Olive Wood Thinline Telecaster | Build Ep.1 Body & Neck

[@TornelliGuitars]

This is the link to my next vid in this series, please enjoy!… kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIW8YXd-pZepl8U

[@constantinez551]

The more i watch your videos, the more i want a new tele with olive on the top etc etc .. ! beautiful work !!! keep it up, it is such a pleasure to all of us :)

[@TornelliGuitars]

That’s so kind, thanks! I really appreciate it!👍

[@boldrich7225]

Much Thanks for your genius build to attention to detail which separates a skilled craftsman and a novice. keep up the good work.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for taking the time to leave such a kind comment, I really appreciate it!👍

[@tracystorer6808]

Olive Wood is so beautiful, and smells FANTASTIC while working it. I've done one project with it (not a guitar) and look forward to using it again.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Yes it does smell great, I love working with it.

[@barrychristian4050]

I Like this format, think you nailed it with the how to - progress ratio, looking forward to seeing it finished. The sound hole looks natural and free flowing as well as standing out from the norm.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for the kind comment Barry, that feedback is really useful for me!👍

[@harugrin]

Bravissimo Signori! What a beautiful guitar. Looking forward to seeing the finishing. By the way, I loved how you ordered the steps of neck, body, neck profile. Very thoughtful. Peace and long life! 🖖

[@TornelliGuitars]

Haha Grazie mille! That’s very kind. Wherever possible I like to work in that order!✌️

[@TornelliGuitars]

Just realised you have GGBO videos, I’m off to check them out 👍

[@harugrin]

@@TornelliGuitars I was a little unsure whereas to fret the guitar before or after shaping the neck, so it was very insightful.

[@harugrin]

@@TornelliGuitars Hi, yeah, but I was unable to finish it in time. Lots of work for me and my dad, and the whole idea was to spend some time with him. I will continue the build and to post my progress regardless. I hope to finish it in a few weeks.

[@ChrisFranklyn]

I really enjoy this style of video. A pleasure to watch!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thank you Chris, I really appreciate it buddy!👍

[@LisaHarsh]

Gio you find the prettiest wood. Love the educational aspect of your videos as well. Nice job.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Lisa, that’s very kind!👍

[@realitystudioscustomshop]

Always such a clear heading and knowledgable approach, a pleasure to watch

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks, I really appreciate the comment and feedback!👍

[@billsguitargarage]

Looking really good. Can’t wait to see the finished guitar. Such a neat wood combo.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Bill, I really appreciate it. I’m looking forward to doing a build using your custom pickups soon!👍

[@billsguitargarage]

@@TornelliGuitars Absolutely. Got the update for humbuckers, and no problem at all to make that happen.

[@TornelliGuitars]

@@billsguitargarage thanks Bill, I’m going to DM on IG for other stuff!👍

[@yellowcat1310]

body and neck in one vid. sounds good to me. i've got to go out to a farm I used to work at and see if they'll let me have a couple olive tree trunks. they dried up a few hundred acres of trees and are bulldozing them down. that's nice wood.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Oh yeah, get all the olive you can! It’s wonderful wood. 👍

[@Uan-Avi]

My favorite guitar whith my favorite wood. It's a dream come true jajaja good work

[@timdone1902]

That was very watchable and informative. You video length is just right and you can focus on the things that are different in each build rather than a 15 episode full tutorial. Looking forward to see this one finished.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for the kind comment Tim, I really appreciate it!👍

[@robinjones6692]

Your work on producing such beautiful instruments is so inspirational. Everything about your work is beautifully clean and clinical. I just love your enthusiasm. If I can produce just one ounce of your work, I'll be very happy.

[@TornelliGuitars]

What a wonderful comment, thank you. I really appreciate the support!👍

[@dominicmercer6953]

What a gorgeous guitar...love that olive wood and the clean look...couldn't agree more about the f holes either, they look good on classical instruments, which is where they should stay😃👍

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Dom, I really appreciate it buddy!👍

[@markcotton7081]

very cool using olive wood for a guitar

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thank you Mark, I love using olive wood!👍

[@robertr4193]

I really like the olive wood you chose for this build. It is difficult to find Olive wood big enough to have for a guitar body and neck but when you can get it it looks fantastic. The guitar is looking lovely and I like your head stock design you are using on this build.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Robert I really appreciate it, and yes, I buy the olive tops whenever I find a piece large and good looking enough for a guitar which unfortunately is not very often!

