Building a Custom Fender Esquire Parstcaster! From Start to Finish

[@landonbailey]

🛒 Solo GuitarsGuitar Maintenance Tools I use: --------------------------------------------------------- kit.co/LandonBailey/guitar-maintenance-building-tools Guitar Gear I use --------------------------------------------------------- kit.co/LandonBailey/guitar-gear Find all your guitar parts here --------------------------------------------------------- 🛒 Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/LJRyM 🛒 Thomann: bit.ly/3opdh5w 🛒 Reverb reverb.grsm.io/landonbailey 🛒 Solo Guitars bit.ly/3dpEzYH Specific Parts used in the video: --------------------------------------------------------- ►Fender American Channel-bound Telecaster Replacement Neck - Rosewood Fretboard (or similar) - Model #: 0990215921 🛒 Sweetwater imp.i114863.net/Gjj762 🛒 Solo Guitars bit.ly/3CagiA1 🛒 Thomann bit.ly/39e8Gx2 🛒 Amazon geni.us/FenderChannelBndTNeck ►Fender SHAW HOT 50'S TELECASTER® PICKUP SET Model #: 0992289000 🛒 Solo Guitars bit.ly/3c1uaSD ► Tuners - Fender Classic Gear 2-PIN MOUNT Machine Head Tuning Keys - Model #: 0990802100 🛒 Sweetwater imp.i114863.net/Eaa7nD 🛒 Thomann bit.ly/3rwDi3v 🛒 Amazon geni.us/FenderClassicGearTuner 🛒 Solo Guitars bit.ly/3c06RbH 🛒 Reverb reverb.grsm.io/gpuv8wvdgd1p 🛒 Ebay ebay.us/F7bxvx ►Fender Telecaster Bodies - 🛒 Sweetwater imp.i114863.net/Kee7Ve 🛒 Thomann bit.ly/3tT1Dls 🛒 Amazon geni.us/TeleCandBody 🛒 Solo Guitars bit.ly/3dz4LjJ ►Ferrules: Fender Part: 994917000 🛒 Solo Guitars bit.ly/3AQPpQs 🛒 Amazon geni.us/TeleStandardFerrules 🛒 Thomann bit.ly/2VQOMSl ►Control Knobs: Fender Part: 991366000 🛒 Solo Guitars bit.ly/3AORhJw 🛒 Amazon geni.us/TeleKnobs 🛒 Thomann bit.ly/3irLHln ►Esquire Pickguard 🛒 Amazon geni.us/EsquireCream 🛒 Solo Guitars bit.ly/3QOj7LE ►Control Plate: Fender Part: 992058000 🛒 Solo Guitars bit.ly/3CxDCba 🛒 Amazon geni.us/TeleControlPlate 🛒 Thomann - bit.ly/2Zz2Cty ►Vintage Style Bridge: Fender Part: 990806100 🛒 Solo Guitars bit.ly/3APpTv7 🛒 Amazon geni.us/TeleBridge ►Telecaster Switch Barrel Tip: Fender Part: 994936000 🛒 Solo Guitars bit.ly/3APtDgf 🛒 Amazon geni.us/TeleTip ►Fender Strap Buttons: Fender Part: 994915000 🛒 Solo Guitars bit.ly/3dZmzV3 🛒 Amazon geni.us/StrpButtons ►Electrosocket Jack Plate 🛒 Amazon geni.us/8Zvm Timestamps: ----------------------------------- 0:00 - Hello - Intro Track - Vox AC10 Tones 1:45 - Disclosure about the video 2:00 - The Parts 6:05 - All the Pricing - How much did I spend? 7:08 - Fender Mod Shop Walkthrough Price/Parts Comparison 9:05 - Guitar Assembly 9:10 - Neck and neck plate - plastic peel on plate 9:55 - Strap Buttons 10:18 - Strap Button felt pads 10:54 - Tuning Machine install 12:23 - SGS - Starrguitarsystems Esquire Wiring Harness Fender Esquire - Standard 13:20 - Electrosocket jack install 14:20 - Control Plate and knobs install 14:51 - Pickguard install - remove plastic 15:19 - Pickguard plastic ASMR 16:38 - SHAW HOT 50s Pickup Install 18:27 - Body Ground Wire 19:07 - Soldering the bridge pickup and wiring 20:23 - Installing the finished control plate 20:35 - Stringing the guitar 21:03 - String Guide Tree 22:13 - Pickup Resistance 22:37 - Guitar Weight 22:48 - Guitar Setup 23:00 - Neck Relief 23:48 - Fender Telecaster Setup Official Site - bit.ly/3lQofAl 23:57 - Bridge Height and Action 24:16 - Intonation 24:31 - Nut Filing 24:58 - The art gallery 27:54 - Esquire Control Explanation 28:30 - Clean Guitar Tone Samples 29:46 - Dirty Guitar Tone Samples 31:57 - Summary 34:13 - Goodbye Links to product sites may be from affiliate programs. I receive compensation from affiliate programs of which I am a partner.

