Archie Creek Fire Tele Build

[Hodgo]

So I got this lovely 3.5lb body from the recent sale. What to do with it?

First things first - placed an order for some Wilde Microcoil Alnico Tele pickups. I think these are vastly under appreciated pickups and produce some of the best Tele tones money can buy. That universal neck rout was tempting to fill with a PAF, but the vintage tint finish and knotty pine makes me want to go a little more traditional with a twist.

The finish has a lovely sunny amber glow and I am thinking of going a bit monotone here with a deep gold pickguard and canary neck, here’s a mockup:



Maybe half scalloped? Really enjoying the scalloped canary neck on the Shredowhawk, but don’t necessarily need to duplicate it.

More to come as decisions are made, opinions are welcome

 

[rockandroller]

That mockup looks splendid! Highly recommend the Canary necks... (mine is unfinished, and super comfortable)

 

[Spud]

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So I got this lovely 3.5lb body from the recent sale. What to do with it?

First things first - placed an order for some Wilde Microcoil Alnico Tele pickups. I think these are vastly under appreciated pickups and produce some of the best Tele tones money can buy. That universal neck rout was tempting to fill with a PAF, but the vintage tint finish and knotty pine makes me want to go a little more traditional with a twist.

The finish has a lovely sunny amber glow and I am thinking of going a bit monotone here with a deep gold pickguard and canary neck, here’s a mockup:

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Maybe half scalloped? Really enjoying the scalloped canary neck on the Shredowhawk, but don’t necessarily need to duplicate it.

More to come as decisions are made, opinions are welcome

Can't go wrong with Wilde pickups! I just installed an L290 TL-E and love it!