How You Can Build a BETTER Guitar Than the Fender Custom Shop

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Fender Road Worn '50s Telecaster Neck
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Timestamps:
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0:00 - Have you ever wanted to build your own guitar?
0:32 - Disclosure and what they sent me
0:50 - This is what you do with a brand new neck
1:30 - Assembling the neck and body
2:30 - the Tools I'm using in the video
3:10 - installing the strap buttons, electro socket jack
4:00 - installing the tuning machines
6:55 - installing the pickups
9:50 - installing the Obsidianwire loaded control
12:35 - installing the Stringjoy strings
14:20 - installing the string guide
14:58 - Setting up the guitar
17:15 - weighing the guitar
17:26 - recording setup
17:40 - guitar Tones
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[@landonbailey]

you can do it! All the parts and tools in the video (or similar) Fender Road Worn '50s Telecaster Neck 🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/k0YKyv 🛒 *Solo* Guitars bit.ly/3dpEzYH Fender Road Worn Guitar Tuners 🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/an7obQ 🛒 *Thomann* bit.ly/ThomannRoadWornTuners Stringjoy Signatures 9-42 🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/Jz769N *Obsidian Wire Loaded Control Plate for Tele (Vintage 3-way)* 🛒 bit.ly/3T7gODY Fender Pure Vintage Telecaster String Guide 🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/ZQ7Gn0 🛒 *Thomann* bit.ly/ThomannFenderStringGuide Fender Telecaster Neck Plate 🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/LX7Lz3 🛒 *Thomann* bit.ly/ThomannNeckPlateCorona Fender Vintera and other Telecaster Bodies 🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/Jz7Nb2 🛒 *Thomann* bit.ly/ThomannTelecasterTeleCSBody 🛒 *Reverb* tidd.ly/3TMMySz Fender Pure Vintage '64 Telecaster 🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/B073q0 🛒 *Thomann* bit.ly/ThomannFender64TelePickups Telecaster Mint Green Pickguard 🛒 *Amazon* geni.us/TelePickguardMintGreen Fender 3-saddle American Vintage Telecaster Bridge Assembly 🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/Nk7xAP 🛒 *Thomann* bit.ly/ThomannTeleVintageBridge Electrosocket Output Jack 🛒 *Amazon* geni.us/8Zvm Fender Pure Vintage Strap Buttons 🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/Gm7yr6 🛒 *Thomann* bit.ly/ThomannFenderStrapButtons MusicNomad Keep It Simple Setup Starter Kit 🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/6em6BE 🛒 *Thomann* bit.ly/ThomannMusicNomadKISSbundle Grizzly Nut Files 🛒 *Amazon* geni.us/NutFiles Fretrocker 🛒 *Amazon* geni.us/FretRock Hand Held Reamer 🛒 *Amazon* geni.us/theReamer Recording Tools: Fender Princeton Amplifier kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4nXc6esoMuEjqc Royer R-10 Microphone kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX60mISfh9Gcibs Arturia Audiofuse Studio Audio Interface kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6u5cnprp9qCbtk Also check Fender and Zzounds for other parts: 🛒 Fender fender.prf.hn/click/camref:1011lzDtv 🛒 Zzounds Gear www.zzounds.com/share--landon_bailey *Timestamps:* --------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Have you ever wanted to build your own guitar? 0:32 - Disclosure and what they sent me 0:50 - This is what you do with a brand new neck 1:30 - Assembling the neck and body 2:30 - the Tools I'm using in the video 3:10 - installing the strap buttons, electro socket jack 4:00 - installing the tuning machines 6:55 - installing the pickups 9:50 - installing the Obsidianwire loaded control 12:35 - installing the Stringjoy strings 14:20 - installing the string guide 14:58 - Setting up the guitar 17:15 - weighing the guitar 17:26 - recording setup 17:40 - guitar Tones

[@christophervincent8420]

Ok. I have a massive question because I know you like the Starcaster and I know you liked the Casino as well. Between the two of them, which is more comfortable to play and which sounds better? Or pros and cons if you will? I'm struggling because I can only get either or for a trade in.

[@jeffrowlette]

Partscasters are why I currently have over 30 guitars!!!!!!! Once I got really good at fret work, I was addicted. Having perfect fret work is critical....but I'm a machinist by trade so I took to it easier than some might. My guitars feel and play AMAZING and most, even with lots of upgrades, are under $300.