[@Sean_Plays_Guitar]

Nice work buddy! You think it might be fun to do a ‘who did single pickup better?’ Video with that Epiphone before you send it off?

[@RockyH.]

I think that is one of the sweetest esquires I've seen!

[@landonbailey]

thanks!

[@landonbailey]

I'm out of time :)

[@landonbailey]

report the theft to police. use your insurance.

[@jrtolber]

Whether you know it or not, you have carved out a niche as the builder/tear down guitar go to KZbin channel. I’ve learned a ton watching your videos. Keep it up, these videos will be valuable for years and aren’t just a one time view. Great quality content.

[@landonbailey]

Cool, thanks! ya I guess you can these longterm evergreen videos for sure

[@b.rodclark7349]

2yrs ago i 'Esquired' a second hand DIY Tele kit completely gutted out for new components and retaining the twangy ceramic bridge pickup (7.6K) later swapping it out for an imported twin railed SC sized humbucker (8.2K) that's got hot P90 twang that sings when i plug straight-no-chaser (no pedals) into my dimed-out 60-watt Carvin X-60C w/a factory installed 12-inch Celestion G12M70 speaker, running all three positions; my build was inspired by my uncle's B&W pic of a '55 blond whiteguard Fender Esquire he later traded for a Gretsch some time in the 60s...you got a sweet build too!

[@landonbailey]

nice!

[@astewart9410]

What a beautiful build! I love that Lake Placid Blue. My lovely wife said "you already have 5 guitars!" when I mentioned it might be fun to do something like this... so I will live vicariously through you. Great job, Landon!

[@landonbailey]

Rock on!

[@landonmontgomery2693]

Building guitars is something I finally attempted in 2020. I've done 2 Les Paul style builds. I definitely want to attempt a Tele build in the near future.....Great job on this build. The guitar looks great.

[@landonbailey]

Go for it!

[@calbrockocat8728]

Landon, your throwaway comments are what make these builds so fun to watch. Keep 'em coming. I'd like to see a 1 pup Strat just to see what it could do and sound like.

[@landonbailey]

cheers!

[@TheLateBoyScout]

Great work on the build! I'm in love with that channel-bound neck.

[@landonbailey]

Me too!

[@dextermorgan1757]

@@landonbailey as a country boy myself I grew up with Johnny Cash and the Carter family and Patsy Cline and alll the greats so I got into electric guitar cause of my guitar hero Luther Perkins

[@jimwoodswrites]

You absolutely crushed it with this build, Landon!

[@landonbailey]

hey thanks Jim!

[@Shaun.Stephens]

Nice build Landon, thanks for taking the time to video it and share it with us.

[@landonbailey]

hey thanks for watching!

