Options on custom builder

[TBsq]

Hi everyone!

I noticed that some options that are on the page of the Telecaster Standard (https://www.warmoth.com/Guitar/Body/Telecaster/Standard/) are not into the custom builder, how come?

 

[Logrinn]

Could perhaps have something to do with what type of Tele you choose to build.
What options specifically are you thinking about?

 

[TBsq]

Just the No laminate top and 1/2" (13mm) Side Jack Hole options.

PS: Do I have to do ALL 4 (!!) verifications everytime I make a reply??? I don't even know the answer for half of them

 

[Logrinn]

I was able to choose 1/2” hole in the builder. But you need to choose the rear routed control cavity for this. Not the top routed one.

And, no, you don’t need to answer questions for every post. It’s just for the first couple of post as a anti-bot precaution.

 

[TBsq]

Ok, is there technical reason for this, or is this arbitray? And is 1/2" jack hole recommended?

I realised that you need a laminate top to make a chamber body...

 

[stratamania]

The 7/8" hole is generally a better option than the 1/2" as it is more versatile.

https://www.warmoth.com/Guitar/Bodies/Options/SidejackOptions.aspx

 

[Logrinn]

... is there technical reason for this ...

My guess is that the jack needed for this, such as this one

will not reach into the standard rout cavity.

... And is 1/2" jack hole recommended? ...

I get the impression that most here that have chosen the 1/2" jack, regret it and wish they had chosen the 7/8" instead.

Then you could use the electro socket jack

or a standard jack using the standard plate

So, like Stratamania said, the 7/8" hole is much preferred.

 

[Ace Flibble]

To choose no laminate top, you need to select a solid body and then just don't click on any laminate options; if you do click a top option then you can switch back by choosing 'No Laminate Top', the very first option on the top of the list of laminate tops on the 'woods' tab. If you're seeing a laminate top selected in the builder with a solid body then that means you've accidentally picked one either on the 'woods' tab or on the 'unique choice' tab.

The exception is the carved-top Tele, which for some reason the builder always forces you to select a lam top and binding to cover the edges of the laminate, even though the body description page says it can be made from a single solid blank. (And I've got one which I stripped the finish off of and indeed, there's no laminate top on it, nor binding for that matter, so they absolutely can and do make them without lam tops.) In cases like that the best thing to do is e-mail Warmoth.

The jack hole size is entirely personal preference. There is no functional difference, it's just a question of what kind of appearance you want and which jacks/jack plates you have easy access to purchase. The Warmoth site details how all the different jacks look and Warmoth keeps all the standard jacks and plates in stock. If you want a 1/2 jack hole, order a 1/2 jack. If you want a 7/8, order a 7/8. There's no better or worse, it's entirely personal preference.

 

[TBsq]

Thanks the answers!