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martyb1 · July 24th, 2008, 01:50 AM

Well....
This has been one tough week
I got them finished with a few hours to spare
Just have to tweak the pickup height on them once I get them
plugged in with a real amp and clean out the f-holes a bit

Here are a couple pics of the other one
Full 2" thick,heavily chambered.double bound natural ash
Musikraft super flame,thick wide neck
Kinman Broadcasters,Glendale bridge
Plays pretty nice but the neck is too beefy for my liking

All in all,a good week.Too bad I can't keep any of them

Buckocaster51 · July 24th, 2008, 01:57 AM

Marty, you amaze me!

You must not watch nearly as much television as I.

Those are awfully purdy!

martyb1 · July 24th, 2008, 02:07 AM

Thanks again Bucko
Actually we have not had TV for about 3 years

Guess I should post one pic of the Barneycaster straight on

sean79 · July 24th, 2008, 02:25 AM

Looking good, Marty. Maybe I missed it in another thread, but what is the binding on the Barneycaster? It looks B/W/B. Is it three different strips of binding? Does it come like that?

martyb1 · July 24th, 2008, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean79

Looking good, Marty. Maybe I missed it in another thread, but what is the binding on the Barneycaster? It looks B/W/B. Is it three different strips of binding? Does it come like that?

Yep,3 strips
It's a real pain to do but looks cool

The birdseye one actually has 5 strips

Now that was a pain to do.

BroadMaster · July 25th, 2008, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyb1

Yep,3 strips
It's a real pain to do but looks cool

The birdseye one actually has 5 strips

Now that was a pain to do.

Marty, all three are beautiful. What is your day gig? I know your neighbor is gonna be overwhelmed with joy.

I like the looks of the Barneycaster especially, too.

whitebread · July 25th, 2008, 12:45 PM

Best build thread ever!

So if I move my family next to yours will you build me a tele in the next 50 years or so?

Let's keep this one at the top of the list!

martyb1 · July 25th, 2008, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitebread

Best build thread ever!

So if I move my family next to yours will you build me a tele in the next 50 years or so?

Let's keep this one at the top of the list!

Not sure if I will be here in 50 years

e-merlin · July 25th, 2008, 12:55 PM

Tomorrow's the big night, right?

martyb1 · July 25th, 2008, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e-merlin

Tomorrow's the big night, right?

Yep,checked the intonation again this morning,just to be sure
Camera men are lined up,Barney is here to pick his up(haven't seen him in 8 years)
Could not be a better weekend

Buckocaster51 · July 25th, 2008, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyb1

Yep,checked the intonation again this morning,just to be sure
Camera men are lined up,Barney is here to pick his up(haven't seen him in 8 years)
Could not be a better weekend

So, you are sure it isn't going to snow?

RickG501 · July 25th, 2008, 03:44 PM

Hey Marty,

That's a stunningly fabulicious gift. You're not only a great guy but incredibly talented and gifted. Grrrr-eat Job!!!!

telechucker · July 25th, 2008, 08:30 PM

Hey Marty - just visited this thread again to see how it's shapin' up - you did a wonderful job ! Us Canucks can do nice work when we want to eh? I noticed tonight is the big night, it's early Sat. morning here in Aust. I hope the night is a real memorable one, bet there won't be a dry eye in the house when your pal gets "The Gift". I'm sure God will be smiling.

emailhot · July 25th, 2008, 11:52 PM

gonna be checking in here on Sunday to see how it went at the presentation. BTW, being that they are the Tucker family from Endiang, is that the same family as NHLer Darcy Tucker? I know he's from out in that neck of the woods somewhere

martyb1 · July 26th, 2008, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emailhot

gonna be checking in here on Sunday to see how it went at the presentation. BTW, being that they are the Tucker family from Endiang, is that the same family as NHLer Darcy Tucker? I know he's from out in that neck of the woods somewhere

Yep
The victim would be Darcy's grandfather.
Not sure if he is going to be able to attend.He is in the middle of the move to
Colorado
I would not be surprised he makes an appearance Sat though
He is just that kind of guy.