[@TheWelhaven]

Got a MJT body in Lake Placid Blue yesterday, and are assembling an Esquire. It’s gonna be my 50th birthday gift for myself. I will have some help from the luthiers I’ve been using for 25 years, just to find the right neck, doing the electronics and the final set-up. It’ll be a mix between vintage and modern specs. The body got nitro finish with a light relic, belly cut and arm contour. Going to get aged hardware to fit the body. SD Hotrails, VIPpots (550k), Eldred wiring. A 10-12 inch neck with rosewood fretboard and tall frets, finished by one of the luthiers in nitro. I’m actually quite excited!

[@landonbailey]

have fun!

[@richardclark.]

Hey guys. I just bought a rarities series telecaster and the switch tip was the o ly bad thing about it! Lol! It was a big clunky too hat that didn't even stay on. The point is, I bought a metal one for only eight dollars from a company called Forney custom. They have a great variety of colors and styles. Best part, it has a set screw and they even included the Allen wrench! It made a great upgrade to my Tele for almost nothing. I have copied your link for my purchases. I love your honesty and believe you can use a little boost right now more than some of the bigger channels. I think you will get there.

[@landonbailey]

hey thanks for the support!

[@mikepj1025]

I recently started putting those ClassicGear tuners on all my guitars. Fender should put these on everything. Best design for tuners ever. No stabbing your finger or tearing your gig bag.

[@landonbailey]

vintage style tuners are my fav, and this 2 peg install is awesome

[@mikepj1025]

@@landonbailey when I first found them, never knowing they existed, I thought they were a little pricey but after I had the first set, it was a no brainer. Awesome videos man. I’m doing my first build now and this video along with some others really helped me out. Thanks and keep up the great work. Much appreciated

[@snowcie]

Nothing beats lake placid blue. Absolutely stunning

[@landonbailey]

cheers!

[@RichTones]

Looks awesome Landon, I will have to watch when I have more time. I appreciate the detailed chapters!🎸🎸🎸👍

[@landonbailey]

hey Rich! Enjoy!

[@willredelsheimer5919]

Hey Landon, love the end result!!! Yes, I watched the entire video from start to finish (without breaks) and enjoyed it as well! As always, you kept it transparent, fun, and informative. Dig that you never edit out slips of the tongue etc. You're always genuine and your content delivers every time. Thank you brother!

[@landonbailey]

Glad you enjoyed it! I used to cut everything out and it stripped away my personality. keeping it real!

[@willredelsheimer5919]

@@landonbailey Personality collectively between you and your content is what got me hooked in the first place brother. It's like hanging with an old band mate. I appreciate that. I imagine I'm not the only one here who feels that way.

[@landonbailey]

thanks Will!

[@SeanAllocca]

Great video Landon. Watched it in one go and it flew by. For those who don't know about video editing, as a rule of thumb, for every minute of the video = at least 1 hour of work to produce that 1 min. Example this video at 34:30 most likely took Landon about 35-40 hours to produce.

[@landonbailey]

oh hey thanks! it was also trimmed down from around 2.5 hours of footage. ya it took a while :)

[@racheltaylor6578]

Obsidian wire wiring looms are quiet good.They’re made in New Zealand.They are very well made.I’ve used them on a telecaster and a precision bass.

[@landonbailey]

hey thanks for sharing! I agree they are great

[@javierdominguez4401]

Where is my mind with this amazing tele, yeahh nice guitar.

[@landonbailey]

I love that song!

[@marcoreyes3073]

BEST GUITAR BUILD EVER!!!!!!!!!!! WOWOWOWOW NOW I WANT TO DO IT TOO, ....BUT I DON'T HAVE THE TIME OR THE MONEY .........LOVE YOU'RE CONTENT SERIOUSLY!!!!!!! MARCO

[@landonbailey]

cheers Marco!

[@muddyh2o240]

Nice looking build Landon! When drilling pilot holes I usually just put the screw along side the drill bit to see how much of the drill bit is going to be used. Then I just wrap some painters or electrical tape around the drill bit so I know exactly where to stop when drilling. You may have done this before, but figured it was worth tossing out there. It certainly helps with the "ass-puckering" step of having to drill holes in your new guitar.

[@landonbailey]

thanks for the tip! someone mentioned the same thing. good idea for next time

[@tradbowseven]

Glad you covered installation of the strap buttons, I always have a hard time with those.

[@landonbailey]

ya it was originally a 30 minute segment of the video, but I trimmed it down.

[@72dodge340]

It's a good thing Fender put that "no garbage" sticker on the neck plate so no one throws away that beautiful guitar. (I've had that happen... a sticker would have been cheap prevention).

[@landonbailey]

🤣

[@Kenneth_9_1]

Excellent build. Nicest esquire I've ever seen! And that channel-bound neck!🔥

[@landonbailey]

Thank you kindly!

[@ernieflanaganstingraybassm1463]

Another great video Landon, thank you for showing us the build..

[@landonbailey]

No problem 👍

[@jjim0437]

Sweet build. Love partscasters! That neck is sweet! But I try to keep the costs down by using Fender necks, & Warmoth unfinished bodies. Keeps the costs down. Stew Mac tinted lacquer. But thumbs up on this one

[@landonbailey]

hey thanks! ya Warmoth stuff looks great

[@mindfall82]

Sick build man! I love that neck and the cream with the blue looks great together!

[@landonbailey]

Thanks a bunch!

[@Glen_Eagles]

Just wanted to say I love your tutorials and your sense of humour is so dry it's the best.keep up the great page. You really are the Bizz Landon 👍🏼🎸🎸👍🏼🎶🎵🎼

[@landonbailey]

thanks Ronald!

[@Wheelchairup]

Cool build! It definitely has a very different unique sound. Thanks for showing how you did the build, really enjoyed and I love the neck you chose!

[@landonbailey]

Awesome, thank you!

[@briannelms158]

Made it in one sitting!! Sounds great ! Love that neck!!

[@landonbailey]

Rock on! marathon sitter!

[@jlmain5777]

That turned out well. The clean tones are impressive. Great job. Fender used to make a simple single coil called the Musicmaster. The pickup was in the front position with just two knobs. It would be an interesting build.

[@bohanananza5443]

You should check out the secret agent pickups. They sit under the neck pickup area under the pickgaurd and they don't pull so you still have the esquire sound

[@b.rodclark7349]

Actually to use that secret agent pickup, it'd have to be stealthed out wired like a Telecaster.

[@landonbailey]

ya once I decided on the wiring kit, I don't think it's an option

[@jinjilily2943]

That channel-bound neck thoooo!! Amazing videooo Landonnn!

[@landonbailey]

Thank you!!

[@jinjilily2943]

@@landonbailey mr.Landon, I dmed you on Instagram like four or three weeks ago. I hope you have read it

[@dr.marcoreyes9445]

Thank you for doing esquire. I loved the built; it was extremely informative. I'm from San Antonio, TX.

[@landonbailey]

👍🎸

[@philsequeira3180]

Killer 'build', that neck looks ridiculously awesome. Looks like a fun project, thanks for the time consuming video!!

[@landonbailey]

it's a killer for sure! cheers

[@SwainBjornstrandt]

I love this kind of vids man!! Also the color of your tele combined with the bound fretboard is an instant classic.

[@landonbailey]

Thanks a ton!

[@tns4421]

I think that you might like that tele! Happy musical journeys!

[@landonbailey]

I love it!

[@markpickardlife]

Another nice build. Love that neck! Enjoy!

[@landonbailey]

cheers!

[@aaronchong9856]

Hey Landon, check our the Seymour Duncan Secret Agent, it's a neck pickup that's hidden underneath the Tele pickguard so you maintain the Esquire look but with a hidden neck pickup for more versatility!

[@landonbailey]

ya I've seen it. the wiring on this is for the traditional Esquire config

[@DanDjurdjevicplus]

I must confess, I was one of your subscribers who skipped this video. Why? Not a fan of Esquires because I love the Tele neck pickup. But I think I was wrong. And man, that Lake Placid blue and the parchment pickguard... as we say in Australia: “As flash as a rat with a gold tooth” (i.e. really noice). Love that channel-bound neck too... 👍

[@landonbailey]

hey cheers! ya Esquire is a unique thing (still a Tele in my mind 😄)

[@stevejamieson1613]

I have clicked like but I haven’t watched it yet. I’ll watch it after work, half asleep on the lounge.....then I’ll watch it properly on Saturday morning with a coffee and bacon 🥓.

[@landonbailey]

that's a good way to start the weekend!

[@JoeDougherty]

Great build. The result is really incredible. Thanks for posting.

[@landonbailey]

Glad you like it!

[@louissanderson719]

Great build! I really do like that you leave in the verbal slip ups 😂 does give me a chuckle

[@landonbailey]

😁

[@crocketgsxr6]

if I can sit through the whole Snyder cut of Justice league I can sit through this no problem.

[@landonbailey]

ha! I've heard it was a big improvement. I stopped watching DC stuff after Man of Steel

[@Bliggick]

Looks like you've put together another really nice guitar. Famous Esquire players: Steve Cropper and Yardbirds era Jeff Beck. My only requests for your next build is try a Rock Rabbit control plate with the angled switch slot if you do another Tele build. I don't think it will work with an Obsidian wiring kit but it would have worked with this Esquire wiring kit. Also a 4-way switch mod is easy to do with a 2-pickup Tele. Fender makes the switch and has instructions. You have to solder an extra wire on the bottom of the neck pickup to the switch. Not that difficult.

[@landonbailey]

cool! ya I have an angled switch on the Godin Stadium HT. I don't really find it helps me much.

[@backlom]

Thank you. One take baby!! Fantastic build. What an amazing guitar and such a unique neck. How do you like the switching options? I think they’re quite versatile.

[@landonbailey]

nice! ya the switching options are pretty cool. getting some unique sounds for sure

[@68halfcab]

i came for the plastic ripping. Video was great Landon

[@landonbailey]

ASMR 4 LIFE

[@dr.marcoreyes9445]

I appreciate your perspective about everything. I'm exactly like you and just like building/assembling guitars. It's so much fun and meditative. Yes. I'm like you with the soldiering--it takes practice and education and really spending a little bit on a good hot soldier (40 watts or higher). I'm a tele man myself and have an esquire and a junior. They are perfect and make you work for the sound. Tele forever!!!!

[@landonbailey]

👍🎸

[@fongy200]

I come over to Canada once every other year, my family are out there. If i can get across when this Covid virus does one maybe we can have a jam? That would be really cool visiting Brit joins me for Tea and Blues.

[@landonbailey]

maybe one day! not anytime soon here :)

[@waynebagley]

This has been my favourite guitar build that you have done. I love everything about the guitar with the exception of the body colour. My choice would have to be a white body. Other than that I love it. I now want to pull a pickup from my Telecaster and convert it to an Esquire.

[@landonbailey]

I thought of putting this neck on my white Tele at one point

[@daleturner3507]

I just purchased a double bound Esquire from Squier. It doesn’t have the fancy Fender logo but it’s really cool.

[@landonbailey]

Nice!

[@phillvisnaw1037]

Landon you pulled it off! KickAss axe! You did it your way baby!! I've been wanting to build the Esquire only on the cheap, you know a parts tele with the dark circuit and no hole pickguard.. another item for my bucket list. Electro socket going on my american tele cuz of your video today. Big telecaster influencer in the youtube world.. thanks little buddy!

[@landonbailey]

Go for it!

[@650thunderbird]

Great BUILD, Landon. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@landonbailey]

hey thanks!

[@Nashvillemusicman]

Thanks for posting this video. Love the color! Now that some time has passed, i'm curious what you think of the Tim Shaw's. They sound cool on the video, but am wondering how your experience has been? Not a lot of videos around with these pickups. Thanks

[@landonbailey]

ya it's been good. I still haven't tried the neck pickup with it together

[@DavidHBurkart]

Beautiful guitar. Well done Lando!

