Building The Ultimate Telecaster!!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Part 2 with the full tone demo is up! Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b17Tq3WAoK5nppo

[@lincolnlee6042]

Darrell Braun Guitar you should put a bigsby on it!

[@javiermaderolopez6239]

Hey dude you are driving me crazy with your builds. And thanks to you I know now Warmouth. I don't even know what color and bla bla bla. But for sure is going to be a Telecaster from Warmouth. Thanks for all of this awesome videos.

[@LUCKYB.]

Darrell do you have any Benders in your collection ? If not maybe worth your while to contact Forest Lee Jr in Tenneesee he has a you tube channel .and a Top luther in the states here .

[@LUCKYB.]

@@lincolnlee6042 not on a Telee .

[@lincolnlee6042]

LuckyB you don’t like a bigsby on a tele?

[@grahamcox5220]

As I’ve said before, your videos are the best by far. You’re detailed, friendly, clear, concise, and knowledgeable. You put most of the other contributors to shame. Well done Sir!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks Graham! I appreciate the kind words ☺

[@grahamcox5220]

GCKelloch I assume that he/she’s being sarcastic.

[@eriklundstrum4656]

That maple fingerboard is so beautiful it looks almost like marble in the right light. Love that neck, and love these vids!

[@Jaysteenn]

Everytime you do these new builds on your channel, you make me want to build a new guitar!

[@minutesagoedited9761]

ikr, dudes got me looking at more and different stuff.... I even feel confident in setting up a new one from watching his videos

[@igre0s]

Ultimate Strat Ultimate Les Paul Ultimate Telecaster Ultimate SG is next, calling it! :D

[@JesusArmasOficial]

Sergio Alvarez this guy makes everything ultimate without busting the bank, remarkable.

[@peterlloyd7523]

Agree! Since He's recently fallen in love with the Jazzmaster, I wonder what he would do with one of those?

[@FlyingV555]

Sergio Alvarez ultimate Ibanez RG

[@jacobbrown1690]

explorer.....

[@martinhroch344]

Firebiiiird!!

[@johnjohncasyone2546]

There's always this warm, welcoming vibe in your channel that keeps me coming back for more. Upload made my morning!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks so much JJC! Glad you're a part of the channel!

[@wesleyAlan9179]

John John Casyone ,i know, right?

[@kevdean9967]

If Darrell could reach through the screen I'm sure he'd give us all a cup of tea and a Peak freans!

[@mocker56789]

It's because he's Canadian. Trust me, I'm Canadian.

[@janviljoen7001]

The video was professionally done with good taste. I miss the clean tone though. Darrell should go into film making.

[@vinhdattran8466]

As a telecaster lover myself, I can say that you are holding my dream in your hands, sir!

[@trontosaurusrex9532]

What a wonderful work of art. You must be grooving away on it,that tone is as warm as a sweater. Thanks for sharing.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

I get a lot of questions about this Tele, so hopefully this "re-build" video will help answer most of them :) Position 2 with both pickups engaged sound absolutely AMAZING and adding the neck P90 really sweetened this guitar up!

[@jono4708]

Position 2 is often instant Nirvana, especially on telecasters , gretsch or other guitars with p90 or "Tron"style pickups. Thanks for another great video.

[@MyButtsBeenWiped]

06:56 - 09:52 WOW ! A 2 Minute And 56 Second Build ! Fastest I Have Ever Seen ! 09:33 It Is Too Bad That, THAT Particular Neck Did Not Come With The Micro Tilt Adjustment Feature. I Have Always Believed That It Is Better To Have And Not Use, Than To Not Have And Need ! (Well, At Least, That Is What My Girlfriend Always Says About Me !) 09:35 Was That A Gold Fender Custom Shop Neck Plate That I Saw You Install On The Back Of That Tele ?!? 09:44 I Love That Gold Fender Roller Tree ! 10:26 - 10:56 Yep ! That Vintage Vibe P-90 Sounds Great ! 11:08 - 11:45 Man ! That DiMarzio Chopper T Sounds Great ! 11:47 Thanks, Darrell, For The Great Show ! I hope to see - and hear - that Tele in other videos !

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Spot on observations Phil! 👍

[@MyButtsBeenWiped]

Clarence Prigent, Amen, Frere !

[@CooperKerby]

You should've put a coil splitting option on that humbucker in the bridge, but regardless, the guitar is beautiful! Very well done, real talent!

