I Took a Cheap Telecaster Style Guitar Kit and Turned it into THIS....

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

The Fender Tele in the video was a Fender Special Edition Deluxe Ash Telecaster. The control plate comes reversed. I just got use to using it that way, so I did the same on the Kit Tele. Fender Special Edition Deluxe Ash Telecaster www.guitarcenter.com/Fender/Special-Edition-Deluxe-Ash-Telecaster-Maple-Fretboard-Butterscotch-Blonde-1299517647474.gc?source=4GOA4LOBA

[@theedgereport7383]

@32:08 you had it right the first time. Toggle switch goes toward the front (neck) Awesome looking guitar!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Edge. M~

[@waskele.wabbit717]

You are correct however some players like it backwards.

[@ourawkfist]

I actually did mine backwards when I relic'd my Tele

[@litemetal]

If you flip the control plate, what he is calling the neck pickup is actually the bridge. Unless you flip the 3 way switch around.

[@ourawkfist]

@@litemetal when i flipped the plate, i just flipped the pickup wires so moving forward was neck and moving back was bridge. The wire length prevented me from just flipping the switch around.

[@thejakefromstatefarm6768]

When i was 6 my dad gave me a little gibson parlor guitar. I sanded it and coated it with linseed oil. It turned out pretty. I did it all myself so i felt real proud of it. I learned to play on that guitar. I love that thing. Carried it with me everywhere i went.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

That's awesome. Thanks for the story, love it. M~

[@rickraydubs]

When I was 6 I was cosplaying as a ninja turtle. What an accomplishment for you at that age!

[@jimmyz2098]

Man - Killer guitar build! That is one awesome Telecaster right there. And great tones and playing too. That was some down-home, down-south swamp styling you closed it out with, and man that sounded sweet with this guitar and amp! Love it love it love it. I gotta build one of these now!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Jimmy. It did come out great. You should git ya one. 😎

[@danpeloquin8402]

You continue to amaze me! The barncaster looks and sounds great! You play pretty darn good too!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Dan. M~

[@that_thing_I_do]

Just found you Thanks for allowing us to share. Lovely Tele.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you kindly!

[@gmmastro]

Love your relic and finish work, really enjoyed watching. You are very talented sir, looking forward to seeing you do more guitar builds!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you kindly!

[@eljefeguapobarbon]

Looks great! Glad you put the torch down for this build🤙🏼

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks 👍

[@anonymousradioshow]

She’s a beaut ! Loved your idea of sanding off the chrome to get that nice pink patina. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Much. M~

[@stockwelljr]

Super cool guitar: I love the antique distressed look you came up with. Awesome tone and great style of playing. Thank you, brother!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you too!

[@KenFernbach]

Nice work- this is a great look for a Tele that you just don’t see, I get the feeling that other people might try for this style of finish. You made some good choices and I’m including your wife! You got a good thing going brother- thanks for sharing 🎸

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Man, I appreciate that. M~

[@AlfredTom-w4x]

hello! the guitar sounds really good I like the way you put it together cool color too good job on it

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank Al. M~

[@JoyceBeaks]

Nice job on your guitar build. I have never seen a tele style guitar finished that way. Your guitar really looks sharp.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it. M~

[@wasteddude9387]

Glad to meet ya, brother. I like the life you got for yourself. This is the second time I found you, so I got your channel saved this time. Hey, I was surprised by the way you sanded the chrome for a finish that might just be a bit more expensive. On my screen it looks like a cross between rose gold and rainbow. The dark cracks in the body are frankencool too. FYI, them chickens aint no bother at all. Anyway, great video. Your show’s a refreshing change of pace. Thanks! Oh, yeah, lol. It sounds great too!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Dude. I appreciate that. M~

[@OtRatsaphong]

Beautiful finish, Michael 👍 Love the stressed look and the natural finish.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Ot. 😎

[@MichaelLHill-fd3kw]

What a great job you did with that $ 220 guitar and the guitar you used to copied the guitar I had never thought about ever playing or owning it but now I know different because of you breaking it down by you telling us about each part of the instrument thanks for that. I’m impressed with your results of the instrument you have rebuilt and how well it is performing. Keep up the good work and keep playing.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Michael. M~