[@dejavoodoo7204]

That has been my approach over the last few years, there is now mature/seasoned well made 90's/00's Korean/Indonesian/Japanese bodies and necks out there on the market for incredibly reasonable prices too ,...and because of the maturity the fine detail finishing and set-ups will hold quite nicely. *Most really affordable necks and bodies need to "dry out" and settle over a few years from my experience.

[@chester_hobbs]

This guy spent $499 just on the neck.

[@kyroplastics]

@@chester_hobbs That's because he bought a finished neck. You can pick up telecaster reject necks which have minor manufacturing errors for about $130 here in the UK. For example my telecaster neck was 0.2mm (0.007 inches) short on the saddle.

[@Tim82621]

@@kyroplastics Where do you buy those?

[@Gliese710_]

@@Tim82621idk where you buy the rejects, but I know guitarfetish has a ton of neck options for under $100, and finished bodies for around there too.

[@davidsmigielski5358]

Most of my guitars are partscasters. It's the best way to get unique instruments while learning what goes into making a functioning guitar

[@MichaelSheaAudio]

Just put something together last year. The Tom Delonge Strats were tempting me, but Fender doesn't make left handed versions. Plus they're expensive. So I browsed the used market and found a MIM Lake Placid Blue Fender Strat for $700 CAD up in Owen Sound. I replaced the 21 fret rosewood board neck with a 22 fret all maple neck, nickel vintage style Fender tuners, pulled out all of the electronics and threw in a single humbucker with a volume and tone on a parchment pickguard. After the luthier did his work, the guitar is amazing. A perfect sleeper dropped C chug machine. No one would suspect a thing. >:)

[@igniaulfsborg8946]

$1,467 if anyone was curious about the tally

[@BullFrog96]

Still cheaper than a custom shop

[@grogueQ]

Thanks, wonder why that wasn't in the video.

[@igniaulfsborg8946]

@@grogueQ it’s only relevant if you’re paying full retail for everything he used. This vid was an ad for the individual items.

[@eskemeldgaardkrogh4145]

…and you might get 700 back if you try to sell it… Honestly, when you’re closing in on used Fender CS money, you’re better off simply picking up a used Fender CS… or a used American Original, for that matter.

[@DigitalChemistryBand]

Spent 1600 for my Charvelle San Dimas... absolutely beautiful 1 piece maple top, deep figured top , floyd rose ... pro all the way, for 1/3 the money of a fender custom shop.

[@adelok]

senor i love your style of comedy. quick witty under the radar.

[@strumminronin]

Thanks Landon. I love this "hiding in plain sight" "just a Mexi Tele" angle. No doubt monetarily it costs more in comparison to an actual Vintera Road Worn, but yours is all dialled in, exactly to your specs, WITHOUT the drama of buying and selling a ton of parts and what not. And there's also the time factor. Bravo.

[@mikestich9173]

I love the way the Lake placid blue body looks with the maple neck.

[@michelleneeds4165]

I have a stray in those colours, it was a gift from a departed friend. Loved the sound but wouldn't have picked it myself on looks. Over the years it's grown on me tho!

[@KoaCharvel]

Gotta love a tele.

[@thickchili]

I built a telecaster about 2 years ago and it feels better and plays better than almost any telecaster I've ever picked up before

[@user-co6xn9uv9s]

Built mine using the same neck, reliced body from Franchin guitars, DiMarzio true velvet pick ups and gotoh hardware. Best playing,sounding guitar I’ve ever owned!

[@user-ve5fd7hr2p]

😮 I’ve always wanted to do this, but I thought, nah. My DIY dreams usually end in regret. But after watching this, maybe even I could do it. Thanks for the video.

[@stockholm1752]

Back to how your channel started. Nice to see. 👍

[@landonbailey]

the original kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZCmkoKZZ7Ckrs0

[@sweetnsourchick1761]

That "plastic removal" sound is music to my ears! That is a sweet sounding tele, too. (Love the modding videos. Please do more!)

[@imjustherefortheks]

@@sweetnsourchick1761 I've never did it with any of my guitars... 😂

[@sweetnsourchick1761]

@@imjustherefortheks You should try it! It can be addictive!

[@roygaber8659]

Sweet! I am finishing up a Strat in LPB, custom wound pups from a local shop. Great minds syndrome I reckon.

