I had serious GAS for an offset....Im torn between a jag and a jazzy... but was in telecaster building mode...and budget. I had some measurements from the internet and alot of pictures...I drew up a template, collected my spare parts and ordered what I needed. I have to say...the pickguard lined up pretty close to how it does on a factory Fender... I think I got close but I wanted to make something for myself not clone Leo to the millimeter. I used pine, routed by eye,cut with a jigsaw and…See More
I have 7 bodies ( white Squier P bass & maroon tele, blk charvette strat, 2 jap cheapo strats blk & blue,2 1st Act blk & pink) Also a cool Charvel Strat ( I have pups) and Ibanez classical slimbody. Take some of this stuff so I can put funds toward my tools and shop and keep building. Make an offer.site giving me a fit about loading pix...heres the links to see the pics...…See More
This tele is another pine one ( like Leos 1st ones...). The inspiration for the finish and guard come from My Grandparents basement...worn grey steps led to this yellow tile. When We helped Grandma move a few years back (after being there 46 years) I took a few tiles. This git has a soft spot in my heart...Ill be gifting it to my Brother Tim as I know just looking at it will take Him back to the childhood we spent there. Pretty straightfoward build, using Fender electronics,hardware and a donor…See More
Welcome to the Clubhouse! How did you hear about us?
Hello, I was directed to Your awesome works by comments on Youtube from some of the CBG builders/players.Ted You are so talented. Thank You for sharing and creating more than just instruments but a lifestyle and a tightknit community.
What instruments are you building or playing?
Cigar box gits, mini amps, resonators and all sorts of solidbody electrics.
awe shucks and thanks that means alot!...Your doing real great things, i watched all your vids and looked thru all your photos....your stuff is wonderful and so is your family!