Gav's 12 String Flamed Telecaster Build

[gavinturner]

hi guys,

Thought I'd give everyone a look at my current telecaster build. It's a 12 string kit from the DIY sale, and I'm finishing it with a trans-black finish. The clear coats have finally cured and I'm in the middle of polishing. The flame cap has come up nicely, although if I had my time again trans-black might not be my first choice. Bit of a waste of such nice veneer, but I am a sucker for a nice black Tele.

What do you guys think? I'm currently debating pickguard or no pickguard. Personally, as I said, I love the classic black Tele look, but it does cover up a lot of that nice flame. Hmm decisions..

cheers,
Gav.

[tonyw]

No pickguard vote from me thats looking awesome as is

[wokkaboy]

well done Gav as I commented to you yesterday and you are clear what I think - no pickguard don't hide beautiful flame maple plus neck humbucker goodness

[Dedman]

Ditto , parts bin the pick guard. That looks great!

[darthdamo]

That is a cracking looking axe Gav! Awesome finish! No pick guard for sure..


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[wokkaboy]

ok Gav thats 4 votes for no pickguard and add one vote for DB, if you put the pickguard on now you will be in the naughty warehouse for about 10 X LIFE I reckon DB will give you hahah

[WeirdBits]

Nekkid... and maybe try a chrome ring.

[SIMpleONe89]

Dayum both ways, they look good. I do like the classic look with the pickguard more though... :O

[Andy40]

Mate that shine is too good to cover with a pickguard.....however, hows it going to look with pick scratches after you blast those 12 strings a few hundred times?

[gavinturner]

Thanks for the feedbaxk guys. I am considering a chrome bucker ring as you suggest wierdy, but to be honest i really love the classic tele look in black. Im still leaning towards the scratxhplate, although i may mock up a smalll mini plate and see what that looks like. If i had a nice burst on there it would be a different story!!

Cheers,
Gav.