My '62 with Allparts neck, WOW!

Freewheeler · April 13th, 2007, 04:33 AM

Here's my '62 Custom Tele project completed. I received an Allparts nitro neck yesterday and put it on this Rockinger alder body. I had to use a hammer to fit it in, the joint is so tight! And perfect. All I have to say that this is one of the best Teles I'ver ever played! That Allparts neck was perfect after a light fret polish, such a comfortable and fast neck. An no dead strings when bending the upper frets.

I used to have a MIJ '62 RI with a basswood body. What a piece of dead sounding crap compared to this tone monster

http://www.propellihattu.fi/tele62/

incaowns · April 13th, 2007, 05:47 AM

very nice. wow i love that neck, that is one beautiful tint. wow.wow.wow.WOW.

hal · April 13th, 2007, 07:38 AM

Excellent. This is one of my favorite looks on a Tele. Great job.

degsycaster · April 13th, 2007, 07:41 AM

Looks superb Freewheeler. Lovely job, lovely result

Spidercaster · April 13th, 2007, 08:00 AM

Congrats. That really looks great!

dibber124 · April 13th, 2007, 08:46 AM

Bit partial to Alder/ Rosewood necks myself. Beautiful guitar, be blessed with it

Telecaster65 · April 13th, 2007, 09:04 AM

...The story is... they're just MIJ Fender necks... at the right price!

What a beautiful guitar, man!!!!!

Freewheeler · April 13th, 2007, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telecaster65

...The story is... they're just MIJ Fender necks... at the right price!

What a beautiful guitar, man!!!!!

They're made in Japan, but they're much better than any MIJ Fender necks I've played. And as far as I know the nitro finish isn't available in MIJ Fender necks.

Ray G · April 13th, 2007, 09:17 AM

Congratulations on a beautiful guitar!

Southpaw433 · April 13th, 2007, 09:18 AM

Very nice!

Arlo · April 13th, 2007, 09:57 AM

Stunning and the tint on the neck is wow,wow, WOW, WOW!

As Inca stated!

Mark Davis · April 13th, 2007, 04:16 PM

That looks perfect! I want one! IM gonna swim to Finland and uh borrow it from ya ok?

Freewheeler · April 13th, 2007, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Davis

That looks perfect! I want one! IM gonna swim to Finland and uh borrow it from ya ok?

...GO!

I am tracking time and reporting your progress!

Oh and the north sea is still a bit icy

Thanks a lot Mr Wiseguy!

Freewheeler · April 13th, 2007, 04:25 PM

How come my new '62 PC with the Allparts neck is much easier to play and bend the strings than with the previous unknown MIJ neck (see my gallery)?
I mean it's a HUGE difference!
It's a joy to play and bend. Same strings (well I changed a fresh set) and same kinda adjustment. Did I accidentally make the nut perfect or sumthin?

Freewheeler · April 14th, 2007, 09:54 AM

Hi, here are more pics. The sun is shining, spring is here!

http://www.propellihattu.fi/62/62.1.jpg
http://www.propellihattu.fi/62/62.2.jpg
http://www.propellihattu.fi/62/62.3.jpg
http://www.propellihattu.fi/62/62.4.jpg
http://www.propellihattu.fi/62/62.5.jpg
http://www.propellihattu.fi/62/62.6.jpg
http://www.propellihattu.fi/62/62.7.jpg
http://www.propellihattu.fi/62/62.8.jpg

Cheesehead · April 14th, 2007, 10:00 AM

Freewheeler: I don't know much about partscasters other than I want to build one someday.

Did you finish it yourself or did you buy the body and neck finished?

Where did you find the decal for the headstock?

What kind of pups and other parts?

Freewheeler · April 14th, 2007, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheesehead

Freewheeler: I don't know much about partscasters other than I want to build one someday.

Did you finish it yourself or did you buy the body and neck finished?

Where did you find the decal for the headstock?

What kind of pups and other parts?

The body is a German made Rockinger alder body with poly finish, the neck is Allparts nitro neck. Both were very well finished when I got them. The bridge pup is a Seymour Duncan '54, neck pup is a Fender USA '62 RI. Bridge is a Fender, rest of the hardware is Gotoh. I basically just screwed and soldered everything together. The most demanding job was the nut, which I made of synthetic ivory and slotted it myself. That decal is a genuine Fender decal, I won't tell you how I got it

BritishBluesBoy · April 14th, 2007, 10:57 AM

That's a real beauty...

Congrat's.

BBB.

Five Finger Fender Fiend · April 14th, 2007, 11:12 AM

Yep! I can live with that. What a great specimen.

Big Lug · April 14th, 2007, 11:32 AM

Very nice pics of a very nice neck!

