Just in: Telecaster neck

[ByteFrenzy]

So, just in from Warmoth:

Vintage Tele neck, vintage construction. Showcase item, plain maple with bonus birdseye. The idea is that, in a couple of months, it should become the little brother to this:

Order for the body will be placed in a week or so. I'll post a couple of pics when that arrives as well and also some updates as the build progresses. This should be a nice relaxed build taking my time and enjoying it. Not some semi industrial rush like the last couple of basses...

René

 

[GilgaFrank]

As a known lover of all things Telecaster-shaped I approve of this post.

 

[ByteFrenzy]

And, on Monday, the body arrives...

 

[Timmsie95]

Is the logo on the headstock etched in? that looks really nice!

 

[ByteFrenzy]

No, it's a separate laser cut part. I had my logo laser cut in maple and some dark (I think it was Wenge) veneer. The guy who did this very nicely packaged one oval with contrasting letters and matching 'C' and 'a' cutouts each to a zip bag. Dozens of them - must have taken him hours... So when I do a guitar, I take a bag with the right color logo. For a maple headstock dark oval, light letters, dark letter cores, for a dark headstock a light oval, dark letters and light cores. I assemble them on a piece of sticky tape, then stick them to the headstock with regular wood glue. When dry a bit of cleaning with 600 grit and then 1200 grit sandpaper, then I either (Tru-oil) finish it along with the neck or, if the neck is to remain unfinished, just the logo. These are a couple of shots that show the logo in a bit more detail. The first one I actually inlet the logo in the headstock but normally I just glue  it on top.

 

[Timmsie95]

wow, that is an amazing piece of craftsmanship! beautifully done!

 

[ByteFrenzy]

OK, body is just in. Quick shot before I start trashing ageing it...

 

[Axkoa]

Ageing it D: Its so beautiful though!

 

[ByteFrenzy]

The general idea is to stop somewhat short of dragging it around town behind a pickup truck. Maybe slightly more pronounced than the bass but not too much.

 

[treyhaislip]

Awesome! Classic Tele look, aging it is a cool look too!

Really intrigued by that logo engraving, love it!

 

[ByteFrenzy]

And just in from the Neckplatemeister himself...

Thanks Doug !!!

So everything has arrived now, just installed the tuners and getting ready to tackle the body next. And chanced on a really neat idea for the tuner screws. Tuner screws and maple necks always make me more than just a bit apprehensive. I normally use some candle stubs to lubricate the threads, this time I decided to try something different and used some Coconut Shea Body Butter. The holes were drilled slightly undersize and still the screws went in without effort... Definitely continuing that way in the future...

 

[Cagey]

I normally use some candle stubs to lubricate the threads, this time I decided to try something different and used some Coconut Shea Body Butter. The holes were drilled slightly undersize and still the screws went in without effort... Definitely continuing that way in the future...

Supposedly the best thing to use is beeswax. No artificial anything in it like coloring/preservatives/scents, etc. from most suppliers, and won't rot/mold/decay in and of itself or cause the wood to deteriorate in any way. A bulk pack like you can get here is inexpensive and includes enough to build about 78 bajillion instruments. I got a tube of it about 20 years ago from a tool supplier that at present rate of use should run out in about the year 2245. They use it to lubricate cutting tools like drills/taps/sawblades as it works well for that and won't cause oxidization.

 

[DangerousR6]

And just in from the Neckplatemeister himself...

Thanks Doug !!!

So everything has arrived now, just installed the tuners and getting ready to tackle the body next. And chanced on a really neat idea for the tuner screws. Tuner screws and maple necks always make me more than just a bit apprehensive. I normally use some candle stubs to lubricate the threads, this time I decided to try something different and used some Coconut Shea Body Butter. The holes were drilled slightly undersize and still the screws went in without effort... Definitely continuing that way in the future...

You're certainly welcome Rene... :icon_thumright: