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martyb1 · July 21st, 2008, 02:26 PM

Here are a couple more

Now just have to put it all together.Tonight I am going to have to bite my lip because the recipient asked me to come practice a few songs he wants to sing Sat night.
Still not sure how I am going to give it to him

Rich Rice · July 21st, 2008, 02:32 PM

Good enough to keep, good enough to give away! Beautiful!

DMRoller · July 21st, 2008, 03:43 PM

That is amazing! Thanks for sharing with us. Can't wait to see the rest.

Take care.
Dale

e-merlin · July 21st, 2008, 08:12 PM

Absolutely beautiful, Marty!

Taipan · July 22nd, 2008, 01:14 AM

Beautiful Work Marty ! You just keep getting better and better.

martyb1 · July 22nd, 2008, 02:35 AM

Got a bit more done before I had to go practice with the victim tonight
HEre is how she sits till morning.Neck is done,pickups,bridge,finished.Only got 4 strings on before I had to go though

Here is the neckplate.This thing is hard to photo

Now for the funny part.
Clif(the victim) asked if I had any of my other builds,other than what I had there tonight,that I could bring and let people see.I thought it was a bit ironic

martyb1 · July 22nd, 2008, 02:43 AM

Yes the plate is straight
Looks crooked in the pics

garytelecastor · July 22nd, 2008, 03:08 AM

Marty-That is one gorgeous build. You are truly an artisan.
I am very impressed and I am sure the recipient will truly be touched by your effort and consideration. Nice job, man.

I know this is a huge request but if you could get someone to do pics when you give it to him that would be awesome. We would all love to see his reaction.-g

Chrismeyer · July 22nd, 2008, 03:33 AM

Marty,you're unreal! That thing about "don't throw it away......" couldn't be more true for you,you'd turn ANYTHING into a guitar!
That's going to be a tear-jerker of a presentation!
It's F'n BEAUTIFUL! and the neck-plate and decal are amazing! If you're not a millionaire in what ever you do,you're way underpaid!You're brilliant!
Can you video it so we can see the guys face when you give it to him?PLEASE!

Chrismeyer · July 22nd, 2008, 03:36 AM

was just thinking how much you could save Fender annually on wood!
haha

scubadoo · July 22nd, 2008, 06:39 AM

Gorgeous Marty, You must get someone to take a photo for us when you present it.

PraiseCaster · July 22nd, 2008, 12:54 PM

Smooth like glass!

Somebody else said it, you are an "artisan".

martyb1 · July 22nd, 2008, 01:51 PM

Ever notice when you don't have a lot of time to spare,small things just happen.That Murphy guy needs a kick in the .......
After I got the strings on,I went to set the saddles just so I can tune it to pitch and check the truss rod.These saddle screws have a little slot to adjust them.It seems one had been pinched or something and the slot had been squeezed shut.No problem,I pulled it out and slide a utility knife blade into the slot to open it back up.Good idea,not.
The one side of the slot broke off

Good thing these saddle screws are a standard thread size.The problem is I don't have any here with slots,just allen heads,so I guess I will have to change them all.Nothing major,just a pain

MatteusNova · July 22nd, 2008, 02:14 PM

This Tele is going to be in their family for generations to come. They are going to take it out every anniversary and play on it.

A true family relic (but in mint condition

).

Ignatius · July 22nd, 2008, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Westerly Sunn

That is just a wonderful thing to do... but you realize you're probably gonna' make that man cry...

Heck, he's almost made ME cry just reading through this thread!

Ignatius · July 22nd, 2008, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean79

Hey Marty. Are you sure the guy's right-handed?

OMG, I'm sitting here all by myself in an empty house laughing really loudly right now!!!!

martyb1 · July 22nd, 2008, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ignatius

OMG, I'm sitting here all by myself in an empty house laughing really loudly right now!!!!

We are good.
He was playing right handed last night

sean79 · July 22nd, 2008, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyb1

He was playing right handed last night

Good to hear.

The guitar is looking great. When is the presentation?

redcurtis · July 22nd, 2008, 03:27 PM

That is friggin' amazing. Makes me proud to be a Canuck!

kb1rcefn · July 22nd, 2008, 03:49 PM

WOW!!! I can't wait to see the "finished product" - an amazing job!!!!

Paul in Colorado · July 22nd, 2008, 04:24 PM

Wow!
Marty, you are one of the coolest human beings around! Can't wait to see the finished guitar.

As for the presentation, you might wait until you play a few songs and then say, "Oh, wait. I forgot that I have another guitar in the car." and then go get it. Then hand it to him and say, "I want you to play this one."

