TL-1HA First Build.... how hard can it be.............

[ghalalb]

A bit of priming going on.

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[ghalalb]

And now a little soldering. Rather than solder everything into the body I'm going to use some connectors so i can remove everything easily if need be.

So far the only real challenge I've faced was the screws for the humbuckers were longer than the cavity. I shaved a couple of mm off to get the pickguard sitting flush. Everything else has gone smoothly. (touch wood)

The body has 3 layers of primer, 1 more and I'll top coat. The neck has about 12 layers of Tru-Oil, so I'm going 3 more then done.

The pressure is on for a name. Going with a red for the body, i asked my daughters to suggest a colour, the went for orange 1st, then red, i felt orange was a 2nd build colour........

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[ghalalb]

99% there on the wiring, ran short of connectors to do it all but that can wait.

Time to sand some primer off the body and give that a last coat of primer before top coat

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[McCreed]

Looking good ghalalb.

The little connectors is a good idea. I've been threatening to use them for years, but have yet to incorporate them into a project.

I think they would be particularly handy on the multiple common ground connections. De-soldering and re-soldering those to the back of a pot can be a PITA (and where I can sometimes let myself get a bit ugly if not mindful).

However, I started doing my common grounds using a ring connector years ago which makes thing tidier. and easier to undo & redo.

[ghalalb]

Doh! I just discovered I used the A and B pots the wrong way round...... Oh well I'm an all on volume and tone player anyway......

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[ghalalb]

Tru-oiled, rubbing compound after some 0000, machine heads in, and a little model number homage to pitbull on the back of the headstock.

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[ghalalb]

Decaster - Tele Deluxe, geddit?.......

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[ghalalb]

Strung and done! Nearly........ Needs a nut file, a little more work on the bridge, some more polishing, string trees and strap buttons. It plays nicely, will post some more photos and sounds soon.

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[JohnH]

It came up really well. Love the red. Look forward to hearing a demo

[McCreed]

Looks great! Good effort getting it done in just over 6 weeks too!
What's it weigh in at???