jdredskinsfan

Yeah, after looking around some more, I think I might just do that.

It'l add to the experience.

I guess that's what I was looking for. I probably just have to accept the fact that as my first build it won't be perfect.

I figure, even if this first guitar isn't great, like you said, I'll probably end up building more.. and who knows what could happen then!

Hi all! First off I just want to say that this is an incredible forum. I've been lurking for quite a bit and have already learned so much.

Anyways, on to my real point in posting here. A while ago I ordered Melvyn's book about building a solidbody, and after reading most of it, I've come up with a pretty good idea of what I want to make. I figure that since it's my first time (and I've always wanted a Tele), I'd go ahead and build a Tele. The real place where I need my help is with my parts. I put together a list of everything (important) I'll be (presumably) using:

2 piece glued swamp ash body

"Allparts" unfinished maple neck

Wilkinson adjustable Tele bridge and regular ferrules

Gotoh locking vintage tuners

Tusq nut

LM nitro lacquer and colortone "stain"

Custom shop TX Tele pickups

I'm going to be going for a "vintage" look- hence a nitro choice. Really, though, one of the only things that I'm really concerned about is sound quality from my new instrument. I could be boring and spend upwards of a grand buying a Fender custom shop Tele, or I could use basically the same parts, be a little more adventurous, and build my own for about half the price. Will there be a noticeable sound difference if I take my time? I'm really looking forward to building my own, I just want to make sure that it should sound good. I'll likely be building it over the summer so I have more time. I know I probably sond like a worrier here, but any advice would be appreciated. Also, looking at the basic parts list, is there anything you all would recommend over what I have selected that may be better but not a lot more expensive?

I'm sorry if I sound like I'm asking a lot here, I just want to do all the research I can before diving in and finally building my guitar. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks guys!

John