Looking to make my own Telecaster... Any Advice?

[heythereterry]

Yes, apparently as a sealer. Leave no bare maple before tinting. What's the rest of the body made of - swamp ash?

http://reranch.com/reranch/viewtopic...hlight=spalted

Yes it’s Ash with a Spalded Maple Top


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[heythereterry]

Grain filler first, sealing coats second, sand to 400 then tint. I've done necks with Tru Oil and Gun Wax - much smoother than lacquer or poly. Haven't done a body with it, but I know some of the guys at the Reranch forum have and they would tell you their process, I'm sure.

I notice most videos show using 300 - 400 sandpaper. Why not use 1000 - 2000? Just curious if there is an reason... also when do you wet sand and when not to?


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[tele savalas]

I sent you a link that will answer those questions. Go ahead and read it - it won't bite.

[heythereterry]

I sent you a link that will answer those questions. Go ahead and read it - it won't bite.

Didn’t see it... lots of post to sift through :)


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[tele savalas]

Here: no sifting required. Click and read. That's how I did it.

http://www.reranch.com/basics.htm

[heythereterry]

Yes, apparently as a sealer. Leave no bare maple before tinting. What's the rest of the body made of - swamp ash?

http://reranch.com/reranch/viewtopic...hlight=spalted

The back is Ash... not sure if it’s swamp or not


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[heythereterry]

Update: Hello all thanks again for all the responses and advise! This is a fun journey.

I️ purchased a loaded control plate because I️ figured that building my own could be a separate project in the future :) https://reverb.com/item/684046-fende...ots-crl-switch

I️ grabbed a set of vintage Fender tuners, a fender curves top neck backplate and a fender modern bridge...

I️ picked up an unfinished maple neck so I️ can custom curve the back to give it a little character. :) http://www.guitarfetish.com/XGP-Prof...-_p_16602.html

Any recommendations on an inexpensive fret crowning file? I’ve watched a million videos and seen it done many ways. Just looking for some advise.


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[heythereterry]

Hello all! I stared a video playlist where I will begin to document the progress of the new Telecaster build.

I am always open for advise so if you see anything that you would recommend I’m all ears

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...s5WA4_Se8txXeN


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