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Old 05-24-2023, 08:57 AM
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Default Building an electric for the acoustic player

So I’m starting a new Tele-Style build that (hopefully) appeals to acoustic players looking for an electric. Pics below are of the guitar I built for my dad a few years back (his 50th anniversary- thus all the gold. Even gold evo frets lol). I built that one one with a wide neck (1-3/4” nut) because dad is an acoustic player and he loves it. Very comfortable to play.

The new build I’m starting will have nods to our acoustic heritage with custom herringbone Purfling and vintage cream binding, Adirondack Spruce Cap, mohoagany back and sides.

I’d love input from you guys. Its impossible to appeal to all taste but I’m planning on modeling loosely after my dad’s guitar (spec-wise). I’m in the process of registering the name and logo for my future builds with the patent & trademark office so this one is being built as a ‘prototype’ but I intend to build 5-6 a year after this one with the new headstock design and logo included.

Specs I’m considering are based on my build below. Let me know your thoughts:

T-Style Electric
Scale 25.5”
Neck:
Nut Width: 1-3/4”
Nut Material: Graphtech Tusq XL
Neck profile: Vintage C - not too thin not to thick
Neck Material. Mahogany (optional 3A figured maple).
Single Truss Rod (optional double)
Fret board: Rosewood
Frets: medium jumbo / stainless steel
Neck finish: oil
Headstock finish: Nitro (optional oil or poly)
Tuners: Sperzel or Shaller customs

Body/ Controls:

Body: Mahogany with Adirondack Spruce Cap (3A Figured maple optional)
Herringbone Binding/ Vintage Cream Binding
Pickups: Fender Custom Shop ‘51 Nocasters (optional Lollar Vintage T neck/ Blade Steel bridge with matching tortoise shell cover).
Controls: Reverse / CTS 250K vintage taper/ solid shaft pots, 3 way switch & vintage capacitors, treble bleed.
Bridge: Fender genuine/ vintage 3 roll
Neck plate custom

Any input on this new build would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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Old 05-24-2023, 09:00 AM
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Absolutely love it.
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Old 05-24-2023, 09:09 AM
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Very nice! Just put 12 gauge strings on it and you'll be right at home
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Old 05-24-2023, 09:10 AM
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Lol, sorry, I’m so used to writing “back and sides” discussing acoustics I said it here. I’m not building a hollow body but, maybe I should?
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Old 05-24-2023, 09:12 AM
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Absolutely love it.

Thanks! It turned out really nice.
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Old 05-24-2023, 09:20 AM
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The specs should appeal to many acoustic players for sure, and that is one beautiful instrument. You should be proud, and I'll bet your dad loves it!
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Old 05-24-2023, 11:14 AM
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for sure one of a kind, easy on the eyes

the grain on that cap is gorgeous
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Old 05-24-2023, 03:29 PM
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Lol, sorry, I’m so used to writing “back and sides” discussing acoustics I said it here. I’m not building a hollow body but, maybe I should?
I made a couple of thinlines for my own personal use. I love the reduced weight.

First off, love your design!

I'm curious about your "patent and trademark" efforts, though.

The reason I mention it is that one of the builders on Talkbass started marketing a design close to a standard Telecaster and immediately received a cease and desist notification from Fender's legal services. He was unaware that they vigorously defend their body and headstock profiles, particularly for Telecaster and Stratocaster designs. Just a thought to try and save you a lot of extra effort. In his case he re-designed both the body and headstock profiles to not be identifiable as the Fender shapes.
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Old 05-24-2023, 04:47 PM
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I tried numerous Teles over the years. I just returned a ‘68 Pink Paisley to the sister of a buddy who passed away. I had it here for 2 years and played it regularly. I also played this guitar as a kid back in the 70s. I have also owned several nice Teles over the years including Custom Shop models. I just cannot get the Tele sound I have in my head to come out of an amp. I finally realized that the raunchy Stones Tele sounds in my head were done on some 70s Teles with a HB in the neck. At this point I would possibly consider a custom build with P90s. If I get another Tele, I want it to be snarly.

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Old 05-24-2023, 07:24 PM
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Wow Pirate that came out great! Congrats on a nice build.
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I made a couple of thinlines for my own personal use. I love the reduced weight.

First off, love your design!

I'm curious about your "patent and trademark" efforts, though.

The reason I mention it is that one of the builders on Talkbass started marketing a design close to a standard Telecaster and immediately received a cease and desist notification from Fender's legal services. He was unaware that they vigorously defend their body and headstock profiles, particularly for Telecaster and Stratocaster designs. Just a thought to try and save you a lot of extra effort. In his case he re-designed both the body and headstock profiles to not be identifiable as the Fender shapes.

Right, so I’m totally redesigning the headstock, not radically (and the body slightly). The prototype I’m working on will be based closer to the standard Tele design and will work out more of the acoustic aesthetic I’m trying to achieve.
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Old 05-24-2023, 07:37 PM
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Wow Pirate that came out great! Congrats on a nice build.

Thanks Man!
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Wow - that’s really nice. Is the body weight relieved at all? What did it end up weighing? I like the pickguard but I think a tooled leather one would also look good here. Great looking work.

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Old 05-24-2023, 08:23 PM
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Wow - that’s really nice. Is the body weight relieved at all? What did it end up weighing? I like the pickguard but I think a tooled leather one would also look good here. Great looking work.

JR

Thanks. To be honest I don’t remember the exact weight but is was over 7-1/2 lbs. I think the channel routes were offset by the locking tuners, wider thicker neck and bridge cover plate. It’s got a heft to it no doubt. When you pick it up if feels substantial, not bad but like the old silvertones. (I’ve got the weight written down in my build notes but I’m stuck to this couch due to shoulder surgery. Shoulder surgery by the way, ain’t for sissies! lol!)
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Old 05-24-2023, 09:02 PM
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I love hollow-bodies, so maybe you should build one because that is sure a solid-body I'd love to try. Simple, stunning visually. Nice!
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