[@landonbailey]

Thank you kindly!

[@scrub8423]

Such an underrated guitar.

[@landonbailey]

it's pretty fun

[@andrewocallaghan617]

great "Baker" inspired build Landon....I'm looking at parts now - you rock!

[@landonbailey]

cheers!

[@Thekarateadult]

Say it ain't so, where is my mind? Also, great video. Just assembled a Strat mod and you're right. Anyone can do it with patience and resources. Thanks for making these videos.

[@landonbailey]

nice!

[@simonfinch9277]

Landon playing a solo? Hot damn. Good stuff.

[@landonbailey]

well I tried kinda. lol 🤣🎸

[@seanfromaustin]

Fun build! Keep ‘em comin’!

[@landonbailey]

will do!

[@taylor12elementvb]

Hey Landon. Thank you for a very informative and enjoyable vid. I think you have a great sense of humour. Cheers from Canada!

[@landonbailey]

My pleasure! I'm in Canada too!

[@mikesant]

Great build, sorry great assembly. Looks and sounds awesome 👍🏻 love these vids

[@landonbailey]

Thanks 👍

[@AntVinci]

Man youre really quick with the screwdriver

[@landonbailey]

I'll never reveal my secret!

[@El-Scorcho]

Would you consider doing a build with non Fender parts? Like through Stewmac/Warmoth type of parts?

[@landonbailey]

I did my first two builds before KZbin with a mix of cheap no name parts. They didn't work out great in the long run. But, I would love to check out a Warmoth body in the future. I've bought a Mighty Mite neck from Stewmac on another build.

[@malcolmsansom5026]

Landon this vid is mint watched it in 1 go whilst doing the ironing lol, the guitar looks and sounds just superb well done

[@landonbailey]

hey thanks Malcolm!

[@md770]

That’s a great looking guitar, I’m a Telecaster guy and I love the simplicity of the Esquire, I actually watched the whole video lol

[@landonbailey]

🎸👍

[@christophervincent8420]

Bro!!! That sounds great with the Princeton. But you should do.it with the Vox. Vox and a "tele" is a great combo so I "hear". The colors are killer. That cream really matches the neck. Great choice. Love the video. Couldn't catch it live. I always will catch it though.

[@landonbailey]

cheers! ya it's great on the vox too. some of the intro track guitars were on the ac10

[@christophervincent8420]

@@landonbailey nice! Have a great day bro. I'm loving the videos. This build was really good.

[@AlanKaruzo]

your work is very neat ... that blue color is wonderful... but I am more interested in technical things... so please can you tell us what is the radius of that neck... bc string action is so good! thnx

[@landonbailey]

hey thanks! all the parts are listed in the description with links to their full specs. in this case the neck is - 'Channel-bound 9.5"-14" compound-radius fingerboard feels and plays great'

[@AlanKaruzo]

@@landonbailey thank you for the answer! Your channel is very informative. Thank you.

[@shivansh4948]

"sponsored by me" 😂😂, your sense of humour is awesome

[@landonbailey]

keeping it real :)

[@shivansh4948]

@@landonbailey I'd like to spend a whole day with you and I can guarantee that I will laugh most of the time, man it would be so fun

[@garrettmundy4914]

Clicked like before the ads finished scrolling, just cause I knew I would like this.

[@landonbailey]

cheers!

[@EricLopez-qe8tt]

Beautiful guitar, I was very excited for this video

[@landonbailey]

Glad you liked it!

[@greasymonkeyguitars9292]

Great job on the build! Sounds awesome!

[@landonbailey]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@josephkatzin683]

your a better man to do this then i would ever could be nice job.

[@landonbailey]

it's easier than it may appear.

[@joolz666]

Good video. I enjoyed watching this, though I'd have gone for either the white or black pickguard, but that's just my personal taste. Thought for the video: would putting a silica gel sachet inside the body where the switch and tone knob wires go...would this dramatically give the guitar a drier tone? :-)

[@landonbailey]

dry as a bone!