[@copperaudio9664]

Thanks Landon. Every guitar gets put together by somebody. It's not by a wizard or magician. There is no magic those big $$ buy. Just great parts that work well together and are assembled with care and experience.

[@EyesOpen369]

This background music is a whole vibe bro ❤😎

[@MrMoneyHelper]

I bought a Donner Thinline Telecaster copy. It came with a gig bag, tools, cable, and strap. After adjusting it and playing it for a while, I'll decide if anything needs to be changed. It could be a perfect starting place for modifications. So far, the pickups are fine as they are. The electronic controls all work without any crackling noise. This seems to only need a setup. It won't sound like your awesome sounding Partscaster, because it is a dual humbucker guitar. I love it. It might be my best ever bang for the buck new instrument purchase.

[@daveormand4977]

As always Landon, awesome guitar, build & video detailing it!! Thank you!!

[@landonbailey]

My pleasure!!

[@gergemall]

Excellent ❤. Thank you. I’m building one now . I love my Fender Telecaster

[@landonbailey]

Enjoy!

[@EdibleDeodorant]

I just finished an... assembly. about $1600 total, very cool but the damn thing is neck heavy and I have nobody to blame :o

[@friscoliv]

Ive seen a ton of videos explaining how to build guitars, but this one I think was the best. Really took your time explaining things and I was able to watch you do it, gives me at least a little encouragement that maybe I could try messing around with a guitar at a really basic level. Thanks for the awesome video.

[@georgegreen8836]

Think I’ll pick up some obsidianwire and a neck and body from warmoth. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

Cool video, Landon. I still have a couple of bargain-guitars that I haven’t even had the time to upgrade yet, but if I ever build one this will be a great reference. Enjoy your summer. ☮️

[@mattfrazier5025]

As a cabinetmaker, I must say I appreciate the use of the back side of a nail set to seat the ferrules. Also, gotta have a reamer. Loved the vid!

[@christophereaton4694]

Must Have Solder !

[@Exercise-01]

Another tele on your channel how original and exciting.

[@landonbailey]

Thanks for listening

[@frossbog]

You should make the neck holes in the body large enough that the screws can just be pushed through so that tightening them pulls the neck tight to the body.

[@michaelkeith639]

was about to say the same, but checked and you beat me to it!

[@jorichanson76]

I’ve built a few parts casters and only use bee’s wax on the screws. Better tone than other synthetic waxes plus it allows the screws to breath inside the wood

[@jasonmarchant1607]

You made that look so easy. Nice.

[@hughschick6847]

Start with a kit from Precision Guitars (Vancouver) and you’ll have no problem making something that wipes the floor w Flounder.

[@SB-ht6kf]

Only thing, and a critical one, is with necks that adjust at the heal, if you mount the neck pickup in the body, instead of the pickguard, you don't have to remove the strings to adjust the truss rod. You just need to unscrew and lift the pickguard off the pup and under the strings for trussrod access...and of course PuP height. Love the channel, of course subbed, and appreciate all the awesome content!

[@the.Aruarian]

What's also a great option if you don't have a Fender body laying around, is getting a modern Squier Classic Vibe or Paranormal Series to do a neck swap on. For these two the neck pocket is pretty close, if not identical, to that of Fenders. At least in my experience, it dropped right in. Whether classic, thinline, deluxe, cabronita or what have you, so many great options. I put a Fender tele neck (roasted maple, modern C) on my Thinline Cabronita body and it plays like a dream.

[@astewart9410]

That’s basically a perfect Tele for me. Beautiful work, Landon!

[@kingmodestfirst4487]

Lake placid blue + mapleneck =😎👍

[@jamieb7799]

There’s the funny Landon at the end. Must’ve been a stressful build 😀 Sounds great, love the blue 👍

[@mattdylan664]

love that lake placid blue color and the calming background music that sounds like Boards of Canada by way of BBC Radiophonic Workshop , your process rocks!

[@synonyx]

As someone who has built several partscasters and owns several custom shop Fenders, no you aren't building a better guitar than Fender CS from parts. There are certain steps and extra levels of attention to detail they take to make it a higher quality instrument. Not to mention the woods, finishes and components. My partscasters always turn out good, but you can definitely FEEL the difference when playing between the two. Plus it costs just as much to build a partscaster as it does to buy a good used newer Fender USA. AmPro2 strats/teles are going for $1250-$1350 used. I will say though, your building skills/process has improved over the years on your builds. Deducting points for you not soldering your own harness though.