[@Ron_Presley]

I was skeptical when you started to distress it with the screws and thought oh my this might not look so great but you totally pulled it off. It really looks really cool and easing that edge really was a great idea and it looks awesome. Definitely one cool and great sounding guitar. If you did use the strings that came with it means once you put some good ones on it will sound even better. Great Job Michael and glad I some how ran across your channel and I’m excited to buy a kit for my grand daughter and I to put together. She’s learning and taking lessons from a teacher that has her reading and playing notes and not just cords by memory and he has been teaching over 50 years and is thrilled how well she is doing. She is very smart and catches on really fast.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

That's awesome, Thanks Ron. M~

[@chk1chk2]

Wow! I really love the finish and like the wormwood effect you did. While watching the video near the end, your logo was superimposed on the guitar body for a second. It looked really good almost like a whiskey barrel. I like the distressed look you did to the metal components as well. I have a kit tele that I am waiting to build after I decide on how to finish the body. I really like this and think I may have found the finish for me. Cheers for all the effort and info you shared. I am now a subscriber.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you brother, good luck on the kit build. M~

[@B_Riley]

Great job man! Turned out really beautiful

[@Docsjeff]

It looks like the neck p/u pocket is large enough for a Hbkr if you wanted to use one.I just had a Mini-Hbkr put in one of my Tele’s.Sounds really good.

[@Liesl_Cigarboxguitar]

Fantastic video and fantastic build Michael. I was glued to the video through out! When I saw the body of the guitar I literally said ' Wow 😲. I'm sooo sorry to hear about the squirrel Michael 😔 that's too bad 😆 💜

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Liesl. It came out great, I was very happy with it. I was sad about the squirrel..😎

[@brucelangsteiner4599]

Beautiful work!! You've given me some ideas for my next kit. Thanks for sharing!!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Bruce. I'm looking forward to another one my self. :)

[@ddavismusic2176]

So AWESOME !!! I know how I'm going to finish my kit when I get it !! Thanks so much for this video !😀

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks ddavis. I think that finish came out awesome. You should try it. Fun. M~

[@ddavismusic2176]

@@SouthernFireGuitars Oh I'm gonna for sure !!!! I can't wait to see how mine turns out as you know all woods are different so I hope I get one as good as the one you made !!!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@ddavismusic2176 Yep, you never know how the wood is going to be in these kits.

[@charlesgordon8713]

Love that guitar!! Nice work!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Charles. M~

[@wyattsdad8561]

These are great! I watched that other barn one you made and I loved it.

[@wyattsdad8561]

Have you ever thought of making one where the finish is all smooth and the wood grain is completely smooth??

[@wyattsdad8561]

I watched a video on KZbin where the guy used a product called tru oil which is a gunstock oil and he was able to polish the true oil to a shiny finish. He painted his and sealed the grain first with a product called Plastic Wood. He used that as a grain filler. Shoot it actually worked really well. I wrote to him several years after the video was made and he said that the guitar finish still looked as good today as it did several years ago when he first made it.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

I haven't done that with a kit, but I just built a Solid Body 3 string from a slab of Sweet Gum and did a smooth natural finish. It's beautiful. You can see it on my website under Solid Body Guitars www.southernfireguitars.com/

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks, good info. M~

[@wyattsdad8561]

@@SouthernFireGuitars Oooo I’ll check that out!

[@rattleshakti]

Good job there buddy, lucky man too having such a cool wife buying you this beauty! Sounds great. Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks brother. M~

[@petermuller3577]

hello Michael, that was a great video. I also ordered a kit and built it in the same style. looks good. Greetings from Germany

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Peter. Its a lot of fun building these things, for sure. M~

[@benclaase8181]

Tx for showing and sharing. Looks like I should be able to handle this a build one in the future. Stay well.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome, Ben. They are pretty easy to build and a lot of fun. M~

[@randylocke3776]

Awesome job Brother!! That piece came out beautiful and sounds the business!! I should have you build me one!!🤘🏻🎸

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Randy. M~

[@PaulRansonArt]

Heck - gotta get your knuts in line - Love the video.🤣🤣

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Paul. LOL good one. M~

[@flatroc1]

What a beautiful guitar. Great job.