Chefacaster · July 26th, 2008, 09:14 AM

What a great Thread, Thanks for sharing it with us!

martyb1 · July 26th, 2008, 02:37 PM

Well in about 8 hrs time there should be a new owner of the gift.I can't wait

This is going to be so cool.

Fatmanstratman · July 26th, 2008, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyb1

Well in about 8 hrs time there should be a new owner of the gift.I can't wait

This is going to be so cool.

Marty - for goodness sake don't DROP it on the way to the gig....

Southern Ill · July 26th, 2008, 02:43 PM

Congrats to the family and to you in the completion of a truely great project....this well be a grat tribute to the family and will mean alot to them as every year passes.........thanks for sharing!!

martyb1 · July 26th, 2008, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fatmanstratman

Marty - for goodness sake don't DROP it on the way to the gig....

That would suck.
Actually,the lady that is visiting my mom(relate of the Tucker family) had me pick up a nice hard case for it yesterday.I was a bit concerned before that because I didn't even have a gig bag to put it in
Now I have to give the wife a crash course on how to run the camcorder

Five Finger Fender Fiend · July 26th, 2008, 02:52 PM

Brilliant story, brilliant guitar. Boy...i'm impressed.

martyb1 · July 26th, 2008, 08:25 PM

OK
I'm off to the event
Wish me luck
I will post when I get home

Scott McCray · July 26th, 2008, 08:31 PM

Marty,

Can't wait - this is gonna be so awesome!!!

Scott

Rich Rice · July 27th, 2008, 08:03 AM

So........ How did he like it?

MatteusNova · July 27th, 2008, 10:12 AM

*drumroll*

scubadoo · July 27th, 2008, 10:28 AM

come on, come on!!

Supp · July 27th, 2008, 10:39 AM

Hey Marty! How's it going?

Steve just gave me a head's up about your efforts. Remarkable job. Well done!

By the way, there are some folks on The Dope who are also impressed. And speaking of The Dope, how's the golf game these days?

ehawley · July 27th, 2008, 10:44 AM

.....ANTICIPATION!!!!!

Ironwolf · July 27th, 2008, 11:11 AM

It's Sunday morning after a late nite. Let the man sleep.

martyb1 · July 27th, 2008, 11:13 AM

Well...................
Everything went great
He loved it,as did his entire family
Was there any tears......
Oh ya,a few
Not sure what happened to the pics.Instead of coming close to the stage my photographer tried to zoom in and the pics are a bit out of focus.I will see if I can find some others from other people.I will try to get the video edited and upload it today some time
Thanks again for all the great comments along the way

I was still a bit unsure of how I was going to do this.Before we started playing,Clif got up and made a few intro's and thank you's
Then he sang Jambalaya.Then I asked him if he was going to do his signature song"Tiger by the Tail" and he said he was,so I told him to wait just a sec because I had a special Buck Owens guitar I wanted to use.He had no idea.Here we are in the middle of the song

In case you are unsure which one I am,I am the skinny one(wink,wink)
Hey they say the camera adds 100 lbs!!!
When the song was over,I took off the guitar and asked him if he could read what was on the back.When he started reading you could hear it in his voice when he got to "the barn from the Tucker farm" part
He had a bit of trouble reading the rest of it

With his eyes filled with tears,he give me a handshake,took the guitar and then looked at he and said,"Take this thing for me,I think I am going to drop it" so I took and set it in the stand beside him

Here is a picture of his wife with it

He only sang 2 more songs the rest of the night.My photographer was either sleeping or in the bar when he strapped it on so unfortunately I have no pics of him with it on.I will try to get some from someone else
I really feel sorry for Clifton.He just loves to sing but his hearing has gotten so bad he can't do it anymore.The few songs he did,he knew he was off key but just wanted to do it one more time and everybody gave him a roaring applause when he was finished.
Like I said,I will try to get the video edited and uploaded today,and try to find some better pics

scubadoo · July 27th, 2008, 11:18 AM

Well done Marty, that was beautiful, really touching.

rhh7 · July 27th, 2008, 11:34 AM

Just a great story, Marty! And it is so nice to finally "see" you!!

e-merlin · July 27th, 2008, 11:43 AM

Great job and a great story, Marty. You've got a huge heart.

spankdplank · July 27th, 2008, 12:03 PM

Thanks so much for sharing. What a great thread.

sean79 · July 27th, 2008, 12:06 PM

Great story - great guitar. Glad to hear it all went well.

