WARNING-Build like you have never seen before-May be offensive to some

martyb1 · April 14th, 2008, 11:34 PM

Well,today I was kind of in no mans land.All my builds are drying or waiting for parts etc.
No wood to start anything new,or is there!!!
I still have a couple pieces of that old fir from the Fircaster projects
TO bad it is to thin to do anything with.I would need a cap at least 1/2 thick

Well with the wonderful aroma of lacquer fogging my judgment,I went to work
Well this is the result of a few hours work

Looks good from the back,nail hole and all

And now for the OSBCaster

It probably would have looked better with a lighter wood for the back but I used what I had.It actually looks pretty cool with all the different types of wood in different directions
Maybe it's still the lacquer talking

martyb1 · April 14th, 2008, 11:37 PM

Here are a couple more pics

Complete with nail and all(don't ask how I found the nail)

casterway · April 14th, 2008, 11:37 PM

Step away from the router.....

bingchof · April 14th, 2008, 11:38 PM

Trimmed&Burnin · April 14th, 2008, 11:42 PM

Freinds dont let freinds do this kind of thing!!! Deep breaths

man!!!

62_Inca_Esquire · April 14th, 2008, 11:45 PM

I must be sick, because I think its AWESOME !!!

Someone needs to make one for me !

woodman · April 14th, 2008, 11:47 PM

so, what happens next? finish, etc.?

Twanginator · April 14th, 2008, 11:49 PM

I really like that particle board cap. It's so random and confusing. It reminds me of...of...of...oh yeah...my short term memory!

cntrary2ordnary · April 14th, 2008, 11:49 PM

nice. i love a good science project. wondering what a chunk of glulam would sound like.

casterway · April 14th, 2008, 11:50 PM

It's almost Van Halen like...

casterway · April 14th, 2008, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cntrary2ordnary

nice. i love a good science project. wondering what a chunk of glulam would sound like.

I'm going to guess really bright sounding.

urizen · April 14th, 2008, 11:53 PM

I t'ink it kool----neoprimitivo 'n utilitarianistical. To my eye, it needs a trans (or tinted trans) finish for the top, something goldytangerinish over an amberwash over a blackwash, with a clear topcoat to enhance dimensional potential (give the individual crossed ply frags more "pop"), then go nuts w/ the p'ups---p'raps an Electroflux for the bridge and CC or P-90 @ the neck w/ either no guard or a dark tortie guard.

SixString821 · April 14th, 2008, 11:53 PM

haha i actually really like it

mellecaster · April 14th, 2008, 11:55 PM

Deep in your Heart, you know what this is gonna do to all the "Tone Wood" Debates, after you plug it in to an Amp...don't ya ........

Nashter · April 14th, 2008, 11:58 PM

Reminds me of the stories of those classical guitar luthiers who put a nice soundboard on paper mache body.
I bet if you put some good pickups in it, it will still sound sweet.
If that happens, its the ultimate argument ender for 1 piece body vs 2, vs 3 :)

austintele · April 14th, 2008, 11:58 PM

opps

guitbusy · April 14th, 2008, 11:59 PM

What next the MDFcaster?

martyb1 · April 15th, 2008, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guitbusy

What next the MDFcaster?

Terry already has a patent on that

davie blue · April 15th, 2008, 12:02 AM

I'd love to hear what it sounds like! I think with a glossy clear coat, it will look rad.

pchilson · April 15th, 2008, 12:07 AM

Well, if you decide to tile it you will have a good underlayment...

mechanicdave · April 15th, 2008, 12:09 AM

Remember now, only a few thin coats of nitro lacquer, you wouldn't want to kill the tone with a thick poly finish, right?
Dave

Buckocaster51 · April 15th, 2008, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pchilson

Well, if you decide to tile it...

careful now...don't give the boy any (more) ideas!

getbent · April 15th, 2008, 12:15 AM

It needs a brand! like the G on the gretsches... except a brand from a local ranch.. that would be sweet!

and then really thick Poly... I'd buy it.

cntrary2ordnary · April 15th, 2008, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pchilson

Well, if you decide to tile it you will have a good underlayment...

is it a real tilecaster if it has a humbucker?

garytelecastor · April 15th, 2008, 12:20 AM

Dude-you know this is how socialism started.

shoretyus · April 15th, 2008, 12:26 AM

Tyveck and vinyl siding ....... Bet ya can't get a bridge to stay on it....

