Tele-violin

[DangerousR6]

I've seen some that were more closely shaped to a violin, and I'm not really a violin person, but I do appreciate classical instruments.

 

[stratamania]

It gets my vote although it is the first time I have seen a picture of the back of this FCS violin inspired Tele. In this case, whilst it is, pardon the pun, a good looking piece of fiddle back, I think they should have to complete the look gone set neck and not gone for a completely bare look to the back of the neck.

 

[DangerousR6]

It gets my vote although it is the first time I have seen a picture of the back of this FCS violin inspired Tele. In this case, whilst it is, pardon the pun, a good looking piece of fiddle back, I think they should have to complete the look gone set neck and not gone for a completely bare look to the back of the neck.

I agree, a set neck would seem to be more fitting for such and instrument...

 

[DangerousR6]

And of course there is always this one...But is more a Les Paul shape

 

[stratamania]

Do you have any more info on the second one with regard to who built it etc?

 

[Fat Pete]

Do you have any more info on the second one with regard to who built it etc?

Is it one of Scatter Lee's? He's an absolute maniac who posts (or did) on tdpri.com. he just seemed to launch into things with an angle grinder and produce amazing instruments. Guy has skills.

 

[stratamania]

Do you have any more info on the second one with regard to who built it etc?

Is it one of Scatter Lee's? He's an absolute maniac who posts (or did) on tdpri.com. he just seemed to launch into things with an angle grinder and produce amazing instruments. Guy has skills.

Thanks Pete, I will have to see if I can check it out further.

 

[DangerousR6]

Do you have any more info on the second one with regard to who built it etc?

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/luthiers-corner/100136-scattervarius.html

 

[JohnnyHardtail]

The round dots as finger-board markers are the least violin looking aspect.

IMO, a violin looking guitar only needs a F-hole and an antique amber finish.  That's as close as I would want to go.

 

[stratamania]

Do you have any more info on the second one with regard to who built it etc?

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/luthiers-corner/100136-scattervarius.html

Thanks...I did find another thread on TDPRI but will take a look at this one also.

 

[DangerousR6]

Do you have any more info on the second one with regard to who built it etc?

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/luthiers-corner/100136-scattervarius.html

Thanks...I did find another thread on TDPRI but will take a look at this one also.

:icon_thumright:

 

[DangerousR6]

The round dots as finger-board markers are the least violin looking aspect.

IMO, a violin looking guitar only needs a F-hole and an antique amber finish.  That's as close as I would want to go.

I agree, I would have left them off the fretboard...

 

[swarfrat]

If you wanna get picky about fret markers, you first have to deal with the fact that it has frets in the first place. Or does that make it mandolin inspired instead of violin?

 

[DangerousR6]

If you wanna get picky about fret markers, you first have to deal with the fact that it has frets in the first place. Or does that make it mandolin inspired instead of violin?

I suppose you could make it fretless as well, but could you also not put frets on a violin??? :dontknow:

 

[swarfrat]

I was mostly joking. It has been done of course, but it really is a different animal. When you hear it you realize that a mandolin is really a fretted double strung violin.

 

[rlefty]

I actually had an idea to do something like this once (from the jazz box perspective, though). I partially chickened out and built this:

 

[DangerousR6]

Some more interesting info on the tele-violin

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIBCmy5Rxjw&t=786s[/youtube]

 

[BeagJon]

It gets my vote although it is the first time I have seen a picture of the back of this FCS violin inspired Tele. In this case, whilst it is, pardon the pun, a good looking piece of fiddle back, I think they should have to complete the look gone set neck and not gone for a completely bare look to the back of the neck.

I might have also liked a subtle volute even if small, to match what violins have.

 

[stratamania]

It gets my vote although it is the first time I have seen a picture of the back of this FCS violin inspired Tele. In this case, whilst it is, pardon the pun, a good looking piece of fiddle back, I think they should have to complete the look gone set neck and not gone for a completely bare look to the back of the neck.

I might have also liked a subtle volute even if small, to match what violins have.

A good suggestion. I tend towards, when volutes are used, to prefer the more subtle variety.

 

[DangerousR6]

It gets my vote although it is the first time I have seen a picture of the back of this FCS violin inspired Tele. In this case, whilst it is, pardon the pun, a good looking piece of fiddle back, I think they should have to complete the look gone set neck and not gone for a completely bare look to the back of the neck.

I might have also liked a subtle volute even if small, to match what violins have.

A good suggestion. I tend towards, when volutes are used, to prefer the more subtle variety.

Yes, obnoxious, overbearing volutes just get on my nerves... :laughing11: