Left handed Telecaster Deluxe - ideas please
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Re: Left handed Telecaster Deluxe - ideas please
So this has been the slowest ever project I’ve worked on. But that’s ok. I’m not even sure the body finish has started, not heard anything for a few weeks.
I finally collected the neck yesterday! A local luthier ordered it for me at cost price, which was awesome of him. Considering this was literally the only 70s style Strat neck I could find in the UK, I got really lucky. It’s a slim c & the nut is my kind of size. MIJ, poly finish which is a bit thick. Feels well-made and it’s got some nice grain.
The only problem I’m faced with is the amount of work I’ll need to do myself to a good standard. I’ve never fitted a nut before, and want to make sure I drill the neck (& body) properly, not a rush job like I’d normally do. Planning to buy a pre-made wiring loom so that will take care of a lot of risk around guitar functioning properly.
Wondering whether or not to put a logo on the headstock. Not sure how that’s done over poly?
Anyway, some photos. And I’ll leave everyone waiting two more months to show the neck plate & bridge I’ve bought
I finally collected the neck yesterday! A local luthier ordered it for me at cost price, which was awesome of him. Considering this was literally the only 70s style Strat neck I could find in the UK, I got really lucky. It’s a slim c & the nut is my kind of size. MIJ, poly finish which is a bit thick. Feels well-made and it’s got some nice grain.
The only problem I’m faced with is the amount of work I’ll need to do myself to a good standard. I’ve never fitted a nut before, and want to make sure I drill the neck (& body) properly, not a rush job like I’d normally do. Planning to buy a pre-made wiring loom so that will take care of a lot of risk around guitar functioning properly.
Wondering whether or not to put a logo on the headstock. Not sure how that’s done over poly?
Anyway, some photos. And I’ll leave everyone waiting two more months to show the neck plate & bridge I’ve bought
I have nothing to offer anybody, except my own confusion?
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Re: Left handed Telecaster Deluxe - ideas please
Great to see this coming along!
Those Allparts CBS necks are great, and about the most vintage-accurate on the market (for what that’s worth).
I strongly recommend using a drill press to drill the neck mounting holes. Also, if it’s your first venture into fitting a nut, maybe get a spare in case you file the slots too deep the first time. I learnt that the hard way.
As for a decal, if you scuff the headstock face with wet and dry paper (around 600-800 grade), put the decal on then spray the face, it will come up a treat. You can put nitro over poly without drama provided its not going onto a glossy surface.
Those Allparts CBS necks are great, and about the most vintage-accurate on the market (for what that’s worth).
I strongly recommend using a drill press to drill the neck mounting holes. Also, if it’s your first venture into fitting a nut, maybe get a spare in case you file the slots too deep the first time. I learnt that the hard way.
As for a decal, if you scuff the headstock face with wet and dry paper (around 600-800 grade), put the decal on then spray the face, it will come up a treat. You can put nitro over poly without drama provided its not going onto a glossy surface.
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Re: Left handed Telecaster Deluxe - ideas please
Thanks for the tips, really helpfulJVG wrote: ↑Thu Aug 24, 2023 5:55 amGreat to see this coming along!
Those Allparts CBS necks are great, and about the most vintage-accurate on the market (for what that’s worth).
I strongly recommend using a drill press to drill the neck mounting holes. Also, if it’s your first venture into fitting a nut, maybe get a spare in case you file the slots too deep the first time. I learnt that the hard way.
As for a decal, if you scuff the headstock face with wet and dry paper (around 600-800 grade), put the decal on then spray the face, it will come up a treat. You can put nitro over poly without drama provided its not going onto a glossy surface.
There’s a local Remakery place that might have a drill press, that’s a great idea. Only ever drilled tuner holes before, never mounting ones.
For the nut, I was looking at this. Would that fit? Will save me a lot of bother if I can use a pre-cut one.
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Re: Left handed Telecaster Deluxe - ideas please
I've never had a premade nut fit perfectly on installation, there's always a little tweaking to do to get it in properly, and then you need to do the slots to setup your action etc. It certainly helps a lot to have the string spacing set and ready though.sal paradise wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 9:23 pmFor the nut, I was looking at this. Would that fit? Will save me a lot of bother if I can use a pre-cut one.
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Progress has really shifted up a notch. Got a bridge, witch hats, strap buttons & ferrules on their way.
Decided to go to my local luthier for nut fitting & setup once it’s all built. So we’re pretty much ready for assembly. Although I do have a feeling I’m forgetting something…
Decided to go to my local luthier for nut fitting & setup once it’s all built. So we’re pretty much ready for assembly. Although I do have a feeling I’m forgetting something…
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glad its coming along! Definitely the right choice to get the nut cut professionally, makes the word of difference.sal paradise wrote: ↑Mon Sep 11, 2023 6:46 amProgress has really shifted up a notch. Got a bridge, witch hats, strap buttons & ferrules on their way.
