GlennGPs Tele #2 ("Tanias Red Menace")

[GlennGP]

No rest for the wicked here! Tonight I enlarged strategic parts of the control cavity to accommodate the new components, and then applied the copper shielding.

Here's the finished "gouging" process. The blue tape around the cavity both indicates the perimeter of the actual panel, and allows me to mark centre points for the pots, by which to guide my gouging. In the process of fitting this up I also discovered that the cavity wasn't quite deep enough for the new switch gear, so I had to very carefully gouge it out about 4-5mm deeper, with many stops for measuring!



Here's the finished shielding job. I had the bridge and control panel close at hand to guide how far over the edge the shielding could go. Around the bridge it's not more than a mm or two on the top and sides.



And this is a close up of the control cavity. With the shielding in you can really see the extra depression in the bottom, to fit the switch!

[robin]

Nice neat job Glenn. Going to look nice when its finished.

I had to do the same to my Tele (for the same reasons) and it didn't turn out half as nice as yours. I think I rushed it too much and managed to mark the finish. Meh, adds character. lol.

rob

[GlennGP]

Kind words Rob, thanks! But in the end, it's gotta sound good, and that's more important!

Tonight I started the final coat on the neck, and while the topside dries I did a test fit of body. This is what I meant by "suitably horn-worthy"!!

[Scott J.]

Absolutely lovely job, Glen ... she's one (VERY) foxy looking axe!!!

[GlennGP]

Okay, we're nearly there. When I put the decal on the Yellow Peril I had some acrylic top coat beading issues, so when it came to the Red Menace I paid a bit closer attention to the instructions on the clear acrylic rattle can. The White Knight can called for a 600 grit rub down on a gloss surface prior to coat, so I duly applied said 600 grit paper. But it very quickly started removing some colour, so I had to get out the Wudtone Vintage Yellow again to restore the colour! Bugger!

Anyhoo ... with the colour restored, and it all looking pretty sweet, this evening I popped Tania's decal on and gave it a coat of the clear gloss acrylic. Tomorrow I'll wire it up properly and start setting it up, but here's a sneak-peek at the finished Red Menace.

[wokkaboy]

Looking sweet Glenn. You are lucky you live on the other side of the Country of the tele napper

[GlennGP]

I know, Wokka, I know!

I also tidied up the pick-guard last night. Needed trimming back on the bottom side of the cutaway. Much better now.

I have a wiring question over in the appropriate part of the forum - concerning an alternative way to ground the shielded cavities using the extra ground wire from the pickups.

[maxaxe]

This is a seriously beautiful Tele.

What a super finish. Your attention to detail is inspiring, right down to the perfect placement of the custom headstock decal. Certainly worth all the effort and all those coats!

Congrats.

[stan]

looks great Glenn, love the logo. Nice work overall

[GlennGP]

Finally finished the Red Menace to my satisfaction and it's set up well enough. The sound is ... well, it's wonderful. Here are some pics. Front first.