Tele scratch build

[RVA]

Lets give this a try. So far, I have

The template


The back wood. It is mahogony. I loved it and couldn't pass it up. I think it will match the target top, which I will bid for tonight. If it does, I may use a slice of it for the top of the next guitar. If it doesn't, it may become a 1 piece guitar



And the neck. I picked this up when I saw the FB. I think it is exceptional

 

[JohnnyGoo]

3 P 90s ? Looks great Ray.

 

[eSGEe]

SWEET!!!-------
is it gonna be a triple PUP tele?!?!?!?!

 

[smitty_p]

SWEET!!!-------
is it gonna be a triple PUP tele?!?!?!?!

I’m guessing three dog-ear P-90s.

 

[JohnnyGoo]

 

[RVA]

The middle pup route will not see action. I ordered a 2 pup template and got this! I also have HB route templates, so ordering this with P90s provided options. I am not sure which pups I will route for this time...maybe an HB and a P90?

 

[CoyotesGator]

Exciting!

 

[Truss_rod]

Very cool.

 

[Session 5]

Lets give this a try. So far, I have

The template

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The back wood. It is mahogony. I loved it and couldn't pass it up. I think it will match the target top, which I will bid for tonight. If it does, I may use a slice of it for the top of the next guitar. If it doesn't, it may become a 1 piece guitar

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And the neck. I picked this up when I saw the FB. I think it is exceptional

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Looking real nice Ray! This will be the making of a very nice guitar! it's coming along very well.

 

[RVA]

Thanks for the encouragement mates!

 

[jtcnj]

Nice!!
Taking it to the next level!

 

[RVA]

Nice!!
Taking it to the next level!

Yes. I think you suggested this level about 2 years ago, but I was not ready. Having a 14" bandsaw has helped motivate me in the process!

 

[syscokid]

Go Ray Go! I always learn stuff from your luthier endeavors.

 

[Cadorman]

Very nice! That must have been one very large Mahogany tree. Will those templates work for a lefty just by flipping them over?

 

[RVA]

Very nice! That must have been one very large Mahogany tree. Will those templates work for a lefty just by flipping them over?

Yes, I guess they would work lefty, although there are guide lines that you would not see, but could score yourself.

 

[Amp Mad Scientist]

Lets give this a try. So far, I have

The template

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The back wood. It is mahogony. I loved it and couldn't pass it up. I think it will match the target top, which I will bid for tonight. If it does, I may use a slice of it for the top of the next guitar. If it doesn't, it may become a 1 piece guitar

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And the neck. I picked this up when I saw the FB. I think it is exceptional

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There's nothing inside of it, it's hollow like my head.
Don't they call that a "thinline?"
Does it have an F hole?
Where does the beer drain out?
I think this poses more questions than it answers.

 

[eSGEe]

Where does the beer drain out?

uhm.................................................................................. please no ONE SEND HIM PICS OF WHERE YOU DRAIN YOUR BEER!!!!!

 

[RVA]

As the only bidder, I handily won this top wood. Onward

 

[iblive]

uhm.................................................................................. please no ONE SEND HIM PICS OF WHERE YOU DRAIN YOUR BEER!!!!!

I’m going to go with the input jack.

 

[Don O]

I’m going to go with the input jack.

I think that technically it’s the output Jack