[@jesusgonzalez-qp2rf]

I saw your Stratocaster barn door and I love it , greetings from Puerto Rico take care

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Jesus. Take care as well. M~

[@jasonwilcox5150]

I bought a Strat kit for $40 old Marketplace. Nice woods, it has a mahogany top. I wishbi could send you a picture. It plays, sounds and feels amazing. I do believe with a true proper set up any guitar will play great.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Great price for a kit. I agree about the proper setup. You can email me pics at [e-mail] Thanks, M~

[@stu-j]

I'm a full-time guitar repair/setup/ luthier and I've done a few 'kits' for customers who didn't want to pay £1500/£2000 for a fully custom made guitar! All I use out of the kit is the neck and the body most of the time. To do a full custom kit build is around £800 ( including custom wound pickups and nitro finishing and stainless steel frets )

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks that's awesome. M~

[@d.mcdave8880]

Dude, I like your show a lot. You have a nice easy style about yourself. Keep it up and don't forget Mother's Day!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you D. I appreciate that. I definitely wont forget Mother's day. 😀

[@amymines9949]

I would have to say absolutely perfect because you don't see many people doing things the old way anymore nor do you see any body playing the guitar with the classic cords any more sir.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Amy. I like the classic chords. M~

[@jstar1000]

Dude, that is sick, love how it turned out. I wish you would have showed how you burnt that vane through the body, that is the play. I really dig that with the finish color and all, super awesome looking guitar. I friggen want to make me one now dang it.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks, I burnt the vane with a soldering iron. 😎

[@lazvt8469]

Cool Vid. Just yesterday, I took a HB TE52 (lefty) and based on hearing that a righty bridge plate (where the bridge pup is slanted in in reverse) softens the high E and tightens the low E, made the mod...had to drill/chisel/Dremel out some body to fit the pup. Easy. I think it does make the bridge pup less ice-picky at least. I also always remove the neck pup from the tone pot to improve clarity and increase output to match the bridge (on Squiers and MIMs anyway...and the HB too). You married a good woman.

[@KimMunzert]

I like your choice of color and the brass-ish hardware choices. Just right for a teley style.😊

[@shoffdk]

omg the body work is over the top nice! extravaganza is the word !

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Soren. I appreciate that. 😎

[@blarneyotoole1294]

Looks Great! Awesome video and so well explained, going to order a few of these for projects with my kids. Thanks , I think this will be a great yearly family tradition.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Blarney. That would be a cool project with the kids. have fun. M~

[@troykurz9615]

I like the design, it's like a thunderstorm coming at you.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Troy. M~

[@David-h6h8t]

I found a found a cheap Gibson took all the wiring out bought Seymore Duncan pickups had every screw nut bridge saddle tuners all replaced and my little guitar rocks I love it

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Sounds aweome. good deal. M~

[@StratES335]

Wow the finish looks amazing. Nice job!

[@williamjbivens1956]

Really great job on the kit build. I love the finish. Just an observation... "I," think that it would enhance the finished guitar if the pickguard were more of a matte finish as opposed to the high gloss. I believe it would be more in keeping with the antique feel;.Totally great job.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you William. Its funny you say that, cause I was thinking about sanding the pick guard with some fine grit paper to take the shine off a bit. I may still try that. 😎🎸

[@stevewojohowitz3229]

So original and cool. Like how you don't over do the worm holes or crack relicing . Your "Barbara" wire logo is very cool looking. Only thing I didn't get was why you reversed the control plate.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Steve. I bought a Fender Special Adition Deluxe Ash Telecaster, the control plate comes reversed, And I just got use to it, and kind of like the volume knob at my fingers. So I reversed the one on the build. 😎

[@stevewojohowitz3229]

@@SouthernFireGuitars That explains that. I have seen a player that does that because he likes to do the violin ,volume knob swells. Thanks for the quality content videos.

