Cool, thanks for the response. I will leave the machine head holes, but the pick guard holes I will need to fill. Toothpicks/Skewers is a good idea, mainly the issue is the holes are close, but far enough off that the screws would be at an angle.
Looking at pics of Tele's, the pick gaurd always seems to be away from the neck. I placed a real parts order with express so hopefully I will have delivery before xmas.
cheers
Ben
Whoops, I fixed that up in the heading, you're right, this is the TLA-1R.Originally Posted by wokkaboy
no worries Ben, postage to Sydney you may be in luck getting the order before xmas.
Most tele's wouldn't have the fingerboard overhanging the neck heel so maybe that is why your kit looks different.
If it bothers you, you could cut it off pretty close to flush with the neck heel, but be careful to leave enough meat on the fingerboard for the 22nd fret.
Some tele kits only have 21 frets so you got a bonus fret
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EHave a look at Mike Brealey pickups, there hand wound in Adelade, great stuff at a reasonable price.Had to use the Dremel to get the guard to fit, and some of the holes are off. What's the best way to fill the holes that are off? They're under the pick guard and will need to be able to be re-drilled. Shall I mix sawdust with wood glue?
A small gap between the fretboard and the scratch plate. Is this normal or do I need to sand down the back of the neck so it is flush?
I think I will get a wilkinson bridge and make it a string through. Thinking about the tone rider vintage pickups too, anyone tried these?
I am going to replace the nut with bone too.
Really looking forward to building this.
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They sound great in my TL1!
Bruce
Plugging up the holes that need re-drilling for the scratch guard.
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Will do. I assume I can get these online? Do you have a link? I will google it otherwise.
nice one Ben are they bamboo kebab skewers ?
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
Yes. That is what they are. Just going to be under the pick guard so thought it didn't matter.
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Might leave it until morning and see if I still like it.
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Ha ha, already changed it.
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