Scratch Build - Maple wood Telecaster Electric Guitar
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Full build video with narration and more tool talk!
Files I'm willing to share - These files are for private use only. Do not distribute or sell.
WEBUILDSTUFF_tele_neck_pocket_template_2.dxf | |
File Size: | 103 kb |
File Type: | dxf |
WEBUILDSTUFF_tele_part_2.dxf | |
File Size: | 109 kb |
File Type: | dxf |
WEBUILDSTUFF_tele_part_1.dxf | |
File Size: | 95 kb |
File Type: | dxf |
WEBUILDSTUFF_modern_c_neck_profile_template_3x3.svg | |
File Size: | 27 kb |
File Type: | svg |
WEBUILDSTUFF_tele_neck_for_laser_pieces_split_15_x_6.svg | |
File Size: | 4 kb |
File Type: | svg |
WEBUILDSTUFF_tele_frets_for_laser_pieces_split.ai | |
File Size: | 74 kb |
File Type: | ai |
WEBUILDSTUFF_tele_frets_for_laser.ai | |
File Size: | 200 kb |
File Type: | ai |
WEBUILDSTUFF_tele body_humbuckers_and_neck_pocket_template.svg | |
File Size: | 2 kb |
File Type: | svg |
WEBUILDSTUFF_25_5_neck_10_r_gauge_tool_export.dxf | |
File Size: | 203 kb |
File Type: | dxf |
WEBUILDSTUFF_neck_side_view.ai | |
File Size: | 336 kb |
File Type: | ai |
WEBUILDSTUFF_neck_top_view_fret_template_20x2_5.ai | |
File Size: | 47 kb |
File Type: | ai |
WEBUILDSTUFF_neck_top_view.ai | |
File Size: | 358 kb |
File Type: | ai |
I found PDF designs online that helped me make my own plans and templates:
https://homemadeguitars06.wordpress.com/
https://homemadeguitars06.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/tele-style-guitar-neck-only-with-hot-rod-dual-truss-rod.pdf
https://www.electricherald.com/diagrams/telecaster/Fender-Telecaster-Neck-Nut-Width.pdf
https://www.electricherald.com/diagrams/telecaster/Fender-Telecaster.pdf
https://homemadeguitars06.wordpress.com/
https://homemadeguitars06.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/tele-style-guitar-neck-only-with-hot-rod-dual-truss-rod.pdf
https://www.electricherald.com/diagrams/telecaster/Fender-Telecaster-Neck-Nut-Width.pdf
https://www.electricherald.com/diagrams/telecaster/Fender-Telecaster.pdf
The files I made are not going to work for everyone. You will most likely need to modify them to fit your personal needs and designs. Some have mistakes that I corrected by hand and some I didn't end up using at all.
file split into two parts due to the bed size of the laser cutter.
Shopping:
Aside from sourcing wood I bought a lot of the hardware online. None of these are affiliate links and I do not receive any commission from these links.
If my website or videos helped you with a project consider buying me lunch using this link: https://www.paypal.me/holbrookphoto/5usd
Shown below are only some of what I had to purchase for this project. I had many other tools over years of collecting tools, buying both new and used equipment.
At the time of publishing this website this links are live and correct based on what I purchased for this project in 2023. If links are dead then look for similar items online or at your favorite musical instrument stores.
If my website or videos helped you with a project consider buying me lunch using this link: https://www.paypal.me/holbrookphoto/5usd
Shown below are only some of what I had to purchase for this project. I had many other tools over years of collecting tools, buying both new and used equipment.
At the time of publishing this website this links are live and correct based on what I purchased for this project in 2023. If links are dead then look for similar items online or at your favorite musical instrument stores.
