what do you think of my new partscaster?

[Dik Ellis]

Ya done good, bro. Looks like it would be a joy to play.

 

[ben smith]

Those saddles look like Barden compensated saddles. I wonder if that’s what Danelectro used? Nice guitar!

they were from this https://www.jeffsennguitars.com/drb2

 

[ben smith]

Ya done good, bro. Looks like it would be a joy to play.

bends with 10ns are effortless. cheers

 

[ben smith]

Sweet as honey! That white one is killer too.

thanks a lot!

 

[ben smith]

Those saddles look like Barden compensated saddles. I wonder if that’s what Danelectro used? Nice guitar!

looking at the barden I would say that actually the guy that makes the dano bridge machines these himself. they work really well the strings don't come close to the grub screws

 

[Leonardocoate]

I have to admit I'm getting pretty good at this. it's not my favourite colour but this thing plays like, well I'm actually lost for words this time... View attachment 915437 View attachment 915438 View attachment 915439 View attachment 915440 View attachment 915441 View attachment 915442 View attachment 915443 View attachment 915444 View attachment 915437 View attachment 915438 View attachment 915439 View attachment 915440 View attachment 915441 View attachment 915442 View attachment 915443 View attachment 915444 View attachment 915445

Looks nice!!...That first pic had me. I couldn't figure out what the huge knobs are, then I realized it was a reflection....lol!!!

 

[naneek]

I like it, but I'm not sure about the chandelier decal on the pickguard. It's a little too Liberace for my tastes.

just kidding. Fit and finish looks great. I like the hint of red in the grain on that body.

 

[pbenn]

Also why use a Fender bridge? Hopefully it's not for the Fender name stamped into the bridge plate.

Don't know if I agree about this. The base Fender bridge gives many people exactly the twang they want. And because of some lookalikes with different steel recipes, it's handy to have the Fender lettering exactly that way.

 

[evvignes]

Bad ass!

 

[Clifton C]

looking at the barden I would say that actually the guy that makes the dano bridge machines these himself. they work really well the strings don't come close to the grub screws

I put Bardens on all my Teles and they’re great!

 

[stratisfied]

Nice job. I prefer the Fender bridges to aftermarket also. They sound consistently good with the right twang.

 

[rockinstephen]

No string trees?

 

[ben smith]

No string trees?

yeah one 50's style

 

[Little Jay]

This looks strangely familiar, I just finished this one:
(Wanted to start a thread on it )

 

[ben smith]

This looks strangely familiar, I just finished this one:
(Wanted to start a thread on it )

yeah! please do start a thread about it I want to know, it's lovely.

 

[Little Jay]

yeah! please do start a thread about it I want to know, it's lovely.

I just did! ;-)

I like yours a lot too! Very similar to mine, so I'm guessing your body is alder as well?

*edit: ah, it's pine! Boy that looks very similar to alder! (Or vice versa)

 

[Little Jay]

What wiring did you use? Tradional early 50ies Tele schematic or modern wiring?

I used modern wiring in mine, with 250K pots and a .047uF cap. I added a treble bleed a little later and I like that much better.

I added the Fender treble bleed circuit they use in the American Professional Telecaster:

 

[That Cal Webway]

Nice!!


(But why the black and white pictures??)