Larry F · July 27th, 2008, 12:37 PM

I've been sharing this with my wife. What a beautiful story. It will be told, and retold, and retold, for ages.

axmaker · July 27th, 2008, 01:16 PM

we get the idea. good job!

Big Tony · July 27th, 2008, 01:27 PM

We're watching over in Sweden, too!

You're a class act! Respect!

/ Tony

Bonneville Bruce · July 27th, 2008, 02:40 PM

Dear Marty,

Your loving generosity has been an inspiration to me, and many others who have had the privilage of sharing this expeience. You have created a legacy that will ripple outwards into the imaginations of many, and blessings will return to you in the same way.

Congratulations on a labor well done.

Love, Peace and Happiness to you,

Bruce

P.S. How'd she play? Was it simply marvelous when you plugged it in for the jam and started playing?

Tiki · July 27th, 2008, 03:11 PM

This is the best thread I've ever read on any forum. It's kept me looking here every day for updates.

Thanks, Marty. You're a hell-uv-a fine human being.

July 24th, 2008, 01:50 AM	#161 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	Well.... This has been one tough week I got them finished with a few hours to spare Just have to tweak the pickup height on them once I get them plugged in with a real amp and clean out the f-holes a bit Here are a couple pics of the other one Full 2" thick,heavily chambered.double bound natural ash Musikraft super flame,thick wide neck Kinman Broadcasters,Glendale bridge Plays pretty nice but the neck is too beefy for my liking All in all,a good week.Too bad I can't keep any of them __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

July 24th, 2008, 01:57 AM	#162 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 57 Posts: 8,396 1 Photos	Marty, you amaze me! You must not watch nearly as much television as I. Those are awfully purdy! __________________ "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 24th, 2008, 02:07 AM	#163 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	Thanks again Bucko Actually we have not had TV for about 3 years Guess I should post one pic of the Barneycaster straight on __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

July 24th, 2008, 02:25 AM	#164 (permalink)
sean79 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: northcentral/western Pennsylvania Posts: 2,765 8 Photos	Looking good, Marty. Maybe I missed it in another thread, but what is the binding on the Barneycaster? It looks B/W/B. Is it three different strips of binding? Does it come like that? __________________ Every now and then I know it's kind of hard to tell, but I'm still alive and well.

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RickG501 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Age: 55 Posts: 1,346	Hey Marty, That's a stunningly fabulicious gift. You're not only a great guy but incredibly talented and gifted. Grrrr-eat Job!!!! __________________ I know my words sound strange to you but if you wait til my song is sung and my story's told you might come to understand...

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whitebread TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: No. VA (Wash D.C.) Age: 34 Posts: 77	Best build thread ever! So if I move my family next to yours will you build me a tele in the next 50 years or so? Let's keep this one at the top of the list!

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telechucker Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 48 Posts: 310	Hey Marty - just visited this thread again to see how it's shapin' up - you did a wonderful job ! Us Canucks can do nice work when we want to eh? I noticed tonight is the big night, it's early Sat. morning here in Aust. I hope the night is a real memorable one, bet there won't be a dry eye in the house when your pal gets "The Gift". I'm sure God will be smiling. __________________ A man's best friend is his Tele - not his dog.

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emailhot Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leduc, Alberta, Canada Age: 37 Posts: 221 3 Photos	gonna be checking in here on Sunday to see how it went at the presentation. BTW, being that they are the Tucker family from Endiang, is that the same family as NHLer Darcy Tucker? I know he's from out in that neck of the woods somewhere __________________ Ed Mailhot Modded Squier Vintage Mod now w/4-way and gfs pickups Aria Ad-28c W/b-band nady wireless Vox DA-15 &Crate Palomino V3212

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July 26th, 2008, 02:37 PM	#177 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	Well in about 8 hrs time there should be a new owner of the gift.I can't wait This is going to be so cool. __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

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Southern Ill Banned Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Illinois Age: 39 Posts: 982	Congrats to the family and to you in the completion of a truely great project....this well be a grat tribute to the family and will mean alot to them as every year passes.........thanks for sharing!!

