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This series is a record of my journey after a 40 year break from playing guitar semi-professionally in the ‘70s, changing career in the 80s and ending up director of a multi-media studio. In that role, I’ve been involved with music production and sound design, but in recent years as I took semi-retirement, I’ve enjoyed picking up the guitar once more to appreciate both the joy of playing and writing new material to record. But, if like me you’re also playing again after a long break, you too may be scratching your head at the bewildering amount of product out there. So as I’m in the business of film-making, I thought it would be useful to video my experience of catching up - and I also provide the backing tracks I use to demonstrate the guitars. For those just starting out, you may find the videos helpful, for the rest of you - you might just find them entertaining. 😉 Get in touch with your own experiences and tips - and remember to subscribe, hit the bell and all that stuff! Enjoy!
Guitar Build: Part 2 – Preparation, Sanding Sealer, Primer & Vintage Amber Lacquer Using Spray Cans
Custom Build Telecaster Style to Equal Fender’s Custom Shop at an Affordable Price? (PART 2) See Part 1 here - ua-cam.com/video/DK1PVW35pTU/v-deo.html
Over the weeks I have been building my own Custom Shop Telecaster Style Guitar - something that I hope will equal the Fender Custom Shop guitars I have here in the studio - at a much lower cost and produced using fairly basic tools.
In Part 1- I covered planning the build-project and specifically the foundation of the build - The “Body and Neck” - the popular choices available, and the reasons why I made the choices I made.
In Part 2 - Preparation begins for spraying the sanding sealer, primer and base vintage lacquer coats. In this video I cover the method I used to spray the foundational base-coats to both body and neck using spray cans and within a home style environment. Before spraying can commence however, a little bit of attention is needed to amend the body so as to avoid damaging finished paintwork in the final stages of construction.
As a long-time Fender Telecaster / Stratocaster lover and player I certainly respect the work that goes into the Fender Custom Shop Relic guitars yet am fully aware that these instruments are out of reach for many players who would love to own one. While not all have the DIY skills, tools and space to build a guitar, perhaps this series of videos might just inspire some to realise a dream.
While I have access to a fully equipped workshop and have many engineering skills behind me I have sought to put together a high quality instrument, where a good number of parts could be sourced at reasonable prices, using basic tools to create a guitar that’s for keeps…
Subscribe and follow my journey and please don’t hesitate to ask questions… thanks for watching… Enjoy!
In Part 3 - I continue the build process as preparation is made for the colour coat, clear coat, headstock decals and final coats of Vintage Amber Lacquer.
My other playlists -
- Custom Guitar Build Project
- Q&As Answering topical questions…
- Stu's Guitar Recording Journey
- Unboxing Music Equipment Videos
- Stu's Guitar Journey! (12 part Video Series)
- Guitar Backing Tracks - Blues, Ballads and Cinematic
- Stu's Guitar Channel short Trailer
In CGBP 3 Video (Custom Guitar Build Project 3) The project continues into painting and ageing Chrome accessories.
If you benefit from what you see and hear, do think about subscribing, hit the bell for notifications and give a thumbs up, it all helps the channels algorithms. Much appreciated.
*Brought to you by Stu’s Guitar Channel - Enjoy Playing Guitar.
Backing tracks for Guitar. Free to download but copyright protected.*
Over the weeks I have been building my own Custom Shop Telecaster Style Guitar - something that I hope will equal the Fender Custom Shop guitars I have here in the studio - at a much lower cost and produced using fairly basic tools.
In Part 1- I covered planning the build-project and specifically the foundation of the build - The “Body and Neck” - the popular choices available, and the reasons why I made the choices I made.
In Part 2 - Preparation begins for spraying the sanding sealer, primer and base vintage lacquer coats. In this video I cover the method I used to spray the foundational base-coats to both body and neck using spray cans and within a home style environment. Before spraying can commence however, a little bit of attention is needed to amend the body so as to avoid damaging finished paintwork in the final stages of construction.
As a long-time Fender Telecaster / Stratocaster lover and player I certainly respect the work that goes into the Fender Custom Shop Relic guitars yet am fully aware that these instruments are out of reach for many players who would love to own one. While not all have the DIY skills, tools and space to build a guitar, perhaps this series of videos might just inspire some to realise a dream.
While I have access to a fully equipped workshop and have many engineering skills behind me I have sought to put together a high quality instrument, where a good number of parts could be sourced at reasonable prices, using basic tools to create a guitar that’s for keeps…
Subscribe and follow my journey and please don’t hesitate to ask questions… thanks for watching… Enjoy!
