Vintage Tint or Clear Gloss Finish

[mwbjr13]

http://a2.images.reverb.com/image/upload/a_exif,c_limit,q_85,w_400/v1363815778/n024sgdr1hsxl6yiserz.jpg

Which would get me closest to this? The vintage tint or clear gloss finish.

Thanks

 

[ThtOthrPrsn]

Vintage tint would get you the closest in terms of the body.

 

[mwbjr13]

That's what I'm thinking but I wanted to get some other thoughts on it.

 

[line6man]

Neither would be a good choice. Clear will be very pale, and vintage tint will be very orange/yellow.

Doesn't Warmoth offer a finish like that?

 

[mwbjr13]

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=white+telecaster+deluxe&start=68&um=1&sa=N&noj=1&hl=en&tbm=isch&tbnid=bpGjR59UPEZvxM:&imgrefurl=http://thedolphinpost.co.uk/travails_3.htm&docid=dwydoaQGjfHCWM&imgurl=http://thedolphinpost.co.uk/deluxe%2525201.jpg&w=530&h=398&ei=KHvnUdvEOYmK9QSI7YCICQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=473&vpy=319&dur=359&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=167&ty=111&page=3&tbnh=155&tbnw=196&ndsp=39&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:100,i:10&biw=1440&bih=733

Would the vintage tint still work for this?

 

[mwbjr13]

I'm not sure if they do. That's why I'm asking.

 

[Cagey]

That last example looks like a clear body finish and a vintage tint neck.

The type of wood you put the finish on is going to change its color as well. With a clear finish, Maple will come out lightest, followed by Alder, then Swamp Ash, etc.

 

[bagman67]

Hm.  I think of swamp ash being lighter than alder - maybe on account of the pinkish tan hue of the alder.

 

[line6man]

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=white+telecaster+deluxe&start=68&um=1&sa=N&noj=1&hl=en&tbm=isch&tbnid=bpGjR59UPEZvxM:&imgrefurl=http://thedolphinpost.co.uk/travails_3.htm&docid=dwydoaQGjfHCWM&imgurl=http://thedolphinpost.co.uk/deluxe%2525201.jpg&w=530&h=398&ei=KHvnUdvEOYmK9QSI7YCICQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=473&vpy=319&dur=359&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=167&ty=111&page=3&tbnh=155&tbnw=196&ndsp=39&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:100,i:10&biw=1440&bih=733

Would the vintage tint still work for this?

Looks like a clear finish to me.

 

[Cagey]

You may be right. For some reason, I pictured Alder as slightly lighter

Swamp Ash...

Alder...

 

[mwbjr13]

I'm thinking swamp ash with a clear gloss body with a maple neck with satin finish.

 

[Great Ape]

Wow!! Don't ask a simple question around here unless you want 20 or 30 different and conflicting answers!! In regard to the FIRST pic you posted, that looks to me like a clear neck finish, and a ''vintage tint'' body...best of luck with your build, and you can be sure that whatever you decide on, Warmoth will do it beautifully.

 

[ThtOthrPrsn]

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=white+telecaster+deluxe&start=68&um=1&sa=N&noj=1&hl=en&tbm=isch&tbnid=bpGjR59UPEZvxM:&imgrefurl=http://thedolphinpost.co.uk/travails_3.htm&docid=dwydoaQGjfHCWM&imgurl=http://thedolphinpost.co.uk/deluxe%2525201.jpg&w=530&h=398&ei=KHvnUdvEOYmK9QSI7YCICQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=473&vpy=319&dur=359&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=167&ty=111&page=3&tbnh=155&tbnw=196&ndsp=39&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:100,i:10&biw=1440&bih=733

Would the vintage tint still work for this?

Tru-oil will also get you that body color with swamp ash if you're comfortable with finishing it yourself.
My body is currently that color after about 4-5 coats.

 

[Super Turbo Deluxe Custom]

I have 2 vintage tint satin necks on maple ordered 3 years apart, and the newer is the oranger of the 2.  In the pic of the Tele Deluxe, I think it was a clear finish on the neck and has faded with age.  If that is a new guitar that is a reissue, it has a small hint of Amber tint, but definitely leans more on the clear side than vintage tint.  Should you go with a Warmoth neck finish, their satin finishes (which you didn't inquire about) aren't UV protectant, so a clear satin neck finish, the wood will yellow with prolonged sunlight exposure even if the finish doesn't.