First timer with Tele Deluxe build

[Ma77]

Just received my guitar parts from Warmoth about a month earlier than expected.
I’ll take pictures and post some here if I can figure out how. Below is the parts list I may decide to change the black pick guard out with a tortoise on, should be easy on this type guitar.

SKU: GN-T ConstructionGibson® Scale Conversion Shaft WoodRoasted Flame Maple Fretboard WoodIndian Rosewood Unique ChoiceNo, Warmoth can choose for me. Nut Width1-11/16" (43mm) - Modern Medium Right / Left HandedRight-Handed Neck Back ProfileStandard Thin Fretboard Radius10" - 16" Compound Number of Frets22 ScallopsNone BindingNone Fret Size & Material6150 - Wide & Tall (Nickel) Tuner Hole SizeVintage Style (11/32") Inlay ShapeStandard Dots Inlay MaterialCream Side DotsWhite Side Dots String NutStandard Nut - GraphTech White TUSQ XL Mounting HolesStandard 4-Bolt Neck Heel ShapeTele® Shape FinishNone	1
Tele® Deluxe Replacement Body SKU: GB-TD ConstructionSolid Core WoodSwamp Ash Lam Top WoodNo Lam Top Right / Left HandedRight-Handed Control CavityTop Rout Multi Pickup Top RoutTele® Deluxe Top Rout Jack Rout7/8" (22mm) Side Jack Hole Bridge Rout TypeHardtail Bridge RoutHipshot Hardtail Bridge Mounting HolesStandard 4-Bolt Neck Pocket ShapeTele® (Non-Standard) Body ContoursCustom Forearm Contour, Custom Tummy Cut, Custom Contoured Heel Battery BoxNone Paint CategorySolid Top ColorVintage White Back ColorVintage White Satin or GlossSatin	1
Tele® Deluxe Pickguard SKU: PG-TeleD Color / Material.09 Black Matte Right / Left OrientationRight-Handed Neck Pocket ShapeTele® Shape Neck PickupHumbucker (Covered) Bridge PickupHumbucker (Covered) ControlsVolume 1, Volume 2, Tone 1, Tone 2, Upper Horn Toggle Switch Hole	1
Neck Screws for Contoured Heel SKU: S7C Hardware ColorChrome	1
Low-Profile Pickguard Screws SKU: SCRPG1C ColorChrome	2
Strat® Volume Knob SKU: VKSV1B Hardware ColorBlack	2
Strat® Tone Knob SKU: VKST1B Hardware ColorBlack	2
Tele® Switch Tip/Knob SKU: SKT1B	1
Neck Plate Pad SKU: NP1P	1
Neck Plate SKU: NP1C Hardware ColorChrome	1
Guitar String Ferrule SKU: GSF1C Hardware ColorChrome	6
Strap Buttons SKU: SSB1C Hardware ColorChrome	2
Gotoh Vintage 6-In-Line Tuner Set SKU: SD91-05M-6L-N Hardware ColorNickel Right or Left HandedLeft Side Tuner	1

 

[rockandroller]

That's gonna be awesome!
And I too recently got my parts much sooner than expected

 

[Ma77]

That's gonna be awesome!
And I too recently got my parts much sooner than expected

They must have got caught up a bit over the summer

 

[Hodgo]

all these early shipments are giving me hope!

Please post pics of your build, this should be quite pretty. Vintage white is a favorite Tele color for me.

 

[Rick]

Cool

 

[xld]

I'll (hopefully!) be right behind you with my first build as well.
All parts are "in house" except the Warmoth body, neck and pick guard.
Good luck!!!

 

[SHall08]

Awesome! Can’t wait to see the progress you make!

 

[Ma77]

photos of the new project

 

[ghostrider25]

That neck looks niiiiiiiice. I'd like to see its backside.

 

[Ma77]

That neck looks niiiiiiiice. I'd like to see its backside.

I should have provided that picture also but I forgot to take it. The neck looks really good without a finish the flame is noticeable and kinda catches the light. I’ll get a backside picture soon.

 

[Ma77]

Progress report installed tuners, installed bridge and measured scale length and took some photos.

 

[xld]

Inspiring! That's a beauty...INDEED!

 

[Ma77]

On this tele body the single cut has more wood taken out on the backside, is this something Warmoth does on all tele bodies or is it because of custom contoured heel?

 

[Scab Pickens]

On this tele body the single cut has more wood taken out on the backside, is this something Warmoth does on all tele bodies or is it because of custom contoured heel?

If you are referring to the "tummy cut", that is a separate option. Available with or without the contoured heel.

 

[Ma77]

If you are referring to the "tummy cut", that is a separate option. Available with or without the contoured heel.

I’m referring to the contour inside the lower horn

 

[stratamania]

I’m referring to the contour inside the lower horn

That is part of the contoured heel feature. So without a contoured heel, that is not there.

 

[Ma77]

That is part of the contoured heel feature. So without a contoured heel, that is not there.

Thanks

 

[Scab Pickens]

I’m referring to the contour inside the lower horn

Ahhh ... gotcha. Already answered, then, I guess.

 

[Ma77]

Ahhh ... gotcha. Already answered, then, I guess.

Thanks

 

[scottp]

Make sure you are careful with the neck screws!! (Depths)
I have 2 of these builds and love them!!
It's looking nice!!