[@mknewlan67]

Darrell, thank you for finally getting my guitar ready, I’ll send my address so you can ship it!!! Lol beautiful guitar!

[@blisterbill8477]

This channel always has a happy, positive note. The man is always working towards doing good things with what he loves.

[@countblue]

Great build. Cool selection of hardware and pickups. A lot of visual detail when assembling. Perfect closeup shots. 5/5 stars.

[@ferdelva]

For a beginner, me, your videos are really inspiring, thank you for all the work and passion you put into your videos, I really appreciate it

[@fattboyzz1355]

Please do a part 2 on this video ! I'd love to hear you just play this Darrell ,for at least say ....... 5 minutes :-). ... Anyone else agree ??

[@scarlettepunk2087]

Fattboyzz i 2nd the motion

[@jackstrap82]

This video is what got me to appreciate guitar necks. What a work of art!

[@gammaoverload8780]

What? I won? Awesome, looking forward to you shipping this out to me this week! 😳😂 The guitar looks amazing and those black an gold pickups and bridge look stellar. Fantastic build choices🎸🤘🏻😎

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

😄👍

[@Theronimus]

Gamma Overload more awesome with black satin finish on the body

[@RevvS1k]

This was very much needed!!! Not only have I learned alot as a total beginner, I'm convinced that my first electric guitar buy would be a Tele, with no regrets. Thanks alot Darrell!!!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Anytime! ☺

[@launder0]

Wallnut looks exquisite, differente, wonderful!

[@stkbkr1]

Fender Custom Shop cover wow! And the maple fret board, to die for. Rock on!!!

[@semikolon6440]

Always loved that Tele, didn’t think it could get any better, but it did! :D

[@nathanshervheim4611]

I love the idea of a tele with a P90 neck pickup. Great job!

[@erchamojosue8530]

Wow Darrell what an amazing guitar, I’m watching the video again. I was thinking of purchasing a wamouth custom telecaster body and neck, now I have to get mine. Thank you for your tutorial.

[@trevormccue9585]

I'm a little bias as a Tele guy, but BEST BUILD EVER!!! No this came out great man. Awesome tones from those pups as well. That bridge pickup is no joke! Well done.

[@jcoulter43]

I'm not usually a Tele fan, but this guitar is beautiful. Great choices on the neck and other appointments. God bless.

[@unique23b32]

That is your best sounding guitar now. The great looks is just icing on the cake.

[@DBSG1976]

The Telecaster love continues...can't wait to see the double bound Daphne Blue Tele down the road ;)! Fascinating video Darrell, I'd love to have your skills...

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

😄 👍 Double bound DB Tele will happen some day!

[@MarcCoteMusic]

My word... what a beautiful build. Sounds damn good, too. But that neck!!! Amazing. Two thumbs way up, Darrell.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks so much MC!

[@generatorofheavy7761]

Wow! I don’t usually prefer that finish, but love Tele’s, and you decked that one out super crisp!👍🏻

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Todd Bogley ,you're right, i never cared for that finish either, but either way it is a killer Tele!

[@adamterry6383]

Well you are right about one thing...The perfect tele would definitely have double binding on the body. Another fantastic build man. You have put together some truly beautiful guitars. The recent trans black strat was incredible.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks Adam!

[@randykelsoe7191]

Beautiful body and gorgeous neck. The P90 neck pickup has some serious attitude. Sounds great!

[@guitarste]

That is the nicest neck and fingerboard I have EVER seen Darrell. Very theraputic watching you fit all the parts

[@RC32Smiths01]

Man, assembling a genuine and quality Tele from Scratch! Looks and performs really adequately my man!

[@m.b.g.musicproduction9658]

Beautiful is an understatement...……..Wow Darrell, that is one amazing Tele!

[@screamlate2]

That guitar looks - and sounds - amazing. Thanks for doing nothing whatsoever to quell my serious case of tele-lust ! Another great video from one of my favorite channels !

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

😄 Sorry about that!!

[@Taocat1]

Darrell, that sounds freaking awesome! It's beautiful to boot. I'm planning on getting some DiMarzio's for my Jackson. Can't wait.

[@6uarte]

I never wanted a guitar so bad, I'm completely in love.

