Lyn #12 - The Pine Tele

Hey guys, time for another update.

I am now up to 45 hours on this build and have only just finished the body to rough sanding stage. I have not even looked at the neck yet.

I am sure that I could reduce this by a fair margin but I have been enjoying the build and as this is my first scratch build I have been trying (unsuccessfully) not to make too many mistakes.

After gluing the three piece body together my next job was to recess the control cavity for the cover. Seeing as I have plenty of wood to spare I thought I would do a matching pine cover. I couldn’t get the grain to match so thought that I might as well use a contrasting piece.

Then on to body contours. I shied away for the usual “strat” type belly cut and went for something a little different. Looks quite subtle but just sitting there with the body on my lap it feels very comfy.

Seeing as I could not use a neck plate I decided to go with ferrules and that gave me the opportunity to do a contour behind the lower horn that should give much better access to the higher frets.

I will be using a Tune-o-matic bridge on this guitar but as there is no neck angle on a Tele I have to recess the bridge. Didn’t turn out too neat but it will be covered by the bridge, so I will not spend too much more time on it.

“Not happy Jan” with the output jack access hole. Not even close to being centred. I drilled a pilot hole first but still managed to “walk” the spade bit off centre. Very amateurish: \

So now I’m up to date. Still many hours of sanding to go, and trying to repair all the dings. You just have to look at pine the wrong way and you have a new blemish. If I can’t steam them out it looks like it will be pre-reliced.

Just a couple of pics of the body as of today.

Cheers guys
rob

looks awesome Rob, great job mate, I like the personal touches. The control cover looks excellent. Keep up the good work

Very nice job. This build is something else alright. Presentation of great skills in crafting.

I just love how we have guys (and a few gals) here who are willing to say "blow my inexperience" and set out to challenge themselves and end up with guitars that look great. It's very encouraging.

Well done so far Robin that is amazing I can't wait to see the finished product

@Woks
Thanks Warren, the control cover does not not look so good on a close inspection, but then again, when I playing it no-one is getting anywhere near that area of my anatomy to check it out lol.

@Arzi,
Thanks mate, I'm doing my best.

@Fretty
My inexperience Rules!!

@Dave
Still a little ways to go yet, but its been fun.

Thanks guys, much appreciated
rob

Stunning Robin.