Making a Telecaster (Full Build)

[@mixentrik]

Amazing build! Absolutely stunning, especially the details in relicing! The playing towards the video was also fire 🔥 🤘💜

[@Telecaxter2020]

This is amazing. You are a great craftsman. That rosewood neck is stunning and a knockout paint on that telecaster too

[@danstump3686]

Don't think I've ever seen a build like this before on the net. That's some serious craftsmanship - especially on the neck.

[@Artbitecraft]

Thank you 👍

[@walshy2116]

Wow. The guitar, the playing and the sound. Wow

[@Artbitecraft]

Thanks 👍

[@sleephealing4009]

This is a superb craftmanship !! Can't wait for a modern ST build

[@adamcone6856]

I've never seen a neck to fretboard reverse radius curve before. Hella cool man. I am so apprehensive to start my first build. You builders make it look so effortless.

[@LegacyGuitars]

I haven't seen that either, made me think.

[@JM-bg2ts]

he may be mimicking the construction of veneer board neck from the 60s

[@danieldupuys2002]

Fender US Telecaster are like this.

[@keiranbradley3238]

He built a "veneer" board neck with a "slab board" look behind the nut with the concave curve facing out like a vintage 59-62 neck would have. That's unique. The Fender custom shop can't even get that curve done correctly on "masterbuilt" models costing the grand!.

[@keiranbradley3238]

@danieldupuys2002 No, no they do not. Not even close!.

[@Patrick.B223]

Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Absolutely amazing work. Great looking guitar.

[@izzysantiago978]

Yes I’m with you on the darker rosewood fretboard unless it’s Purple Heart. Great build there!❤

[@keiranbradley3238]

That's really cool the way you got the curve behind the nut like on a slab board but you also did a laminate style neck too. I've never seen that before, nice.

[@Artbitecraft]

Yeah, I was waiting for someone to notice this. I haven't seen (on KZbin) that someone has tried to do this either... Thanks👍

[@Maroma5361]

Very entertaining to watch. A nice display of craftsmanship here

[@Artbitecraft]

Thank you

[@realmusic5407]

Stunning!! ❤

[@JohanSegeborn]

Wonderful video and playing!! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@Artbitecraft]

Thanks for the kind word Johan. I really like your chanell! Very informative 👍

[@DaveDickens]

Excellent video, thank you, cheers Dave

[@Artbitecraft]

Thanks Dave!

[@tunnel7]

Wow your a very good engineer love the neck machining jigs brilliant work.

[@Artbitecraft]

Thanks 👍

[@timjbd]

For your neck shaping jig- (at 7:00) how did you mount the headstock end and deal with the taper? Very clever..

[@rerawho]

Truly a great build yielding a work of art. It’s beautiful to look at and it provides loads of great ear candy. Congrats.

[@Artbitecraft]

Thank you👍

[@chrisadams628]

Awesome work! It looks great. The relic job isn't over the top either.

[@Artbitecraft]

Thank you

[@le490-f2d]

I am a guitar repair shop owner in Korea. Among many KZbin videos and producers, your technique is the best I have seen.

[@Artbitecraft]

Thank you!

[@spikeafrican8797]

Sounds cool, looks cool = it is VERY cool. Well done man.

[@Artbitecraft]

Thank you 👍

[@wkmetaal]

Beautiful build, nice job.

[@stevestrang2376]

That’s a mean sounding Tele! Love the tone of the neck pickup!

[@Artbitecraft]

Thanks a lot! 👍

[@_Tobit]

Klasse Build und tolles Video! Bin beim Roundover fräsen kurz zusammengezuckt als es an die Buchse ging....nochmal gut gegangen....

[@Artbitecraft]

Danke schön👍

[@eljefeguapobarbon]

Man, that is one delicious build! Great sound and finish.

[@Artbitecraft]

Thanks 👍

[@vayabroder729]

Beautiful job.