[@ipuya]

Thanks Landon! Been waiting for this video to drop for weeks! I watched the whole thing in one go while doing stretching exercises 😃 so a quick question, how satisfying was it compared to the excitement of getting delivery of a new guitar?

[@landonbailey]

Hope you enjoyed it! It's very different from buying a new guitar, because it's a really slow process. Different but also fun

[@johnstevens4333]

Really enjoyed the build video, thanks for posting! Hey, question for you about the build. As there is one less pickup, do you find you're getting less 60 cycle hum? I didn't hear any at all in the video and didn't see you apply any shielding paint or foil, so assuming it may be hum free? Just curious, thanks! Oh yeah, and Mack Daddy will make you.... jump! jump!

[@landonbailey]

could be the pickup itself, but ya hardly any hum at all

[@Addam1978]

I’ve really enjoyed this series. I’m getting ready to build a Tele myself.

[@landonbailey]

Have fun!

[@jlo2987]

Very, niccce! Sounds and looks great! I was just looking at the cheap Eddie Vedder squire that’s similar, but it’s a Tele not an Esquire. Color is close but yours has no bullseye and arrow! Deal breaker! Hey, For $200 and PJ has been my favorite band since they came out, why not? If I had the money I would love to due what you did! Like you said, I’m no luthier or tech, so it was still something you chose and put together! Much respect, and it’s awesome! Great job! Always get a couple laughs from these videos! FYI, that wasn’t long! Phil McNights videos are like 1-2 hours long twice a week, but I love the guy and he also time stamps his videos. I still can’t leave one sentence comments because I can’t remember when I actually talked to someone on the phone instead of texting. My friends have 0 interest in guitars! They just listen to me, and have no clue what I’m talking about! Okay I’m done now!🤐

[@landonbailey]

I've seen Pearl Jam live a few times over the years. Great band!

[@jlo2987]

@@landonbailey ya, there great, but when Jeremy came out and that’s my first name, everyone was singing my name to the lyrics and I have a crazy, funny group of friends that still give me crap today because I always have PJ on a playlist. Sleeping over at your friends when you’re a junior in high school, they would sing it all night like when it came out when I was 11! Haven’t thought of that in years, so it’s a lot more funny then it sounds, but I need to learn how to make quicker, shorter comments without sounding like a tool! Appreciate the love! Keep up the videos and I’ll work on shorter comments!! Lol

[@superweak]

Never knew about those tuners. Pretty cool.

[@landonbailey]

ya they are great!

[@adamjolin]

Love your channel Landon, thank you!

[@landonbailey]

I appreciate that!

[@christophervincent8420]

Well, you inspired me. I will do a Squire build with my dad. He is a custome painter. So we are going to give it something Fender hasn't done before.

[@landonbailey]

nice! have fun

[@JRBell-ev8lt]

Hey Landon, I got a Mexico telecaster about 10, or 13 years ago; I can’t remember. I really like it, but I was wondering what makes the new professional series better? Is it the feel, build quality, or something else? I don’t think I will get a different one, because I like what I have. Okay thanks, rock on 🤘

[@diddymies]

yeah better build quality. Usually also made in USA parts and with rolled fredboard edges, which feels super nice.

[@landonbailey]

from my experience it's mainly the neck. it's that much nicer.

[@seanhershey3390]

Nice Pixies Riff...It sounds great..

[@landonbailey]

Thanks for listening

[@simontemplar3359]

So I found this as I'm doing an Esquire conversion. Synchronicity or something. Great video, and the Kriss Kross joke was delightfully dreadful. Loved it!

[@landonbailey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@flouisbailey]

Hi Cousin. Cool project by someone who can make it happen.

[@landonbailey]

we're cousins?

[@dabsafe]

Looks awesome. Glad you used the cream pickguard as most of us recommended. Now when’s the giveaway?????😉👍🎸🇨🇦

[@landonbailey]

Tomorrow!