In Part 3 - I continue the build process as preparation is made for the colour coat, clear coat, headstock decals and final coats of Vintage Amber Lacquer.
My other playlists -
- Custom Guitar Build Project
- Q&As Answering topical questions…
- Stu's Guitar Recording Journey
- Unboxing Music Equipment Videos
- Stu's Guitar Journey! (12 part Video Series)
- Guitar Backing Tracks - Blues, Ballads and Cinematic
- Stu's Guitar Channel short Trailer
In CGBP 3 Video (Custom Guitar Build Project 3) The project continues into painting and ageing Chrome accessories.
If you benefit from what you see and hear, do think about subscribing, hit the bell for notifications and give a thumbs up, it all helps the channels algorithms. Much appreciated.
*Brought to you by Stu’s Guitar Channel - Enjoy Playing Guitar.
Backing tracks for Guitar. Free to download but copyright protected.*
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P1: Building a Fender Custom Shop Style Guitar - A Project You Can Do Yourself? Planning The Build!
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Custom Build Telecaster Style to Equal Fender’s Custom Shop at an Affordable Price? Part 1 Over the coming weeks I’ll be building my own Custom Shop Telecaster Style Guitar - something that I hope will equal the Fender Custom Shop guitars I have here in the studio - at a much lower cost and produced using fairly basic tools. In Part 1 - I take a look at planning the build-project and specifical...
Q&A:14 Amazon Fender Squire Telecaster Debut - Hot Rod Re-build - Is it Worth it - Should You Do it?
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The 'Amazon' Fender Squire Telecaster Debut Re-build - Is it Worth Putting High-End Parts on a Budget Guitar? Recently - I purchased one of Fender’s Amazon Debut Squire Telecaster models which has been of particular interest to some folks. See review here - ( ua-cam.com/video/_UftQGohs-g/v-deo.html ) As I will be constructing my own Custom Shop Telecaster Style Guitar in the coming weeks - I de...
UB:40 Holy Grail Neo by Electro-Harmonix - A No Nonsense Reverb Pedal + My First Guitar Give-Away!
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The Electro-Harmonix - Holy Grail Neo - Reverb Pedal, Producing - Plate, Hall & Spring Reverb Effects. Lately, I found myself needing a hint of quality reverb on the only amplifier in the studio that doesn't have a reverb function within itself - and in a previous video you can see my review on that particular amplifier - The Marshall SV20H Studio Vintage Plexi 20W Valve Amp Head. You can see t...
UB:39 Knoxville Select T-Style at £129.00 - Could This Better The Fender Squire Debut Telecaster?
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The Knoxville Select Electric Guitar HS in Trans Black by Gear4music. Flame Maple Top, Ash Body, Roasted Neck and Fretboard all for £129.00. Regular followers of my channel will be fully aware that my guitar interests are typically American made instruments harking back to the 50s and 60s and firm favourites being the Telecaster and Stratocaster offerings from Fender's Custom Shop. However, I a...
UB:38 Marshall SV20H Studio Vintage Plexi 20W Valve Amp Head - Is it as Good as The Old Stuff?
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Marshall SV20H Studio Vintage Plexi 20W Valve Amp Head - Mark II Unboxing and Review Marshall Amplifiers is a brand that simply epitomises the world of electric guitars and rock music. In the 1970s I owned a number of their amp heads, cabinets and a very nice studio combo. 40 years on... having returned to recording music projects, despite Marshall amplifiers being an intrinsic part of days-gon...
UB:37 Tone King Ironman II Amplifier Attenuator - I Finally Had to Get One! Should You Get One?
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The Tone King Ironman II Precision Compensated Power Attenuator is just one of many attenuation / load box products on the market and in this video I give some of my reasons for settling on this particular model. For some guitar players there is a time when you just have to say… I’ve tried all the latest amplifiers and software that modern technology has to offer but when it comes down to it… f...
UB:36 Glarry Stratocaster Style at £65.00 Free Delivery! Seriously? Fender Strat Guy Takes a Look!
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Glarry GST Electric Guitar - Stratocaster Style (Blue) £65.00 Delivered! While my channel is better known for American built Fender guitars - from the USA Professional Series to the beautifully crafted Custom shop 1950s and 60s models - Today, I’m unboxing a “Stratocaster” style guitar that cost £65.00 including Free Delivery to my door! The company Glarry, is located in China and has a wide ra...