[@mrwaffles1394]

Looking very good. I really like the f-hole.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks, I really appreciate it!👍

[@davidwellings2783]

Wonderful! A clean, beautiful wood grained telecaster! Great work that makes the heart sing…! 🥰🥰🍷🍷🎸🎸

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for taking the time to leave such a kind comment David, I really appreciate it!🤣

[@gingerjam2192]

Olive wood is so nice, I love its look. I like the headstock shape too. Not a horse head anymore, more like a greyhound head :)

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for the kind comment. I really love working with olive, it is one one my favourite woods!👍

[@PeterEgmose]

I think you are GREAT☮

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks!😀👍

[@charlie-sg7vp]

Really nice, looking forward to the rest of the build.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for the kind comment, I really appreciate it!👍

[@borgonianevolution]

You sir are a true and wonderful craftsman. The way your hands move reminds me so much of watching my Grandfather. Everything is precise, well thought out, perfectly measured and gracefully shaped. This already looks like a true masterpiece. If I may put a bug in your ear. With the light ash body and the pearl binding I think the outer edge around the body between the bindings could use the slightest hint of darkening to really make that binding explode. It would also carry the darker tone of the neck around. Maybe a dark amber sanded back or a really watered down warm brown tone. Maybe even a hint of green. Just a hair darker then the Olive or equal to the darkest coloring of the Olive for contrast and continuity. Feel free to tell me I 'm a clueless and unrelenting idiot and to sit down shut up n smile. I am sure your eye is just fine for the details. I loved the awesome history lesson as well. Very interesting as many think the designs from the big three are only from their name sakes.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thank you Bill, you’re always so kind, I really appreciate your comments buddy!👍I know what you mean about possibly adding some form of colour to the outer edges, it’s an idea I’ve been mulling over. I’m going to do a couple of testers over the next few days to see what I think. I’ll let you know how it goes! 😀

[@borgonianevolution]

@@TornelliGuitars Gotta give praise where it is deserved and you certainly do. Just surprise us in the finishing video where it all comes together. I'll wait.

[@jalbertob288]

Beautiful work. I am very inspired. I am looking to build a telecaster style guitar this year. my first and hopefully not my last build. No experience lol, but no one ever started with experience.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for the kind comment and good luck with your build. I love Teles, if you take your time it will be awesome!👍

[@GarlandStringedInstruments]

Another great video Gio, and with my favourite wood too! I think your 2 vids/build is a great idea, one which I will definitely adopt too. Your conversational style is also brilliant; I'm in awe of your progress in the video production area (your building has always been admirable!). Well done indeed!👍👍

[@fatpotanga]

Yes, agree totally with Chris here; you’re a natural presenter. And the sound bites as you worked about Fender and the evolution of the thinline were not only informative, but incredibly slick. As with any pro, you make it look effortless and you’re producing Tv quality content.

[@adamauzmendi7851]

Love it, absolutely love it. If i can one day have close to as much skill as you ill be a happy man !!!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for leaving such a kind comment, I appreciate it!👍

[@seanjoynt2605]

I'm ok with nontraditional f holes. I like the look of the one you did. Very sleek.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for the kind comment! 👍

[@nsjguitarsakascotsman6989]

Good lad, no scratch plate and humbuckers! Fist bump lol

[@TornelliGuitars]

Haha thanks Neil! All I need is a Floyd and it’ll be right up your street! 😀

[@nsjguitarsakascotsman6989]

@@TornelliGuitars no lycra though! 🤣

[@tomking8315]

Really liking the idea for the new format, one build, one finish, can I suggest we also get 1 sound demo as well? Another amazing looking guitar though dude looking forward to seeing how it comes out in the end! Also that pearl binding looks top notch

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks buddy, I appreciate it. And yes you’re totally right, sound demo are sorely lacking from my channel but this will get one!👍

[@fatpotanga]

Oh, I do so like what you do… this is a bit of a stunner isn’t it?! The wood, the grain, the f-hole are sublime. Really like the new format idea and as ever, skills to aspire to. 😊

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for the kind comment as always and the feedback on the format Jamie, I really appreciate it!👍

[@saulgoodeguitars]

I’m getting your views up, this is the third time trying to watch this Had a horrible nights sleep Looking great mate, Sheryl would love it 😉

[@TornelliGuitars]

Haha thanks buddy! That would be great… and thanks for helping my view count! 👍

[@Doug-Niven]

This is beautiful Gio. I have had a similar internal discussion re pick up choice for my next build. I want to build a thinline but didn’t want to cover a beautiful burred veneer with a scratch plate. Love the”f” hole and video length and format are fine with me.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks, I know what you mean about not wanting to cover up a pretty piece of wood too. I did get some chrome single coil Tele pickup surrounds a while back which look really nice but I haven’t built a Tele with humbuckers before and I really wanted to do it! Thanks also for the kind comment on the sound hole design. 👍

[@franknicastri9201]

Looks great! My only thought. Multi scale would flow so nicely with that lower bout/neck heel angle

