So, here's a few pics of my TL-1. Finally finished (other than a couple of teething issues) and looking pretty spunky if you ask me.
Let me know what you think.
So, here's a few pics of my TL-1. Finally finished (other than a couple of teething issues) and looking pretty spunky if you ask me.
Let me know what you think.
'As long as there's, you know, sex and drugs, I can do without the rock and roll.'
I can't type my original reaction to these photos, 'cause there was too much swearing. I WANT THIS GUITAR!!!
Are you serious? This is a TL-1 kit?
How did you get that mirror finish? What pick ups did you put in? Where did you get that scratch plate?
Wh.. ho.. I'm speechless.
Cheers,
Adam
adamboyle(at)pitbullguitars.com
Pablo Pepper, you must tell us about this build. There's a lot of stuff going on there to get this incredible result. The finish, the humbuckers, the bridge, etc..Quote from pablopepper on December 5, 2012, 18:44
So, here's a few pics of my TL-1. Finally finished (other than a couple of teething issues) and looking pretty spunky if you ask me.
Let me know what you think.
As a Tele player, I so want to play this guitar.
Maybe you can even hook up some video, I'm sure I'm not the only one who wants to hear how it sounds.
Cheers,
Adam
adamboyle(at)pitbullguitars.com
Haha, thanks Adam!
Yes, it is a Tl-1, albeit modified slightly. I had to fill in and then rout the pickup cavities to mount the humbuckers. I can put up a link to a series of build photos tomorrow if you like.
The pickups and the pickguard I got on eBay from Guitar Builders Emporium, who turned out to be amazing and I highly recommend. The tortoiseshell pickguard cost $10 and the wilkinson paf style humbuckers cost $40 for the set (unbelievable)!
It's also got a wilkinson vintage style bridge with compensated brass saddles for better intonation and wilkinson tuners. Because I went from single coil pickups to humbuckers, I had to change out the pots to 500k and while I was at it I swapped the tone cap for a sprague orange. Oh, and I put strap locks and a gotoh string retainer on too.
The mirror finish is the result of; how should I put this......... a metric f**ktonne of sanding. I found a car polish that did a great job as a buffing agent, can't remember what it's called, I'll fill you in tomorrow.
'As long as there's, you know, sex and drugs, I can do without the rock and roll.'
I'm still trying to set it up properly, and there are a few serious wiring issues to be dealt with (I'm a complete novice), but a video might be possible in the near future.
'As long as there's, you know, sex and drugs, I can do without the rock and roll.'
Well, let us know about your wiring issues, there's a few very knowledgeable Luthiers on this Forum who I'm sure would be happy to help/advise.Quote from pablopepper on December 5, 2012, 20:03
I'm still trying to set it up properly, and there are a few serious wiring issues to be dealt with (I'm a complete novice), but a video might be possible in the near future.
Cheers,
Adam
adamboyle(at)pitbullguitars.com
Awesome piece of art! Hope it ends up playing a well as it looks as then you will have a sensational guitar to cherish for many years. Really like the changes you have made with the compensated bridge and scratch plate....very impressive build.Quote from pablopepper on December 5, 2012, 18:44
So, here's a few pics of my TL-1. Finally finished (other than a couple of teething issues) and looking pretty spunky if you ask me.
Let me know what you think
Gavmeister
HOLY JUMPING GRASSHOPPERS!Quote from pablopepper on December 5, 2012, 18:44
So, here's a few pics of my TL-1. Finally finished (other than a couple of teething issues) and looking pretty spunky if you ask me.
Let me know what you think.
That is one very sexy Axe!
10 out of 10 for that effort
There is always a workaround for glitches, mistakes and other Guitar building gremlins.....
Awsome Looking Guitar!! that finish and the colour contrasts of the scratch plate and the black. Hope you sort out those wiring issues and it sound as good as it looks.
Wot Adam said.Quote from adam on December 5, 2012, 20:14
Well, let us know about your wiring issues, there's a few very knowledgeable Luthiers on this Forum who I'm sure would be happy to help/advise.Quote from pablopepper on December 5, 2012, 20:03
I'm still trying to set it up properly, and there are a few serious wiring issues to be dealt with (I'm a complete novice), but a video might be possible in the near future.
With guys like dMac around, I am sure we will be able to sort you out!
There is always a workaround for glitches, mistakes and other Guitar building gremlins.....
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