Q&A:13 VOX Portable Amplifiers with FX - That Fit in Your Top Pocket! The AmpPlug Test & Review
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VOX AmpPlug Portable Amplifiers with FX That Fit in Your Top Pocket! A Simple Test & Review In the previous video I did a review on another small Vox amplifier - the VOX DA5 Digital Amp in a very nice red vinyl - review here - ( ua-cam.com/video/tL0k6b4Meqg/v-deo.html ). Continuing the theme of portable amplifiers along my journey back to playing and recording guitar, we come across all kinds o...
Q&A:12 Vox DA5 Practice Amp (Red) Full Review of 22 Effects! - Another Rescued From the Rubbish Tip
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Vox DA5 Classic Digital Amp with FX (Red) A Battery and or Mains Powered portable Amplifier. When I started out in the early 1970s Vox Amplification was a Brand all budding guitar players knew about, and along with Marshall and Fender products, getting to own any of those was the goal for most. But when this Vox amplifier arrived in the studio, courtesy of a friend helping me back to guitar pla...
UB:35 Amazon - Fender Telecaster Debut Series $129.00 - Easy Make-Over! But is it Really Worth it?
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Amazon - Fender Telecaster Squier Debut Series at $129.00 as of 2024 - Dakota Red The Fender Squier Debut Telecaster in a Dakota Red satin finish, manufactured in China and sold through Amazon for $129.00 as of 2024 - How does it hold up? In previous videos - I’ve done reviews on a number of Fender Telecaster guitars - from the USA Professional Series to the beautifully crafted Custom shop 1950...
UB:34 Motorized String Winder - Ernie Ball Power Peg - A Gimmick? Useful? Do You Really Need One?
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The Ernie Ball Power Peg Motorized String Winder - Are They Just A Gimmick? Or Really Useful? Without doubt, a motorized string winder will get the job done quickly and effortlessly but the question is, are they really worth it for the average guitar player? That’s a question only you can answer. In years gone-bye (1970s) the average budding guitar player had one guitar… two if they were really...
Q&A:11 Sticky Guitar Neck! - Polishing Nitro-Cellulose Lacquer Step by Step without SANDPAPER!!!
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Is Your Guitar Neck Sticky? Your Hand Does Not Glide Smoothly Up & Down The Neck? Horrified At The Thought Of Sanding The Neck Down? Watch This Video… In answer to a question regarding guitar neck stickiness often due to a thick lacquer finish, specifically on some Gibson guitars, this short video illustrates how to get that sticky neck a little smoother without causing damage. If your new to w...
Q&A:10 1960s Era Fender Custom shop Telecaster or Stratocaster - Which would you choose? if any...
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Fender Custom Shop 1960s era Telecaster and Stratocaster side by side comparison, what are the tonal differences and should you own both? Check out my previous video on those guitars from the 50s era - ua-cam.com/video/5RRZq_SfqW0/v-deo.html In this video I take two 2022 build Fender Custom Shop guitars that hark back to the 1960s era starting with the iconic 1961 Telecaster, in a colour called...
Q&A:9 1950s Era Fender Custom shop Telecaster or Stratocaster - Which would you choose? if any...
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Fender Custom Shop 1950s Telecaster and Stratocaster side by side comparison, what are the tonal differences and should you own both? Check out the next video which covers those guitars from the 60s era - ua-cam.com/video/k59eGfEEjQE/v-deo.html In this video I take two 2022 build Fender Custom Shop guitars that hark back to the 1950s era starting with an iconic 1952 Telecaster - Nocaster Blonde...
Rec:3 A Year Testing Guitars, Amps & Pedals & Software - A Look Back & Final Conclusions. What Next?
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Rec:3 A Year Testing Guitars, Amps & Pedals & Software - A Look Back & Final Conclusions. What Next?
Q&A:8 Fender Telecaster Shoot-out! 50s Nocaster, 60s Twisted Tele & Pro V-Mod. Which do you Prefer?
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Q&A:8 Fender Telecaster Shoot-out! 50s Nocaster, 60s Twisted Tele & Pro V-Mod. Which do you Prefer?
UB:33 Custom Shop Fender Telecaster 52 Nocaster - Blonde Blackguard - Jam Packed Full of 50s Vibe!!!
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UB:33 Custom Shop Fender Telecaster 52 Nocaster - Blonde Blackguard - Jam Packed Full of 50s Vibe!!!
Rec:2 Why You Play Guitar? - What Inspires You? - Where Does Inspiration Come ? What's Your Story?
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Rec:2 Why You Play Guitar? - What Inspires You? - Where Does Inspiration Come ? What's Your Story?
UB:32 Ibanez M300C Hard Shell Guitar Case - Replacing the Dreadfully Cheap Thin Gig Bag! - Review.
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UB:32 Ibanez M300C Hard Shell Guitar Case - Replacing the Dreadfully Cheap Thin Gig Bag! - Review.
UB:31 Bad Cat Black Cat Ext. Cabinet 1x12 - VERY IMPORTANT!!! Correct Pairing of Speaker Cabinets!
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UB:31 Bad Cat Black Cat Ext. Cabinet 1x12 - VERY IMPORTANT!!! Correct Pairing of Speaker Cabinets!
UB:30 Telecaster Pickguard Change - Scratch Plate Replacement - An Easy New Look for Your Guitar!
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UB:30 Telecaster Pickguard Change - Scratch Plate Replacement - An Easy New Look for Your Guitar!
UB:29 Gibson Les Paul Special DC TV Yellow 60s VOS - What a Machine! Totally Underrated! P90 Punch!
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UB:29 Gibson Les Paul Special DC TV Yellow 60s VOS - What a Machine! Totally Underrated! P90 Punch!
UB:28 Ibanez Premium S Series S1070PBZ Black Burst 2024 - "BEAUTIFUL!" - But Not My Kind of Guitar!
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UB:28 Ibanez Premium S Series S1070PBZ Black Burst 2024 - "BEAUTIFUL!" - But Not My Kind of Guitar!
UB:27 Taylor 814ce GA Electro Acoustic - BEAUTIFUL! - But A Good Choice for Electric Guitar Players?
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UB:27 Taylor 814ce GA Electro Acoustic - BEAUTIFUL! - But A Good Choice for Electric Guitar Players?
UB:26 Bad Cat Black Cat Series II Valve Combo - Killer Tones! Finally! - Is My Amp Search Over?
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UB:26 Bad Cat Black Cat Series II Valve Combo - Killer Tones! Finally! - Is My Amp Search Over?
UB:25 Custom Shop Fender Telecaster Ltd Edition 61 - WOW!! - Has this just replaced my Stratocaster?
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UB:25 Custom Shop Fender Telecaster Ltd Edition 61 - WOW!! - Has this just replaced my Stratocaster?
UB:24 USA Fender Tele Pro Butterscotch Blackguard - No Mojo? Lovely Guitar but it Will Get Replaced!
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UB:24 USA Fender Tele Pro Butterscotch Blackguard - No Mojo? Lovely Guitar but it Will Get Replaced!
UB:23 TC Ditto+ Looper Pedal Review - Why You Should Have One! & Are They Really That Easy to Use?
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UB:23 TC Ditto Looper Pedal Review - Why You Should Have One! & Are They Really That Easy to Use?
UB:22 Gibson Les Paul 1950s Standard Gold Top + P90s - Very Poor Quality Control! - 2020 Model.
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UB:22 Gibson Les Paul 1950s Standard Gold Top P90s - Very Poor Quality Control! - 2020 Model.
Nice job 👍🙂
Thanks Derek... it's coming along very nicely... looking forward to putting it all together and playing it... ;-) regards: Stu
I played both 58/15 lt(s) and 58/15 lt and the new core pickups just blows it away. I’m sure your opinion would change with the new USA pickups
Hi - Jesus is King! He certainly is... ;-) I had thought about swapping the pick-ups out and if I hold onto the guitar, I might just do that. While I do appreciate the quality of the PRS line and will use it in recording, as for guitars that connect with me, I'm just an old die-hard Fender Tele/Strat guy... regards: Stu
Was so looking forward to seeing this video and it's coming along a treat. Getting excited now for part 3 and for what colour and decals you have gone for, Stuart.
Many thanks Scouser... just wait till you see part 3... which is nearly finished... things are really starting to take shape! Are you going to join in a guess what colour it's going to be... and even take a shot at what it's going to get named... regards: Stu
@@StuGuitarChannel I'll guess either a metalic red or blue in colour and named "Braveheart" lol (only joking on the name of course) or i'll go for "Bruce" as the name
@@scouse1967 And another thinking Blue.... mmm... interesting you have gone for a 'Scots' naming theme.... all will be revealed soon...
What a great video have a wonderful weekend stu ❤😊
Hi Amin - As always, thank you for watching and kind comments. I trust also you will have a great weekend yourself... take good care... best regards: Stu
Glad I watched this. I thought it would be easy to order a kit from Amazon and build one but now I realize, this is beyond my ability as I am not handy in this way.