iLuiz Guitar Neck Notched Straight Edge Luthiers Tool for Gibson Fender and Most of Guitar Fretboard and Frets
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0776RBZF1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
KAISH 10" Guitar Bass Fingerboard Radius Sanding Block Tool Fret Leveling Luthier Tool
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0732RDRTX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 |
BQLZR Metal Flat Humbucker Pickup Mounting Ring Chrome Pack of 2
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00EQ26P98/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
Wilkinson 52.5mm (2-1/16 inch) String Spacing Hardtail Fixed Bridge Solid Saddle for Squier/Mexico Fender Strat Electric Guitar, Chrome
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B084ZFRS8P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
Sintoms EQH250140 Equal High Frets Nickel Silver Extra Hard 2.5mm Medium Fret Wire Set for Electric Guitar
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09XK6JH1J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 |
SAVITA 12 Pieces 0.9x0.5" Guitar Strap Locks and Buttons Set, Strong Metal Guitar End Pins with Screws and Rubber Blocks for Acoustic Electric Classical Guitar, Bass Ukulele (Silver)
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09FNYSTLT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 |
Bone Guitar Nut Guitar Bridge Saddle Blank Carved Cattle Bone Nut Replacement for Acoustic Classic Guitars 1/6/10 PCS
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07H3M64QX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1 |
Copper Foil Tape for Guitar and Slug Repellent, EMI Shielding, Crafts, Electrical Repairs, Grounding - Conductive Adhesive - 3 Mil Total Thickness - Special Wide for Diverse Application (2" X 33 ft)
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07K4T53VN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&th=1 |
Musiclily 1/4 Inch Oval Loaded Guitar Output Jack Plate Input Guitar Jack Socket Plate for Electric Guitar, Chrome
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00CP3GNG0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&th=1 |
2pcs Two Way Rod Type Guitar Truss Rod Steel A3 9 X 460mm Blue
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00AH4VGL6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
Scotch Tape Double Sided Tape, 12.7mm Wide x 10M, 2 Rolls in Dispenser
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07Z6YN2QY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s03?ie=UTF8&th=1 |
Musiclily Pro 6 in Line Sealed Guitar Tuners Tuning Peg Keys Machine Heads Set for Fender Strat Tele Electric Guitar, Chrome
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0716RSYKT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s03?ie=UTF8&th=1 |
Baroque Fret Crowning Files Diamond, Guitar Fret Crown Dressing File, Fret Repairing Tools, Luthier Tools, Improved 3rd Generation, with 3 Sizes for Guitars, Ukuleles, Bass, Banjo, Mandolin - 3rd Generation version
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08THGQ68M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s04?ie=UTF8&th=1 |
Metallor Guitar String Mounting Ferrules Through Body Mounts String Caps for Tele Telecaster Style Electric Guitar Parts Replacement Set of 6Pcs. (Chrome)
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07M8QWNZZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s04?ie=UTF8&th=1 |
4 Sets Guitar Neck Joint Bushing Set Bass Neck Mounting Screws Metal Ferrule Bolt Accessory for Electric Guitar and Bass(silver)
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09BDBQCTG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 |
Metallor Guitar String Trees String Retainer Guides Compatible with Strat Tele Style Electric Guitar Bass Parts Replacement Pack of 4pcs with Mounting Screws Chrome.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07N372B2S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 |
MECCANIXITY Inlay Fretboard Dots Guitar Inlay Dots Acrylic Inlay, Mark Point 6.3x2.5mm for Guitar Fingerboard, Pack of 20
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0B5TBCJ1L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
Guitar Bass Side Dot Fretboard Fingerboard Position Marker Music Instrument Inlay Dots 100mm 10pcs White & 10pcs Black Performance Accessory
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B081T82SH1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
D'Addario EXL110 Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 3 Pack - Regular Light 10-46
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000EEJ91I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&th=1 |
Guitar Fetish - Dream 90 Humbucker sized pickups - Bridge and Neck
https://www.guitarfetish.com/KP--Dream-90-Humbucker-Sized-P90--Chrome-Kwikplug%E2%84%A2-Ready_p_21796.html |
Brass Dome Knob (2) Chrome
https://www.long-mcquade.com/78598/Guitars/Parts/WD-Music/Brass-Dome-Knob--2--Chrome.htm |
Olson Medium Kerf Razor Saw
https://www.kmstools.com/olson-medium-kerf-razor-saw.html |
Woodstock International 2" Straight Sole Spokeshave
https://www.kmstools.com/woodstock-international-2-quot-straight-sole-spokeshave.html |
Woodstock International 3pc Wood Rasp Set
https://www.kmstools.com/woodstock-international-3pc-wood-rasp-set.html |
Freud 1/2" Bearing Flush Trim Router Bit
https://www.kmstools.com/freud-1-2-quot-bearing-flush-trim-router-bit.html Freud 1/2 x 1" Flush Trim Router Bit https://www.kmstools.com/catalog/product/view/id/18538/s/freud-1-2-x-1-quot-flush-trim-router-bit/ There were also other router bits used of various lengths and sizes |
Snappy 5/64" x 3/8" Countersink
https://www.kmstools.com/snappy-5-64-quot-x-3-8-quot-countersink.html |
Deluxe 31-Blade Feeler Gauge
https://www.princessauto.com/en/deluxe-31-blade-feeler-gauge/product/PA0002990117 I turned this cheap tool into my basic Nut Files. You can see the process in my long build video |
6 in. End Cutting Pliers
https://www.princessauto.com/en/6-in-end-cutting-pliers/product/PA0009086372 I used a grinder to turn these into "flush cutting pliers" for my fret wire. They didn't work great and the fret ends needed a lot of extra finishing since these did not make clean cuts |
Performance Tool 16oz Brass Hammer
https://www.kmstools.com/performance-tool-16oz-brass-hammer.html I used this for hammering in my Frets. I hope to use a press in the future instead! |
There was way more tools used than just listed above but many were "basic" woodworking tools and equipment. You can see them used in the video!