Andy40's Semi-scratch build

[wokkaboy]

Hey Andy I usually drill a hole from where the back part of the bridge plate sits to the bridge pup cavity and make sure there is plenty of bare wire making contact with the bridge plate. I usually whack some solder down the hole so the wire doesn't pull through

[Andy40]

First tele complete. Glamour photos to come. To say I'm happy is an understatement. I cannot believe how good my pups sound ( better than tonerider IMHO).

It's so country even DK won't be proud!!!

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[wokkaboy]

nice one Andy glad your hand wound pups sound good and it looks good too. Is that your earth wire the black wire with clips ?

[DrNomis_44]

Wow!! That Tele looks awesome Andy40, would love to see a video of it being played, have you tried playing it through your Blues Cube amp?, if so, how does she sound?


I love the translucent Butterscotch finish, that's how I want my 51 Tele kit to look like once it's finished, will definitely get it ordered next year for sure.

[churchie]

Blackguard Teles..... Mmmmmmmmm

[Rossc0]

Thanks guys, anyone know the best place to earth the tele bridge. tested her out today and aside from a neck height issue and the earthing issue, she sounds like a sweet vintage country tele!

I take it the bridge pup doesn't have a brass base plate like most vintage style tele pickups do, as the screws going through the bridge into the base plate shoud earth it sufficently.

Looking very sweet, hope mine (currently at sanding stage) looks nearly as good.

[Andy40]

Ha yeah thats my earth "solution. Its on old photo, I've earthed it properly since.

[Andy40]

Twang central. First prototype finished.

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[dave.king1]

First tele complete. Glamour photos to come. To say I'm happy is an understatement. I cannot believe how good my pups sound ( better than tonerider IMHO).

It's so country even DK won't be proud!!!

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Tis indeed very nice Andy

[Sonic Mountain]

Great result.