[@Artbitecraft]

Thank you 👍

[@muzaffermahoni6828]

This is a very educational and inspiring video. I'm looking forward to your new works. by the way I wonder what brown paint you used here? 13:18

[@chriss2452]

Extremely nice work! And great playing! Thank you!

[@robertbourke7935]

Great craft work and playing! Well done!

[@joeschlicht]

Impressive

[@thecustomshop78]

We got Perfection over here..

[@Relicsun]

Very nice, I want it. Good job 👍

[@stephendunnegarcia4030]

Best video I’ve seen on a build.

[@Artbitecraft]

Thank you 👍

[@oliviercolombot6904]

The fretboard glued with neopren ? Never seen that before ! Beautiful guitar

[@Artbitecraft]

@@oliviercolombot6904 It’s Titenbon polyurthane glue actually! Thank you

[@vintagemusic8396]

Hola estoy empezando a aprender guitarra y quedé muy sorprendido con el nivel de construcción que empleas . Por ello mi pregunta es . Como podría comprarte una telecaster igual a la del vídeo? Gracias

[@zm923]

Nice video. On 0:50 is Bosch PBD 40?

[@Artbitecraft]

Yes, it is! Thanks

[@jamieomusiclive]

Amazing! Can you tell me why you built the neck in that way? Reverse radius the fingerboard then glue it? It's very interesting and I was curious about the reasoning behind it. Thank you

[@Artbitecraft]

I tried to mimic the construction of a veneer board neck from the 60s. Back then they made it out of veneer. The guitars from that era have a special feel to play them.

[@sagrado5]

1:17 What tool and size tool is required to get that wood edge?

[@Artbitecraft]

1/2" X 1/4" radius round router bit.

[@sagrado5]

@@Artbitecraft Thank you very much!

[@lynguist]

perfect. would you mind sharing the color code for the body or the name or better yet maybe the exact product you used?

[@Artbitecraft]

The base coat is the standard "Vintage White" Nitro varnish. the next application, which adds coloration (patina), is mixed with clear nitro varnish and 1-2% yellowish pigment. This varnish with added dye must be transparent and applied only on certain areas of the body.

[@keiranbradley3238]

Fantastic work!. I have a beautiful slab of Brazilian that I would love for you to build a '66 Strat neck with.

[@Artbitecraft]

I found a supplier who still had some in stock. Now I'm stocked up for the next few projects that are already planned for this year...

[@keiranbradley3238]

No worries, just out of curiosity where are you based?. Thanks

[@keiranbradley3238]

@Dof adapter Did you make the jigs yourself, the neck ones you used?.

[@Artbitecraft]

@@keiranbradley3238 I live in Slovenia - EU All the jigs I am using, I builded myself

[@keiranbradley3238]

@Dof adapter Cool, Slovenia is a beautiful country. I assumed you where on the continent somewhere. I'm in Scotland, those jigs are ingenious, your work is exceptional.

[@plane_guy6051]

Man, that's one seriously great build and all from scratch like that is really cool and impressive. Using the router and jig to do the radius is amazing. Now I'm wondering how it's done in factories - I'm guessing some kind of CNC machine. I bet for the aging you could just leave it in the corner of Keith Richards bedroom for about a week and just the air from him breathing would make it look like that.

[@johnmicalizzi126]

That's what you call, passion! CRAFTSMAN!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Cool stuff

[@Artbitecraft]

Thank you

[@jannawithrow4067]

You did a fantastic job there sir 🎉

[@DorisMuñozGarcia]

Saludos desde Perú - Sudamérica... Una consulta... ¿Con que líquidos realiza el envejecimiento del hardware de metal? y/o ¿Cuál es el procedimiento?

[@pabloveloso5790]

Damn great build. That beauty gnarls.

[@seanhoward5562]

Great workmanship. I don't get the idea of making a relic out of a new guitar, but still looks good.

[@DorisMuñozGarcia]

Saludos desde Perú - Sudamérica... Le hago una consulta ¿Cuáles son los líquidos y el procedimiento para envejecer el hardware metálico?, gracias por su atención.

