Dual builds 2020

[McCreed]

Well, got it re-shaped and primed.

I might quit for the day while I'm ahead!

[fender3x]

Every time I don't stop while I am ahead, I wish I had in hindsight.

[blinddrew]

Yeah, i know that feeling.
What happened?

[McCreed]

Just checked the forecast, and it's looking like low to mid-20's all next week. Perfect painting weather. (that's C° for you US members)
You gotta love "winter" in QLD!

Hopefully I can take advantage of this warm streak and get the rest of the spraying done.

I first started work on this guitar (sanding, shaping, dying) in October 2019. If I could have it all wrapped up before the 12 month mark, I'll be happy. That will officially be the longest time I've ever taken to complete a build.
Pretty sure this will be my last new build for a while too.

[McCreed]

Decided on a colour... Holden "Impulse" (blue metallic).
Just got it mixed at SCA. I really like the other Holden colour I used last year (Poison Ivy) so I thought I'd roll with it.



Not my ute btw . Just a random photo pinched off the internet to show the colour.

[Bakersdozen]

Looks great dude

[McCreed]

Thanks BD. I think that metallic blue with a white pearloid pickguard and maple fretboard will come together nicely.

[Bakersdozen]

Thanks BD. I think that metallic blue with a white pearloid pickguard and maple fretboard will come together nicely.

Oh heck yeah. I see your vision.

[impala59]

Well I got the Les-Tele finished off today.
Still have some minor tweaking to do (mainly fine tuning the intonation) but it set up very quickly with no issues so far.
Plays very nicely and sounds great too.

I love the CS Twisted Tele neck pickup and it pairs well with the CS Texas Special in the bridge.
I was worried that this guitar might sound too bright with such a light mahogany body (the whole guitar weights in at 3.22kg) and single coils, but it has not been the case. I'll get better feel for it once I can crank it up tomorrow when Mrs. McCreed is out!

I had a couple of firsts on this one, and of course learnt a lot.
I wasn't necessarily a true build as much as it was a total do-over, but I'm pretty happy with it.

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Catching up with the posts and love your LesTele. It reminded me of an old ‘70s Kay shortscale bass that I have stored away somewhere. Started turning some wheels in the old grey matter and I have now earmarked it for conversion to a 30” baritone LesTele as I have a surplus of telecaster parts at the moment. Basically, fill the tuner holes, refit with 3L/3R, new brass nut ( it has a zero fret), Tele bridge and pickups and see how it goes. Just in my head at the moment, thanks for the inspiration 😀

[McCreed]

Sounds like an interesting project Impala59. Look forward to seeing some pics here when you get it going.

BTW, my brother used to own a '69 Impala. That was in 1971 though!