Does this help

Drawing Size---(millimeters)----------(inches)
ARCH A--------228.6 x 304.8--------9 x 12
ARCH B--------304.8 x 457.2--------12 x 18
ARCH C--------457.2 x 609.6--------18 x 24
ARCH D--------609.6 x 914.4--------24 x 36
ARCH E--------914.4 x 1219.2-------36 x 48 ]]> Tele Home Depot studysession http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/74504-d-size-tele-body-blueprint-files-here.html Scraptasticaster I: The Rev http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/376624-scraptasticaster-i-rev.html Sat, 25 May 2013 22:29:40 GMT Well, it's not completely saved yet.... ]]> Tele Home Depot Jupiter http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/376624-scraptasticaster-i-rev.html <![CDATA[What's on your workbench today?]]> http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/301373-whats-your-workbench-today.html Sat, 25 May 2013 21:37:42 GMT template and body :wink: Image: http://i81.servimg.com/u/f81/15/99/09/81/imgp0341.jpg Image: http://i81.servimg.com/u/f81/15/99/09/81/imgp0342.jpg Image:... template and body :wink:


]]> Tele Home Depot ludobag1 http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/301373-whats-your-workbench-today.html Paisley burst color http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/403538-paisley-burst-color.html Sat, 25 May 2013 18:18:04 GMT Yeah, Brads guitar looks great!

But I was looking for more like a color number for a spray can, a brand that has just the "right" pink color or a recepiet for a blend of nitro colors...

Thanks anyway! :)

//G ]]> Tele Home Depot BlacklakeCustom http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/403538-paisley-burst-color.html looking to buy salvaged maple for necks. ideas? http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/404232-looking-buy-salvaged-maple-necks-ideas.html Sat, 25 May 2013 15:52:44 GMT last year I bought some reclaimed 100+ years old tiger maple from old wood workshop. the wood is from upper Michigan and has very very little nail penetration. I bought 2 blanks.... last year I bought some reclaimed 100+ years old tiger maple from old wood workshop. the wood is from upper Michigan and has very very little nail penetration. I bought 2 blanks. enough for 2 necks. if I remember correctly it was almost 500 dollars for both of them and that included shipping.

I really want(ed) to buy the other couple blanks he has left but I have 2 many obligations and irons in the fire to buy the others.

he still has some left.. but like I said... it is not cheap. but it is high grade and in very very good condition.

heres a photo of 1 of the blanks I bought. it is really beautiful and very high quality I bought from him.

1 of them will be my next maple neck. it is pretty thick and may also be enough for a maple neck and a maple cap for it made from the same blank. I would tend to go for the 2 piece neck only because if you wear a 1 piece neck down its gone. but a 2 piece you can take the old board off and put a new 1 on. BUT. I don't think I will ever wear a neck out but it is a consideration. I like the idea of a 1 piece because that was what was original when they first came out. ( im a strat guy but the same thing applies ).

and for going with a 2 piece if there is enough wood for a 2 piece and only make a 1 piece... then there is wasted wood. not much but it adds up.

his # is 860-655-5259 or go to his site. old wood workshop.

he also has A BUNCH of really old pine, oak, chesnut and some other stuff and was a good guy to deal with.

some of the pine is from the 1700's and he has a lot of pine from the early to mid 1800's.
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]]> Tele Home Depot mabley123 http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/404232-looking-buy-salvaged-maple-necks-ideas.html Simplifying things a bit this time around. http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/403396-simplifying-things-bit-time-around.html Sat, 25 May 2013 14:01:00 GMT I've used one before, as adjustable as a typical tunomatic. I'll be using a tailpiece. The only downside I can see with it is that it won't swap into hardly anything that isn't built for it. It's big. I actually really like the delrin saddles but you have to keep them in mind with grounding-- gotta go through the tailpiece. ]]> Tele Home Depot clsatt http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/403396-simplifying-things-bit-time-around.html