El Camino Tele - my latest build ! (Lots of pics !)

62_Inca_Esquire · March 12th, 2008, 02:30 AM

I just finished this one up...

Allparts neck
super light Ash body
Tom Short pickups

I hand rolled the edges on the neck and applied the finish, which is a stain combo topped with a VERY thin coat of hand rubbed nitro laquer (except the headstock, which has a thicker coat). All parts are aged to look "old", not "neglected". I didn't want this to look like a "dragged behind the bus" telecaster...more like a killer 60's tele that maybe got refinned in the 70's and has been "kicking around" ever since. It sounds amazing, and feels..TRULY feels...like an early 60's tele. Amazing feeling neck. I know the logo isn't "early 60's", but it's my favorite tele logo, so I used it ! :) The whole guitar weighs about 6.75 lbs...super light and resonant.

Anyway, enjoy....

62_Inca_Esquire · March 12th, 2008, 02:30 AM

62_Inca_Esquire · March 12th, 2008, 02:31 AM

Big Steve · March 12th, 2008, 03:05 AM

Very Cool!!! Just my style. Enjoy it. The finish looks really good.

martino · March 12th, 2008, 03:37 AM

[QUOTEEsquire[/quote]

Sweeet!
I love the finish on the neck well done.

Pete Galati · March 12th, 2008, 05:20 AM

It's the Cowboy Cadillac of Telecasters!

62_Inca_Esquire · March 12th, 2008, 06:07 AM

Thanks guys...it was fun to make, and its DEFINITELY a blast to play. I've had quite a few vintage teles in my day, and this ranks up there with any of them.

hugo · March 12th, 2008, 06:16 AM

I like that, it's different. Very cool to include something you obviously like besides Teles. It's fun to make a guitar unique and something that descibes it's owner. Very nice tele. Looks like a guitar that goes with an El Camino, don't cha think?? Sweet, nice job.

Southern ILL · March 12th, 2008, 10:32 AM

Looks like a great player....Love it.

Tele Fan · March 12th, 2008, 10:42 AM

Nice!

62_Inca_Esquire · March 12th, 2008, 01:05 PM

They can all be "pretty and shiny" ! :)

newtwanger · March 12th, 2008, 02:10 PM

Just on a practical note, I usually play short-sleeved and my arm is resting rubbing all the time exactly where the El Camino logo is. I think after a little "Midnite Rambler" the skin would be chafed clean off my forearm.

Aside from that it's supersweet.

Musicman1 · March 12th, 2008, 03:18 PM

Right up my alley, looooove it!
Jason

ThreePlyGuy · March 12th, 2008, 03:22 PM

El Camino Real!

bowlfreshener · March 12th, 2008, 03:26 PM

I love El Caminos, and I love Teles too, but never thought of combining both...AWESOME!

Spunky99 · March 12th, 2008, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Allparts neck
super light Ash body
Tom Short pickups

So I have to wonder why the Fender logo?

three barrel · March 12th, 2008, 05:58 PM

Here we go with the decal police again......

62_Inca_Esquire · March 12th, 2008, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spunky99

So I have to wonder why the Fender logo?

Fender licensed parts.

62_Inca_Esquire · March 12th, 2008, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newtwanger

Just on a practical note, I usually play short-sleeved and my arm is resting rubbing all the time exactly where the El Camino logo is. I think after a little "Midnite Rambler" the skin would be chafed clean off my forearm.

Aside from that it's supersweet.

I thought about that, but I dont have that problem...and since I built it for myself ... :)

Thanks !

newtwanger · March 12th, 2008, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62_Inca_Esquire

I thought about that, but I dont have that problem...and since I built it for myself ... :)

OK pal but I'm not gonna let you try mine either! And I won't be bringing pie over the next time I come for dinner, so there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by three barrel

Here we go with the decal police again......

Pull over buddy, you got a license for that there Fender neck?
No.
OK, well next time I might just have to write you up..... move along.

Cheesehead · March 12th, 2008, 06:44 PM

Cool!

I always though El Camino would be a cool name for a band...

62_Inca_Esquire · March 12th, 2008, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newtwanger

OK pal but I'm not gonna let you try mine either! And I won't be bringing pie over the next time I come for dinner, so there.

Pull over buddy, you got a license for that there Fender neck?
No.
OK, well next time I might just have to write you up..... move along.

R.P.V. · March 13th, 2008, 07:06 AM

Great job and great style. I really like it.

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62_Inca_Esquire Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 872	El Camino Tele - my latest build ! (Lots of pics !) I just finished this one up... Allparts neck super light Ash body Tom Short pickups I hand rolled the edges on the neck and applied the finish, which is a stain combo topped with a VERY thin coat of hand rubbed nitro laquer (except the headstock, which has a thicker coat). All parts are aged to look "old", not "neglected". I didn't want this to look like a "dragged behind the bus" telecaster...more like a killer 60's tele that maybe got refinned in the 70's and has been "kicking around" ever since. It sounds amazing, and feels..TRULY feels...like an early 60's tele. Amazing feeling neck. I know the logo isn't "early 60's", but it's my favorite tele logo, so I used it ! :) The whole guitar weighs about 6.75 lbs...super light and resonant. Anyway, enjoy....

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newtwanger Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 816 5 Photos	Just on a practical note, I usually play short-sleeved and my arm is resting rubbing all the time exactly where the El Camino logo is. I think after a little "Midnite Rambler" the skin would be chafed clean off my forearm. Aside from that it's supersweet. __________________ _________________

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62_Inca_Esquire Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 872	Thanks guys...it was fun to make, and its DEFINITELY a blast to play. I've had quite a few vintage teles in my day, and this ranks up there with any of them.

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hugo Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sarnia,Ontario Age: 49 Posts: 812	I like that, it's different. Very cool to include something you obviously like besides Teles. It's fun to make a guitar unique and something that descibes it's owner. Very nice tele. Looks like a guitar that goes with an El Camino, don't cha think?? Sweet, nice job.

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Southern ILL Banned Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Illinois Age: 38 Posts: 982	Looks like a great player....Love it.

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62_Inca_Esquire Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 872	They can all be "pretty and shiny" ! :)

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Musicman1 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arkansas Age: 33 Posts: 163	Right up my alley, looooove it! Jason

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Cheesehead Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Age: 44 Posts: 1,109 6 Photos	Cool! I always though El Camino would be a cool name for a band... __________________ "This is blues power!" Albert King

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R.P.V. TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 75	Great job and great style. I really like it. Last edited by R.P.V.; March 14th, 2008 at 05:01 AM.