**New Telecaster Build Started** - Page 4

milkshape · February 4th, 2008, 08:10 PM

Brilliant, way too cool. As it was said before, you certainly didn't let us down.

Buckocaster51 · February 7th, 2008, 12:43 PM

Jack, this is outstanding. I always marvel at you level of craftsmanship.

When I look at this guitar, there are only two things that bother me...they are the little bumps that you had to put on the rim to hold the screws.

I'm wondering if it would be possible to avoid them. The following come to mind. This is way complicated, and I don't even know if I can describe it...I know I certainly would have a hard time pulling it off.

Rather than fastening the top & back with those little wood screws, how about holding them in place with cap head machine screws on the top, and have the hex nuts inlayed into the back. Lots of fine machining for sure.

The top and back would always come off together, that might be an issue. Cutting the hex holes for the back nuts would be a pain. Top holes would need to be countersunk.

It would be a real pain!

But then the the body wood would not be holding the top and back on. The body would only be acting as a thick washer. No need to worry about stripping threads, and (probably) no need to have those little lumps on the inside.

Once again, thanks for sharing and congratulations on a job well done!

jwells393 · February 7th, 2008, 07:57 PM

The idea was to have all acrylic mounting screws the same distance from the outside edge. Without the bumps the screws would have been too close to the inside edge. Once the template was modified it was simple to do the body core and any future versions will have them. I'm thinking of getting some more maple and doing one full thickness without the covers.

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mojocasterman · February 8th, 2008, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jwells393

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......more pictures later.

Simply stunning...

... as usual.

Colt W. Knight · February 8th, 2008, 12:37 AM

Great job, love the look of this tele. Can't wait to hear it. Question: how careful do you have to be of overtightening those screws and neck screws not to crack the acryllic?

Lostheart · February 8th, 2008, 05:10 AM

I was absent for a little while and I almost missed this thread!
This gets my award for the most outrageous guitar ever build...and yet it doesn't look tacky at all. In fact it looks like a million bucks!
Great job, Jack!

mellecaster · March 9th, 2008, 04:32 PM

Jack...I don't know how the Hell I missed this, but I did....I remember the initial Mystery thread in January...but musta lost track after that....But anyway, that is One COOL Build !!...Just a Stunning Idea...you ARE Da Man........

argent · March 9th, 2008, 04:45 PM

Did we ever get an audio clip of it in action?

rednwhiteblues · March 27th, 2008, 08:17 PM

i'm very disappointed to have seen gibson's guitar of the month for january 2009 look like they ripped of this guitar, and in the process couldn't even manage to make it look as good as yours!

http://www.gibson.com/en%2Dus/divisi...gotm/theholyv/

jimd · March 27th, 2008, 08:39 PM

I'd give em a taste of their own medicine and sue their rear-ends!

Trimmed&Burnin · March 27th, 2008, 08:52 PM

Jack,,, that is really cool,,, wow!

allen st. john · March 28th, 2008, 06:45 AM

Very cool.
My favorite part? that little flat spot just inboard of the jack mount.

allen

GilmourD · March 28th, 2008, 07:18 AM

Now my question is how does it sound?

ehawley · March 28th, 2008, 07:31 AM

WOW Jack.....

......WOW.....I guess the hardest thing you faced was keeping the plexi (or was it polycarb?) from crazing around the drilled holes!
FANTASTIC JOB!! Yes sound clips please!
Cheers
ED

cminor7b5 · May 9th, 2008, 05:05 PM

Jack:

Just stunning. I find new stuff of interest every time I visit this place.

B-bender version next?

How about an "aquarium"? Just need a little silicone and a screw on cap. Or a HabitTrail filled with hamsters. You'd need a hollow neck.

Awe-inspiring.

I've always found the Fender Custom models where some artist paints one-of-a-kind Disney, or Harley imagery as kinda tacky. But yours is a pure evolution of Leo's original concept. And very elegant to boot!

woodman · May 9th, 2008, 07:13 PM

i'd play it without the top and bottom (as in post 124). incredible work!

February 4th, 2008, 08:10 PM	#121 (permalink)
milkshape Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New England Posts: 331	Brilliant, way too cool. As it was said before, you certainly didn't let us down. __________________ No hurries, No worries.