Try an neck ... them you won't have to wait for parts .... jeeeeshhh

BroadMaster · April 15th, 2008, 12:32 AM

Marty, you never cease to amaze me. You have a level of creativity that is far beyond the reach of a lot of folks I know who are very creative. I can't wait to hear this. Amber clear, for sure. Maybe a reverse headstock neck, to keep with the non traditionalist approach.......
Boy, you are something else. Great job!

spicolli · April 15th, 2008, 12:34 AM

kinda reminds me of the ibanez guitars that were sold a few years ago that came from the factory with duct tape finish, but at least its a tele style body. i kinda dig it too, would make for a good beater gig guitar that you can toss around and not be too concerned about.

Colt W. Knight · April 15th, 2008, 12:37 AM

You better put a colored stain on it so you can still see the grain after your done. I have a suggestion. Ducktape binding.

jwells393 · April 15th, 2008, 12:40 AM

That's gonna take some grain filler ........... lots of grain filler.

Marty ........ how do you put that black line in? I must have missed it on one of your other builds.

Scott McCray · April 15th, 2008, 12:41 AM

I just keep seein' camo on it...

...it's a sickness, but i like it!

Flat357 · April 15th, 2008, 12:42 AM

Keeping shut untill I see it finished and dressed lol

Reminds me of the time you eye up a womens backside just before she turns round he he !
Can't wait to see the end result

martyb1 · April 15th, 2008, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwells393

That's gonna take some grain filler ........... lots of grain filler.

Marty ........ how do you put that black line in? I must have missed it on one of your other builds.

You not kidding

As for the black line,it is 0.060x0.25 binding turned on edge.I cut it down with the bandsaw so it is easier to bend on the tight turns.Then I use my home made widowmaker slot cutter on the drillpress

It's just a washer that I cut teeth into with a dremel and then give it just enough set to cut the correct width of channel.You have to be careful not to go too deep or the nut kinda roughs up the body

spicolli · April 15th, 2008, 12:47 AM

just brush on lots of shellac or lacquer and call it a day me thinks

BroadMaster · April 15th, 2008, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shoretyus

Tyveck and vinyl siding ....... Bet ya can't get a bridge to stay on it....

Try an neck ... them you won't have to wait for parts .... jeeeeshhh

The bridge issue is no problem with longer screws. So what if they run thru the back

.....

Grind 'em off with a dremel and fill and finish. Maybe even let 'em show, it already has the stunning character of the nail(which I like, BTW).

You could use metal inserts and machine screws, like the neck kits. I bet this is gonna work. I'd further bet: grain filling is gonna be the hardest part.

This is already too much fun.

Thanx for this, Marty. I needed a good diversion. There are too many folks in another person's head, at my house, today.

axmaker · April 15th, 2008, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guitbusy

What next the MDFcaster?

ballistic fiberglass panels....

BroadMaster · April 15th, 2008, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmaker

ballistic fiberglass panels....

didn't Dan Armstrong already do that

nah, that was lucite.

neocaster · April 15th, 2008, 01:06 AM

It just needs some bottlecaps and it's done...

Spunky99 · April 15th, 2008, 01:13 AM

This is called the "Trailer Trash Telecaster"

Gotta love the build materials......China, Korea, Malaysia......