[@grantjones7019]

Great work with the finish! Super fun video.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Grant. M~

[@haroldjohnson1451]

I don’t have a t-style and after seeing yours I'm going to try building one, yours looks fantastic and sounds great. Thanks 🤠

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Harold, Yes, you should give it a go, they are fun to build. M~

[@averysbragbook]

I love the finish ! I built mine in early 2019, has a bone nut, realized that I made the same mistake as you and put the control plate backwards too ! I might have to leave it that way, since I don't want to solder the pickups back. I painted mine TV yellow, with acrylic according to DIY Gene !

[@kortgreen7725]

If u install the control plate wrong, dont fret! Alotta Tele players flip the plate around to use the volume knob as a volume swell with thier pinky! Cool mod!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks, I got use to the plate being backwards lol

[@Brykk]

I take a 10” piece of chain and put 3 or 4 3/16” bolts/nuts towards one end, then smack the wood with the bolts. Makes great impact dents for distressing.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

That's a great idea, Thanks. M~

[@thejakefromstatefarm6768]

It came out real good. Sounds great. Nice job!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Jake, You're like a good neighbor. 😉

[@kortgreen7725]

Just a lil fyi, when u string up the guitar n tune it to pitch, loosen the 4 neck screws and the strings will pull the neck into the neck pocket, and set it deeper, it, gives the neck a solid joint w/ the body!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Cool, thanks for the tip

[@No1414body]

Very nice build, like the finish, very simple and unique

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Jerry, M~

[@schoolofmanouche]

WOW that came out just awesome. I am going to order myself one of these kits. Great video 🤩

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks a bunch. The Guitar Kit like the one in this video amzn.to/3Xt5Bn5

[@thomasbrewer3571]

Sounds awesome from my ears

[@allenwoody5909]

You really put the "IT" in kit. Looks and sounds great.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Allen. M~

[@Tbonz19]

Hey Michael, I have some catchin' up to do with your channel. Got on the computer and saw this video in the feed. Great job! I have been wanting to do this type of build. Thanks for sharing and keep the videos coming man. Happy Independence Day buddy!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Tbonz. It was a fun build, worth the time. Happy 4th my friend. M~

[@scottsbaitsandtackle]

My wife did the same thing for me Christmas 2022. I got a double neck 6-12 string. Still have not built it yet but am planning to soon.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Cool, I may do one of those soon too, Ive been looking at them. M~

[@thomasd9237]

👍👍 nice build sir. I just put fender Yosemite pickups in one of my tele's (ash/maple/maple) with the 920D 4way control plate. It's hard to put a good tele down. they make you want to play ☺️

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Thomas. M~

[@joshkendrick4728]

I've been wanting to see someone put one of these kits together and review it

[@Mega3st]

Good guy! Perfect channel for my taste. Nice work. Greetings from Germany.

[@zolar55]

I don’t usually like stressed guitars butI really like yours!nice video….watched the whole thing!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Zolar. M~

[@Ron_Presley]

Very nice and when they chrome they polish the part then clean it then apply copper then nickel then the chrome which I understand is clear and makes the nickel shinny.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Great tip, thanks M~

[@russellwindsor8366]

As usual another great video, thanks and keep them coming

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Russell. I will keep em coming. 😎

[@leedoss6905]

I built a gun stock for a 98 Mouser out of extra fancy grade black walnut. Oil finish and all. Took forever.

[@meckev400]

Thank you so much for a really cool and inspiring video. I am definitely gonna give a kit a try

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Do it, they are a lot of fun. M~

[@dennishunter2031]

Beautiful Tele Michael. Sounds great as well. Keep the videos coming.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Dennis. I'll keep em coming. M~

[@milfordhopkins3436]

Thanks for the video,never thought of doin a build like that,you just gave me some great idea,s,think i,ll buy a strat kit build.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome, Milford. Thanks for checking it out. You should, their fun. M~

[@polyphonicgroove]

You did an amazing job...that is a beautiful looking Tele...however....on all of my Teles, the control plate is the other way....pickup selector in the front and volume and tone knobs in the back. You do very nice work.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks. I bought a Fender Deluxe Special Edition Natural Ash Telecaster and the control plate was turned around, I just got use to playing like that, so I built the kits like that as well. I kind of like the volume knob at my finger tips. Here is one like it. www.ebay.com/itm/186483161691?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=186483161691&targetid=2295557533110&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9012367&poi=&campaignid=19851828444&mkgroupid=160536780385&rlsatarget=pla-2295557533110&abcId=9307249&merchantid=115293005&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwmrqzBhAoEiwAXVpgomn2Js94AQ2Fk7KUfjefQmpOFoRBlkZbKFQ_S0gw78jQYeFI8a4ixhoCH14QAvD_BwE