[@ZitherBeast]

Actually enjoyed the camera work there.... that was nice.

[@landonbailey]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ZitherBeast]

@@landonbailey Yeah, good stuff dude, good stuff.

[@Randorita]

Oooo, that neck! Ouch, that neck price! But it does look great! Tip for not drilling too deep. Put a piece of masking tape around the bit at the proper depth. It will give you a guide so you don’t go through the body or neck. Great build!

[@landonbailey]

Thanks for the tip!

[@72dodge340]

USD$100 for shipping?! Man, you guys in Canadia sure do get hozed. Ok I'm over it, watching rest of video. I LOVE the result already, looks amazing!

[@landonbailey]

ya the alternative used to be to ship it within the US to an address I can drive to and pick up. hasn't been an option since covid, and also the dollar wasn't worth it.

[@seanhershey3390]

I want to do one centered around a B16 Bigsby.......soo cool

[@landonbailey]

do it!

[@seanhershey3390]

@@landonbailey I have an Esquier build from 7-8 yrs ago...( burgandy mist/ rosewood)..it cost less than your neck...:)

[@KungFuCooter]

I would love to see you do a lower budget Tele build. Use what you view as really good Squire parts as your base. File, adjust, straighten,solder, put in the work to take those parts to the quality of a Mexican or better to build a partscaster that anyone would enjoy. If you have an Instagram I can send you pictures of my Squire Standard Strat that I built from 5 or 6 different guitars.

[@landonbailey]

Thanks for the idea!

[@TommySG1]

Hey Landon, I dig the build videos the most and probably because I do a bunch too. I just put together a three tone burst Strat with a Fender solid rosewood neck and the HSS Gen 4 noiseless loaded pick guard. The guitar sounds and feels fantastic too. ( I dig both Tele’s and Strats ) only difference is I lose moneys on each build lol! I’m assuming you’re a better business man 🤙🤣

[@TommySG1]

PS - that bound neck you just used here looked sweet too. 🤙

[@landonbailey]

Sounds great! That rosewood would be awesome. There's no way I would ever recover the money on this build by selling it. So ya I don't do these to make money

[@TommySG1]

Aye I agree.... if you’re looking to flip it you’ll have that axe for sale a long time haha!

[@nellayema2455]

Beautiful guitar!

[@landonbailey]

Thanks a lot!

[@thehowardtam]

Sounds and looks great! And I really watched the whole vid in one go hahaha

[@landonbailey]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@VintageRadius]

I like your videos man. Would love to see a Tele Deluxe build with two P90 pickups. I’m thinking about doing one myself because I don’t have a guitar with P90’s but I really want one. Thinking MJT for the body with lightly aged nitro finish. Fender neck and Lollar pickups.

[@landonbailey]

Cool idea!

[@meadish]

Hard to go wrong with those specs. MJT are charging kind of crazy money though.

[@michaelmcdonald8877]

If you get a chance, check out the Squier Classic Vibe Esquires. They are awesome. I really enjoy your channel….informative and very good natured. Best wishes.

[@landonbailey]

Thanks! Will do!

[@dugbert5]

Nice job. Is the string tree supposed to be that low?

[@landonbailey]

probably needs a spacer. I'll look into that again later

[@manuelignaciomiranda5327]

34 minutes? YES

[@landonbailey]

cut down from 2.5 hrs of footage

[@manuelignaciomiranda5327]

@@landonbailey WHAT? How much time did you spend editing?

[@daveormand4977]

Fantastic video and a great build!! I’m looking into building a parallel universe Meteora with the telecaster pickups. Great job overall and I relate to your sense of humor!

[@landonbailey]

awesome thanks! have fun!

[@RaymondLandis]

You're one of the best!!! I appreciate your videos so much! Thanks!

[@landonbailey]

You are so welcome!

[@scottdale4608]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Great job! 😉👍 I would've continued watching, had the video been ten times longer. 😏

[@landonbailey]

Glad you enjoyed it! it was trimmed down a ton.