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UNPLANNED DOWNTIME: 12th Oct 23:45
The current build - Tele with a twist
HilditchGuitars
Frets: 318
Some of you may remember my controversial thread about Strats and Teles a few months back. I'm hoping I can redeem myself somewhat with my current build for a pal of mine.
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Mahogany body wood, reclaimed from an old staircase heading to the tip
So I was really nervous doing the belly carve, obviously not wanting to go through the chamber. Imagine...
Personal touch
Neck taking shape
Neck test fitting
Staining it black, then sanding back really helps to pop the grain when the finish is all done
On with the blue
Throw on some red and a little bit of work with thinners and sand paper
Notice the hybrid of the 2 humbuckers, with 2 point trem and strat control layout. I couldn't just do a normal Tele lol
First coats of lacquer going on
11 coats of gloss later, you can just see the reflection on the side. It's hard to capture when you're just using a phone camera
Matching control cover
Currently got it hung up to cure before i move onto flat sanding and buffing
The neck is now fretted and carved, ready for finishing and levelling