[@naamanmartin915]

You do 4 coats of clear with 1-2 hrs dry time in between each time wet sanding?

[@naamanmartin915]

Also amazing job

[@Artbitecraft]

24 hours between each coat. It can be less, but not less than 10 hours between layers...

[@vicioannou]

Why did you curve the underside of fret board & top neck instead of flat? I’m curious

[@petedazer3381]

Wow, you really know your stuff! Excellent work! Except for the relic styling part…

[@ougigaming8710]

Beautiful and sounds great.... I just do not understand trying to make a guitar look old.and reliced..i know its in demand ..kinda like ripped jeans lol.....everyone of my guitars have earned their scars.. and some of them I would be heartbroken if they had a scratch on..anyway..its an awesome Tele build ..your craftsmanship is great .

[@Artbitecraft]

I tried to recreate every scratch and chip from a picture of a 65 vintage telecaster given to me by the client. I think I succeeded because the client was super satisfied and left with a smile on his face. I would definitely approach this build a little differently for my needs... 😉Thank you

[@pasteye1671]

What did you use to darken the fingerboard? I could only make out that it was some type of chloride.

[@Artbitecraft]

I already explained that in some previous comments!

[@wrongwayranger4736]

What species of wood did you use for the body?

[@Artbitecraft]

Swamp Ash

[@jesussavesrick]

Very cool. What is the name brand of the stain you used for the Neck?

[@Artbitecraft]

In fact, I first do two coats with shellac, which I mix to the desired color shade with an alcohol-based stain (From the Portuguese brand "Nitorlack"), then I coat certain spots with amber nitro spray varnish and finally two coats with clear nitro.

[@alexandre3388]

how do you achieve this neck finish ?

[@stephenfrancis303]

What darkens fretboard rosewood

[@kencolson8387]

This is a great build thanks for sharing. What are you using to spray with? I am interested in using myself. thanks!

[@Artbitecraft]

For lacquering, I used a spray gun adapter. Thanks

[@tonyfdesign]

Very cool. The small type on the decal didn’t survive?

[@Artbitecraft]

I cut it out! The decal comes from my previous Duosonic project...

[@emmanuelibus]

Can I buy this from you?

[@YeikerMaldonadoHerrera]

What wood is the body made of?

[@Artbitecraft]

Swamp Ash!

[@vicioannou]

What did you use to darken fretboard?

[@JM-bg2ts]

Top Notch work even the ageing is quality

[@valjatriogina228]

This is a real " masterbuilt " ! I doubt, that Fender Masterbuilders are able , to create a piece of art like this!

[@Artbitecraft]

Thank you, I really appreciate that comment 👍

[@luffy8563]

woww . expert .

[@druwk]

Had a ‘66 that was VERY similar to the one you built…😢

[@gym-rt3lx]

I would rout the edges before drilling the hole for the jack- there's nothing as satisfying as removing material that can't be replaced from a critical spot........it happens. Also, I don't know why such a tiny brush was used when darkening the fretboard- he could have used a cloth, as he did ahead of the before/after shots.

[@Artbitecraft]

1: Everything went smoothly 2: In this "slow" way, the pores are better able to accept the chemicals. At least that's my experience

[@aaaaaaaaaa2548]

4:24 and 4:30 tools name?

[@Artbitecraft]

@@aaaaaaaaaa2548 Radius sanding beam, nocthed straight edge!

[@jeffchilds4021]

You’re badass brother 👊🏻💪🏼

[@Artbitecraft]

Thanks, man 👍

[@posarelli]

Very good work! And awsome playing. Do you use some fuzz? Tell me more 😉

[@Artbitecraft]

@@posarelli Yes, I am playing trough my custom octa fuzz, with the guitar volume poti roled back to the point where it cleans up nicely, but still “ bite” on string pushing. Thanks

[@guestaviespinosa7624]

Hermosa guitarra

[@dopestarinc69]

So cool

[@ChristofferKeizer]

Build process was fascinating. Not sure I'll ever understand building a gorgeous guitar then trying to make it look like it fell out of a truck at highway speeds. It would make more sense to keep the finish light and just use it. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Well done, sir.

