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Telecaster for Airline Travel

Discussion in 'Telecaster Discussion Forum' started by JazzTwanger, Jul 15, 2012.

  1. Jul 15, 2012 #1
    JazzTwanger

    JazzTwanger Tele-Meister

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    Inspired by various TDPRI threads on the subject, I picked up a Squier Affinity Tele for taking with me on business trips. I found the guitar used on Craigslit for pretty cheap, and used it as an opportunity for a mod project :p

    Major changes included:

    *Threaded neck inserts
    *Three saddle Wilkinson bridge
    *Texas Tele pickups
    *New pots and cloth wiring
    *Amber tinted Tru-Oil neck finish
    *Mild relicing to an already dinged finish

    I posted pics and descriptions of the various steps on my blog -- http://nosguitar.wordpress.com/category/projects/

    Just wanted to send out my appreciation to everyone on the forum for sharing their experiences with these various mods. It definitely helps minimize the learning curve.

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  2. Jul 15, 2012 #2
    rebelwoclue

    rebelwoclue Poster Extraordinaire Gold Supporter

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    Congrats- have fun with it!
    Looks like a good player.
     
  3. Jul 15, 2012 #3
    MrTwang

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    I'm assuming the threaded neck inserts are so you can take it apart and put it in your suitcase?
     
  4. Jul 15, 2012 #4
    Flaneur

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    The inserts are a smart move............ just a well thought out bunch of mods all round, in fact.
     
  5. Jul 15, 2012 #5
    el cheapo

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    I don't think there is anything better for a guitar neck!
     
  6. Jul 15, 2012 #6
    JazzTwanger

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    Exactly :p

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  7. Jul 15, 2012 #7
    Flaneur

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    Can I suggest a bunch of bubble-wrap- or a hard shell suitcase? :)
     
  8. Jul 15, 2012 #8
    JazzTwanger

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    Yeah, the pic isn't really true to life. I wrap the neck in a towel so it doesn't make contact with the body, and everything is padded with my clothing. I've taken it on a few trips now with no problems.
     
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