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Orson Cart

Post subject: Telecaster self-build

Posted: 2008-02-18 12:19:42

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Im about to embark on my first self-build and Ive just received the neck
from Warmoth. Its a lovely lump of maple (AAA birds-eye). So nice that Im
almost regretting it now as my finishing of the body has to be able to do
the neck justice. Oh well.

Ive uploaded some pics here:
http://preview.tinyurl.com/2zaone

I read Nick Browns Schectercaster thread with interest and for anyone whos
interested, I hope to compile a similar pictorial of my experiences.

/MikeB

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Nick Brown

Post subject: Telecaster self-build

Posted: 2008-02-18 12:36:48

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Orson Cart wrote in message
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> Im about to embark on my first self-build and Ive just received the neck
> from Warmoth. Its a lovely lump of maple (AAA birds-eye). So nice that
> Im almost regretting it now as my finishing of the body has to be able to
> do the neck justice. Oh well.
>
> Ive uploaded some pics here:
> http://preview.tinyurl.com/2zaone
>
> I read Nick Browns Schectercaster thread with interest and for anyone
> whos interested, I hope to compile a similar pictorial of my experiences.
>
> /MikeB
>

Building a Tele from scratch is the most fun you can have with your clothes
on.............;
Look forward to the pics
BTW what was the damage for the Warmouth neck?

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MikeB

Post subject: Telecaster self-build

Posted: 2008-02-18 13:38:44

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Nick Brown wrote in message
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> Look forward to the pics

I cant wait but Im also filled with trepidation over the doing finish. I
guess it gets easier after the first one!

> BTW what was the damage for the Warmouth neck?

About Ł130 ($257). I guess its expensive but its a 50th birthday present
to myself ;o)

/MikeB

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Nick Brown

Post subject: Telecaster self-build

Posted: 2008-02-18 14:56:36

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MikeB wrote in message
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> Nick Brown wrote in message
> news:GfudnVNT 4N-5iTanZ2dnUVZ8tKsnZ2d@bt.com...
>> Look forward to the pics
>
> I cant wait but Im also filled with trepidation over the doing finish. I
> guess it gets easier after the first one!
>
>> BTW what was the damage for the Warmouth neck?
>
> About Ł130 ($257). I guess its expensive but its a 50th birthday present
> to myself ;o)
>
> /MikeB

I finished the body with Liberon Finishing Oil - easy to apply - looks
great - lets the wood breathe but has a hard glaze finish.......whiffs a
bit, but in a nitro/retro way.

Ł130 for a Warmouth neck of that standard is pretty good
going...............;
I have a black Fender tele custom which sounds fantastic (especial in middle
setting) but neck is like a club.....was thinking of switching it for a
maple 9.25 with a more modern profile...........cheapest Fender Mex neck was
more than that.....;

Nick

>
>

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IanM

Post subject: Telecaster self-build

Posted: 2008-02-18 08:35:38

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On Feb 18, 12:36 pm, Nick Brown wrote:

> Orson Cart wrote in message
>
> news:yJeuj.716$ZM7.91@en-nntp-08.am2.easynews.com...
>
> > Im about to embark on my first self-build and Ive just received the neck
> > from Warmoth. Its a lovely lump of maple (AAA birds-eye). So nice that
> > Im almost regretting it now as my finishing of the body has to be able to
> > do the neck justice. Oh well.
>
> > Ive uploaded some pics here:
> >http://preview.tinyurl.com/2zaone
>
> > I read Nick Browns Schectercaster thread with interest and for anyone
> > whos interested, I hope to compile a similar pictorial of my experiences.
>
> > /MikeB
>
> Building a Tele from scratch is the most fun you can have with your clothes
> on.............;
> Look forward to the pics
> BTW what was the damage for the Warmouth neck?
>
>

http://www.arrowheadguitars.co.uk/twoteles.html

An instrument created from, what is in effect, 2 lumps of wood, by our
very own Paul Creedy.

Ian

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Steve

Post subject: Telecaster self-build

Posted: 2008-02-18 17:12:31

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Orson Cart wrote in
news:yJeuj.716$ZM7.91@en-nntp-08.am2.easynews.com:

> Im about to embark on my first self-build and Ive just received the
> neck from Warmoth. Its a lovely lump of maple (AAA birds-eye). So
> nice that Im almost regretting it now as my finishing of the body has
> to be able to do the neck justice. Oh well.
>
> Ive uploaded some pics here:
> http://preview.tinyurl.com/2zaone
>
> I read Nick Browns Schectercaster thread with interest and for anyone
> whos interested, I hope to compile a similar pictorial of my
> experiences.
>

A good forum with lots of friendly guitar builders:

http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.php?

--
Cheers
Steve

http://www.zeropps.uklinux.net/

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MikeB

Post subject: Telecaster self-build

Posted: 2008-02-18 20:30:01

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Steve wrote in message
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> A good forum with lots of friendly guitar builders:
>
> http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.php?

Steve,

Thanks for the reminder. Ive used the projectguitar site on and off whilst
deciding how to do this. Provided I manage to make a decent job of this
project, I aim to build a body from scratch next and then a neck. It may be
a long journey though!

/MikeB

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Steve

Post subject: Telecaster self-build

Posted: 2008-02-18 20:50:56

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MikeB wrote in
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> Steve wrote in message
> news:Xns9A48AF1D387F9stevezeroppsuklinuxn@194.117.143.37...
>> A good forum with lots of friendly guitar builders:
>>
>> http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.php?
>
>
> Steve,
>
> Thanks for the reminder. Ive used the projectguitar site on and off
> whilst deciding how to do this. Provided I manage to make a decent job
> of this project, I aim to build a body from scratch next and then a
> neck. It may be a long journey though!
>
> /MikeB

Im also on that road, bought a do it yourself Tele kit which I havent
started on yet, but when finished Im planning to build my own from
scratch.

This is fun stuff but requires a lot of tools and a lot of time. My time
is usually fairly flexible but to get the tools Ill need some hard
cash:-)

--
Cheers
Steve

http://www.zeropps.uklinux.net/

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