Tonarcaster/ Tele Special

[Mor Paul]

So, I think I've got enough funds in order to make a topic now.
I've got some different things lined up to get me 4/5 of the way to completion as far as money goes, so I think now is the time to begin.

Here's the item list:
Genuine Texas Humbucker, Nickle, 4 conductor                     $104.00 http://www.warmoth.com/Genuine-Texas-Humbucker-Nickel-4-Conductor-P1270C763.aspx
Vintage Blackguard "double-cut" bridge-plate cold rolled steel      $99.99 Buying Local
Dirty Harry Tele Bridge                                                       $76.80 http://www.warmoth.com/Dirty-Harry-Tele-Bridge-Black-P1210C760.aspx
Twang Plus cutting edge set                                               $67.99 Buying Local
Locking oval knob tuners                                                      $59.94 http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tuners/Guitar,_solid_peghead_tuners/Gotoh_Tuners/Gotoh_Locking_Vintage_Oval_Knob_Tuners.html
control plate- angled switch, stainless steel                                $43.00 http://www.taipantone.com/pages/control%20plate.html
3 way switch                                                                       $14.00 http://www.warmoth.com/3-Way-Blade-Switch-P721C80.aspx
Black untapered mounting ring                                                  $7.78 http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Hardware,_parts/Electric_guitar:_Covers_plates/Metal_Humbucker_Mounting_Rings_For_Flat_Bodies.html
(2) Black Bell knobs                                                                $6.28 http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Knobs/Bell_knobs/Bell_Knob.html
(2) 250k push-pull pot                                                                 $5.96 http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electronics,_pickups/Potentiometers/Push-pull_Pots.html
(6) string ferrules                                                                $5.04 http://www.warmoth.com/Guitar-String-Ferrule-Chrome-P130C77.aspx
Nickel strap buttons                                                                $3.42 http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Hardware,_parts/Electric_guitar:_Strap_buttons/Strap_Buttons.html?tab=Pictures#details
mono switchcraft jack                                                        $3.00 http://www.warmoth.com/Mono-Jack-By-Switchcraft-P122C68.aspx
nickle string retainer (if needed)                                                $2.30 http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Hardware,_parts/Electric_guitar:_String_trees_retainers/Vintage-Style_String_Retainer.html?tab=Pictures#details
Barrel style switch tip                                                                $1.59 http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Knobs/Switch_knobs/Tele_Barrel-style_Switch_Knob.html
Black Plastic jack plate                                                          $1.10 http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Hardware,_parts/Electric_guitar:_Covers_plates/Les_Paul_Style_Jack_Plate.html?tab=Pictures

I may order some parts tonight. Some things I think I'll look for:
Yellowish barrel style switch tip. Something this color:

I will also order Flattop tele knobs and dome top tele knobs in the future.

I don't think I'll order the pickups until later, just so I can obsess about them more, and won't get compelled to do anything crazy. I may use the BBQ instead of the Genuine Texas. Encourage or discourage me, please.


Obtained parts:
Neck:
Birdseye maple
Total Vintage
49 roundback
7.5" radius
11 1/16 nut
6150 frets
*In progress photo*

http://www.unofficialwarmoth.com/index.php?topic=10743.0

Body:
Mahogany
TV white
tele bridge
humbucker neck
front routed
*In progress photo*

http://www.unofficialwarmoth.com/index.php?topic=10292.0

 

[Return of Guitlouie]

Wow, Max!  That thing should kick all kinds of butt.  I have a Rio Genuine Texas Humbucker, and while I love it's tone, I think it lacks just ever so slightly in output.  I took some advice from here on the forum when I was trying to find a humbucker match to my Lollar P-90, and I had a really hard time matching their volumes.  I will be changing it out some day for something with just a hair more oomph.  I don't know too much about the output of the Dirty Harry, but consider this my only warning about the Genuine Texas.  It is an awesome sounding hum, and I will use it elsewhere, it is just not the perfect match to the P-90.  Can't wait to see this one finished!

 

[bbl4ck]

Sounds like an ars kicker for sure...  Ya already have a sweet body and neck to build on.  Don't think ya could go wrong  :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright:

I have the Texas BBQ set in my V [BBQ Bucker Bridge & Genuine Texas Neck]
When I first start playing them, I really liked the Genuine Texas.
However, the more I play them, I am really diggin' the BBQ Bucker more and more.
I think it would be a better tele pickup than the Genuine Texas.  However, that's just me thinking again and I usually get in trouble when I start doing that sort of thang...

Good luck and be keep those pics a rollin'
:rock-on:

 

[hannaugh]

Awesome build, Max.  Can't wait to see it finished.  :rock-on:

 

[Wana_make_a_guitar]

This is going to be tasty.

 

[bbl4ck]

I may order some parts tonight. Some things I think I'll look for:
Yellowish barrel style switch tip. Something this color:

Here is your yellowish switch tip.  She ain't cheap, but it is what you are looking for...

http://retrospec-guitar.com/store/gibson-parts/

 

[Unwound G]

Good selections.  This guitars is going to look and sound good when it is finished.

 

[Soylent]

is your maple neck going to have a finish this time? I'd hate to see that beauty get dirty.

 

[Tonar8352]

is your maple neck going to have a finish this time? I'd hate to see that beauty get dirty.

The neck has gloss lacquer on the fretboard and whole headstock and the back is a hand rubbed oil finish that feels like glass. 

 

[Soylent]

is your maple neck going to have a finish this time? I'd hate to see that beauty get dirty.

The neck has gloss lacquer on the fretboard and whole headstock and the back is a hand rubbed oil finish that feels like glass. 

Awesome!

 

[Mor Paul]

BBQ it is!
I ordered a good chunk of the parts last night.

Tuners, Bell knobs, position indicators, string retainer from Stew-Mac
280k Superpot, 250k pot, and Les Paul Special jackplate from RS Guitarworks

Looks like my RS Guitarworks stuff should be here the day after tomorrow.


And just a few minutes ago, I ordered some stuff from Warmoth.
3-way switch, short humbucker mounting ring (black), guitar string ferrules, mono switchcraft jack, strap buttons (chrome), neck screws, pickguard screws (chrome) , neck plate (chrome)

 

[Mor Paul]

Oh, for the switch tip, it's a barrel tip I need, but the color of those LP switch tips.
I guess I'll get a black and white one, and see which I like best.

http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/switchtips_levertele.htm

 

[Patrick from Davis]

A nice cup of black coffee can do wonders for, "aging," white parts.  It is sort of a toss up with plastic since there are so many types.
Patrick

 

[hannaugh]

I have a bunch of those.  Mine all have faces though.

 

[Mor Paul]

A nice cup of black coffee can do wonders for, "aging," white parts.  It is sort of a toss up with plastic since there are so many types.
Patrick

I thought about that. I may get two tips, and try that.

And Hannaugh... that's brilliant.

 

[hannaugh]

I try.

 

[dNA]

I have a bunch of those.  Mine all have faces though.

this makes me eager to see the world's first fully functional guitar made out of legos

 

[hannaugh]

Um... I think it exists.  Wasn't there a thread with a link to a thread on another forum where a guy did that?  I know there is a functional Lego harpsichord.  It sounds like crap, but it still works.  http://musicthing.blogspot.com/2005/05/lego-harpsichord.html

 

[Mor Paul]

Quantum view from Warmoth.

 

[Super Turbo Deluxe Custom]

I forget where I saw this.  The color, body wood, and body style made me think of yours.  The pickguard material and shape....ugh.