[@carlandjennifersilva]

Great Telecaster build! I built a 72 deluxe style telecaster. Painted the body sparkle blue and put a one piece fender Mexican Maple neck on it. Used gold hardware prails, hard tail strat/tele bridge and bent saddles with white pearl pick guard. It’s an amazing guitar. I love custom builds. My tele on just the rails sounds like a hot rodded traditional tele and on the p90’s such bluesy goodness and the full humbucker is fat. All guitarists should get a chance to do their own build!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

That sounds really cool!!

[@CapturelightMusic]

This is the type of content that I subscribed for

[@mattsmith9024]

This video is inspiring me to get the ball rolling on my own custom Tele build. It's been in the back of my mind for a year now. My plan includes a Seymour Duncan quarter pound pick up set with Fender custom shop Baja wiring.

[@Sean-yd4mi]

Looks amazing but no clean tones?? Overdrive can sometimes mask the true nature of pickups and the guitar itself.

[@outsiderdf]

That WAS clean...humbuckers are thicker, at least I think the first part was.

[@AlexSmith-ig9up]

@@outsiderdf it's not a humbucker it's a P90

[@paull8678]

I didn't think I would like the white pickguard with it, but it ties into the white bindings nicely. Well done!

[@geetarislife2843]

That is one of the most beautiful teles i've ever seen. idk why but i have a thing for gold hardware. I love building /modifying /playing guitars on my channel good or bad guitars i cant keep my hands off em i cant wait till i get my laptop back from school it sucks not being able to upload (no this computer isn't mine im borrowing it)

[@fmwaters1]

The Chopper T has a strong Tele sound. I would recommend the Dimarzio Super Distortion T. I rounds out the sound a bit and makes the Tele sing. I use one with the same Hipshot Bridge.

[@thein-tele-gent5654]

Why? Why do you have to create a video with that much raw deliciousness? The neck looks like it plays amazingly. The slow reveal of the tuners on the neck just about did me in, and that Chopper T bridge is FIERCE, I love it! The P90 with switchable magnets is a really nifty idea as well. But one last time to the Chopper in the bridge, Dang! Was that the Blue Angel wailing away? The combination of that guitar and that amp is Ridiculously good. Thanks for sharing a really really cool build, Darrell! I would love to see any advice you have for properly setting a new neck into an old guitar body. You make it look too easy!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks so much for the kind words! Some necks fit with no problem and others will require sanding to fit. ☺

[@gringogreen4719]

Cool Tele! I like the bluesy licks you cranked out over the usual leads you typically play. Well done!

[@robertclarkguitar]

Whoa. That's a brilliant piece of art!

[@Baci302]

That neck is very cool. Warmth! And those tuners on that headstock, omg! Wow.

[@George-lc1sd]

Stunning Tele!

[@michaelwalsh9979]

Yes folks he has done it again! Great job Darrell. Sure sounds sweet! As they say, Looking good! I.m working on a Squire contemporary HH. I have questions on pickups and tuners. Thanks Mike

[@carljenkins7354]

Love me some tele, and that P90 sounds fantastic.

[@Bmanhaas]

Greetings from India Darryl.. you are precise in your demo/s. Thank you for shining your wizardly light on us.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

😄 Thanks!

[@TheSeanCreagh]

Man... that tele looks banging! Well done, mate! Delighted for you!

[@jonathananthony1901]

That is absolutely the nicest looking & sounding Tele I've ever seen! Wow you out did yourself! 👍👍👍

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks so much Jonathan!

[@danoeb-g418]

I think you just forced yourself to do a alnico vs ceramic video now with that p90 in the neck

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

I think I better!

[@andmondson8260]

Perfect combo of colours, when I find a body I’ll be making this.

[@empireentertainmentevents1353]

Darrell... you are the kind of guy many Guitar players will love to hang out with...with a cold beer in hand too LOL!

[@zkj8741]

You're videos are genuinely entertaining to watch. Every other guitar channels seem to just go on and on about technique and their opinions. But you are different. And for that I thank you

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks man!

[@johnp.morgan8249]

Nice job man!! That thing sounds sweet!!

[@TracerXS]

Beautiful...love the walnut neck....In think that might just end up your go-to axe!

[@noakwesterberg]

Sweet looks, the black/gold over 3 tone sunburst is really classy!

[@IgnoresTrolls]

Really beautiful. Those double bound sunburst teles are one of the nicest bodies and then you've made some really great choices to go with it.

