Mark Andrews Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 Hello. I am planning on modifying my current Telecaster that I have. It is a Squire (which is why I have chosen this one), I think I paid maybe $200 for it when I got it. Looking through these forums, my project will probably not nearly extensive as some posted. What I plan on doing is stripping the current paint off of it, repainting it, replacing the pickups, knobs, tuning keys, etc. Right now it is kind of a Butterscotch Glossy color, I am not set on what I want to do, but I was thinking maybe a red stain with a white pickguard would look nice. As for electronics, I am undecided as well. Are there any suggestions on where to purchase items as this. So far I have bought the Fender Telecaster Handbook off of Amazon, which i Hope will come in handy as I have no experience in modifying a guitar. Thanks for any tips. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Andrews Posted August 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 I thought I would add some progress pictures on this small project I am working on. One question I have is how do I disconnect the wires? Do I just snip them where they are connected at the pickups and knobs? Much appreciated, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 The best thing to do would be to de-solder them at the pots, switch and jack. Leave them connected at the pickups in case you end up re-using them. Be sure to mark all your connections first. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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