Thinline build

Paul Douglas · February 5th, 2008, 12:15 AM

I am new to the forum and new to guitars.
I am building a thinline telecaster from scratch for my son. I've got lots of questions and have been finding lots of answers on line but thought someone might help with a few.
When drilling from the neck pick up to the control cavity do you have to go in through the neck rout or can you just go from the neck pickup rout to the control cavity?
Is it a good idea to recess the pick guard flush with the top?
Does anyone know where I can get a cad file for the telecaster neck?
Thanks.
Any help appreciated.

jwells393 · February 5th, 2008, 12:59 AM

I've documented a Thinline type build I did. You might find something useful. It actually starts on page 2.

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/showgallery.php/cat/574

If you're building a Thinline you can just drill a hole from the neck pickup cavity into the lower chamber. With a solid body you have to either drill from the neck pocket through the neck pickup cavity into the bridge pickup cavity or drill through the neck pocket corner through the neck pickup cavity to the control cavity.

WisconsinStrings · February 5th, 2008, 01:02 AM

When drilling from the neck pick up to the control cavity do you have to go in through the neck rout or can you just go from the neck pickup rout to the control cavity?
>> I went from the neck cavity through the neck pickup into the control cavity

Is it a good idea to recess the pick guard flush with the top?
>> That might look cool, but it's not typical.

Does anyone know where I can get a cad file for the telecaster neck?
>> Can't help you there. You certainly can make your own neck, but a lot of builders tend to buy them.

Good luck, and feel free to post pictures of your progress.

guitardedzen · February 5th, 2008, 01:17 AM

Looking forward to pictures of your progress!

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Paul Douglas NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1	Thinline build I am new to the forum and new to guitars. I am building a thinline telecaster from scratch for my son. I've got lots of questions and have been finding lots of answers on line but thought someone might help with a few. When drilling from the neck pick up to the control cavity do you have to go in through the neck rout or can you just go from the neck pickup rout to the control cavity? Is it a good idea to recess the pick guard flush with the top? Does anyone know where I can get a cad file for the telecaster neck? Thanks. Any help appreciated.

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jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,246 101 Photos	I've documented a Thinline type build I did. You might find something useful. It actually starts on page 2. http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/showgallery.php/cat/574 If you're building a Thinline you can just drill a hole from the neck pickup cavity into the lower chamber. With a solid body you have to either drill from the neck pocket through the neck pickup cavity into the bridge pickup cavity or drill through the neck pocket corner through the neck pickup cavity to the control cavity. __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

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WisconsinStrings Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arcadia, Wisconsin Age: 37 Posts: 692	When drilling from the neck pick up to the control cavity do you have to go in through the neck rout or can you just go from the neck pickup rout to the control cavity? >> I went from the neck cavity through the neck pickup into the control cavity Is it a good idea to recess the pick guard flush with the top? >> That might look cool, but it's not typical. Does anyone know where I can get a cad file for the telecaster neck? >> Can't help you there. You certainly can make your own neck, but a lot of builders tend to buy them. Good luck, and feel free to post pictures of your progress.