anyone tried something like this? ('51 content)

AnArmyOfJuan · April 25th, 2008, 12:41 PM

so, I was thinking. I'd like a strat, just because. I've alway liked teles. the main thing I like about strats is the comfortable body shape and the neck pickup.

then I realized. I already have a stock Squier '51! why not combine what I like best about each into one guitar?

so, here is what I came up with:

build list will be:
stock '51
Wilkinson compensated tele bridge
GFS "texas" strat pups
GFS alnico tele pup (probably)
warmoth strat pickguard with neck and middle pup routs and vol and switch only
new pots and switch.
elbow grease and string ferrules for the back.

I think that's it.

what do you guys think? good idea?

kp8 · April 25th, 2008, 12:52 PM

I want a house, and i want a boat, but i am not sure i want a houseboat.
That doesn't look right to me (just imo)

ajgus · April 25th, 2008, 01:06 PM

I've though about doing something like that. Minus the Tele control panel, just two tele knobs on the pg & a Tele bridge. Could be cool...

kp8 · April 25th, 2008, 01:11 PM

I like this better:

mellecaster · April 25th, 2008, 01:12 PM

Looks to be an Excellent and Fun idea...My vote is to go for it !

AnArmyOfJuan · April 25th, 2008, 01:12 PM

well, I'd love to get rid of the control panel, but it's already routed for it, and I don't feel like filling and matching paint...

gtrjones · April 25th, 2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnArmyOfJuan

so, I was thinking. I'd like a strat, just because. I've alway liked teles. the main thing I like about strats is the comfortable body shape and the neck pickup.

then I realized. I already have a stock Squier '51! why not combine what I like best about each into one guitar?

so, here is what I came up with:

build list will be:
stock '51
Wilkinson compensated tele bridge
GFS "texas" strat pups
GFS alnico tele pup (probably)
warmoth strat pickguard with neck and middle pup routs and vol and switch only
new pots and switch.
elbow grease and string ferrules for the back.

I think that's it.

what do you guys think? good idea?

Mine's close... Kept the stock '51 pickguard, and just swapped the neck pickup for a p-90. I'm still diggin it!

ajgus · April 25th, 2008, 02:23 PM

Can I still find one of those '51s anywhere? I'm so jealous of you guys when I see them.

BroadMaster · April 25th, 2008, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajgus

Can I still find one of those '51s anywhere? I'm so jealous of you guys when I see them.

www.musiciansfriend.com/clearance you may just have to get a phone number and call for today's availability.

The '51 is a modders dream. Check their site too. Lots of great mods and ideas.

numeric · April 25th, 2008, 05:11 PM

I say do it. I think that the components make a neat blend.

fattybrisket · April 25th, 2008, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kp8

I want a house, and i want a boat, but i am not sure i want a houseboat.
That doesn't look right to me (just imo)

I'd play it. But I also want a houseboat.

April 25th, 2008, 12:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
AnArmyOfJuan Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 33 Posts: 121 6 Photos	anyone tried something like this? ('51 content) so, I was thinking. I'd like a strat, just because. I've alway liked teles. the main thing I like about strats is the comfortable body shape and the neck pickup. then I realized. I already have a stock Squier '51! why not combine what I like best about each into one guitar? so, here is what I came up with: build list will be: stock '51 Wilkinson compensated tele bridge GFS "texas" strat pups GFS alnico tele pup (probably) warmoth strat pickguard with neck and middle pup routs and vol and switch only new pots and switch. elbow grease and string ferrules for the back. I think that's it. what do you guys think? good idea? __________________ Pat V. and the Detroit 3

April 25th, 2008, 01:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
ajgus Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 2,332	I've though about doing something like that. Minus the Tele control panel, just two tele knobs on the pg & a Tele bridge. Could be cool... __________________ "If you don't have a toothbrush & you don't have a Telecaster...you're in trouble"- Jim Weider

April 25th, 2008, 01:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
mellecaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,772 17 Photos	Looks to be an Excellent and Fun idea...My vote is to go for it ! __________________ I have never owned an Ipod or Blackberry..and doubt that I ever will......

April 25th, 2008, 01:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
AnArmyOfJuan Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 33 Posts: 121 6 Photos	well, I'd love to get rid of the control panel, but it's already routed for it, and I don't feel like filling and matching paint... __________________ Pat V. and the Detroit 3

April 25th, 2008, 02:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
ajgus Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 2,332	Can I still find one of those '51s anywhere? I'm so jealous of you guys when I see them. __________________ "If you don't have a toothbrush & you don't have a Telecaster...you're in trouble"- Jim Weider

April 25th, 2008, 12:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
kp8 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 2,811	I want a house, and i want a boat, but i am not sure i want a houseboat. That doesn't look right to me (just imo)

April 25th, 2008, 01:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
kp8 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 2,811	I like this better:

April 25th, 2008, 05:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
numeric Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 359	I say do it. I think that the components make a neat blend. __________________ Numeric