Does it have a case or gig bag?

bo · July 22nd, 2008, 04:46 PM

This sort of stuff is why I like to hang around on this page. GREAT stuff, Marty!

martyb1 · July 22nd, 2008, 09:47 PM

Well here she is
All finished

Just a few minor things to finish up.Dress up the nut a bit.I need to file the top down because the strings are sitting down in it too far,a final polishing before we take it to the ceremony and thats about it.

How does it sound,it is a twang machine.Thanks again to e-merlin for the bridge pickup.I'm almost tempted to pull it and keep it

I just wired it to the typical tele wiring on the resources page,a .001uf and a .047uf Orange drop and a 3 way

martyb1 · July 22nd, 2008, 09:53 PM

Here are a couple more pics
Oh I forgot to mention,in the neck I put a GFS vintage alnico tele neck pickup

Guess I should put in a picture you can read the plate

Ethical · July 22nd, 2008, 10:02 PM

Nice to see that there's still some love for a fellow human being left in this world.

Ted

axmaker · July 22nd, 2008, 11:00 PM

looks good man.

Buckocaster51 · July 22nd, 2008, 11:04 PM

Well done!

What was it, about 5 weeks start to finish?

You da man!

rhh7 · July 22nd, 2008, 11:16 PM

He's going to love it, Marty!

garytelecastor · July 22nd, 2008, 11:34 PM

Absolutely a work of art, Marty!!!!!
Please do not forget pictures at the presentation.

e-merlin · July 22nd, 2008, 11:46 PM

That's a thing of beauty, Marty. Glad that pickup worked out. I've got another one just like it here at home waiting for me to get tired of the stock one in my Esquire. That may happen pretty soon, now.

Can't wait to see the presentation. He's going to be overjoyed.

tdowns · July 22nd, 2008, 11:49 PM

I've been out of town for a while, and I come back to this!!

martyb1, that is stunning. Thanks for sharing.

martyb1 · July 23rd, 2008, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckocaster51

Well done!

What was it, about 5 weeks start to finish?

You da man!

Thanks Bucko
It was pretty fast.Just checked the first pics of the board with the cow poop on it.It was June 16th.Not sure if I would want to have to do another one that quick.The last couple days have been pretty busy.Good thing my days off fell on the right time.Now I just have to get this one finished by the weekend too.The owner is coming to the event

garytelecastor · July 23rd, 2008, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyb1

Thanks Bucko
It was pretty fast.Just checked the first pics of the board with the cow poop on it.It was June 16th.Not sure if I would want to have to do another one that quick.The last couple days have been pretty busy.Good thing my days off fell on the right time.Now I just have to get this one finished by the weekend too.The owner is coming to the event

GOOD GRIEF!!!!!
You are freakin' amazing!!!!!
That guitar is GORGEOUS!!!!

ehawley · July 23rd, 2008, 02:06 AM

Beautiful Marty...Words can't describe the treasure that family will have! True friendship and love is a great thing!

...

Cheers
ED

mchet · July 23rd, 2008, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bo

This sort of stuff is why I like to hang around on this page. GREAT stuff, Marty!

I second that!!! B-E-A-UTIFUL GUITAR!!!!!

Mr.Reed · July 23rd, 2008, 06:42 AM

[/quote]

tis' amazing!!! (both of them!)

BAW4742 · July 23rd, 2008, 07:41 AM

The Gift is stunning Marty. Just beautiful.

Great work!

martyb1 · July 23rd, 2008, 08:57 AM

Thanks again for all the kind words and comments
I just cant wait for Saturday night.Seeing the look on his face will make it all worth it.
Now,I still have to figure out just how to give it to him.At the practice the other night,he was getting very discouraged.His hearing has really deteriorated in the last few years.He was having a lot of trouble singing.I actually felt really sorry for him because he loves to play and sing.
As for pictures,I have got a secret camera man lined up.He is going to video the presentation so I am hoping to post it after the weekend(if I figure out how

)
OK,off to my real job

cknowles · July 23rd, 2008, 09:42 AM

How did I miss this thread?!!
I'm on here every day and never saw this one.

Marty what an awesome gesture!
Can't wait for the presentation pics.

I'd suggest during one of the sets, you walk over to him while he's playing, and cut a string.

"It's OK, It's OK! I've got a backup here for you to use..." ;)

ThreePlyGuy · July 24th, 2008, 12:15 AM

Stunning success, like any of us thought it would not be?