[@thseed7]

I like the pickups a lot more than I expected. The classic twang is really kind of nice. Perfect outro also

[@landonbailey]

They are the same pickups used in the George Harrison Tele

[@johnladdsmusic]

Beautiful! You’ve inspired me to try this!

[@landonbailey]

Go for it!

[@Aeneas911]

Nice! The addition of a Fender bigsby would be a nice vid too!

[@brianmartin1139]

that was a very good video, Landon.

[@notlikethatbro2948]

Mr. Landon, looks like you been watching too much scar my guitar lol! Great build

[@landonbailey]

I don't what that is and also I don't have the internet!

[@AdamWellsMusic]

Love your voice. You make great videos.

[@landonbailey]

Thank you so much!

[@doctoribanez]

It's cool all those different places hooked you up

[@MayonnaiseOreo]

I actually just built a Telecaster after being inspired by your videos. Here's how I kitted it out: - Fender Sonic Blue body - Fender satin roasted maple neck with rosewood fretboard - Fender Parchment pickguard - Twisted Tele pickups - Mojotone solderless wiring harness - Fender locking tuners - Wilkinson compensated bridge It came out beautifully and I love how it plays.

[@landonbailey]

Congrats!

[@MayonnaiseOreo]

@@landonbailey You made it look really straightforward in your other videos so I appreciate the inspiration.

[@scottreynolds6317]

Absolutely lovely guitar! 🎸🔥🎸🔥🎸

[@Louis_Velliotes]

Turned out great man. Excellent job. Great color too! Much love and peace.

[@ungatotuxedo4232]

“Even though they call it a bolt on, it’s four screws” 😂😅😂

[@GCKelloch]

I found a guy on eBay that makes excellent finished necks with Stainless frets in the ~$200 range, and you can get finished bodies for ~$150, or a bit more if you want a great paint job. Great standard or Wilde brand noiseless SC pickups are available for less than Fender, as well as affordable quality hardware. A great guitar can be had for as little as ~$500.

[@jeffwatson4908]

A fun watch with great results. An heirloom guitar. That plastic wrap did not give up without a fight!

[@landonbailey]

double layered plastic!

[@mrfatbobrider1969]

Very nice Landon Looks and sounds great ✌️😎👍

[@landonbailey]

Thanks 👍

[@Patrick.B223]

Great video. I was really impressed with the music nomad tools and the setup instructions. Looks like I’m going shopping. Thanks again Landon!

[@landonbailey]

Have fun!

[@SomeDudeDan]

Partcasters are awesome, I have made a few, and a lot of Les Paul copies it is fun to build guitars and play them. 🤘🎩

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Awesome video dude

[@landonbailey]

Thanks for the visit

[@candieflip]

love the jumpscare intro landon

[@DinosaurDillon1776]

Hey Landon, big fan! I’m an SG owner and I just bought the squire paranormal strat. So it’s basically a telecaster. But it has a push pull switch and from what I can tell a very nice pick up configuration. I’ve always preferred the knob layout on the telecaster and preferred a double cut body style so I just jumped on it when I saw a beautiful two tone one

[@landonbailey]

Rock on!

[@mikedwiles]

Nice job! Teles can do just about any style. Lots to explore with them.

[@820hurleyj]

Good job! Sounds like a Tele. You also picked my favorite color!!! Three things I would have done differently, but that's just personal preference. When I get something new, I want it to look new, so no distressed neck or anything else. Also, I prefer rosewood to maple necks. They sound the same which I found out the hard (expensive) way and I much prefer the feel of rosewood. Lastly, I'd have gone with a six-saddle bridge. I don't like the idea of having to split the difference with two strings sharing one saddle. If the prices were comparable I'd have probably gone with a Warmouth neck. I've heard good things about them but they tend to be kind of pricey, although it's nice to keep it all Fender. What material is the nut? Looked like a plastic nut from the filings. I've not filed a Tusq nut yet so I don't know what those filings look like. I've got a black Tusq I'll put on my ESP LTD (someday).🙄 Ok, that's more than three things. I lied. I enjoy your videos, Landon! Great tone!

[@pierrepierre8920]

Probably your best tone ever.

