Fender Telecaster: Question for those who have had them.

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  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    cp3iverson said:
    mfc2006 said:
    Project Update:
    I'll be staining the wood this weekend. After that, I will be lacquering the wood and staining the fretboard with finishing oil. I just ordered those products from StewMac (a great resource!). Once that's all done (2-3 weeks from now), I'll start putting it together. The soldering will be last and my sister & brother in law will be helping me with that! I'm going to keep the natural wood finish with a black pickguard. I thought about painting it, but the more I thought about the more I liked the idea of a natural finish. Will be sure to keep y'all posted!
    that's exciting.  i'd like to get the skills to do that one day.  Post pics!
    This is all new to me! Ha! The staining will be easy. The lacquering is with an aerosol can, so that'll be relatively easy as well. For the oil, just use a lint-free cloth. The key is patience. Each step will require waiting a 1-3 days between next step or application. Putting it together should be pretty painless too (I hope). I'm very thankful that my sister & her husband both have a lot of experience soldering....because I have zero.whoanelly15 said:
    mfc2006 said:
    Project Update:
    I'll be staining the wood this weekend. After that, I will be lacquering the wood and staining the fretboard with finishing oil. I just ordered those products from StewMac (a great resource!). Once that's all done (2-3 weeks from now), I'll start putting it together. The soldering will be last and my sister & brother in law will be helping me with that! I'm going to keep the natural wood finish with a black pickguard. I thought about painting it, but the more I thought about the more I liked the idea of a natural finish. Will be sure to keep y'all posted!
    That’s gonna look great! And indeed, Stewmac has some great stuff. Good luck!

    Big strat headstock like a 70’s tele deluxe?

    (Sadly, a stock photo - not my guitar, or my pool. Nor would I put my guitar by the pool. Still jealous.)
    Well, I don't know if it'll look that nice, but I'm gonna give it a shot. Not sure what I'll do with the headstock, to be honest. I may just leave it as is. The good thing is that I have the time to decide while I do all of the other steps.
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  • gimmesometruth27
    gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 24,818
    i love this.

    that tele by the pool looks badass!!!
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  • cp3iverson
    cp3iverson Posts: 8,702
    Makes me cringe :lol:
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,762
    cp3iverson said:
    Makes me cringe :lol:

    I'll probably have a bad dream tonight about one of my guitars falling into the pool and into the water.
    Plugged in.
    And me holding it, just about to hit that Dm7th chord.  :lol:
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  • cp3iverson
    cp3iverson Posts: 8,702
    What a way to go tho, Bri.   
    Playing a beautiful Tele
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,762
    cp3iverson said:
    What a way to go tho, Bri.   
    Playing a beautiful Tele

    So true!  An it would make for a really cool looking guitar!

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    -Roberto Benigni

  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    Got sidetracked with other things last weekend, so this project will be kicking off this weekend! Can't wait!
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  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,205
    mfc2006 said:
    Got sidetracked with other things last weekend, so this project will be kicking off this weekend! Can't wait!
    Come on, man! Get it together. Some of us are trying to live vicariously through you. Chop, chop!
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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,182
    mfc2006 said:
    Got sidetracked with other things last weekend, so this project will be kicking off this weekend! Can't wait!
    I figured you would have been done by now.  So disappointed.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,762
    mcgruff10 said:
    mfc2006 said:
    Got sidetracked with other things last weekend, so this project will be kicking off this weekend! Can't wait!
    I figured you would have been done by now.  So disappointed.  

    dudeman said:
    mfc2006 said:
    Got sidetracked with other things last weekend, so this project will be kicking off this weekend! Can't wait!
    Come on, man! Get it together. Some of us are trying to live vicariously through you. Chop, chop!

    Watch these guys, there out to get 'cha!  :wink:
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    -Roberto Benigni

  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    LOL
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  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    Sanded & about to apply the second coat of stain. The lighting sucks in the garage, but here ya go!
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  • cp3iverson
    cp3iverson Posts: 8,702
    Wow!
  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    cp3iverson said:
    Wow!
    It’s coming together!
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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,762
    Lookin' good! 

    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • gimmesometruth27
    gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 24,818
    it does look nice. it looks like the routs for the pickups and controls are really well done as well. looks to be a very quality kit.
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  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    gimmesometruth27 said:
    it does look nice. it looks like the routs for the pickups and controls are really well done as well. looks to be a very quality kit.
    Yeah, it’s a lot better than I expected it to be. I would easily recommend using fretwire to anyone that wants to start a similar project.
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  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    I checked on it this morning before heading to the office. I think I’m happy with how dark it is, but will double check tonight with better lighting to be sure. If so, I’ll be lacquering tomorrow!
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  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    Quick Tele update:
    I’ve applied 2 coats of the aerosol lacquer & the finish is uneven is some spots, so I need to let it rest, then sand those spots and reapply. It’s my first rodeo, so I knew it wouldn’t be smooth sailing. I am pretty happy with the neck, but the body needs some reworking. Any tips for preventing drips/clotting? I did 2 light coats and was using even strokes. Here are some pics:


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  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    One more update...
    Once that rests long enough, I’ll also be working on the fretboard while re-lacquering those rough/clumpy spots. Happy Saturday, all!
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