Hi weasel6535 - There are many kits out there that are completely finished, where you can get a big choice of ready painted colours and fully loaded and wired plates. Although they do of course come at a price. However, even with kits that are pretty much 'build and play' - they still need to be set-up correctly and despite the better kits giving full instructions on how to do that, this would likely be a daunting task for those... where this is not their strength. I did mention in another video, that with the used guitar market being flooded with gear at present, it is much easier to strike a great bargain. I hope you stick around for the next videos as, while I have sought to use basic tools and DIY skills - it is clearly not something to be done lightly if the reason for doing a custom build is to get a high quality instrument. Regards: Stu
Fascinating! Really enjoying this build...
Hi Nige - Many thanks... video 3 nearly complete and this is where you really start to see it come together with it's "colour" and "Headstock Name Logo" - I'm enjoying doing this but must admit was a bit wary applying the colour coat and clear coat... Regards: Stu
@@StuGuitarChannel Looking forward to seeing how you get on - and the name you chose!
So here it is - Part 2 - do check-out Part 1 if you missed that… ua-cam.com/video/DK1PVW35pTU/v-deo.html Thank you for watching! If you benefit from what you see and hear, please give a ‘Thumbs Up’, ‘Subscribe’ & ‘Hit the Bell for Notifications’ it all helps the channel algorithms. Much appreciated! Do check-out my channel playlists… - Custom Guitar Build Project - Q&As Answering topical questions - Stu's Guitar Recording Journey - Unboxing Music Equipment Videos - Stu's Guitar Journey! (12 part Video Series) - Guitar Backing Tracks - Blues, Ballads and Cinematic - Stu's Guitar Channel short Trailer *Brought to you by Stu’s Guitar Channel - Enjoy Playing Guitar.
Hello Stu. That neck has a lovely grain pattern on the back - looking forward to seeing the finished guitar. Cheers
Thanks Rob, yes it is nice... just wait till you see it with a few more coats of vintage amber lacquer, it really pulls out the flame maple. Regards: Stu
@@StuGuitarChannel Been flat out recording but will EMail as soon as possible. Have a great weekend mate.
@@robertcalvin2643 Look forward to it... and a great weekend yourself... don't munch on too many Roo burgers :-)
@@StuGuitarChannel Strewth Cobber ! Gotta flamin' well eat!
@@robertcalvin2643 LOL....
Lake Placid Blue sparkle? Or more of a Chrissy Hinde thing? I'm sure intrigued. Love that neck too, I know some say quartersawn necks are stronger, but I like flatsawn because they're prettier and plenty stable enough.
Hi Craig... that's a couple of you now settled on blue... but will that be the colour... ;-) I was going to go for Birds-eye maple but, given my location where temperature and humidity is changing all the time I decided against it. I have just completed the headstock decals and more amber lacquer and it looks quite stunning. That's now set aside to dry out for a couple of weeks before sanding, clearcoat, buffing and polish. Regards: Stu
Good video
Hi Roger... many thanks. Just completing video 3 and things are really beginning to take shape... regards: Stu
Yay🎉 part 2, can't wait to hear this beast in action. Love that you are using mostly normal tools as most of us don't have a full complement of luthier tools.
Hi Allen... And part 3 is nearly done... and things are really taking shape! Yes, all the way through I have sought to use minimal tools and materials just to show that putting a high quality custom guitar together can be done with just a bit of care and fore-thought. My friend told me I could use his fully equipped carpentry shop complete with professional spray booth, but that is as you say, outside of what the average person has available to them. Regards: Stu
Looking forward to part 2 and beyond. Great start!
Hi Allen - Many thanks - part 2 is on it's way. It might just give you some ideas regarding that new guitar you love to play, but not a fan of it's colour... ;-) regards: Stu
Very interesting, wouldnt have known there was so much choice nevermind the market for this. Very inspirational, thank you
Hi Pete - Yes, I was quite surprised how big the custom-build guitar market is (from standard stuff to the outlandish) and there are a lot of little sole traders (as well as the larger outfits) who make all kinds of bits and pieces along with distribution of genuine brand name parts. I will be doing a video on the costs and time taken to do this build-project and show how and where alternative choices can be made without compromising on a good quality build. Part 2 is where it really starts to get going and is where costly mistakes are often made... regards: Stu
I didn't count the the number of frets on the board. 22?
