Double Cutaway Concepts

jason7001 · September 10th, 2008, 03:06 AM

Hi Guys (and Girls!)

Being a newbie to this forum, and having gotten here after buying a reasonable Squier Affinity Tele for $50.00 (on which I have replaced the bridge with a 3 saddle ashtray version, replaced the plastic 3 way switch with a Fender item......and on which I am aging the paintwork and acid fuming the chrome at the moment....pics later)

The relative affordability and bolt-ability of these guitars (I own a '63 Hofner which is a mellow guitar but a bugger to work on) has me thinking of getting or building another (who said "thats how I started.....now I've got twelve!"?) . I like the double cutaway of the Hofner (and Strat) but love the variety of sounds the Tele can muster. This got me thinking about a doulble cutaway Tele.

The conventional D/C Tele with the equal sized horns looks a little tame for my liking. But retaining the Tele slab-like body would be important. To this end I've been playing in M/S Paint and have come up with a concept that is a compromise. Modelled on a cross between a Tele, Strat and P-bass, the body would be left with straight edges (no Strat like contouring)

[url=http://g.imageshack.us/img211/doublecutawayconcepttj0.jpg/1/][IMG]http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/doublecutawayconcepttj0.jpg/1/w410.png

Who knows I might get this built someday, but while I was playing I thought does anybody else on the Forum have some avante-garde concepts for a Tele D/C?

Cheers
Jason

Stoked · September 10th, 2008, 04:03 AM

I really like that look jason! nice computer magic :)

hondo76 · September 10th, 2008, 07:38 AM

That looks GOOD

Telemarkman · September 10th, 2008, 08:00 AM

If I'd never seen a Tele before, I might have liked it - in fact I'm sure I would.

But as it is, it's WRONG

!

jkingma · September 10th, 2008, 08:30 AM

That looks great. I'll have to put one on my list of things to build.

rhomco · September 10th, 2008, 09:19 AM

Chandler Metro that is almost the exact shape. Same Tele layout, same stratty outline. Mine does however emply a strat trem much to my objections. I'll find a photo and post it later.
Rob

cknowles · September 10th, 2008, 09:24 AM

I like it, I've been kicking around the same idea for a while now.
Just have to finish some other restoration projects before I can get started...

KCKC · September 10th, 2008, 10:28 AM

That's close to the squier 51. I was thinking of modding mine and replacing the stock bridge with a tele 3 saddle (humbucker version) and replacing the the neck pick up with some version of a tele chrome cover!

The squier 51 is a great guitar and there's a whole forum dedicated to squier 51 modders.

kc

e-merlin · September 10th, 2008, 11:59 AM

There's a lot going on there, but I like it!

jwells393 · September 10th, 2008, 12:41 PM

Nice work on the picture there. My only critique would be to modify the pickguard just a little so it didn't go so close to the edge on the bass side of the neck.

mistermullens · September 10th, 2008, 12:51 PM

No thanks. Nice photoshop though

robt57 · September 10th, 2008, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwells393

Nice work on the picture there. My only critique would be to modify the pickguard just a little so it didn't go so close to the edge on the bass side of the neck.

+1

This way it wouldn't not look like a Tele PG on a Strat

Maybe a Hybrid?

TELECASTERbstrd · September 10th, 2008, 01:09 PM

DC concept seems to me to be something about a guitar that is not a Tele. I always wonder why everyone wants to always change up the Telecaster. Seems foolish to me since there are so many other guitars out there with what you want to keep screwing up Teles!
Go ahead and get you another guitar, then come back here and talk Telecaster when your in the mood.
So frustrated!

rocketrob · September 10th, 2008, 01:20 PM

I've made a couple of them already.Some of you may remember this one. RD

jwells393 · September 10th, 2008, 01:28 PM

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I always wonder why everyone wants to always change up the Telecaster.

I think jason7001's design is a cool idea. A lot of us here build guitars. My thought on building is why build a guitar that looks just like something you can go out and buy. I try to build guitars that are a little unique or a copy of something I can't find or afford.

jason7001 · September 10th, 2008, 08:00 PM

TELECASTERbstrd said:

Quote:

DC concept seems to me to be something about a guitar that is not a Tele. I always wonder why everyone wants to always change up the Telecaster. Seems foolish to me since there are so many other guitars out there with what you want to keep screwing up Teles

And I agree with hime to a point..... A Tele is a Tele. Great design great application and all that.

But if nobody ever altered the equipment they came with ("change up the Telecaster") then this would be a much smaller (and lonelier) forum. If we took the objection to its ludicrous extreme then anything Non Fender, non standard wouldn't belong in these discussion groups (No Partscasters, no replaced bridges, no after market parts; no replacement bodies, no replacement necks: nothing)

I've heard the same "tastefully altered versus 100% original" stance banded around in classic car circles too, but there are some lovely Mustangs, Jaguars and even Beetles out there aren't there? Although some of them are decidely different to how they rolled off the production line

The idea I put forward is not a Tele, but rather a Tele inspired idea. Maybe I would use a genuine Tele neck, and all Tele hardware but would this make it a Tele.....strictly no, but it would be a cool conversation starter at jams, and who knows may play like an absolute dream.

In short it sounds like it could be fun to build, may even be fun to play

And isn't that the real reason we're here?

Westerly Sunn · September 11th, 2008, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocketrob

I've made a couple of them already.Some of you may remember this one. RD

That's just extree nice...

reddogbass · September 11th, 2008, 09:56 AM

Quote:

I've heard the same "tastefully altered versus 100% original" stance banded around in classic car circles too, but there are some lovely Mustangs, Jaguars and even Beetles out there aren't there?

Yeah, and they can be a "snooty" bunch too.

