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Thread: Chris Build of TL-1 Kit

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    Woohoo, my first go! 8O 8-)
    Just received my TL-1 kit a couple of days ago and am getting myself ready. Headstock has been cut modeled on my Telecaster. Just looking now for a Tele that I can model my build from. I am very keen to do a moderate 'RELIC' build, initially looking to paint White Blond or Vintage Blond, just cruzed through the Fender colour chart and so many other great colours available. I do like the darker blues like the Blue Burst... damn decisions decisions....

    http://www.fender.com/en-AU/support/color-chart/



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    Mentor AJ's Avatar
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    Nicely done there Chris

    Relic('ing tips 101)
    just do a perfect job.. then tow it behind your car up the driveway... or give to the grandkids to play with for 5 nano sec...

    on second thought - maybe not the grandkids.. you want to be able to still use it..
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    And I bid you a warm welcome to the forum Chris, great to see you here matey
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    Welcome Chris, can't go wrong with a Tele - vintage white with black pickguard would look great.
    However, check out the wudtone colour options as well

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    gday chris , teles are awesome , theyre the AK47 of guitars , im in the process of modding a coupla cheap brand ( they have awesome necks tho ) thinlines ...... tho if your seriously going to do a relic , strap a tele on and stand in front of a mirror or something and take note of where the wearing would occur , my gripe with most relic jobs ( not the authentic old axes ) is that the people wear and ding the body in places that would never see that kinda wear ( but thats just me lol )


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    G'day Chris, welcome to the forum.
    The headstock looks cool! Enjoy your build and keep us all up to date! It won't be your last .

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    yes Chris, welcome to the forum family, if you have read any threads on the forum you will be well aware of tele nappers. You will be ordering another kit as soon as you finished the tele. Good luck and Goatis has a good point about where you put the wear marks on the axe !
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    Thanks all for the warm welcome great to see an Aussie support site!!!! And thanks for the tip above goatis I have an American Standard Tele and I can certainly strap it on and check it out to determine where wear may occur (mine is a triple sunburst with Custom Shop Pickups.... my kit is going to look great painted and really looking forward to hearing it... so many colours to choose from....

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    TBH, I don't really get the relic'd thing - I like the idea of starting with a beautiful guitar and having it build character over its life. But hey, I'm also a fan of creativity and enthusiasm and, also, Teles, so go big or go home!

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    Welcome along Chris - yes, there does seem to be a thing about Teles on this site.

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