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And finally... Like I said, apologies for being late to the party, but happy to answer any questions for first timers like myself.

And more...

Had a look round at the local FB Marketplace for Oswestry, and there wasn't anything better than the HB tele for the money. A few battered affinity...

I'd probably avoid the HB amps, especially the solid state ones. The valve ones (only two to chose from) may be OKish, but I haven't seen them being...

My first TL-1 build... Tele body, Strat headstock (sorry to the traditionalists, but have never liked Tele headstocks) so the name Strelecaster...

I read an interview with a Fender Custom Shop guy where he recommended using carnauba wax on sticky feeling nitro-finished necks. A couple of...

Nice, and the package with the 40W amp does really look like a decent deal if their amps are held in the same regard as their guitars

I'd still wait a couple more days before doing anything with the neck and pocket. Clamping the neck in hard, if the neck is slightly too big in...

They are still referred to as 4-wire pickups. The braided screen isn't carrying a signal, whilst the other 4 wires are. Which doesn't really...

Short on time, so I hope a quick sketch will do... Dotted line is the ground link between the pots, if you’re not connecting them via shielding....

It's a long way from me. It's probably easiest to get something delivered once he's there. For that sort of money, I'd suggest getting a Harley...

I think I shall. I have asked for weirdies guidance. Nice.

Trying to only use kit items on this build...no upgrades. Read your thread....nicely done.

Finally!! o.k.....how much is it? I like the slightly cryptic shirt dad. cheers, Mark.

It is actually four piece...but really well done. I have filed out the jack socket so the barrel actually fits....but mine is not long enough to...

Nice idea....how do I do that? I soldered up the pots and capacitors yesterday....using the included wire and solder...but can do it again. ...

Sound sweet SM, looking forward to FrankenLabbing one!

Looks like I’ll be the first to congratulate you. No false praise when I say I’m super impressed! It looks better in action than I expected, I like...

IT LIVES!!!!! Did the wiring this afternoon and chucked the cheap strings on it. Everything works first go, nice to have a win occasionally! ...

Thanks SM, I think will do something about the holes, most likely timber mate. As a point of interest, I assumed the body was symmetrical, so when I...

Everyone above has given you great advice, especially that both Simon & Waz have built EX's. Those gaps you've shown with the clamps looks very...

All good, not expecting anyone to go out of their way, just though it was worth asking.

If you're intention is "grain filling" DO NOT wipe off the Tru Oil. The whole idea of grain filling using the "slurry" method is to allow the...

Hmmm, I'm the wrong side of the pennines and a bit short of time to slog over there at the moment. Geographically it's a small distance (especially...

Oh I see haha

As a point of interest here is the original templates (inblue) overlaid with what is currently V4, which is what the next build will be based on.

Yeah there is a fair bit of traffic through the shed, but everyone is always positive about it. That said, none of them are artists/designers, so...

You haven't thought that through fully. There are no fine tuners on a Les Trem, so you'll never get it in tune with a FR nut. Locking tuners will...