My Broadcaster clone project, first look!

Freewheeler · June 24th, 2003, 03:21 PM

I just wanna share my excitement here... Just came back from my luthier and here she is. Raw and a bit bloody but still looking just fine! She's gonna be a Finnish hand made Broadcaster clone. 8)

TeleGeir · June 24th, 2003, 03:38 PM

Mmmmm... There is definitely something about that first look on a freshly cut unfinished body, knowing that one day that will be your dream project come true.

Look forward to more pictures along the way!

Geir :)

Geo · June 24th, 2003, 03:40 PM

That is sharp! Really nice grain lines. Is that a one piece body?
Can't wait to see the rest.

Geo · June 24th, 2003, 03:48 PM

That is sharp! Really nice grain lines. Is that a one piece body?
Can't wait to see the rest.

Freewheeler · June 24th, 2003, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Geo

That is sharp! Really nice grain lines. Is that a one piece body?
Can't wait to see the rest.

No that's two pieces of ash, centerjoined. Very resonant and a bit on the heavy side.

Joel Terry · June 24th, 2003, 05:00 PM

Peter UK, another member here at TDPRI (you've seen his posts, no?) made an unbelievably incredible Broadcaster facsimile with many of the parts from period-correct manufacturers. You might want to confer with him and compare "production" notes.

That is going to be one beautiful guitar, judging by that body's ash grain. You must keep us informed of the progress!

Joel

MRK · June 24th, 2003, 09:33 PM

The wood looks great. Are you going to make it a relic or keep it looking new?

SirLagalott · June 24th, 2003, 09:42 PM

I'm starting a Tele project myself... not sure exactly how I want it done.... One good thing about building a Tele, and not a strat: is the plank is a LOT easier to cut and rout...

Freewheeler · June 25th, 2003, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MRK

The wood looks great. Are you going to make it a relic or keep it looking new?

Dunno yet, I'll decide after I see it finished. Maybe a closet classic relic would be enough. I'm not going to make people believe it's an original Broady, but we're gonna make it a player and relic it by playing it a lot!

JNE · June 25th, 2003, 11:16 AM

Hi Freewheeler!

That body sure looks nice :D Who is the luthier in question? How's the neck, is your luthier going to make you one?

I got a spare SD Vintage Broadcaster bridge pup...

Keep us updated with pics please and good luck with the project.

JNE

Knucklehead · June 29th, 2003, 07:01 PM

Built a couple of replicas in the past few months, a Broadcaster initially and then two Esquire clones. Used original parts from '50 Fender lapsteels, necks and bodies from Elliot Mechanic.
Here's some picture links.

http://www.lilypix.com/photos/showal...=69&uuid=plank

http://www.lilypix.com/photos/showal...417&uuid=plank

http://www.lilypix.com/photos/showal...526&uuid=plank

June 24th, 2003, 03:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Freewheeler Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Helsinki, Finland Age: 46 Posts: 796 39 Photos	My Broadcaster clone project, first look! I just wanna share my excitement here... Just came back from my luthier and here she is. Raw and a bit bloody but still looking just fine! She's gonna be a Finnish hand made Broadcaster clone. 8)

June 24th, 2003, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
TeleGeir Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 1,998	Mmmmm... There is definitely something about that first look on a freshly cut unfinished body, knowing that one day that will be your dream project come true. Look forward to more pictures along the way! Geir :) __________________ "This is a room in Paul's house."

June 24th, 2003, 05:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Joel Terry Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Old Hickory (Nashville), Tennessee, USA Age: 40 Posts: 4,405 17 Photos	Sami, just in case you're interested... Peter UK, another member here at TDPRI (you've seen his posts, no?) made an unbelievably incredible Broadcaster facsimile with many of the parts from period-correct manufacturers. You might want to confer with him and compare "production" notes. That is going to be one beautiful guitar, judging by that body's ash grain. You must keep us informed of the progress! Joel __________________ Jesus saves--and He passes the savings on to YOU! ASPCA "Well...."

June 29th, 2003, 07:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
Knucklehead Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tarantula Trace Trail, AZ Posts: 205	Replicas Built a couple of replicas in the past few months, a Broadcaster initially and then two Esquire clones. Used original parts from '50 Fender lapsteels, necks and bodies from Elliot Mechanic. Here's some picture links. http://www.lilypix.com/photos/showal...=69&uuid=plank http://www.lilypix.com/photos/showal...417&uuid=plank http://www.lilypix.com/photos/showal...526&uuid=plank

June 24th, 2003, 03:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Geo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hendersonville, TN Age: 59 Posts: 2,444 15 Photos	That is sharp! Really nice grain lines. Is that a one piece body? Can't wait to see the rest.

June 24th, 2003, 03:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Geo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hendersonville, TN Age: 59 Posts: 2,444 15 Photos	That is sharp! Really nice grain lines. Is that a one piece body? Can't wait to see the rest.

June 24th, 2003, 09:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
MRK TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 60	The wood looks great. Are you going to make it a relic or keep it looking new?

June 24th, 2003, 09:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
SirLagalott TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 36	I'm starting a Tele project myself... not sure exactly how I want it done.... One good thing about building a Tele, and not a strat: is the plank is a LOT easier to cut and rout...

June 25th, 2003, 11:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
JNE Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Jaervenpaeae, Finland Age: 34 Posts: 141	Hi Freewheeler! That body sure looks nice :D Who is the luthier in question? How's the neck, is your luthier going to make you one? I got a spare SD Vintage Broadcaster bridge pup... Keep us updated with pics please and good luck with the project. JNE