Hi Jasper - This is a vintage style 'C' profile neck 25.5 scale, roasted flamed maple - with 21 Frets, 7.25 - 10 compound radius Indian Rosewood board, Truss Rod adjustment changed for headstock access point, vintage fret wire, stepped vintage headstock tuner holes, pearloid inlays and nut width of 42.5 - I'll be doing some work to it once it's all done being lacquered... regards: Stu
I am going to guess an emerald blue color:) In college, a friend of mine had a self-build guitar. I thought that was cool. I failed woodwork class in high school :) But I like the idea of building my own guitar. Lots of things to think about. I've always loved the idea of a custom paint job on the body. Rosewood fret board sounds like a nice idea. My tele is maple. And I have kind of leaned toward a Strat with a Rosewood fretboard for the next guitar. I never really named my guitars...thought is was strange that BB King did...even as a kid...but a custom job, I do agree probably should get a good name (Maybe something, like, ANJ "A New Journey"). I like word art stuff. You could have fun with some cool word art on the head. Alder roasted...I like the idea of having those color tones show through the paint. Fun. I imagine you are keeping tabs on the amount of time and money given toward the project. I will be curious to see how many hours you put into the guitar. blessings :)
Hi Jasper - Mmm... that's 2 of you leaning towards a blue colour or possibly green... as for customised colours... I use to do custom paint work on motorcycles many moons ago and always loved doing Candy Apple and or Flake Finishes but I only ever did one wild custom job on my Stratocaster - I painted it psychedelic. It was the early 70s what can I say... Yes, the name was a difficult one but all will be revealed... ;-) I will do a final video on the cost of parts and cheaper alternatives that could easily have been used without compromising the overall build. And yes I will detail time involved which is not as much as you might think, because I don't have a lot of time to allocate to this. I am keen to see just how close I can get to the Fender Custom shop guitars and yet at a greatly reduced price, but of course - time is where the real cost is on any hand-built type guitar. Have a great day brother... God bless: Stu
@@StuGuitarChannel, I was kind of thinking something like a PRS emerald look but on a Fender styled body. PRSs always look so fanciful too me.
@@jasperMT516 .... :-) I am applying the colour coat at the moment.... scary.... LOL, just had a neighbour catch me as I was standing outside of the garage where I'm spraying - "what's that lovely smell" he asked... I smiled and told him it was best not to stand outside and sniff the fumes... God bless... Stu
@@StuGuitarChannel, my first summer in College I worked in a painting/coating factory. Even with the safety gear, the chemicals gave me a headache most nights. Stay safe.
Hello Stu. I have thought a few times about putting a Kit Guitar together but never get around to it !! Will watch this tonight but for now I'm off to record some vocals. Cheers Mate.
Hi Rob... I did look into some of the ready supplied kits out there and for different reasons I decided against it. The only bit I wanted to make sure was accurate and high quality was the neck and a body it was married to. I will make a video going over costs and time allocated (along with simple tools and materials) but I am keen to see just how close I can get to my Fender custom shops at a far lesser cost. All the best for the vocal recording work.... regards: Stu
@@StuGuitarChannel Thanks Stu. It went well today so I am just about to view some UA-cam videos and yours will be first. Cheers
What a fantastic video have a wonderful last long weekend of summer stu ❤😊
Hi Amin - Many thanks... oh! don't say this is the last weekend of summer ;-( we never see enough of the sun here in Scotland... it's certainly very sunny and warm today... and may it last for a few more months... ;-) How are you doing Amin, are you keeping well? best regards: Stu
Okay folks - below is the link to the Squier Debut upgrade and today I uploaded the Custom Build Project series - ua-cam.com/video/DK1PVW35pTU/v-deo.html Enjoy and please do comment... regards: Stu
Has to be the “Stucaster”. Or maybe something else!
Hi Derek... I suggested that one to my wife and she looked at me kind of funny... so it's not going to be that one then... ;-) regards: Stu the deflated...
The neck is 💯 the single most important element which will determine the quality of the guitar - especially if you’re aiming for CS 👍
My thoughts exactly, which is why I took a bit of time over that one, and so far things are looking... or should I say... feeling good... regards: Stu
@@StuGuitarChannel Liking the headstock design - familiar, yet different - being more Strat, less Tele, will give it a unique custom look 🙂
@@derekclacton Thanks Derek, there were 4 designs to choose from (these are an extra cost - £20.00) and I thought that one looked the best for what I wanted to do. I did think about either designing my own and sending the company the template or just cutting the blank headstock (standard) myself in my friends workshop (he has all the great carpentry gear). But, much as I enjoy building things I have limited time and sometimes its a compromise. Regards: Stu
I would guess vintage blonde, but I suspect you may consider that color impersonal so I'm changing my answer. Now I wanna say cherry red, but that would make it very close to Dan Steinhart's "Red." So in the end I'm going with a blue or green but not a standard shade like sea foam or daphney . . . hmm . . . a medium/dark hue of not too saturated blue, final answer.
