Gavins Black Ash Tele

[Fretworn]

It's very light for tortoiseshell, but the left one is the one.

[gavinturner]

@Pabs, @Fretty - thanks for the feedback guys. Sounds like it's unanimous. @Fretty - yeah it's 'Red Tortoiseshell' which is much lighter than the traditional tortoiseshell colour.

cheers,
Gav.

[GlennGP]

I concur, the left is the goods. To my eye (which requires prescription lenses!), the left is a lot more focused than the right, and thus matches the clear black grain, which is nice and crisp.

Great colours, though, and beautiful wood finish Gav!

[gavinturner]

Thanks @GGP !

cheers,
Gav.

[wokkaboy]

so Gav you got any upgrades planned for this build pups/electronics etc ? I got an ash tele getting closer to assembly and not sure what pups to put in it

[gavinturner]

Nah, @Woks I was just planning on chucking the stock pickups in. I have some GFS 62 vintage pups in my cupboard for another build, but the bridge pickup route is a little too small for it. I didn't enlarge it before I started, so I think I'll just leave it with the stock electrics.

my *next* ash tele might get the works LOL.

cheers,
Gav.

[wokkaboy]

fair enough Gav, I might try a set of the toneriders are pretty good value. The stock pups still sound pretty good I reckon

[gavinturner]

Hmm toneriders. Would that require a change to the route do you think?? You've made my GAS flare up Woks...
Let me know how you go and I might grab myself a set as well..

cheers,
Gav.

[wokkaboy]

no worries Gav, for $95 for the pair can't go wrong. Might be a week or so before I order them and try them out for size - got too many projects on now. I can't remember if I checked the bridge pup location and made sure the bridge is in the correct position. Hopefully won't require any routing

[andrewdosborne]

Ive just installed some of these Toneriders into an old MIM tele with a Fender 'modern' tele wiring and treble bleed upgrade, sound great.