July 21st, 2008, 02:26 PM	#121 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	Here are a couple more Now just have to put it all together.Tonight I am going to have to bite my lip because the recipient asked me to come practice a few songs he wants to sing Sat night. Still not sure how I am going to give it to him __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

July 21st, 2008, 02:32 PM	#122 (permalink)
Rich Rice Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a dream world.. Just ask my wife. Age: 54 Posts: 2,744 11 Photos	Good enough to keep, good enough to give away! Beautiful! __________________ Please visit my website! If you are driven to play, you will find a way.

July 22nd, 2008, 02:35 AM	#126 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	Got a bit more done before I had to go practice with the victim tonight HEre is how she sits till morning.Neck is done,pickups,bridge,finished.Only got 4 strings on before I had to go though Here is the neckplate.This thing is hard to photo Now for the funny part. Clif(the victim) asked if I had any of my other builds,other than what I had there tonight,that I could bring and let people see.I thought it was a bit ironic __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

July 22nd, 2008, 02:43 AM	#127 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	Yes the plate is straight Looks crooked in the pics __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

July 22nd, 2008, 03:08 AM	#128 (permalink)
garytelecastor Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,102 18 Photos	Marty-That is one gorgeous build. You are truly an artisan. I am very impressed and I am sure the recipient will truly be touched by your effort and consideration. Nice job, man. I know this is a huge request but if you could get someone to do pics when you give it to him that would be awesome. We would all love to see his reaction.-g __________________ éí 'aaníígÓÓ 'áhoot'é What in the world do I know???? Redd Volkaert is a Jedi Knight at one with the Force!!!

July 21st, 2008, 03:43 PM	#123 (permalink)
DMRoller Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Weyers Cave, Shenandoah Valley, VA Posts: 285 1 Photos	That is amazing! Thanks for sharing with us. Can't wait to see the rest. Take care. Dale

July 22nd, 2008, 01:14 AM	#125 (permalink)
Taipan Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western NY State Age: 51 Posts: 496	Beautiful Work Marty ! You just keep getting better and better.

July 22nd, 2008, 03:33 AM	#129 (permalink)
Chrismeyer Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Age: 35 Posts: 662	Marty,you're unreal! That thing about "don't throw it away......" couldn't be more true for you,you'd turn ANYTHING into a guitar! That's going to be a tear-jerker of a presentation! It's F'n BEAUTIFUL! and the neck-plate and decal are amazing! If you're not a millionaire in what ever you do,you're way underpaid!You're brilliant! Can you video it so we can see the guys face when you give it to him?PLEASE!

July 22nd, 2008, 03:36 AM	#130 (permalink)
Chrismeyer Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Age: 35 Posts: 662	was just thinking how much you could save Fender annually on wood! haha

July 22nd, 2008, 06:39 AM	#131 (permalink)
scubadoo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bristol, UK Age: 35 Posts: 1,464	Gorgeous Marty, You must get someone to take a photo for us when you present it.

July 22nd, 2008, 12:54 PM	#132 (permalink)
PraiseCaster Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Whittier, California Posts: 5,885 16 Photos	Smooth like glass! Somebody else said it, you are an "artisan". __________________ Later! PraiseCaster Visit Guitarists Praise and Worship Forum!! Dance Like David, MySpace

July 22nd, 2008, 01:51 PM	#133 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	Ever notice when you don't have a lot of time to spare,small things just happen.That Murphy guy needs a kick in the ....... After I got the strings on,I went to set the saddles just so I can tune it to pitch and check the truss rod.These saddle screws have a little slot to adjust them.It seems one had been pinched or something and the slot had been squeezed shut.No problem,I pulled it out and slide a utility knife blade into the slot to open it back up.Good idea,not. The one side of the slot broke off Good thing these saddle screws are a standard thread size.The problem is I don't have any here with slots,just allen heads,so I guess I will have to change them all.Nothing major,just a pain __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

July 22nd, 2008, 02:14 PM	#134 (permalink)
MatteusNova Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden, Svipjóð Posts: 317 3 Photos	This Tele is going to be in their family for generations to come. They are going to take it out every anniversary and play on it. A true family relic (but in mint condition ). __________________ Telecaster is my thang, cuss it got that twang...

July 22nd, 2008, 03:27 PM	#139 (permalink)
redcurtis Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2008 Location: ottawa Posts: 191	That is friggin' amazing. Makes me proud to be a Canuck!