I have to ask, what camera (and settings) were you using? Those are very nicely detailed pics. Wish I could get my camera to do the same.

Maybe the sun shines differently over there.

aznrambo481 · April 14th, 2007, 11:43 AM

really nice job! I love the tint and the color scheme. Just make sure to take off the fender decal if you ever decide to part with it!

Freewheeler · April 14th, 2007, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Lug

Very nice pics of a very nice neck!

I have to ask, what camera (and settings) were you using? Those are very nicely detailed pics. Wish I could get my camera to do the same.

Maybe the sun shines differently over there.

Thanks! I use an Olympus E-300 Evolt 8 meg camera. It's not too bad!

Freewheeler · April 14th, 2007, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aznrambo481

really nice job! I love the tint and the color scheme. Just make sure to take off the fender decal if you ever decide to part with it!

Part with it? NEVER

freshmattyp · April 14th, 2007, 03:59 PM

Stunning. That's my favorite tele color.

Freewheeler · April 24th, 2007, 10:33 AM

I received a Fender AV 62 RI bridge pup today, installed it and it's WOW time again! I shooted a digicam movie in which i just noodle around the neck. I think this axe nails the early 60's Tele sound. I had my VOX Big Ben Overdrive on for that extra grit as I played quietly.

A big file, sorry:

http://www.propellihattu.fi/Partscaster62.MPG

Momotoro · April 24th, 2007, 10:41 AM

Extremely cool, great licks wonderful tone!

yegbert · April 24th, 2007, 11:04 AM

Freewheeler, that is a beautiful guitar, nice tone and nice playing!

I have one of those AV '62 bridge pickups in a Tele, paired up with an unknown neck pickup right now and I'm thinking of trying the AV '62 neck. If you're up to it I'd love to hear some clips of the neck and the combo. Do you have it wired modern style?

Looks like threaded saddles - AV '62, MIJ or Allparts?

Freewheeler · April 24th, 2007, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yegbert

Freewheeler, that is a beautiful guitar, nice tone and nice playing!

I have one of those AV '62 bridge pickups in a Tele, paired up with an unknown neck pickup right now and I'm thinking of trying the AV '62 neck. If you're up to it I'd love to hear some clips of the neck and the combo. Do you have it wired modern style?

Looks like threaded saddles - AV '62, MIJ or Allparts?

That IS an AV '62 neck pup. It's really bright, almost Strat-like and the bottom end is great too. Goes together perfectly with the bridge pup. There are all the positions played in my clip. It's wired the modern way with a volume capacitor. That's a MIM 50's Classic bridge with Gotoh threaded saddles. Thanks for diggin!

April 13th, 2007, 04:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Freewheeler Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 1,024 40 Photos	My '62 with Allparts neck, WOW! Here's my '62 Custom Tele project completed. I received an Allparts nitro neck yesterday and put it on this Rockinger alder body. I had to use a hammer to fit it in, the joint is so tight! And perfect. All I have to say that this is one of the best Teles I'ver ever played! That Allparts neck was perfect after a light fret polish, such a comfortable and fast neck. An no dead strings when bending the upper frets. I used to have a MIJ '62 RI with a basswood body. What a piece of dead sounding crap compared to this tone monster http://www.propellihattu.fi/tele62/

April 13th, 2007, 05:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
incaowns Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hong kong. Age: 19 Posts: 456	very nice. wow i love that neck, that is one beautiful tint. wow.wow.wow.WOW. __________________ Sonic Blue Fender 69' Reissue Mustang. Inca Silver Fender 98' American Standard Telecaster. Faded Wine Mahogany Gibson 03' Les Paul Vintage Mahoany. Lapis Blue Maple Quilt Top Ibanez 03' SZ520.

April 13th, 2007, 07:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
hal Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 978	62 Parts... Excellent. This is one of my favorite looks on a Tele. Great job. __________________ Wherever you go, there you are.

April 13th, 2007, 08:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
Spidercaster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,358 5 Photos	Congrats. That really looks great! __________________ ".................what daily routine?" - Sol Philcox www.LiveFromMyLivingRoom.com

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Telecaster65 Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cisano sul Neva (Savona) NW Italy Age: 44 Posts: 842	...The story is... they're just MIJ Fender necks... at the right price! What a beautiful guitar, man!!!!! __________________ Sleep tight, my child, sleep well For I'll be at your side That no shadow, no darkness, no tolling bell, Shall pierce your dreams this night

April 13th, 2007, 07:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
degsycaster Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Suffolk, England Age: 39 Posts: 768 77 Photos	Looks superb Freewheeler. Lovely job, lovely result

April 13th, 2007, 08:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
dibber124 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Long Island, New York Age: 55 Posts: 1,215	Bit partial to Alder/ Rosewood necks myself. Beautiful guitar, be blessed with it

April 13th, 2007, 09:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ray G Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 639	Congratulations on a beautiful guitar! __________________ Regards, Ray

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Southpaw433 Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pensacola Age: 55 Posts: 405 36 Photos	Very nice! __________________ http://steve-steveszone.blogspot.com/ Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted. John Lennon

April 13th, 2007, 09:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
Arlo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Traded the van for 3000 sqft of Prime! Age: 51 Posts: 2,624	Stunning and the tint on the neck is wow,wow, WOW, WOW! As Inca stated!