[@Artbitecraft]

Hmm, what about the "Fender Master Build" heavy relic Custom shop? 🙂

[@ChristofferKeizer]

@@Artbitecraft My opinion stands with all examples of relicing whether it be Fender Custom Shop or Murphy Lab. I won't deny there is certainly a market for it so if people wanna make that paper then to each his own but to me it would be like buying a new jeep and throwing rocks at it and covering it with mud so people think I go offroading or buying new clothes and smearing dirt and grease on them and making holes so people think I work hard when really I'm unemployed. Maybe they feel better broken in but I'd rather put that wear in with use than artificially albeit I'm aware that heavy poly doesn't wear like old nitro does. It just seems foolish to me but who the heck am I, right?

[@Artbitecraft]

@@ChristofferKeizer I agree. This build was made according to the customer order and wishes 😉👍

[@Гитарныйконструктор]

Awesome!!! Кросавчег!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@johndodd4375]

SA Absolutely amazing full stop. Just st shou😅 have used a nicer amp to present it. Awesome awesome build

[@tigertiger8496]

magnifique

[@RICHAR-KERT]

Why artificially aging something beautiful?

[@ПлатонСветин]

🔥

[@yellowcat1310]

such a nice build and then you had to go and 'relic' it. road worn, ok. fake road worn, not ok. aside from that. well the neck - you radiused the neck before putting on the fretboard and made in inverted radius on the back of the fretboard to match the neck, great look at the heel end of the neck. never seen that and was just wondering if that is a thing others do.

[@ougigaming8710]

Lot of Xtra work..I'm in agreement with I don't understand fake relic..it's like hey my guitar is old ..when it's never seen a bar lol..this guy can build and play ..that's for sure ..to each their own .I was saying it's like buying ripped jeans...lol..rock on..

[@tomslayer10]

Show demais essa telecustom

[@cubistone]

Oooh fancy. I'd rock that tele till she begged to stop ✋

[@jpf119]

Was great until the aging part started

[@Eric_1972]

As we say in our country " Kapo dol" 🤘🏼 Ali mi lahko posreduješ tvoj mail? Ta telecaster je res nekaj posebnega. LP iz GO.

[@Artbitecraft]

Najdeš me na Fejsu - Mark Lemer 👍

[@patricepalacci7129]

too bad not to clearly show the products you use and give us the link to know where to find them

[@junlee993]

하나 갖고 싶다. 텔레 사운드

[@kk-om5zm]

👍👍🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@8hanyohan]

[@DanielC__]

All that beautiful finish work only to reliruinic it. Wonderful craftsmanship though. Not a reliruinic fan though.

[@ДенисГерасимов-у7б]

Это ясень

[@terryjohinke8065]

Typical Yankee build- dependent on electric tools and little know how. Nice guitar - pity you couldn't paly it. Teejay from Australia.

[@deathmilk475]

Fantastic build and fantastic playing, not sure what video you were watching...

[@haytguugle8656]

Drill bits, router bits, saw blades; if you see burn marks on the wood, and/or smoke while you're working, the tools are dull, or being pushed to fast, or both. Sharp tools used properly don't smoke, and don't leave burn marks in their path. That said, a personal quibble is always when I see that silly, unnecessary neck pickup rout on top of the body; thus requiring covering a huge portion of the beautiful guitar body with $1.09 piece of trashy, sheet plastic. Pickguards are not beautiful. And they always take away from the guitar. Simply using a 3/8" 'bell-hanger" bit, starting from the neck pocket strait to the control cavity, or the bridge pickup rout and the face of the guitar can be left un-hidden for everyone to see and admire.

[@Artbitecraft]

That's great to know! Thanks a lot👍