Step-By-Step Instructions For Assembling A Tele From Scratch...

jumpnblues · June 24th, 2007, 12:34 PM

...that won't assume you know some things about it. I've ordered my 4th USACG body and neck (Tele) and I'm considering assembling it myself...never done it before. Is there a resource on this board or maybe a good book that would get me there? Next stop...building a 5E3. Thanks.

Tom

maestrovert · June 24th, 2007, 01:12 PM

TDPRI'er Rob DiStefano's website: www.frettech.com has some info you might find useful.....click the "info" button and read through, he more than adequately covers finishing, mounting the neck, nut work, fret dressing, level & crown etc etc etc....

There's also plenty of info available right here, or click "Telecaster Resources" up above on this page, you might also look here too....

hope it helps ya !

jumpnblues · June 24th, 2007, 03:01 PM

Wow, maestrovert. Thanks for the helpful info. I really appreciate it.

Tom

Lostheart · June 24th, 2007, 03:06 PM

"Make Your Own Electric Guitar" by Melvyn Hiscock

and

"Guitar Player Repair Guide" by Dan Erlewine

are IMHO two of the essential reads PRIOR to either making and/or assembling an electric guitar.

Good luck with your project...

WisconsinStrings · June 26th, 2007, 12:09 AM

Buttercaster!

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/telecaste...t=buttercaster

blacklinefish · June 26th, 2007, 02:23 AM

Well, it's not so fun if it is entirely step-by-step! I think a lot of the fun is in the research and scrounging for ideas.

I think the first place to look is a good running thread on this site, like the Buttercaster. Another idea is to search through one of the blog sites, like this: "telecaster+build+site:blogspot.com" ...a lot of people use blogs to store project-based descriptions in their blogs.

--gh

HiggyDude · June 26th, 2007, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jumpnblues

... and I'm considering assembling it myself...never done it before. Is there a resource on this board or maybe a good book that would get me there? Next stop...building a 5E3. Thanks.

Tom

Tom,

You can check out my partscaster build - I chronicled the build with a website - www.higgydude.com - I built a Warmoth '63 Lake Placid Blue tele - the website shows the various steps I took - complete with hi-res close-up pics and information on all the mistakes I made and what I did to correct them.

Hope it helps.

Higgs

timmer · June 26th, 2007, 12:29 PM

Higgy - I forgot about your site what a treasure it is!

KevinB · June 26th, 2007, 01:29 PM

Higgs,

Nice website! Great job!

HiggyDude · June 26th, 2007, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmer

Higgy - I forgot about your site what a treasure it is!

Thanks Timmer and Kevin

I have 3 unfinished necks, one unfinished ash body and 2 body blanks (one alder, one mahogany) just waiting for me - I had to finish the conversion of the garage to a workshop first - then get the router, drill press, band saw...buy and install the stereo, wire 4 speakers, knockout an opening in a side wall to install a window and air conditioner, get all the camera equipment ready to start photographing the process...and it's a good thing I have such an understanding wife...

Anyway - I'll add to the website with details about each of those builds as well.

KevinB · June 26th, 2007, 05:46 PM

Ah, you're in Tempe! I would have thought that would make the air conditioner your highest priority (I lived in Phoenix about a lifetime ago!)

My power tools are all in my basement. It's cool down there, but controlling the dust is a big issue!

June 24th, 2007, 12:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
jumpnblues Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midwest Age: 60 Posts: 1,957	Step-By-Step Instructions For Assembling A Tele From Scratch... ...that won't assume you know some things about it. I've ordered my 4th USACG body and neck (Tele) and I'm considering assembling it myself...never done it before. Is there a resource on this board or maybe a good book that would get me there? Next stop...building a 5E3. Thanks. Tom __________________ jumpnblues "Heaven St." (Original Blues Instrumental): http://www.box.net/shared/static/z96atf0zn2.mp3 http://www.myspace.com/drbluezz

June 24th, 2007, 03:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
jumpnblues Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midwest Age: 60 Posts: 1,957	Wow, maestrovert. Thanks for the helpful info. I really appreciate it. Tom __________________ jumpnblues "Heaven St." (Original Blues Instrumental): http://www.box.net/shared/static/z96atf0zn2.mp3 http://www.myspace.com/drbluezz

June 24th, 2007, 03:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lostheart Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 1,834	"Make Your Own Electric Guitar" by Melvyn Hiscock and "Guitar Player Repair Guide" by Dan Erlewine are IMHO two of the essential reads PRIOR to either making and/or assembling an electric guitar. Good luck with your project... __________________ Casper: "Mmmmm. Butterscotch, yo. That's the best!" From the movie Kids

June 26th, 2007, 12:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
timmer Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: On the banks of the Pontchartrain Age: 49 Posts: 1,566 26 Photos	Higgy - I forgot about your site what a treasure it is! __________________ --------------------------- The Beatles got me interested in music. Pete Townshend got me interested in guitar.

June 24th, 2007, 01:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
maestrovert Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 8,024	TDPRI'er Rob DiStefano's website: www.frettech.com has some info you might find useful.....click the "info" button and read through, he more than adequately covers finishing, mounting the neck, nut work, fret dressing, level & crown etc etc etc.... There's also plenty of info available right here, or click "Telecaster Resources" up above on this page, you might also look here too.... hope it helps ya !

June 26th, 2007, 12:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
WisconsinStrings Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arcadia, Wisconsin Age: 38 Posts: 1,205	Buttercaster! http://www.tdpri.com/forum/telecaste...t=buttercaster

June 26th, 2007, 02:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
blacklinefish Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northwest Missouri Age: 41 Posts: 1,554	Well, it's not so fun if it is entirely step-by-step! I think a lot of the fun is in the research and scrounging for ideas. I think the first place to look is a good running thread on this site, like the Buttercaster. Another idea is to search through one of the blog sites, like this: "telecaster+build+site:blogspot.com" ...a lot of people use blogs to store project-based descriptions in their blogs. --gh

June 26th, 2007, 01:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
KevinB Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,219 4 Photos	Higgs, Nice website! Great job!

June 26th, 2007, 05:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
KevinB Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,219 4 Photos	Ah, you're in Tempe! I would have thought that would make the air conditioner your highest priority (I lived in Phoenix about a lifetime ago!) My power tools are all in my basement. It's cool down there, but controlling the dust is a big issue!

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