April 13th, 2007, 04:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 59 Posts: 18,635	That looks perfect! I want one! IM gonna swim to Finland and uh borrow it from ya ok? __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

April 13th, 2007, 04:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
Freewheeler Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 1,024 40 Photos	Easier playing? How come my new '62 PC with the Allparts neck is much easier to play and bend the strings than with the previous unknown MIJ neck (see my gallery)? I mean it's a HUGE difference! It's a joy to play and bend. Same strings (well I changed a fresh set) and same kinda adjustment. Did I accidentally make the nut perfect or sumthin?

April 14th, 2007, 09:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
Freewheeler Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 1,024 40 Photos	Spring light pics Hi, here are more pics. The sun is shining, spring is here! http://www.propellihattu.fi/62/62.1.jpg http://www.propellihattu.fi/62/62.2.jpg http://www.propellihattu.fi/62/62.3.jpg http://www.propellihattu.fi/62/62.4.jpg http://www.propellihattu.fi/62/62.5.jpg http://www.propellihattu.fi/62/62.6.jpg http://www.propellihattu.fi/62/62.7.jpg http://www.propellihattu.fi/62/62.8.jpg

April 14th, 2007, 10:00 AM	#16 (permalink)
Cheesehead Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,400 6 Photos	Freewheeler: I don't know much about partscasters other than I want to build one someday. Did you finish it yourself or did you buy the body and neck finished? Where did you find the decal for the headstock? What kind of pups and other parts? __________________ "This is blues power!" Albert King

April 14th, 2007, 10:57 AM	#18 (permalink)
BritishBluesBoy Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 7,465 62 Photos	That's a real beauty... Congrat's. BBB. __________________ BBB.

April 14th, 2007, 11:12 AM	#19 (permalink)
Five Finger Fender Fiend Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bron-Yr-Aur Posts: 674	Yep! I can live with that. What a great specimen. __________________ I'm on the road tonight with this old hillbilly band. We may not be good looking but we sure get outta hand. -Neil Young

April 14th, 2007, 11:32 AM	#20 (permalink)
Big Lug Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 681	Very nice pics of a very nice neck! I have to ask, what camera (and settings) were you using? Those are very nicely detailed pics. Wish I could get my camera to do the same. Maybe the sun shines differently over there. __________________ “To be is to do” – Socrates “To do is to be” – Jean-Paul Sartre “Do be do be do” – Frank Sinatra

April 14th, 2007, 11:43 AM	#21 (permalink)
aznrambo481 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla, California Age: 18 Posts: 2,909 6 Photos	really nice job! I love the tint and the color scheme. Just make sure to take off the fender decal if you ever decide to part with it! __________________ Check out my bands, and feel free to PM me comments on them! The Eclectics (guitar/vocals) SLIP (bass)

April 14th, 2007, 03:59 PM	#24 (permalink)
freshmattyp Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kansas City Age: 44 Posts: 1,078 18 Photos	Stunning. That's my favorite tele color.

April 24th, 2007, 10:33 AM	#25 (permalink)
Freewheeler Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 1,024 40 Photos	Here's a clip of the subject in action: I received a Fender AV 62 RI bridge pup today, installed it and it's WOW time again! I shooted a digicam movie in which i just noodle around the neck. I think this axe nails the early 60's Tele sound. I had my VOX Big Ben Overdrive on for that extra grit as I played quietly. A big file, sorry: http://www.propellihattu.fi/Partscaster62.MPG

April 24th, 2007, 10:41 AM	#26 (permalink)
Momotoro Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: germantown, tn Age: 57 Posts: 514	Extremely cool, great licks wonderful tone!

April 24th, 2007, 11:04 AM	#27 (permalink)
yegbert Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland (US) Age: 55 Posts: 5,864 95 Photos	Freewheeler, that is a beautiful guitar, nice tone and nice playing! I have one of those AV '62 bridge pickups in a Tele, paired up with an unknown neck pickup right now and I'm thinking of trying the AV '62 neck. If you're up to it I'd love to hear some clips of the neck and the combo. Do you have it wired modern style? Looks like threaded saddles - AV '62, MIJ or Allparts?

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