July 22nd, 2008, 03:49 PM	#140 (permalink)
kb1rcefn Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Prescott, Az Posts: 352	WOW!!! I can't wait to see the "finished product" - an amazing job!!!! __________________ ".....just 'cause you wrote 'em, don't mean you can play 'em..." - Joe Walsh

July 22nd, 2008, 04:24 PM	#141 (permalink)
Paul in Colorado Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fort Collins, CO Age: 56 Posts: 5,155 3 Photos	Wow! Marty, you are one of the coolest human beings around! Can't wait to see the finished guitar. As for the presentation, you might wait until you play a few songs and then say, "Oh, wait. I forgot that I have another guitar in the car." and then go get it. Then hand it to him and say, "I want you to play this one." Does it have a case or gig bag? __________________ www.tuatha.net "There are only two kinds of music. Fast and slow."

July 22nd, 2008, 04:46 PM	#142 (permalink)
bo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 2,276	This sort of stuff is why I like to hang around on this page. GREAT stuff, Marty! __________________ www.bourbondynasty.com

July 22nd, 2008, 09:47 PM	#143 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	Well here she is All finished Just a few minor things to finish up.Dress up the nut a bit.I need to file the top down because the strings are sitting down in it too far,a final polishing before we take it to the ceremony and thats about it. How does it sound,it is a twang machine.Thanks again to e-merlin for the bridge pickup.I'm almost tempted to pull it and keep it I just wired it to the typical tele wiring on the resources page,a .001uf and a .047uf Orange drop and a 3 way __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

July 22nd, 2008, 09:53 PM	#144 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	Here are a couple more pics Oh I forgot to mention,in the neck I put a GFS vintage alnico tele neck pickup Guess I should put in a picture you can read the plate __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

July 22nd, 2008, 10:02 PM	#145 (permalink)
Ethical Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norfolk, UK Age: 53 Posts: 361 1 Photos	Nice to see that there's still some love for a fellow human being left in this world. Ted __________________ If it wasn't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all

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axmaker Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oakley, CA Age: 47 Posts: 434 2 Photos	looks good man. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/funkdocman

July 22nd, 2008, 11:04 PM	#147 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 57 Posts: 8,396 1 Photos	Well done! What was it, about 5 weeks start to finish? You da man! __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

July 22nd, 2008, 11:16 PM	#148 (permalink)
rhh7 Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 815	He's going to love it, Marty!

July 22nd, 2008, 11:34 PM	#149 (permalink)
garytelecastor Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,102 18 Photos	Absolutely a work of art, Marty!!!!! Please do not forget pictures at the presentation. __________________ éí 'aaníígÓÓ 'áhoot'é What in the world do I know???? Redd Volkaert is a Jedi Knight at one with the Force!!!

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tdowns Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wylie, TX US Posts: 3,106	I've been out of town for a while, and I come back to this!! martyb1, that is stunning. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Best regards, Terry Downs http://terrydownsmusic.com Equine quadrupeds may be coaxed to the reference of specific gravity but may not be compelled to imbibe thereof.

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July 23rd, 2008, 02:06 AM	#154 (permalink)
ehawley Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Keyport, New Jersey Age: 56 Posts: 1,215 48 Photos	Beautiful Marty...Words can't describe the treasure that family will have! True friendship and love is a great thing! ... Cheers ED

July 23rd, 2008, 06:42 AM	#156 (permalink)
Mr.Reed Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Age: 20 Posts: 1,047	[/quote] tis' amazing!!! (both of them!)

July 23rd, 2008, 07:41 AM	#157 (permalink)
BAW4742 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland's Eastern Shore Age: 52 Posts: 1,228 4 Photos	The Gift is stunning Marty. Just beautiful. Great work!

July 23rd, 2008, 08:57 AM	#158 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	Thanks again for all the kind words and comments I just cant wait for Saturday night.Seeing the look on his face will make it all worth it. Now,I still have to figure out just how to give it to him.At the practice the other night,he was getting very discouraged.His hearing has really deteriorated in the last few years.He was having a lot of trouble singing.I actually felt really sorry for him because he loves to play and sing. As for pictures,I have got a secret camera man lined up.He is going to video the presentation so I am hoping to post it after the weekend(if I figure out how ) OK,off to my real job __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

July 23rd, 2008, 09:42 AM	#159 (permalink)
cknowles Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Hope, Ontario, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 139	How did I miss this thread?!! I'm on here every day and never saw this one. Marty what an awesome gesture! Can't wait for the presentation pics. I'd suggest during one of the sets, you walk over to him while he's playing, and cut a string. "It's OK, It's OK! I've got a backup here for you to use..." ;) __________________ My cutting off tools are much better than my putting back on tools

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ThreePlyGuy Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern California/Arizona Posts: 606	Stunning success, like any of us thought it would not be? __________________ Good luck with your projects.