NGD: hybrid tele style

finboy · Post by **finboy** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 1:42 am

i found a used tele vm special for $200 so logically...

Gabriel · Post by **Gabriel** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 11:43 am

That's an ace idea, will looks amazing when you've got it all put together. I really love thinline telecasters.

ultratwin · Post by **ultratwin** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 2:57 pm

Love the looks.

But aren't VM Thinlines 24.75" scale...If you know what I mean?

finboy · Post by **finboy** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 5:15 pm

Conversion neck originally on those thinlines, previous owner had 25.5 neck working w/o issue

theshadowofseattle · Post by **theshadowofseattle** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 9:18 pm

Conversion neck! I had no idea. Love the hybrid.

finboy · Post by **finboy** » Sat Sep 29, 2012 7:42 pm

slight change in plans, decided to use a jag neck pick up as it will fit the guard better (sjag2, not sure if neck or bridge, but meh), talking with pick guardian about a pick guard. unfortunately the guard is proving tricky, from checking forums, fender seem to think the squire guard is the same as the fender 69 thinline guard, but tony from pickguardian almost guarantees its different. I am trying to track down the original from the previous owner to see if i can get a tracing or the guard sent to pick guardian. if anyone else has experience with one of these and can provide some insight, feel free.

aaaaanyways, the other guitar is another squier tele, this one will be getting lace pickups, but I am deciding on a guard, which of the below...

also more info on the thinline body, turns out it is actually 24 3/4 scale BUT they came with a shorter bridge, so if you get a 25.5 neck and a vintage style bridge, it apparently works out to 25.5 w/o needing to re-set the bridge (according to some fender forum). either way, taking the bridge plate of mine showed the movement of location for a mustang style bridge, fun times.

finboy · Post by **finboy** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:56 am

needs some work, but I think it looks good, the RIAA communist sticker adds to it.

luciguci · Post by **luciguci** » Sat Oct 20, 2012 3:12 am

Dude, I was seriously thinking of putting a Jazzmaster trem on a telecaster one of these days. Or maybe put on in the Danelectro build i plan to do with my dad.

finboy · Post by **finboy** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 2:31 am

Pick guard came in, needs some holes redrilled and the pickup has to move slightly, but it looks perfect.

Joey · Post by **Joey** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 2:49 am

looks awesome, i'm jealous

Post by **Mike** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 9:04 am

You have a great eye for mashups. I love this.

lorez · Post by **lorez** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 9:38 am

finboy wrote:Pick guard came in, needs some holes redrilled and the pickup has to move slightly, but it looks perfect.

that is so lovely

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 5:24 pm

Amazing!

George · Post by **George** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 5:51 pm

absolutely fantastic

paul_ · Post by **paul_** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 9:13 pm

By Jove, you've done it again. Up high.

finboy · Post by **finboy** » Sat Dec 22, 2012 8:59 am

Finished, still not 100% sold on the middle position, but the volume is a push/pull with a strangle switch, the good news is that it plays great and the bridge works perfect.

Shit pic, but been trying stereo out a bit

Paradigmforcosmos · Post by **Paradigmforcosmos** » Sat Dec 22, 2012 11:36 pm

Cool. The maple neck jag looks awesome as well.

Mo Law-ka · Post by **Mo Law-ka** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 2:23 am

Looks great. Your guitars are absolutely amazing.

Any new ones in the project lineup?

finboy · Post by **finboy** » Tue Dec 25, 2012 1:16 am

B&b JM with dearrmonds, a cyclone with a mustang guard and 2 tele bridge pick ups, and a 70's style sage-green metallic strat.

wadeaminute · Post by **wadeaminute** » Thu Dec 27, 2012 5:39 am

I just saw this thread. I could have mailed you my pickguard (Winnipeg to Calgary!). Glad it worked out.
I am a big fan of those conversion necks that come with the VM Squier Thinlines: