projects in the works

Josh · Post by **Josh** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 3:30 am

jagermeister is selling the telemaster.

finboy · Post by **finboy** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 3:43 am

the_dude wrote:jagermeister is selling the telemaster.

i'm trying to snag that one as well as i have a B&B rosewood neck too, though it is likely someone will buy the guitar complete before he wants to start parting it out.

endsjustifymeans · Post by **endsjustifymeans** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 5:30 am

benecol wrote:

I really like it... it's got a 60-70's Teisco look to it.

paul_ · Post by **paul_** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 12:24 am

It's brilliant. Dream Team of fender features on it.

william · Post by **william** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:40 am

paul_ wrote:It's brilliant. Dream Team of fender features on it.

truth.

+1 maple fretboard
+1 blocks and bindings
+1 jazzmaster neck pickup (my favorite fender neck pickup)
+1 telecaster bridge pickup (my favorite bridge pickup period evar.)
+1 offset body
+1 big black tele guard
+1 beat up finish

all features best in class.

im mad i didnt do it first...

EDIT-

+1 jazzmaster tremolo (almost forgot!)

finboy · Post by **finboy** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:54 pm

considering a 4 way rotary switch, opinions?

it would allow the typical "4 way tele" mod and still look 70's as fuck. the knob apparently fits on a gibson style switch that is $1.50 on ebay, but the knob is like $20 + shipping! i also like the 4 dots drilled to indicate knob position.

matocaster · Post by **matocaster** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 3:38 am

I dig this project!

finboy · Post by **finboy** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:20 am

got the refund from noho

considering a white/aged robroe to cover the bridge pickup, thoughts?

Thomas · Post by **Thomas** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 11:32 am

I think the bridge pickup looks great with the guard. This is one cool guitar!!

finboy · Post by **finboy** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 5:18 pm

4 way rotary switch is in, i still am awaiting the knob, and then i need to find some pots and copper tape.

finboy · Post by **finboy** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 12:44 am

so the plug for the strat cavity is here, the cyclone can start getting disassembled. i plan to leave the spring part of the cavity empty for a sustainer setup, i'm guessing i have to sand the other portion of the cavity back to bare wood (where the string block is)? also, i'll need to drill holes for the bridge thimbles/possibly mute, it seems that it might be partially on the new wood block and the body, i'm hoping this wouldn't cause issue.

the guard is in the UK i think getting re-cut for the telecaster plate, probably going to go with a standard jazzmaster upper horn cut, if the toggle switch hole is exposed i'll just cover it with duct tape. the thing already looks teh kurtz so might as well keep the aesthetic going.

for reference, current pick guard with extended upper horn...

stock jm horn...

finboy · Post by **finboy** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 2:46 am

decided against the stock jm style pick guard, and had an interesting day. my luthier FINALLY says "neck will be done today, i feel bad about how long it took, come by at 6 and grab it, no charge"

being out of work, obviously this is GREAT news, so i head down, see he is still working on it but notice it is still in one piece, which is good. so after waiting around for 2 hours, i get home to take some pics of it...

something look fishy yet?

HE FORGOT TO PUT THE FIRST INLAY IN!!!

AND he had my other b&b neck that he could have referenced at any time!!

so there isn't much size difference between the first and third inlay, luckily i have spares so i'll be going to another shop to get it installed and HOPEFULLY the neck will finally be done.

this project = hell

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 2:56 am

dude that looks great. i would've used rosewood, but still looks fashionable.

what project that is worth it goes smoothly?

finboy · Post by **finboy** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 2:58 am

hotrodperlmutter wrote:dude that looks great. i would've used rosewood, but still looks fashionable.

what project that is worth it goes smoothly?

rosewood b&b going on the cyclone

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 3:02 am

hell yes.

where did you get the witch hats? i wasn't able to find it in the thread. however, i am horrible at finding anything i'm actually looking for.

More Cowbell · Post by **More Cowbell** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 3:03 am

I LOVE THIS GUITAR! IF YOU SELL IT, I WANT DIBZ.

finboy · Post by **finboy** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 3:04 am

hotrodperlmutter wrote:hell yes.

where did you get the witch hats? i wasn't able to find it in the thread. however, i am horrible at finding anything i'm actually looking for.

can't remember who sells them on offset but if you post up a thread someone will gladly point you in the right direction. i have four going on this thing and spent a whole day of dousing them in coffee to match up with the neck pickup

BoringPostcards · Post by **BoringPostcards** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:35 am

The OSG member that sells the NOS witch hats is the site admin Jay. He sells white and black. I hope he doesn't dislike me posting that here.

edit: finboy that sure is coming along great. too bad about the block error. Easy enough to remedy, but surely a pain in the ass.

serfx · Post by **serfx** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 7:13 am

looking sweet man.
when this is done, i'm gonna have to head down the QE2 and give it a try

finboy · Post by **finboy** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 2:16 pm

for sure, unfortunately the budget for this guitar is now zero until christmas time as my broke ass still doesn't have a job thanks to school.

school = the WORST thing for a guitar hobby