[@damienhegedus8973]

Ordered my hardtail last week cause of fathers day sale 💃🏻💃🏻

[@ipuya]

Thanks Landon! I really enjoyed that. Beautiful guitar! Maybe we can see it compared to ine of the fancy teles. 😊

[@JasonTMays]

Dude! do you make your background music? Cause It's pretty damn good! @1:49 had me in my feels!

[@joelseph2007]

The neck used in the video alone, costs more than my whole guitar.

[@nickscott4389]

I just bought a squire classic 70’s vibe strat, for £380.00 GBP ! Amazon lists fender necks at £375.00! 🤔😳🤪🧐🤩😎

[@joelseph2007]

@@nickscott4389 if you follow the link in the description of the video, you will see that the neck used in the video is a Fender Road Worn 50s Telecaster Neck. Which retails for £499.99.

[@landonbailey]

I say that’s where you should put your money on a guitar build

[@thetonemob]

This is a great video dude!

[@landonbailey]

🎸😀👍😁

[@mackiefarrell]

I saw the thumbnail and thought it looked like my tele. Then you said the body is a 60s vintera in lake placid blue and yup, that's what I've got. Mine has the pau ferro fretboard though

[@Thatoneguy40939]

I love that finish

[@ChrissyG233]

I like the cut of his jib. This guy really speaks to me 🍩

[@jimmyoller7698]

Keep these videos coming brother!

[@landonbailey]

Will do!

[@hissingbeatles499]

maybe it just needs time to wear the new frets in but i kinda hate how it sounds. my partcaster strat i bought also has this problem, and for some reason i just can’t click with it, same w/ this tele in the vid. still, i really enjoyed watching u make it, ur a cool dude, hard to find a guitar page that isn’t run by the most bland human alive 👍

[@Bixll09]

I have built 4 guitars now. Very simple. Choose great parts. look up the specs of the guitar you want to emulate, get at it.

[@KingDracSiege]

This is a great video. Might want to zoom out a tiny bit to better frame your head in the talking head shots

[@rexdarvog]

I enjoyed those stop motion picture segments even though they were an advertisement.

[@landonbailey]

when was that?

[@rexdarvog]

@@landonbailey I'm referring to the products shown at 9:53 and 12:37 in the video. I might be mistaken if you were simply showcasing them, but the presentation made it seem more like a typical advertisement or product placement. The brand names were clearly displayed and mentioned, Obsidianwire's product was demonstrated for its functionality and ease of use, and the mention of a collaboration led me to believe that you were promoting these companies.

[@landonbailey]

oh ya! forgot I had those animations. yes everything has been clearly labelled as 'Includes Paid Promotion' so there's no misundertanding.

[@rexdarvog]

​@@landonbailey Oh, I see. I was likely overthinking things so I apologize for not considering another perspective at the time. I appreciate your patience.

[@FossyPickles]

this video really makes me wanna build a mustang but i got no clue where to get the parts for that

[@user-co6xn9uv9s]

Just a comment on the neck, Fender charge a premium price,but fit a white “synthetic bone” nut,which looks cheap. I changed mine for an aged graph tech tusq xl, looks much better and is far superior for tuning stability etc. Something to consider if you’re going to build one of these!

[@landonbailey]

👍🎸

[@crunchysteve]

Did you run a ground wire for the bridge plate? Absolutely essential, especially if you have even the slightest likelihood of doing high gain playing!

[@landonbailey]

The bridge plate grounds itself to bridge pickup in this case

[@ilovejapanesemusic3858]

Great video!❤

[@9999plato]

Get compensated brass saddles for improved intonation. Gotoh makes a nice set. A=n Emerson 4 way switch is a nice mod or the equivalent wiring project. Fenders FSR switch may be nice as well. Warmoth makes beautiful bodies if you want to get fancy. They can make almost anything you desire, Fender licensed.

[@landonbailey]

that's what I used

[@BullFrog96]

I want that neck. Might have to buy one

[@landonbailey]

🎸👍

[@derekclacton]

Better than stealing - that would be wrong …

[@davidsharpify]

That’s a really expensive partscaster. 😮

[@strumminronin]

Indeed, no disputing that. But it has quality parts and all the features he wants, and time saved from having to keep buying and selling parts to mod an existing guitar. I am very on board with his approach.

[@jonalexander8935]

Sound demo no string tree but I saw you drill and install the string tree...? Great build great content!

