My next PittBull build

[I’ll give it a go]

I’m thinking of doing another Telecaster build in the spring when it’s warmer. I want to learn from my mistakes and make the next one even better. This time I want to do a natural build, just like Albert Collins Tele.
Would it be best if I went the esquire route for bridge and mods? I’m sure it was either Sonic or King Casey that mentioned PBG kits are based on the esquire.


Would I have to make a scratch plate?
Also the Humbucker, does it have to be a certain type?
Apologies for the very novice questions.


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[king casey]

I’m sure it was either Sonic or King Casey that mentioned PBG kits are based on the esquire.

If it was me, I think the word was 'Squier'. only one letter out but a completely different outcome hehe.

Wondering what is it about your current build that wasn't quite right?

cheers, Mark.

P.S. Didn't realise Albert was a non-pick guitarist. I'll have to check out some of his work.

[I’ll give it a go]

If it was me, I think the word was 'Squier'. only one letter out but a completely different outcome hehe.

Wondering what is it about your current build that wasn't quite right?

cheers, Mark.

P.S. Didn't realise Albert was a non-pick guitarist. I'll have to check out some of his work.

Ha ha, so funny I wrote that late last night, must have been getting tired. Can’t believe I wrote Esquire instead of Squire, as you say only one letter out .

The main thing that went wrong was the fret work, it bugs me a little that I had to take it to somebody else to fix it. I now know what I did wrong and how to do it better next time. I’m guessing that I’m choosing a Tele to stay in my comfort zone. My current build is totally stock, so I would like the next one to have some extras.

When I first started listening to AC I didn’t realise either that he was finger picking. He also uses a capo on the 5th, 6th or 7th fret. He has a very different sound. His well known for a track called “Frosty”

But I also like this https://youtu.be/BUSw9_38xAo





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[FrankenWashie]

Nice.

Albert Collins was the very first live concert I ever went to. It was the Auckland Town Hall in probably 1990 or 1991 or thereabouts, not long before his passing as it turned out.

He re-affirmed everything i loved about the blues, and blew the roof off the joint, not to mention my tiny little mind...

[I’ll give it a go]

Nice.

Albert Collins was the very first live concert I ever went to. It was the Auckland Town Hall in probably 1990 or 1991 or thereabouts, not long before his passing as it turned out.

He re-affirmed everything i loved about the blues, and blew the roof off the joint, not to mention my tiny little mind...

Wow you lucky bugga, that would have been great to see.

I think I’m definitely going to do that version of his Tele. Need to look into the bridge, the ashtray cover and the Humbucker.


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