[@polyphonicgroove]

@@SouthernFireGuitars It's all about what feels better....there's no right or wrong way of doing it. I'm very impressed with your skill level, you are a true artist and craftsman. Thanks for the content.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@polyphonicgroove Thanks brother. M~

[@docgify]

Happy Father’s Day dude.loved your build give your wife a tickle and say thanks lol

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks! Will do!

[@thomasbrewer3571]

Looks awesome love the look congratulations buddy

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks 👍

[@randallhaney7909]

Nice work, Fun video, lovely Tele.... That's 3 out of 3 Boss. How Cool is that? (Answer?) .. Very cool. Thanks Boss, you are appreciated

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks again!

[@Douglas_I]

That's a beautiful guitar! Awesome work sir!

[@volkiruski1221]

Such a nice video you made and a very very nice awsome TL 👍👍👍

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Volk

[@grantkoeller8911]

Bob wire is Barb wires brother.

[@jeffsnyder3161]

Outstanding indeed! Really enjoyed watching this. :)

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Jeff. M~

[@ralley145]

Great video. Keep in mind, if you reverse the control plate, the proper pickup selection will be backwards to. I took a Bullet Tele and upgraded it. I installed a 4 way switch. Have a great day.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks, Good tip. M~

[@yohanonshine4664]

Yeah that came out nice . Quick question how many coats of the boiled linseed oil and do you have to reapply the oil like my butcher block?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks, It was about 10 lite coats. I will only reapply it lightly to the fret board when I change the strings. M~

[@yohanonshine4664]

@@SouthernFireGuitars Thank you for the information. Nice build and you set it up fine . Also nice playing

[@jamesharris4432]

Wow sweet guitar build has it all looks and tone 👍🏻

[@nerfherder9021]

nice build video! finish is awesome!

[@Aaronmcgrattan]

Looks great but you had the pick up selector switch plate correct the first time. Now it's on backwards on both your teles

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

The Fender in the video was a Fender Special Edition Deluxe Ash Telecaster. The control plate comes backwards. I just got use to using it that way, so I did the same on the Kit Tele. reverb.com/p/fender-special-edition-deluxe-ash-telecaster?hfid=83230040&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7ZO0BhDYARIsAFttkCiIDQGN7Jj4rPMUoiB2EkdTGTPWHgd6QvNrSmbAMR3bVgAAPG7Ewx8aAm2-EALw_wcB

[@DaisyHollowBooks]

I like how it came out. I enjoyed your playing!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Joseph, I appreciate that. M~

[@davidd6510]

Love the finish! Nice build overall!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks David. M~

[@donbruno5952]

Awesome build Michael! Looks like a fun time.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Don. It was a blast to build. Maybe she'll buy me one for my birthday. lol

[@bobhunt1253]

Really nice job especially the “cracks”. How did you get them the darker colour without getting any area around them darker. I just finished putting a kit guitar into an Artuero Fuente box and it sounds great. The guitar kit was missing the body.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Bob. After cutting the groves in with the razor knife, I darkened them in with my soldering iron. :) I like those Arturo boxes. That sounds pretty cool. M~

[@Mrpurple75]

Surprised you didn't hammer the plates, great vid, have one of these on the way

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Next time! :)

[@AM2PMReviews]

I kind like the reversed controls. Great build

[@CharliePetricone]

GREAT job!!! Looks and sounds beautiful. I'm looking to do the same thing just not sure which BYO company to get it from. I believe Stew Mac has the Wilkinson DIY's. Pricey, but nice. Definitely a Tele style.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks, My wife bought me the StewMac Les Paul style kit for my birthday. I have a video on it as well.kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2PGooVrh7xmirs Definitely a little more $$$ but it was better quality for sure. Their Tele kit looks very nice, but yes, pricey.

