Another Tele Project

[fretless]

That, my good man is certifiably awesome!

 

[Clockworkmike]

Looking great thus far!

 

[Inspector #20]

I have a problem.....................................this tele has ruined me for OTHER Teles.....
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I can honestly say that I cannot get emotionally attached to Telecasters...

 

[Inspector #20]

This weekend, I did the drilling, some crevice filling and shaping. This is ready to be sealed. Raw spalted maple is crumbly and somewhat unstable. I will be happy to get the Tru-oil into the pores of this thing to bind it. I will use this "slurring" method (see around 7 minutes). I have always wanted to do this, but never had a piece of wood that could use some grain fill AND where I was not using stain.

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Wow, very nice!!!!

 

[Amp Mad Scientist]

This one is ready for assembly

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three Drools on that one

 

[eSGEe]

I can honestly say that I cannot get emotionally attached to Telecasters...

youve not rubbed your junk on the right one mate

 

[Inspector #20]

youve not rubbed your junk on the right one mate

Even a vintage Broadcaster doesn't do it for me.

 

[Inspector #20]

youve not rubbed your junk on the right one mate

I've only played them when it was specified on the work order.

 

[eSGEe]

have you tried a SOuthern Belle ?

 

[eSGEe]

Here is how good the 90's PEavey Generation pictured above is................................I dont even REMEBER what I traded off to GET IT ...nor do I care. ...........yep -- its that good

 

[RVA]

This is ready for making music. I had to relocate the neck pocket for the second time from this builder. My bridge is dead center. The center line of the guitar is directly between the G and D strings. It also required a shim.

In any event, the problem is solved, the neck pocket is very snug, and it is playing very nicely. I will be spending the next few days taking the setup to the next level. I am happy about the result, including the challenges I faced and solved.

 

[Hackmaster]

Stunning.

 

[Thatbastarddon]

Holy smokes @RVA ! That is fantastic! Just blows me away, that one!
The figuring is amazing, and really pops out....gorgeous!
The Stone Fish Tele is alive!!!!

 

[eSGEe]

love it --- WOW! --- just stunning!

 

[DirtySteve]

It came out great, man. That finish...wow!!!

 

[RVA]

Thanks everyone. Of note, the wood was very porous. In the end, it took about 75 coats of Tru-Oil to develop a finish that could be buffed to a shine!

 

[Clockworkmike]

This is ready for making music. I had to relocate the neck pocket for the second time from this builder. My bridge is dead center. The center line of the guitar is directly between the G and D strings. It also required a shim.

In any event, the problem is solved, the neck pocket is very snug, and it is playing very nicely. I will be spending the next few days taking the setup to the next level. I am happy about the result, including the challenges I faced and solved.

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Thats quite stunning! Amazing work my friend. Now, fire it up!

 

[DirtySteve]

Thanks everyone. Of note, the wood was very porous. In the end, it took about 75 coats of Tru-Oil to develop a finish that could be buffed to a shine!

I've never come anywhere close to that on any of my builds, don't have the patience, lol. There is one I really want to do over, just the top, but I don't know if I ever will.

 

[RVA]

I've never come anywhere close to that on any of my builds, don't have the patience, lol. There is one I really want to do over, just the top, but I don't know if I ever will.

I know the feeling. 2 builds back to back (and partly together) was a bit overwhelming. I hope I do not see anymore "must have" wood!

 

[Don O]

Great one of a kind guitar Ray! Looks fantastic and made for a fun (for us) project story to follow along with. Thanks for sharing.