Telecaster idea

Malicious Matt · April 20th, 2008, 10:01 AM

How ya doin? I've been a gitfiddler for nearly 13 years, but I've never owned a Telecaster! Can you believe it? I've got Strats (which I love), a Les Paul, an SG, a Yamaha SG1000, but I never got around to getting a Tele! Which is odd, since I remember looking at pictures of butterscotch Tele's as a kid and thinking they looked really cool and that I wanted one!

But now I have an idea. I love modding my axes to how I like 'em, and putting project guitars together, but so far I've only done Strat projects (one of which I'm currently working on). But next I think I want to do a Tele, finally! Here's what I'm thinking: 1-piece swamp ash body from Guitar Mill (got my last Strat body from them, fine work!), a dark finish (not sure what colour, but slightly translucent), Seymour Duncan "antiquity" tele bridge pickup and the antiquity "surfer" Strat neck pickup, 3-piece brass bridge saddles, white pearloid scratchplate, and solid maple neck (maybe 52 reissue).

My guitar addiction just cant be satisfied! Seems I spend more time thinking about them than actually playing them these days!

BroadMaster · April 20th, 2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Malicious Matt

How ya doin?
My guitar addiction just cant be satisfied! Seems I spend more time thinking about them than actually playing them these days!

it's probably only going to get worse, now that you've found this site.
WELCOME TO THE TDPRI!
You may want to check out www.musikraft.com for bodies and necks, too.
(not affiliated, just a very happy customer)

JDRNoPro · April 20th, 2008, 05:18 PM

Welcome to the TDPRI, MalMatt..........you'll find it to be a great place (BroadMaster's right though lol !

Malicious Matt · April 20th, 2008, 07:49 PM

Cheers for thr welcome!

Aye, Musikraft... I've seen that site before. They seem to offer a lot of options for necks especially. Looks impressive!

BroadMaster · April 20th, 2008, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Malicious Matt

Cheers for thr welcome!

Aye, Musikraft... I've seen that site before. They seem to offer a lot of options for necks especially. Looks impressive!

When you handle the product firsthand, after it comes in the freight truck, you can see and feel the superior quality. Fit /finish are superb.

Ronkirn · April 20th, 2008, 09:37 PM

here's the simple truth.. If ya like modding 'em (down here we call it foolin' 'round with 'er) you ain't gonna ever be happy till you build your own... so jump on in, the sawdust's fine.

Ron Kirn

April 20th, 2008, 10:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Malicious Matt NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ireland, planet Earth Age: 24 Posts: 9	Telecaster idea How ya doin? I've been a gitfiddler for nearly 13 years, but I've never owned a Telecaster! Can you believe it? I've got Strats (which I love), a Les Paul, an SG, a Yamaha SG1000, but I never got around to getting a Tele! Which is odd, since I remember looking at pictures of butterscotch Tele's as a kid and thinking they looked really cool and that I wanted one! But now I have an idea. I love modding my axes to how I like 'em, and putting project guitars together, but so far I've only done Strat projects (one of which I'm currently working on). But next I think I want to do a Tele, finally! Here's what I'm thinking: 1-piece swamp ash body from Guitar Mill (got my last Strat body from them, fine work!), a dark finish (not sure what colour, but slightly translucent), Seymour Duncan "antiquity" tele bridge pickup and the antiquity "surfer" Strat neck pickup, 3-piece brass bridge saddles, white pearloid scratchplate, and solid maple neck (maybe 52 reissue). My guitar addiction just cant be satisfied! Seems I spend more time thinking about them than actually playing them these days!

April 20th, 2008, 05:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
JDRNoPro Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orrington, ME Age: 58 Posts: 431 1 Photos	Welcome to the TDPRI, MalMatt..........you'll find it to be a great place (BroadMaster's right though lol ! __________________ Reflection upon my playing is a reminder to keep my regular job..........pays better but not nearly as enjoyable!!

April 20th, 2008, 09:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ronkirn Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Age: 62 Posts: 2,745	here's the simple truth.. If ya like modding 'em (down here we call it foolin' 'round with 'er) you ain't gonna ever be happy till you build your own... so jump on in, the sawdust's fine. Ron Kirn __________________ A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. – Thomas Jefferson Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you! -Pericles (430 B.C.)

April 20th, 2008, 07:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Malicious Matt NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ireland, planet Earth Age: 24 Posts: 9	Cheers for thr welcome! Aye, Musikraft... I've seen that site before. They seem to offer a lot of options for necks especially. Looks impressive!