[@landonbailey]

don't ruin the editing magic!

[@johncollins5552]

Just spray some white paint over the chrome cover on the neck pickup and try to sell to a Tom de long fan for 2000 as a sleeper guitar haha 😂

[@andybungert]

man I love that color! Landon, just a curiosity. I notice you picked a 21 fret neck. Do you have a preference between 21/22 frets, and if so, why? I doubt there's much "feel" difference or anything, but if anyone has some secret insight about why one might pick 21 over 22, I would love to hear about it. :)

[@Mandobird1]

The peel was very satisfying.

[@daveormand4977]

Landon have you ever considered parts casting a ‘Micawber’ style Tele?

[@gregjohnson6329]

Nice job. Mexican tele. Nowhere near custom shop tho.

[@tymanngruter1808]

What? Did i saved about 3500 dollars? Thanx for all your know how! 👏👏👏

[@landonbailey]

probably more like $6K these days :)

[@CB-wi3vc]

When you buy a fretboard, do they prep the frets ahead of time for you? Or, is there a great chance they are uneven, sharp, etc...??

[@carlcarl6032]

Surely you don't expect a brand new never played neck that you spent anywhere from $250 for a cheap one, up to $1,000 for a decent one to have perfect level frets do you? Na...you're gonna have to spend another wad of money to get someone to make it right....if you even have someone in your town that actually knows what there're doing. Or you can experiment on your brand new neck yourself... Don't forget about spending another $500 on good quality tools to make the neck right.

[@shanewalton8888]

When adjusting the intonation when the guitar seems sharp, do I loosen the strings, move the saddle, then tighten again, or can I just most the saddle back with full tension on?

[@chitwoodbryan4HBVS]

I detune by about one step. If the saddle is difficult to move, detune the string some more

[@shanewalton8888]

@@chitwoodbryan4HBVS Thanks

[@damiancgarza]

do they make this obisdian wire for nashville teles?

[@landonbailey]

ya they do!

[@damiancgarza]

@@landonbailey can you refer me to the type or build i would need? i have 5 switch i believe

[@martinclayton7260]

I didn't see you put a ground wire under the bridge?

[@landonbailey]

I didn't. the back plate on the bridge pickup grounds to the bridge metal

[@SlimFatman]

I'm blind (and dumb lol) - what did you put on those neck screws? Wax?

[@landonbailey]

Parafin wax

[@SlimFatman]

@@landonbailey Many thanks! You've inspired me. I want a Tele but the wife will object to a new guitar. Pieces and parts coming in here and there over time? Genius!!!

[@GCKelloch]

@@SlimFatman Soap works, too.

[@GCKelloch]

If you get a 3rd party neck that isn't drilled yet, Make sure the drill bit isn't too thick. I think 1/8" is standard. There are also different type of neck screws. Some cheap screws have shorter teeth and are poor quality Steel. I wouldn't use those. I wrap masking tape around the bit to make sure I don't drill into the FB or a fret, and I angle it slightly upward to pull the neck down snuggly against the rear heel wall.

[@christophervincent8420]

It's a a beautiful guitar.

[@rdpurdom]

I didn’t see a ground wire connected to the bridge. Did I miss it?

[@landonbailey]

It grounds to the plate on the back of the pickup

[@allanflippin2453]

Gee, why am I not surprised you'd have a blue Tele body just laying around the house for a few years? HAHA Just teasing over you lust for blue guitars. Thanks for showing us the detailed steps, including a few that we might not have thought of on the way. So how's it sound compared to various Teles? Did it cost a fortune to build that way? Which switching option did you use? I noticed a note about a 4-way option in the docs.

[@petermartin1967]

I loved this video 😀👍🏻

[@user-ye1bs4ti8g]

THANK YOU MAN

[@Krullmatic]

You don't even have to solder the ground? Edit: Those pickups sound phenomenal!

[@DuplexIty1421]

inspired me to build my own telecaster in the future

[@landonbailey]

awesome!

[@dancotterman1267]

I thought this was how to build your own. Most people will buy necks are bodies "without" holes. Just putting in a few screws doesn't need a whole video. Most DiY'ers can't afford 1500.00 for parts. That's why they build themselves. You can make a great guitar for 500 or less, even cheaper for a decent player, you need a video for that. Anyway thanks I appreciate your channel for other things.