Andy40's TLA-1R Build

[Andy40]

Ok I blame this one on Wokks suggesting that I should have more than one build on at once. Combine that with an abuse of my birthday falling 2 days after Christmas and viola! new kit!



I can safely say that my plans are not yet complete. Not because I am a man of mystery like zeromick....(my photography skillz are no where near as good), I just haven't decided on a finish yet.

I have decided on the following:-
1. It's a right handed kit because i am right handed (check);
2. It's an ash kit because I just had to do one soo badly (check);
3. Black pick guard and chrome hardware (check);
4. DB's signature bone nut (checkaroo)
5. It has a rosewood fretboard because I'm not a massive fan of maple (check);
6. It has Grover mini-locking rotomatics because that deal is....... a w e s o m e (check);
7. It has Tonerider hot classics......just because (double check).

[Gavin1393]

Ok I blame this one on Wokks suggesting that I should have more than one build on at once.

If Wokks was within 40,000 kilometres then we the jury find him guilty as charged and sentence him to another 25 life sentences in the naughty wharehouse - someone has to serve the beer.....

[wokkaboy]

nice build Andy ash tele with some fruity upgrades. what are the stain plans ?
25 years life sentence is bit harsh Gavmiester, but I enjoy being the NW barman !

[Andy40]

I am quite partial of the rosewood tele with a satin finish, however I am not a fan of the weight of the rosewood. I think the ash with a stain will bridge that gap nicely.

[gavinturner]

Very nice! Love that brown Tele. You've got a great look to aim for there. will be keeping an eye on your thread!

cheers,
Gav.

[Fretworn]

If Wokks was within 40,000 kilometres then we the jury find him guilty as charged and sentence him to another 25 life sentences in the naughty wharehouse - someone has to serve the beer.....

If you really wanted to punish Wokka you would sending to the "dry" room in the naughty warehouse

[wokkaboy]

If you really wanted to punish Wokka you would sending to the "dry" room in the naughty warehouse

nah Fretty that's a silly idea bro ! The only dry area is the broom cupboard under the stairs with Pest !
Plus you need someone with experience and beer knowledge running the NW bar !

[andrewdosborne]

Nice looking Tele kit / upgrades Andy and a nice body grain. Like your plans - I knocked up a partscaster recently using a brown scheme (FW Japan Black based and satin poly finish)

http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...?t=4437&page=2

[Andy40]

Yummy

[Andy40]

Mock build complete!

I am quite amazed with the Grovers, literally just slipped the string through and gave it a few winds and it holds in tune. Unbelievable. I was only going to put in the 1st and 6th strings to check the scale length etc. even played a few tunes

This was the easiest mock build I have had to date. Mainly because all of the holes were pre-drilled and everything lined up perfectly. Pity though as I'll be changing a few things so some of the holes will need to be filled and others drilled.

the measurements are the same as Bungees - 316mm nut to middle of the 12th. 330mm from centre of 12th to the saddles. However, I'm not worried as I'll need to change the bridge position as I'll be installing an ashtray bridge and string through, most likely Wilkinson compensated.