Minimalist Telecaster Build: Part 5 - Completion

[@ontherhodes8088]

I really enjoyed this series. Currently buildind a Red Special as a first guitar, but may be my undoing!!!! Cheers.

[@adairguitars]

Have fun! I’m sure it will turn out great!

[@noamhemsky]

Really enjoying your videos. I’m starting the build journey myself and love some of the techniques you use in your creations. Incredibly creative.

[@adairguitars]

Thanks so much. Hopefully these techniques will be helpful on your guitar building journey!

[@ChrisFranklyn]

Making the pickup blades and the fretboard inlays match is pretty much God Mode. Awesome.

[@adairguitars]

Thanks Chris. Even matched the angles, because why not!

[@jurgenzoller4407]

A minimalist guitar deserves a minimimalist reply. "WOW!"

[@adairguitars]

Thanks Jurgen!

[@D_Morse]

This one certainly came together nicely! Simple concept, well-executed.

[@adairguitars]

Thanks David. I’m very pleased with the outcome.

[@cubfanmike]

Design is everything - plan, fit and design elements come together in subtle shape... A very fine instrument - well done!

[@adairguitars]

Thanks Mike. It was a challenge to get the features balanced, but I’m very pleased with the result.

[@danielmorrison1084]

Brilliant, Aaran. Dad’s absolutely chuffed. Incredible skill and imagination. Also, really nicely produced video!

[@adairguitars]

Thanks Daniel. It’s been a fun journey making this one. It will hopefully be delivered soon and I’m sure you’ll get a play on it!

[@c3N3q]

This guitar does it for me. Tele and the minimalism.. And the control knobs 😋 I'm going to put these on My guitar (and keep them on the top so they can be operated with one finger whilst playing).. 👍

[@adairguitars]

It’s cool to hear that other people would like to try this idea. 👍

[@TornelliGuitars]

I love everything about this build Arran, really great work as usual!👍

[@adairguitars]

Thanks Gio! I was extremely happy how it all came together as planned.

[@realitystudioscustomshop]

Stunning work as ever, from design concept to completion, bravo

[@adairguitars]

Cheers, this one certainly tested a few design and execution ideas.

[@fatpotanga]

Fabulous. This is one of those builds I marvel at and reference. Bravo sir!

[@adairguitars]

Why thank you!

[@BBGuitars]

Damn! You have got to be happy with your work on this, looks and sounds great!

[@adairguitars]

Thanks, I’m very happy indeed!

[@PaoloRS1]

Great looking guitar, great craftmanship. Always enjoy your videos, keep up the good work.

[@adairguitars]

Thanks Paul, I appreciate it.

[@simonbennett3171]

What a stunning guitar! I love the contrast between the wood and the black metalwork. Have loved watching you make this!

[@adairguitars]

Thanks Simon, glad you’ve enjoyed it!

[@Furtheronmusic]

Terrific result. Love the inlay at 12th reflecting the pickup blades. I'd never find the pot in a live setting though lol

[@adairguitars]

Thanks Graham. A bit of muscle memory retraining might be needed for a quick change, but it actually becomes intuitive reasonably easily.

[@bhartissimo]

That's beautifully simple!

[@adairguitars]

Thanks Bart!

[@dnizy]

That looks great! I liked the little jig you use to hang it whilst drying. Might have to steal that idea - last time I used the washing line which was not ideal.

[@adairguitars]

Thanks! It’s a handy little frame. I should probably make it a bit taller so I can hang up necks as well.

[@BumblebeeElectron]

I just don’t like fretboard inlays… except for these. These inlays are exquisite and I love them !

[@adairguitars]

Thanks! I think it was just right for this guitar.

[@robertr4193]

Looks nice and clean and sounds really good.

[@adairguitars]

Thanks Robert! 👍

[@michaelmoore7975]

Great job and great video! I made my homemade Tele about a year ago. It's a 30in. scale baritone. Pearl Green Appleburst over Pearl Gold on the front. Pearl Eggplant Purple on the back. 2-ply *polished aluminum* strip binding secured w/screws DiMarzio Vai Evolution Pickups Babicz Bridge Hipshot Tuners CTS Push- Pulls I've got a short display video on my YT page/channel. It's the one called Tele-Baller BootyCaster.

[@adairguitars]

Thanks! I’ll have to check out your video. 👍

[@michaelcurnutt]

Very cool.....

[@adairguitars]

Thanks! 👍

[@philfortunato]

Beautiful, what are the materials used?

[@adairguitars]

Thanks. Which materials do you mean? If it’s the wood, the body and neck is Silver Quandong and the fretboard is Granadilo.