[@zachhickey5887]

I just put a humbucker from hell in the neck of my Les Paul. Combined with my Super Distortion it almost sounds like an acoustic guitar. Really sweet blusey tones with a little overdrive as well. Cool build Darrell! Sweet guitar!

[@RudyAyoub]

Zach Hickey post some videos of it!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Nice! I bet it sounds awesome! 👍

[@allenwoody5909]

Another Classic Vibe iteration video, gotta love it.

[@jldev368]

Good job...wish I could upgrade my guitar just like you...you make it look easy....👍⚡🔥

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks! It definitely gets easier after you put together a few 👍

[@gr8kzoo]

I knew someone that polite must be a Canuck. Cape Bretoner here. I have to say, the more I hear P90s the more I need my next guitar to have them (or a Tele with one in the neck at least!). I love the tone of yours - sounds and looks great. I can't believe how nice that neck is...

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

😀🇨🇦👍

[@casperboo5465]

That looks and sounds Awesome Darrell , Awsesome, Cheers

[@dannywoody5497]

Beautiful build I really love the clean tones as always it’s nice to visit your channel. Thank you for keeping it so interesting.

[@ThunderFalcon333]

Wow thats a kick ass tele. I alao love double bond bodies but dont love paying for them lol.. I got a 1970s Japanese LP copy when i was 14 got it in like 1979.. Yup double bond body. Neck is trashed so im gonna do a build with a warmouth neck new electronics and pick ups etc... Thanx for the inspiration to get off my ass and build a cool 🎸

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Anytime! ☺ Good luck with the build!

[@ThunderFalcon333]

Darrell Braun Guitar thanx

[@Gipsy-Danger73]

Beautiful guitar. Love the chopper T in the bridge. They have a really nice thick midrange bite that sounds great in an actual band mix. That pickup just sings with overdrive and can still get the tele snap clean. Great choice.

[@finps9786]

Not the biggest fan of telecasters but DAMN that's a beauty :D

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks man!

[@Carsonsaurus]

Wow those tuners and bridge by Hipshot look absolutely bananas!

[@ZOOTSUITBEATNICK1]

imo I've never liked Teles much. No matter, this is a hell of a good job--sound & looks-and a hell of a good vid. imo

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Charlie Newman ,Tele's aren't for everyone, no doubt. But the ones that play them, can really shred one to pieces, kno watta mean? I bought one new in 98',and still have it, just recently i got it out of the closet and now its my main ax... over my strat or my les paul. Its kinda like, you gotta know HOW to play a telly, not just play guitar, if that made since, lol

[@ZOOTSUITBEATNICK1]

Wesley Dunn...I think a killer guitarist will be killer on any guitar he or she picks up. And-hard as it is for me to say-SGs, which are my favorite guitars, aren't for everybody either! Hell, s'all just opinion, yeah?

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Charlie Newman ,yeah, a killer guitarist will be a killer guitarist on ANY guitar they pick, no doubt about it.... I want an SG... Ive always wanted a white one like ive seen George Harrison play a few times, there soooo damn sharp!

[@ZOOTSUITBEATNICK1]

Weslet Dunn...my '74 walnut SG with Bigsby was my all-time favorite except for the 2 custom-builts I owned. I hope you get one!

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Charlie Newman ,maybe one day i will,i hope!

[@istvandejesus]

The neck pickup is money but when you switched to the bridge... WOW!!! Telecasters are the best!!! God bless!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

😀👍 It's a monster in the bridge!

[@kraymarella4483]

Awesome build!!! Realy love that black gold combination... i hope we could win this great guitar..hahahha

[@glenngardin3561]

Another beautiful build, Darrell! I'm also a sucker for a double bound body. Great choice!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks Glenn!

[@Craig_Fussell]

LOL, if you ever wanna make a donation to my tiny (3) guitar collection, I could be persuaded to take that hideous thing off your hands! 😉All kidding aside, that is one beautiful and hot sounding instrument man! Nice work man!! 🤙🏻🎸

[@richarddelatorre2977]

I've been watching you for a while and I don't know how this video slipped under my radar. Awesome video!

[@alfatone2654]

Great way to put a fresh look on some old parts with some upgraded hardware. You're inspiring a lot of us. Thanks Alf

[@Kaijujon]

And I thought about selling my classic vibe tele so now I’m going to upgrade it eventually 😭

[@nickbuenger12345]

Now I wish I wouldn’t have traded mine.