Like Jack W. and bunches of others I like to do "something a little different." Tele inspired for sure, but I don't call 'em Teles. I like the basic Tele shape, but am not afraid to modify it to suit my eye.

You go Jason!

Here's one of mine-

Telegazer · September 11th, 2008, 10:21 AM

I've but one love in that department, and some may agree: Mustangesque double-cut guitars by Mr. Scott Lentz just might be the sweetest of them all...Add the CARR and it just might be invincible.

robt57 · September 11th, 2008, 10:50 AM

Headstock gets a big nod in my book. Somewhat G-Clef-ish ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telegazer

evol04gt · September 11th, 2008, 11:25 AM

double cuts are hideous IMO... this photo shop looks like a 90s metal strat w/ tele hardware.... i like it!

September 10th, 2008, 03:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
jason7001 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Australia Age: 38 Posts: 5	Double Cutaway Concepts Hi Guys (and Girls!) Being a newbie to this forum, and having gotten here after buying a reasonable Squier Affinity Tele for $50.00 (on which I have replaced the bridge with a 3 saddle ashtray version, replaced the plastic 3 way switch with a Fender item......and on which I am aging the paintwork and acid fuming the chrome at the moment....pics later) The relative affordability and bolt-ability of these guitars (I own a '63 Hofner which is a mellow guitar but a bugger to work on) has me thinking of getting or building another (who said "thats how I started.....now I've got twelve!"?) . I like the double cutaway of the Hofner (and Strat) but love the variety of sounds the Tele can muster. This got me thinking about a doulble cutaway Tele. The conventional D/C Tele with the equal sized horns looks a little tame for my liking. But retaining the Tele slab-like body would be important. To this end I've been playing in M/S Paint and have come up with a concept that is a compromise. Modelled on a cross between a Tele, Strat and P-bass, the body would be left with straight edges (no Strat like contouring) [url=http://g.imageshack.us/img211/doublecutawayconcepttj0.jpg/1/][IMG]http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/doublecutawayconcepttj0.jpg/1/w410.png Who knows I might get this built someday, but while I was playing I thought does anybody else on the Forum have some avante-garde concepts for a Tele D/C? Cheers Jason

September 10th, 2008, 07:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
hondo76 Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: aubrey tx Age: 20 Posts: 637	That looks GOOD __________________ http://www.myspace.com/adambellar06 It aint easy being me - Chris Knight rule #1 NEVER mess with anyone's old lady, gear, food, family, or religion.

September 10th, 2008, 08:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
jkingma Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Grimsby, ON. Canada Age: 44 Posts: 454 12 Photos	That looks great. I'll have to put one on my list of things to build. __________________ John Kingma, Creator of Fine Sawdust and Expensive Kindling.

September 10th, 2008, 09:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
rhomco Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Crowley, Texas Posts: 748	I have an old Chandler Metro that is almost the exact shape. Same Tele layout, same stratty outline. Mine does however emply a strat trem much to my objections. I'll find a photo and post it later. Rob __________________ If I won the Lotto.... I'd just build (OK, OK Assemble) guitars and sell them till the money ran out

September 10th, 2008, 09:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
cknowles Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Hope, Ontario, Canada Age: 45 Posts: 124	I like it, I've been kicking around the same idea for a while now. Just have to finish some other restoration projects before I can get started... __________________ My cutting off tools are much better than my putting back on tools

September 10th, 2008, 04:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Stoked Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2007 Location: The OC haha Age: 20 Posts: 132 13 Photos	I really like that look jason! nice computer magic :)

September 10th, 2008, 08:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
Telemarkman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Age: 61 Posts: 4,651	If I'd never seen a Tele before, I might have liked it - in fact I'm sure I would. But as it is, it's WRONG !

September 10th, 2008, 10:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
KCKC Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hingham, MA Age: 45 Posts: 129	That's close to the squier 51. I was thinking of modding mine and replacing the stock bridge with a tele 3 saddle (humbucker version) and replacing the the neck pick up with some version of a tele chrome cover! The squier 51 is a great guitar and there's a whole forum dedicated to squier 51 modders. kc

September 10th, 2008, 12:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,211 101 Photos	Nice work on the picture there. My only critique would be to modify the pickguard just a little so it didn't go so close to the edge on the bass side of the neck. __________________ 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.

September 10th, 2008, 12:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
mistermullens Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta Age: 31 Posts: 2,321 51 Photos	No thanks. Nice photoshop though __________________ When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. - Jimi Hendrix

September 10th, 2008, 01:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
TELECASTERbstrd Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hill Country TEXAS Posts: 746	DC concept seems to me to be something about a guitar that is not a Tele. I always wonder why everyone wants to always change up the Telecaster. Seems foolish to me since there are so many other guitars out there with what you want to keep screwing up Teles! Go ahead and get you another guitar, then come back here and talk Telecaster when your in the mood. So frustrated! __________________ Howdy Y'all, most of my stuff pertains to country music. my MySpace Music Hill Country Horseworks

September 10th, 2008, 01:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
rocketrob TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: S. F. Bay Area, CA. Posts: 43	I've made a couple of them already.Some of you may remember this one. RD

September 11th, 2008, 10:21 AM	#19 (permalink)
Telegazer TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Republic of Korea Posts: 96 9 Photos	I've but one love in that department, and some may agree: Mustangesque double-cut guitars by Mr. Scott Lentz just might be the sweetest of them all...Add the CARR and it just might be invincible. __________________ THE MAJESTIC HIGH

September 11th, 2008, 11:25 AM	#21 (permalink)
evol04gt Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2008 Location: NE ohio Age: 27 Posts: 504	double cuts are hideous IMO... this photo shop looks like a 90s metal strat w/ tele hardware.... i like it! __________________ I swear I'll know your face in the crowd, And I'll hear your voice so loud When you're whispering...