[@minndxbmih]

waooow what a beautiful finished guitar ! you done very well and it looks like it sounds. CONGRAT ! how you done the fine lines on the guitar, filled the knife-scratches with colour and sanded it down, or just done by a pen ? man, the result is astonishing :-) i‘m close to order the kit ;-)

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks. I use a soldering iron to darken the lines. M~

[@minndxbmih]

@@SouthernFireGuitars coooool :-) it‘ so well done !!!! :-)

[@johnmarshall8484]

Dang you’ve done it again…another masterpiece!!!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, John. It was fun. M~

[@robjones7725]

Really like the raw natural wood look. You scored the body but did you fill in the scores with some black paint or something else? - Great looking Tele. Sounded great on low open chords - very southern rock or ballsy country to my UK ears! Nice looking natural Tele - the way I like 'em. Thanks.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Rob, I used a soldering iron for fill in the cracks. M~

[@ernieflanaganstingraybassm1463]

Awesome job and looks wonderful and it has great sustain and what are you gonna call her ??

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Ernie. hummm I haven't' thought of a name yet. 😎

[@jeffdray2500]

Use those strings to align the neck, then put decent ones on. Pull the frets and sand a better radius into it.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

That's awesome thanks. M~

[@walterkemp6558]

Very interesting Mike. Some customising touches to make it unique and yours. Looks great, sounds fantastic. What’s not to like. Thanks 👍

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Walter. M~ 😎🎸

[@wagonet]

comfort carve on a tele body is very nice,

[@sfcmp7005]

Actually the selector switch on a telecaster is the original way you had it. The switch is forward of the knobs. That being said, Bill Kirchen, who played guitar on the song "Hot Rod Lincoln" always reversed his switch to the way yours is. He would rewire the first knob as volume, and the second one closest to the bridge as tone, because of the switch, but he did this to all his telecasters. By moving the volume to the top, he was able to make all those cool sound effects by manipulating the volume with his fingers as he played. There is a cool video on KZbin about how he did it, and he demonstrates how the mod helped him make those sound effects. If anyone is interested, if you search KZbin for "Bill Kirchen Hot Rod Lincoln Tele mod" a series of videos will come up. Its the first one with Dan Erlewine. Its a great video!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

I will have to check that out. Thanks. My Fender Special Edition Deluxe Ash Tetecaster came that way, and I got so use to playing it like that. I like the volume knob right at my finger tip, so, I turned it around on the kit guitar as well. You can see them here. reverb.com/p/fender-special-edition-deluxe-ash-telecaster

[@peterhaynes8258]

Lovely looking and sounding Guitar Michael, really unusual mate, Terrific Job, Lot of work but really, really worth it, Out of curiosity, That nice Fender you've got, is it vintage or newish Michael? Coming back to your wonderful kit build, This Guitar is really special and the sound was exceptional, your playing, Well, Brilliant, Great Video Again, Thanks Michael, Stay Safe and God Bless to you all.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Peter. It was a lot of fun to build and finish. I am happy with it. The Fender Tele I have is not vintage, I wish it was. :( It is a Fender Tele made in Mexico. ( MIM). Its a Special Deluxe Ash model, The volume and tone control plate is upside down from a lot of other Telecaster models. Plays and sounds great. M~

[@peterhaynes8258]

Thank you Michael Clapton Bianconi, lol.

[@timcastle165]

Awesome looking guitar!! I couldn’t find the neck radius or nut width in the spec’s on their website, you wouldn’t happen to know those measurements would you? Love the way that body turned out!!!! 🎸

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Tim. I don't know the neck radius or nut width, didn't really care for that price. I saw the same info you did. I guess they figure a beginner building the kit isn't going to care what the radius is lol

[@palm444]

After watching this, I'm tempted to try boiled linseed oil on the next guitar I mod. Cool build! I live south of you and the afternoons are just way too hot in the summer!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

That's awesome, Steve, Give it a try, looks great. Yes, VERY hot this summer, for SURE. It would be nice to have a shop with AIR. lol 😎

[@Mindwave416]

How come you didn't add any shielding paint to the pickup and knob cavities? Cool build love that farm wood technique

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

They are cheap pickups anyway, how much would it really help. lol