berggeetars Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Just thought I'd show a little of what I've been working on. It's a tele shaped body, with the only difference being on one of the horns. It is slightly less round than the classic telecaster. The neck is constructed of 3 pieces of red oak. Indian rosewood fretboard. Mini fretmarkers. Zebrawood headplate. And jade (yeah right) keystone tuners. I want to see if anyone can decipher what the body is made out of from the pics. I'm not very talented at looking at wood and knowing its kind, and I want to see how obvious it is with this guitar. So if you have a guess feel free to share it. Enough chat though, on to the pics. headstock side front neck and guitar pups, cavity covers, tuner Let me know what you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Looks great! Love what you did with the upper bout-- it still looks like a tele, but the 'less round' shape to it is sleeker. As for the wood... I'm no expert, so I honestly don't know. But for the fun of guessing, I'm going to go with... cherry. Doesn't have the same grain pattern as the cherry I've used, but meh... just a guess. <chuckle> Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmarlin Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Pine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berggeetars Posted July 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 So far the wood remains a mystery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 I was going to guess Walnut, but it definitely looks like you stained it or altered the color a little - the unstained wood is much lighter in color. I honestly have no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berggeetars Posted July 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 It's actually a two piece alder body. Nothing real special, I just wanted to see what woods people might mistake it for. Just today I've finished spraying it with clear. I'll leave it hang for about 2 weeks and see if I can't post some pictures of it assembled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 It defintely does not look like a hardwood to me. I was going to guess pine, but that was alread shot down. So my next guess is that it is spruce or fir, or cypress. But I am not a wood expert so I am only guessing here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Looks great. Any pics of the whole neck, neck carve, fingerboard? Those are my favorite guitar-parts aesthetically... Beautiful jade tuners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAK Guitars Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 The only thing I would have done differently would be the spacing of the controls. They look to close together for my tastes but that's just me. Everything else looks great though! I really like where you put the jack, I wouldn't have thought of that. The headstock is awesome to. Good Job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berggeetars Posted July 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Thanks for all the comments. As to the control spacing, they are so close together because 2 of the 3 holes are for mini switches to switch from single coil to humbucker. They don't take up much space. Here are a few pics now that I have finished with the clear. I'm really pleased with the finish already, aside from all the little dust specks that taunt me so. I thought this one was pretty good The best neck profile picture I have And one of the front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAK Guitars Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 As to the control spacing, they are so close together because 2 of the 3 holes are for mini switches to switch from single coil to humbucker. They don't take up much space. Oh ok! Yeah mini switches would look good there. I thought you were putting knobs there. P.S. Sweet piggy bank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick500 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Nice shape... reminds me a lot of a Carvin SC90. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 (edited) Looks great. I love the shape...classic with a more modern twist. Nice! Edited July 27, 2007 by dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berggeetars Posted August 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 The telecaster is pretty much complete. Just need to finish the cavity covers and truss rod cover. Feel free to share your opinion on it. Grass shot In the case Hope you all like it. I sure do . Played it all day Wednesday, and most of the day Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cukaracha Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 haha.. that input jack and the way the guitar is placed makes it look like the guitar's got a ****... don't take it personally, bro... the guitar (with the exception on the input jack) looks great.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 Yeah, something a little, um, disturbing about the jack placement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIRS Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 I usually don't like Tele's but that is a nice variation on one. Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 C'mon guys, tons of people give their guitars girls' names; this just takes that concept to the next level. But for heaven's sake, put some britches on the girl. Looks good. peace, russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Good stuff! My only areas of criticism: - Not a fan of the jack placement, either. It's cool to try something unconventional, though - Putting the 'bridge' humbucker actually at the bridge would've given you some more tonal variation - There are some sanding/tool marks that took the dye (or didn't) and then became quite visible. More time fine-sanding before staining would've given you a nicer finish. The shape is awesome. The work you put in is only lacking some "fine" touches, but is otherwise excellent. The authority with which you presented and then completed your vision is to be commended, that's for sure. Congrats! Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyonsdream Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 I really like the rounded shape of this Tele. The butt of a Tele usually sits to the right of the torso so you could likely get away with putting a jack like that on the back. It still looks unique but a little less feminine. It also looks like it might get cumbersome grabbing that knob where it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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