Fender Vintera 50s Telecaster

[DarkPenguin]

So what do I have to order from warmoth to get the neck on that thing? 7.25" radius and 6230 frets I figure. Boatneck?

 

[spe111]

I don't know about the Vintera, but for vintage telecasters and reissues, the nuts are fairly narrow, so 1-5/8".

 

[TBurst Std]

As I recall, the Vintera uses the 3 screw micro tilt. 

 

[Rick]

It's a u shaped neck.  Dan Erlwine in his "guitar repair guide"  has a chapter with the dimensions of the fender necks from the 1950's.  You can buy a second edition for less than $5.

 

[Fat Pete]

Looks like the fatback is the closest thing Warmoth offers. They describe it as 'Similar to: Vintage Fender® deep "U"'.

 

[DarkPenguin]

Style: Telecaster®
Construction: Vintage Construction
Scale: 25-1/2 in.
Neck Wood:
$197.00 USD

    Shaft Wood: Roasted Maple
    Fretboard Wood: Roasted Maple (One Piece)

Right/Left: Right Handed
+ $0.00
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
+ $0.00
Neck Profile: Fatback
+ $0.00
Radius: Straight 7.25" (vintage)
+ $0.00
# of Frets: 21
+ $0.00
Fret Size: 6230
+ $0.00
Tuner Ream: Vintage Style (11/32")
+ $0.00
Inlays:
+ $0.00

    Inlays: Cream Face Dots
    Side Dots: Black Side Dots

Pre-Cut Installed String Nut: GraphTech Black TUSQ XL - Standard Nut
+ $30.00
Mounting Holes: Standard 4 Bolt
+ $0.00
Finish: No Finish
+ $0.00
Price: $227.00
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[DarkPenguin]

And ordered.

Now to finish construction on the body. Weighs about 9lbs now so think it is a wee bit too thick. And made of lead.

 

[rgand]

And ordered.

Now to finish construction on the body. Weighs about 9lbs now so think it is a wee bit too thick. And made of lead.

Looking forward to seeing that body.

Is it 'tone' lead? :icon_biggrin:

 

[Rick]

9 Lbs ... that's a big baby, what's he make out of?