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for the kind comment. I haven’t done a multi scale yet but you’re right it would have flowed nicely. It’s one of those things I’ve been putting off but it is on the list! 👍

[@franknicastri9201]

@@TornelliGuitars no problem. Love to see when you do! ☺️

[@SweetTGuitars]

Awesome brother. I love your binding choice on that beautiful wood. Lovely. Remind me on our next call to send you a OTHO Promecha pro pencil! We gotta get you up to the quality level of your builds on the pencil!😂 Man your videos have gotten so great. You should be so proud. Peace my brother.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Haha will do! Thanks brother. 🙏 and thanks for another really kind comment. 👍

[@jurgenzoller4407]

great work...and coincidentally covers a lot of features of my next build. I'm going to revisit the telecaster using one timber as well..camphor laurel. although fret board maybe different as camphor is quite soft at janka 4440N. to stiffen the neck though I'll be using some purple heart with the camphor in a laminate. also thinking scarf joint for a point of difference. thanks for another informative and entertaining video

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Jurgen, I really appreciate it. That camphor Laurel is beautiful, It’s going to be a really great looking guitar. Great idea with the Purple Heart too. 👍

[@dnizy]

Great stuff! I was particularly interested in the neck pocket depth section. I have the exact issue you describe with my Strat style build for GGBO, using Northwest Guitars’ copy of a hipshot bridge. Originally my neck pocket wasn’t even standard Strat depth. Now it’s about 16mm and with saddles basically maxed the guitar is perfectly playable. Probably a similar depth to yours would’ve been perfect. I’m not sure if I want to mess with it further on a finished guitar though. It was terrifying routing the pocket deeper once already.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for the kind comment, I really appreciate it. I get what you’re saying with the strat, it’s quite a common mod to replace the standard fender bridges with hipshot ones but it does usually mean jacking the saddles way up. And I totally understand not wanting to re route a finished guitar too! Now that it’s strung up and playing though you will at least be able to measure exactly what you need in extra depth by measuring how much you’ve raised the saddles. That will give you a perfect measurement.

[@OldGoat10]

Beautiful, I really want a guitar made Olive wood. Is the second video of this build available?

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks! Yes I did a follow up video but unfortunately this guitar got water damaged the following week. I had a leak appear in my workshop when we had a big storm and the body got completely soaked, it is now a ‘decoration’ in my shop because I can’t sell it! I had been saving this top for a long time because it’s rare to get a perfect olive top. It still aggravates me!

[@EntropiaGuitars]

That seemed effortless. If I attempted the same with such a relaxed approach, I'd end up with the Mr Potato Head of guitars.

[@TornelliGuitars]

🤣 Thanks, it’s mostly just familiarity and taking my time, I love making Teles and I’ve done quite a few now.

[@moosey62]

Thanks so much. This is just what I needed to see. Sweet workshop you have too. Btw, where in Italy do they speak such excellent English?

[@Marco.fm.73]

Is there a way to hide the f-hole? I love the thinline sound the most, but I love the simplicity of the telecaster solidbody. I'm thinking of hiding it on the back, the flat of the top or the bottom, or patching it with a screen painted with the same color of the soundboard.. what do you think? will that affect the woody tone of the thinline?

[@TornelliGuitars]

I haven’t tried to hide the sound hole, just redesign it into something I like so I’m not sure how you could do it without changing its purpose. Covering it up would effectively turn the guitar into a chambered structure and lose those sound properties that you get when playing unplugged. However if I’m building a semi hollow guitar its for weight relief purposes not for tonal properties because once I plug it in I hear very little (if any) difference between a solid body and semi hollow. I don’t think that really answers your question but you may hear things in the plugged in tone of a semi hollow that I don’t.

[@Marco.fm.73]

@@TornelliGuitars unfortunately for me, I do hear tonal differences between the two. I took a number of KZbin blind tests and it really is obvious to me, albeit not 100% since I failed 1 video test 😅 anyway, thank you for taking your time to reply. Have a great day. Keep on rockin' Subscribed.

[@peachmelba1000]

With respect to bridge saddle height, am I alone in preferring that my lowest playable action actually has the saddles on the high side? I find if the break angle behind the string crossover point is somewhat more acute, then the string tension feels less spongey.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Do you mean on a Tele or something else? Because the Tele is string through body so the break angle of the strings through the bridge and saddles is about 90 degrees any way you cut it, give or take 1, maybe 2 degrees max when you raise the saddles.

[@ninosciorra6312]

Ciao Gio…first of all i santi to Say to you i like the way you build guitar…great job! Are you italian? Do you live in Abruzzo?

[@TornelliGuitars]

Ciao Nino, thanks for your kind comment. I am not Italian but I live in Abruzzo.