[@therangersinger]

Warmoth has never failed to impress me with their level of quality and presicion. I have recommended that company to so many people.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Agree! I've yet to be disappointed 👍

[@steveredenbaugh9058]

so that neck is over 300 dollars?

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Yes. ☺

[@MiikeyLawless]

Yeah warmoth aint cheap lol

[@geetarislife2843]

but they're worth it if you got that kinda cash on you

[@CaptainPalkon]

Can't say anything. The look, the sound. It's preety amazing

[@Valz-xy2ex]

You should make a video where you show us ALL of your guitars 😂

[@arniewaldner4710]

edsmartinguitar yeah i agree look at all those cool guitars that are hanging on his wall wow

[@cubano100pct]

I got a set of Hipshot chrome staggered locking tuners for my Fender Mexican Stratocaster and it keeps my guitar in tune after using the tremolo. Love these tuners.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Agreed!

[@Cru2o2]

I'm triggered by your pronunciation of "decal"

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

😄👍

[@randallgough]

I think it is a Canadianism.:-)

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Cruz Avila ...lol, i was too! I was like, "What did he just say?" i had to back it up to hear him say it again!

[@stringspicksandfiddlestick6388]

Eh?

[@nigel_davey]

Sounds fine to us Irish and British viewers.. How is it pronounced in the US?

[@flightofthefatman]

Great build and sound...grunty for a Tele. I'm so glad I stumbled across your channel as your videos are varied, interesting, to the point and I learn so much. Thank you Darrell. 👍

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks! Glad you're a part of the channel :)

[@einfussganger]

OK, that's like the prettiest Tele I've ever seen. Nice job!

[@PaulyDTheKiwi]

Wow!!! What an amazing look and then the sound!!! Awesome build. Oh and that neck!!! Way to go Darrell!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks so much PD!

[@leoburke8466]

I've got a lefty, stays in tune, nice and solid. Put a Gibson 57 PAF in the neck, and a SD Lap steel in the bridge ala Keith! I do recommend getting rid of the saddles.

[@kebab_boi]

I swear to god, every video you put out always blows my mind, and most of all you never fail to impress! Well done Darrell!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

😄 Thanks so much Ali!

[@JVegaTrio]

Beautiful Tele, nicely done!

[@ChildoftheMetal]

I truly believe that is the nicest tele I've ever laid eyes upon. Great job, Sir! 👍

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks so much! It was a lot of fun to put together :)

[@daisydream8827]

Love the bridge pickup sounds

[@Spitfireseven]

This was a great vid. I bought the Warmoth maple 1 7/8 nut width. This was only available with Warmoth. I installed it on a Nashville Telecaster. Because of the Tex-Mex pickup system and the sensational neck it is the best guitar, equal to the "Behind The Glass" showcase guitars at Guitar Center, I have ever seen. It's heavy too! That guitar looks rock solid.

[@tisbonus]

I typically enjoy your vids! This was an excellent build. I like the pups you upgraded as well. Here's the thing, you're one of the first builders I've seen on KZbin test your pickup install before stringing up the instrument. I usually do that before I mount the pickguard but that's me. You get a sub sir for your forward thinking! Excellent job!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks! Welcome to the channel ☺

[@dalgguitars]

I've been under the impression that alinco magnets are warmer sounding than ceramic. Ceramic magnets are usually associated with inexpensive pickups. Gorgeous neck!!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Hi! Yes. That is a common thought, but has not been my experience. The pickup winder recommend them as well. I think it comes out of the reputation of high gain ceramic based active pickups which are indeed quite cutting ☺

[@dalgguitars]

It just goes to show that pickup winding/building is more nuanced than the internet leads me to believe. I thought the internet was always right ;-) Man, that tele is pretty. Love the double white binding. Rock On!

[@yodasecondave]

Nice choices, not the picks I would have made but undeniably impeccable. The quick magnet switch on the neck pickup is a smart long term move, opens options.

[@BreauxBobby]

Beautiful neck! Looks awesome on the back too. Very nice build. The tuning key holes are always frightening.

[@Otize1]

What a brilliant looking and brilliant sounding tele, just totally makes me want a tele now.

[@cjohnson5927]

You just cannot beat the Estwing Hammer of guitars ! Cool Telecaster Boudreaux !