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July 26th, 2008, 08:25 PM	#182 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	OK I'm off to the event Wish me luck I will post when I get home __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

July 26th, 2008, 08:31 PM	#183 (permalink)
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July 27th, 2008, 10:28 AM	#186 (permalink)
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Supp NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 1	Hey Marty! How's it going? Steve just gave me a head's up about your efforts. Remarkable job. Well done! By the way, there are some folks on The Dope who are also impressed. And speaking of The Dope, how's the golf game these days?

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ehawley Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Keyport, New Jersey Age: 56 Posts: 1,215 48 Photos	.....ANTICIPATION!!!!!

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July 27th, 2008, 11:13 AM	#190 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	Well................... Everything went great He loved it,as did his entire family Was there any tears...... Oh ya,a few Not sure what happened to the pics.Instead of coming close to the stage my photographer tried to zoom in and the pics are a bit out of focus.I will see if I can find some others from other people.I will try to get the video edited and upload it today some time Thanks again for all the great comments along the way I was still a bit unsure of how I was going to do this.Before we started playing,Clif got up and made a few intro's and thank you's Then he sang Jambalaya.Then I asked him if he was going to do his signature song"Tiger by the Tail" and he said he was,so I told him to wait just a sec because I had a special Buck Owens guitar I wanted to use.He had no idea.Here we are in the middle of the song In case you are unsure which one I am,I am the skinny one(wink,wink) Hey they say the camera adds 100 lbs!!! When the song was over,I took off the guitar and asked him if he could read what was on the back.When he started reading you could hear it in his voice when he got to "the barn from the Tucker farm" part He had a bit of trouble reading the rest of it With his eyes filled with tears,he give me a handshake,took the guitar and then looked at he and said,"Take this thing for me,I think I am going to drop it" so I took and set it in the stand beside him Here is a picture of his wife with it He only sang 2 more songs the rest of the night.My photographer was either sleeping or in the bar when he strapped it on so unfortunately I have no pics of him with it on.I will try to get some from someone else I really feel sorry for Clifton.He just loves to sing but his hearing has gotten so bad he can't do it anymore.The few songs he did,he knew he was off key but just wanted to do it one more time and everybody gave him a roaring applause when he was finished. Like I said,I will try to get the video edited and uploaded today,and try to find some better pics __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

July 27th, 2008, 11:18 AM	#191 (permalink)
scubadoo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bristol, UK Age: 35 Posts: 1,464	Well done Marty, that was beautiful, really touching.

July 27th, 2008, 11:34 AM	#192 (permalink)
rhh7 Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 815	Just a great story, Marty! And it is so nice to finally "see" you!!

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July 27th, 2008, 12:37 PM	#196 (permalink)
Larry F Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Iowa City, IA Age: 56 Posts: 3,431	I've been sharing this with my wife. What a beautiful story. It will be told, and retold, and retold, for ages. __________________ larry

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July 27th, 2008, 02:40 PM	#199 (permalink)
Bonneville Bruce Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Caldwell, Idaho Posts: 639 3 Photos	Dear Marty, Your loving generosity has been an inspiration to me, and many others who have had the privilage of sharing this expeience. You have created a legacy that will ripple outwards into the imaginations of many, and blessings will return to you in the same way. Congratulations on a labor well done. Love, Peace and Happiness to you, Bruce P.S. How'd she play? Was it simply marvelous when you plugged it in for the jam and started playing? __________________ "Let us issue, 'Live Music is Better' bumper stickers."

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Tiki Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tennessee Age: 55 Posts: 177	This is the best thread I've ever read on any forum. It's kept me looking here every day for updates. Thanks, Marty. You're a hell-uv-a fine human being.