Hi Craig... interesting thought process's going on there... perhaps the primer coat might get you to change your mind... ;-) or perhaps I'm trying to throw you of the trail... ;-) And what about the name on the headstock? And if someone get's both colour and name correct, should there be a prize! and no... not the guitar! have a great weekend... regards: Stu
@@StuGuitarChannel I tried to think of a guess for a name but came up flat unless its the channel name, or something fun like “Telebastard” or something lol As for a prize, that’s not for me to say. Sounds like fun though, and it brings people in.
@@CraigFlowersMusic Mmmm... not quite what I had in mind Craig... ; -) back to the drawing board... regards: Stu
I'd go for a gorgeous "Metalic burnt orange" colour scheme for the body myself. I am so looking forward to when you get it all put together and setup. It'll look amazing, Stuart :)
Hi Scouse1967 - How are you doing? - Sorry, I'm going to keep you guessing what colour it will end up until the big reveal... ;-) I have just taken delivery of the headstock decals I had made for this... very nice but tricky to put on... I don't think anyone will guess what I named it... ;-) Part 2 coming next week... regards: Stu
Good luck with the build!
Thanks Mark... Just got the custom made decals for the headstock and applying them just now, tricky but looks very nice... regards: Stu
You did a great job on the upgrades! I didn’t know that people sanded these necks. I recently got a guitar that has some sort of gloss on the neck and my squirt debut strat neck feels sanded already compared to that. Maybe it’s something I can try to get a “real” sanded feel!
Hi Mark - Lot of folks a little wary of sanding the neck, particularly on an expensive guitar as it could affect resale and will definitely affect a trade-in with a shop. Buying a custom shop guitar with an authorised relic neck is one thing but doing it yourself will have financial implications for any sale. Just something to consider. Otherwise, as you possibly noticed, with the type of satin varnish on the Squier - when sanded with 400, the 1500 grit - you don't really notice it's been sanded other than it has a slightly duller finish, but it sure feels nicer to play. If you keep up with the custom build project I am doing you will see what I do to that neck to give it a played-in feel, matching my Fender Custom Shop guitars... Regards: Stu
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Hi Mr Fat Bob Rider - Thanks for the kind comment... While I have never owned a Harley I have ridden one, being Scottish, I use to design and build custom motorcycles using Triumph and BSA engines... long time ago... ;-) If you like guitar builds and conversions I recently Hot-Rodded that Squire Debut guitar which you can see here - ( ua-cam.com/video/x0cxLtTouJs/v-deo.html ). At 5pm (UK time) Part 1 of my Custom Build T-Style guitar begins... regards: Stu
@@StuGuitarChannel hey cool bit of history there, I used to own a … MKIIA 850 Norton Commando , awesome bike, regretful sale cost me 5.5K and now you could remove the decimal point from that figure, at least I still have a photo of it and a son named Norton
@@mrfatbobrider1969 That was a nice looking machine, had a few friends with different model types. I’ve see some of the new British bikes but not quite the same as the old stuff where you needed to carry a tool kit in your pockets and usually got covered in oil… ;-)
@@StuGuitarChannel yeah it was a 73 Canadian Import to New Zealand
@@mrfatbobrider1969 Nice... ah.! New Zealand... my wife and I nearly moved there back in the early 90s, we have quite a few friends there... by the way just in case you did not get notified (because the UA-cam notification thing does not work for many folks) I uploaded part 1 of the custom T-Style guitar build - ua-cam.com/video/DK1PVW35pTU/v-deo.html regards: Stu
Great video, and playing. It does sound seriously nice. Unfortunately, to acquire one on them Tele's here in the US, requires an order from Amazon Europe with a shipping charge almost the same price as the guitar itself. Still worth it? In my opinion... Absolutely. But I already own 28 guitars, 8 of them being high end Tele's. So, unfortunately, I'm gonna have to wait it out, till they make these available to us Yanks. Great video. Great playing. Thanks for posting
Hi - Thank you for the kind comments - you might be interested in the upgrade I did with this last week - ( ua-cam.com/video/x0cxLtTouJs/v-deo.html ) and today's video upload which is part one of my Custom Built Tele style guitar where I hope to challenge my Fender Custom Shop guitars but at a much lower price. As we are both high-end Tele user/owners you might find this of interest in regard to my reason for doing this along with choices I made. Thanks for watching... please do chip-in with your own experiences... regards: Stu
I understand not liking earphones or earbuds.
