ISO: custom teisco spectrum v body/neck

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ISO: custom teisco spectrum v body/neck

Post by mcatano » Sun May 28, 2023 5:58 am

Hi folks,

I've got a bit of an itch for a new guitar - in particular, something built around a spectrum v body shape.

Does anyone happen to know of an aftermarket body/neck supplier offering this style? I know Walsh and at least one other are doing full custom builds based on Teisco bodies, but I'm looking to piece something together from parts.

Thanks in advance yall

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Re: ISO: custom teisco spectrum v body/neck

Post by MayTheFuzzBeWithYou » Sun May 28, 2023 6:22 am

I had a Hsin-Mi/Kawai in that shape for a very short time and know about Eastwood who made their own hommage.

Other than that: a quick google search led me to THIS: CAD files for a Humbucker equipped variant - for 25 bucks.

If you got someone with a CNC this might me the cheapest and fastest ticket.

I really love the bottom curves of the Spectrum - but the horns are… let‘s say it takes some time getting used to them…
Anyhow: sounds like a fun project! Have fun!

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Re: ISO: custom teisco spectrum v body/neck

Post by MayTheFuzzBeWithYou » Sun May 28, 2023 6:27 am

And Schecter made their own… but no funky colours… more metal than 60s.

But for parts… no (other) idea atm.

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Re: ISO: custom teisco spectrum v body/neck

Post by LVC » Sun May 28, 2023 7:52 am

Create art, not content

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Re: ISO: custom teisco spectrum v body/neck

Post by marqueemoon » Sun May 28, 2023 8:01 am

mcatano wrote:
Sun May 28, 2023 5:58 am
I know Walsh and at least one other are doing full custom builds based on Teisco bodies, but I'm looking to piece something together from parts.
Joe Parker?

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Re: ISO: custom teisco spectrum v body/neck

Post by mcatano » Sun May 28, 2023 9:48 am

Parker was the other one I was trying to think of - yes, thank you!

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Re: ISO: custom teisco spectrum v body/neck

Post by mcatano » Sun May 28, 2023 9:49 am

MayTheFuzzBeWithYou wrote:
Sun May 28, 2023 6:22 am
Other than that: a quick google search led me to THIS: CAD files for a Humbucker equipped variant - for 25 bucks.
This is great - ty!

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Re: ISO: custom teisco spectrum v body/neck

Post by Horsefeather » Tue May 30, 2023 10:25 am

This seems like a reasonable place to drop a bit of trivia I noticed just a couple days ago:

https://youtu.be/Sp5Nd93gQ5I

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Re: ISO: custom teisco spectrum v body/neck

Post by mcatano » Sun Jun 04, 2023 12:05 pm

MayTheFuzzBeWithYou wrote:
Sun May 28, 2023 6:22 am
Other than that: a quick google search led me to THIS: CAD files for a Humbucker equipped variant - for 25 bucks.
Thanks again for this link - Luis from Lonely Star made a couple of mods for me, and I have a friend with a CAD-equipped wood shop who can run the job.

https://lonelystarguitars.com/product/3 ... ctrum5-02/

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Re: ISO: custom teisco spectrum v body/neck

Post by MayTheFuzzBeWithYou » Sun Jun 04, 2023 12:10 pm

You‘re welcome! :)
I‘m looking forward to see your results!

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