I can't wait to see the paint job. You got a theme or a color picked out?

spicolli · April 15th, 2008, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neocaster

It just needs some bottlecaps and it's done...

good idea, can make it a tele/stump fiddle

that could make for some funtimes.

http://www.davidholt.com/music/stumpfiddledetail.html

April 14th, 2008, 11:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,918 13 Photos	WARNING-Build like you have never seen before-May be offensive to some Well,today I was kind of in no mans land.All my builds are drying or waiting for parts etc. No wood to start anything new,or is there!!! I still have a couple pieces of that old fir from the Fircaster projects TO bad it is to thin to do anything with.I would need a cap at least 1/2 thick Well with the wonderful aroma of lacquer fogging my judgment,I went to work Well this is the result of a few hours work Looks good from the back,nail hole and all And now for the OSBCaster It probably would have looked better with a lighter wood for the back but I used what I had.It actually looks pretty cool with all the different types of wood in different directions Maybe it's still the lacquer talking __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

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martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,918 13 Photos	Here are a couple more pics Complete with nail and all(don't ask how I found the nail) __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

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cntrary2ordnary TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Age: 38 Posts: 82	nice. i love a good science project. wondering what a chunk of glulam would sound like.

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casterway Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Aldergrove, British Columbia,Canada Age: 41 Posts: 4,092	It's almost Van Halen like... __________________ If Meg White can call herself a musician, then so can I.

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urizen Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 424	I t'ink it kool----neoprimitivo 'n utilitarianistical. To my eye, it needs a trans (or tinted trans) finish for the top, something goldytangerinish over an amberwash over a blackwash, with a clear topcoat to enhance dimensional potential (give the individual crossed ply frags more "pop"), then go nuts w/ the p'ups---p'raps an Electroflux for the bridge and CC or P-90 @ the neck w/ either no guard or a dark tortie guard.

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SixString821 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Delaware, Philly Age: 23 Posts: 351	haha i actually really like it

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Nashter TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beaverton, OR Age: 37 Posts: 20	Reminds me of the stories of those classical guitar luthiers who put a nice soundboard on paper mache body. I bet if you put some good pickups in it, it will still sound sweet. If that happens, its the ultimate argument ender for 1 piece body vs 2, vs 3 :)

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austintele Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2004 Location: austin, texas Posts: 1,551	opps

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guitbusy TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 66	What next the MDFcaster?

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davie blue TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Age: 28 Posts: 28	I'd love to hear what it sounds like! I think with a glossy clear coat, it will look rad.

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getbent Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Benito County, California Posts: 13,589 37 Photos	It needs a brand! like the G on the gretsches... except a brand from a local ranch.. that would be sweet! and then really thick Poly... I'd buy it. __________________ Let me preface this by saying I don't know anything about anything.-- Allen St. John

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BroadMaster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PARIS. REPUBLIC of TEXAS Age: 56 Posts: 1,529 4 Photos	Marty, you never cease to amaze me. You have a level of creativity that is far beyond the reach of a lot of folks I know who are very creative. I can't wait to hear this. Amber clear, for sure. Maybe a reverse headstock neck, to keep with the non traditionalist approach....... Boy, you are something else. Great job! __________________ {disclaimer} It's like EVERYTHING* else on this entire forum, it boils down to what *YOU* choose, to suit you. If the human mind was a simple thing to understand, we would be too simple to understand it.

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spicolli Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 315 Age: 33 Posts: 462	kinda reminds me of the ibanez guitars that were sold a few years ago that came from the factory with duct tape finish, but at least its a tele style body. i kinda dig it too, would make for a good beater gig guitar that you can toss around and not be too concerned about. __________________ Rock and roll around my head Fifty watts happening

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jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 65 Posts: 14,262 101 Photos	That's gonna take some grain filler ........... lots of grain filler. Marty ........ how do you put that black line in? I must have missed it on one of your other builds. __________________ 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.

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Spunky99 Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Redondo beach Age: 55 Posts: 351	This is called the "Trailer Trash Telecaster" Gotta love the build materials......China, Korea, Malaysia...... I can't wait to see the paint job. You got a theme or a color picked out?