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!

 

[Hodgo]

Well, Mighty Mite has takeoff Babicz FCH Z Series bridges from the Fender Aerodyne Specials for 49.99 - that’s one choice down.

I’m vacillating between traditional Tele wiring and something more convoluted. I kind of want to do a a PTB or Q filter + tone control… not a ton of space on the control plate for that unless I put a rotary pickup selector in which might be cool?

But also defeats what make Teles so interesting to me. IMHO a Tele is best when it’s barely more convoluted than an acoustic guitar, but I have three Esquires already so I think I can afford to prance around outside the box here

 

[Hodgo]

You guys like neck specs?

Telecaster® Replacement Guitar Neck

Construction Modern
Shaft Wood Maple
Fretboard Wood Maple
Nut Width1.650" (42mm) - Vintage Medium
Neck Back Profile 59 Roundback
Fretboard Radius Straight 10.5"
Number of Frets 21
Scallops Half Scallops
Fret Size & Material SS6115 - Wide & Tall (Stainless)
Tuner Hole Size Gotoh/Grover (13/32" - 11/32") Inlay Shape Standard Dots
Inlay Material Black
Side Dots Black Side Dots
String Nut No Nut Install
Finish Vintage Tint Gloss