The new project

Mrs F bought me a Telecaster kit as my Christmas gift. It has an ash body, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard. I have some stain from Wudtone that I will use on it.

I will post the progress once I get going on it


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  1. Flat Eric26 December 2012 at 16:20

    Hi. I shall watch this with great interest - good luck with the build. Cheers. :)

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  2. Heff26 December 2012 at 16:51

    Don't forget 3 to six coats of Lacquer aferwards !

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  3. Anonymous26 December 2012 at 17:07

    Looking forward to seeing your project updates! Best of luck!

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  4. Anonymous26 December 2012 at 21:51

    a merry christmas indeed! looking forward to updates! i had friends over on christmas eve, and one picked up my neglected gibson and gave her a good plucking! off to do my own bit...

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  5. Nic 27 December 2012 at 07:51

    That should keep you out of trouble for a while, then.

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  6. unikorna27 December 2012 at 12:52

    I wish you happy Holidays and a lovely New Year filled with astonishing, breathtaking new experiences...Kisses.

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  7. John Medd27 December 2012 at 16:42

    Those winter nights will fly by. HNY F-Ron. J

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  8. bugerlugs6327 December 2012 at 18:23

    What a great idea, look forward to seeing progress (NP!) Enjoy what's left of 2012 x

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  9. Suburbia28 December 2012 at 15:46

    Wow, how long will that take to build?

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  10. The Unbearable Banishment28 December 2012 at 16:48

    I had absolutely no idea you could buy a kit and build your own guitar! Is this an actual Telecaster from Fender or is it a knock-off? Does it come with pickups? Never mind...I'll Google it.

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    1. Furtheron28 December 2012 at 17:01

      No it is a "rip off" does late pick ups but I might upgrade with Wilkinson got ones :-)

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  11. JohnJayJay28 December 2012 at 22:39

    I have to admit...that is kind of awesome. Major props to the spouse for thinking outside the box!

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