February 7th, 2008, 12:43 PM	#122 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 56 Posts: 4,958 1 Photos	Jack, this is outstanding. I always marvel at you level of craftsmanship. When I look at this guitar, there are only two things that bother me...they are the little bumps that you had to put on the rim to hold the screws. I'm wondering if it would be possible to avoid them. The following come to mind. This is way complicated, and I don't even know if I can describe it...I know I certainly would have a hard time pulling it off. Rather than fastening the top & back with those little wood screws, how about holding them in place with cap head machine screws on the top, and have the hex nuts inlayed into the back. Lots of fine machining for sure. The top and back would always come off together, that might be an issue. Cutting the hex holes for the back nuts would be a pain. Top holes would need to be countersunk. It would be a real pain! But then the the body wood would not be holding the top and back on. The body would only be acting as a thick washer. No need to worry about stripping threads, and (probably) no need to have those little lumps on the inside. Once again, thanks for sharing and congratulations on a job well done! __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

February 7th, 2008, 07:57 PM	#123 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 11,691 101 Photos	The idea was to have all acrylic mounting screws the same distance from the outside edge. Without the bumps the screws would have been too close to the inside edge. Once the template was modified it was simple to do the body core and any future versions will have them. I'm thinking of getting some more maple and doing one full thickness without the covers. ...... __________________ 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.

February 8th, 2008, 05:10 AM	#126 (permalink)
Lostheart Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 1,237	I was absent for a little while and I almost missed this thread! This gets my award for the most outrageous guitar ever build...and yet it doesn't look tacky at all. In fact it looks like a million bucks! Great job, Jack! __________________ Casper: "Mmmmm. Butterscotch, yo. That's the best!" From the movie Kids

March 9th, 2008, 04:32 PM	#127 (permalink)
mellecaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,266 17 Photos	Jack...I don't know how the Hell I missed this, but I did....I remember the initial Mystery thread in January...but musta lost track after that....But anyway, that is One COOL Build !!...Just a Stunning Idea...you ARE Da Man........ __________________ Let's Not Forget the Other 75% of The Tone Equation...It's Called an AMP

February 8th, 2008, 12:37 AM	#125 (permalink)
Colt W. Knight Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wyoming Age: 24 Posts: 1,603	Great job, love the look of this tele. Can't wait to hear it. Question: how careful do you have to be of overtightening those screws and neck screws not to crack the acryllic?

March 9th, 2008, 04:45 PM	#128 (permalink)
argent TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IL Posts: 80	Did we ever get an audio clip of it in action?

March 27th, 2008, 08:17 PM	#129 (permalink)
rednwhiteblues TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chico, CA Age: 20 Posts: 61 6 Photos	i'm very disappointed to have seen gibson's guitar of the month for january 2009 look like they ripped of this guitar, and in the process couldn't even manage to make it look as good as yours! http://www.gibson.com/en%2Dus/divisi...gotm/theholyv/ __________________ "I'm in the right place at the wrong time..." - Jack White III My Walnut Thinline Build

March 27th, 2008, 08:39 PM	#130 (permalink)
jimd Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Age: 41 Posts: 509	I'd give em a taste of their own medicine and sue their rear-ends!

March 27th, 2008, 08:52 PM	#131 (permalink)
Trimmed&Burnin Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bellingham Wa Age: 54 Posts: 807	Jack,,, that is really cool,,, wow! __________________ Keep your lamp Trimmed And Burnin Shannon,

March 28th, 2008, 06:45 AM	#132 (permalink)
allen st. john Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 687	Very cool. My favorite part? that little flat spot just inboard of the jack mount. allen

March 28th, 2008, 07:18 AM	#133 (permalink)
GilmourD Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nutley, NJ Age: 28 Posts: 1,471	Now my question is how does it sound? __________________ Good deals: Joel Terry Layla Skye Sunny Wally Franky Honey Wolfy

March 28th, 2008, 07:31 AM	#134 (permalink)
ehawley Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Keyport, New Jersey Age: 55 Posts: 958 48 Photos	WOW Jack..... ......WOW.....I guess the hardest thing you faced was keeping the plexi (or was it polycarb?) from crazing around the drilled holes! FANTASTIC JOB!! Yes sound clips please! Cheers ED

May 9th, 2008, 05:05 PM	#135 (permalink)
cminor7b5 TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: toronto Posts: 70 10 Photos	Jack: Just stunning. I find new stuff of interest every time I visit this place. B-bender version next? How about an "aquarium"? Just need a little silicone and a screw on cap. Or a HabitTrail filled with hamsters. You'd need a hollow neck. Awe-inspiring. I've always found the Fender Custom models where some artist paints one-of-a-kind Disney, or Harley imagery as kinda tacky. But yours is a pure evolution of Leo's original concept. And very elegant to boot!

May 9th, 2008, 07:13 PM	#136 (permalink)
woodman Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mint Hill, NC Age: 62 Posts: 5,670	i'd play it without the top and bottom (as in post 124). incredible work! __________________ Truth is stranger than fact ... www.myspace.com/woodymitchellmusic BAND PAGES: www.myspace.com/stragglerswing (Stragglers - Western Swing) www.myspace.com/loafersgloryband (Loafers Glory - '70s country-rock)