Decided to go to my local luthier for nut fitting & setup once it’s all built. So we’re pretty much ready for assembly. Although I do have a feeling I’m forgetting something…
I always wanted a Deluxe but I don't like all the controls, and the look weird with all that pickguard with nothing on it.
That's why I put this together.
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That’s lovely what colour is that? As you can see on page one I was flirting with blues & greys. Maybe I should have gone with sonic grey… anyway, I don’t even think the finisher has started sealing the body yetgaryptaszek wrote: ↑Mon Sep 11, 2023 8:28 amglad its coming along! Definitely the right choice to get the nut cut professionally, makes the word of difference.
I always wanted a Deluxe but I don't like all the controls, and the look weird with all that pickguard with nothing on it.
That's why I put this together.
I know I’m cheating loads with this guitar: pre-made loom & paying for nut fit & setup. But I kinda want this guitar to be a keeper, not a project I mess up & hate looking at. Drilling the neck, popping decal on & fitting the electrics is more than enough for me to feel like I’ve put something into it.
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Thanks, it’s a kind of ages IBM that Rexter shot for me a while back.
No shame in getting pre-made parts. I’d rather pay someone to do nut and fret work so it’s right first of all. It can make or break a guitar.
No shame in getting pre-made parts. I’d rather pay someone to do nut and fret work so it’s right first of all. It can make or break a guitar.
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That ^ is lovely indeed. Too many knobs has always been my biggest problem with the Deluxe. Great solution!
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Thanks. It wasn’t something they had available at the time, but every now and then I see them pop up in emails from guitarbuild.co.uk … cheeky buggers.ThePearDream wrote: ↑Mon Sep 11, 2023 2:35 pmThat ^ is lovely indeed. Too many knobs has always been my biggest problem with the Deluxe. Great solution!
I like the thinline too but I didn’t want to risk feedback etc, plus I wanted a tummy cut.
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A tummy cut too? Even better. That fixes the next biggest problem with Deluxes. IBM is probably a top 5 vintage color for me too. Again, great guitar!garyptaszek wrote: ↑Mon Sep 11, 2023 10:26 pmThanks. It wasn’t something they had available at the time, but every now and then I see them pop up in emails from guitarbuild.co.uk … cheeky buggers.ThePearDream wrote: ↑Mon Sep 11, 2023 2:35 pmThat ^ is lovely indeed. Too many knobs has always been my biggest problem with the Deluxe. Great solution!
I like the thinline too but I didn’t want to risk feedback etc, plus I wanted a tummy cut.
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Correct me if I’m wrong, but I thought Deluxes had tummy cuts, but customs do not.ThePearDream wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2023 5:47 amA tummy cut too? Even better. That fixes the next biggest problem with Deluxes. IBM is probably a top 5 vintage color for me too. Again, great guitar!garyptaszek wrote: ↑Mon Sep 11, 2023 10:26 pmThanks. It wasn’t something they had available at the time, but every now and then I see them pop up in emails from guitarbuild.co.uk … cheeky buggers.ThePearDream wrote: ↑Mon Sep 11, 2023 2:35 pmThat ^ is lovely indeed. Too many knobs has always been my biggest problem with the Deluxe. Great solution!
I like the thinline too but I didn’t want to risk feedback etc, plus I wanted a tummy cut.
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Well gosh, I've always just assumed they didn't have them . Sadly, I completely dismissed teles for a long time, mainly due to the sharp, pokey edges. I still don't get on with them, but love the pickups.garyptaszek wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2023 5:53 amCorrect me if I’m wrong, but I thought Deluxes had tummy cuts, but customs do not.ThePearDream wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2023 5:47 amA tummy cut too? Even better. That fixes the next biggest problem with Deluxes. IBM is probably a top 5 vintage color for me too. Again, great guitar!garyptaszek wrote: ↑Mon Sep 11, 2023 10:26 pm
Thanks. It wasn’t something they had available at the time, but every now and then I see them pop up in emails from guitarbuild.co.uk … cheeky buggers.
I like the thinline too but I didn’t want to risk feedback etc, plus I wanted a tummy cut.
Doug
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Understandable. Arm contours just look so wrong on teles tho. Tummy cuts do help make them more comfortable tho.ThePearDream wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2023 6:01 amWell gosh, I've always just assumed they didn't have them . Sadly, I completely dismissed teles for a long time, mainly due to the sharp, pokey edges. I still don't get on with them, but love the pickups.garyptaszek wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2023 5:53 amCorrect me if I’m wrong, but I thought Deluxes had tummy cuts, but customs do not.ThePearDream wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2023 5:47 am
A tummy cut too? Even better. That fixes the next biggest problem with Deluxes. IBM is probably a top 5 vintage color for me too. Again, great guitar!