Hey Jasper - Great to hear from you... yeh, I don't like things messing with my ears... ;-) regards: Stu
They do say, "Everything is better in Texas." Pretty noticeable difference. I am browsing Blackstar amps at the moment. Have a blessed day :)
Hi Jasper - I've worked in Texas, and while I agree... everything is bigger... I'm not sure about being better... ;-) Yes the difference is stark and that was me trying to slightly adjust things otherwise they would have been really stark. The Texas pick-ups need to be dialled-in to suit what they do and I'll be doing that with my Custom Build Tele style guitar project (coming this Friday - part 1). Blackstar do some nice amps, I was going to try-out their newer stuff until I came across the Marshall SV20H Studio Vintage Plexi 20W Valve Amp Head - Mark II - review here - ( ua-cam.com/video/rXmYNLipKMA/v-deo.html ). I use this for a drive tone (where required) as my Bad Cat, while it has a drive channel is not so good for that - although fabulous clean and crunch tones. I think the Blackstar products tries to cross those two divides. Indeed... have a blessed day brother... Stu
@@StuGuitarChannel, for sure bigger too ;) And that's how the saying really goes "bigger". Bigger - I really think it is the food portion sizes that are bigger in Texas ;) One meal is like two meals. I'm from Seattle and our mountains, rivers, and trees are a lot bigger. I don't have an amp at home, so I am browsing different amps. Don't plan to buy one soon, but just getting some ideas. There could be a little peavey at home, maybe. I don't think I'll get a Fender w/ 4x10 again. I love the sound and reverb. 5 stars out of 5 stars. But it is heavy. Marshall makes a nice amp combo with 2x12...a friend had one, and I liked it. I do like the option that some models come with switchable wattage. Might be nice for those living in the house with me (and the power bill). :)
@@jasperMT516 Ah... yes... power usage from a valve amp ;-( A friend of mine has a very old Valve combo where he is convinced you can watch the house electric meter dial moving round much faster when that thing is on. As our energy bills soar I think I will be playing my acoustic guitar more than usual ;-) As you return to the States, I would not be in a rush to purchase anything... the used market is flooded with gear and getting a really good deal is so much easier. I got some great price reductions from a number of shops. Regards: Stu
Agreed. Looking 2nd hand is a great idea. Some people are getting rid of their COVID purchases.
I am about to head home. I am planning to give my Tele an overhaul when I get home, which will be new ground for me. Some time back my Tele started getting some buzzy feedback through the wiring/pickups that I can't fix here. Probably some humidity damage, my guess. This video has some great helps - thanks a lot Stu :)
Hi Jasper - Sounds like you need to take your guitar apart and check through each component to find the issue. Some things are an easy and quick fix while others take a bit more time to figure out. If you need any help, don't hesitate to drop me a line. I will be private messaging you. I mentioned in another reply that, this Friday I will upload a series of videos as I build my own Custom Shop style Telecaster hoping to compete with my Fender Custom Shop guitars, but at a fraction of the cost. Of course, time and preparation is where a lot of the work is, and that is where the majority of costs are when looking at Custom Shop guitars. Best regards: Stu
@@StuGuitarChannel, looking forward to your guitar build videos :)
@@jasperMT516 Thanks Jasper - it's up today (5pm UK time) I'm just awaiting the postman bringing some more materials I need to keep the build project going... had an issue with the primer coat... it's shaping up nicely though... regards: Stu
Getting a sticker! Always wins for me! Back in the days when I really liked punk rock and hardcore bands - I wanted stickers and pins (small buttons) for everything. Since all the bands I liked were underground, I don’t think my pins will be worth anything in the future. The reverb sounds nice...could get a Dick Dale sound with that pedal. Never played with reverb as a pedal. And truthfully don’t use it too much other than when playing clean blues, and at times with a chorus pedal. I use digital delays a lot. Does the pedal react different if a distortion pedal is placed before or after it? I am thinking, like a Cry Baby, after and before distortion almost two different effects. Thanks for the review 😊
Hi Jasper - Yes it's a nice pedal for no-mess reverb and just gives a bit of a lift to the tone of any instrument. I am careful with reverb and particularly with delay, especially when recording, because as you know, too much cannot be corrected in post. Yes - distortion before and after makes a difference to all my modulation pedals and when I record I put those through the effects loop on my amplifiers (all have effects loop features). If using my pedal-board I keep the modulation / reverb pedals before the distortion / boost pedals (amplifier - modulation / reverb - distortion - guitar). For anyone interested I did a review on this when first setting out a pedal-board seen here - ( ua-cam.com/video/Q1l5T-PaSOs/v-deo.html ). A free sticker... well, that may have just pushed me to get this particular pedal ;-) I had a friend who covered his guitar, amp and guitar case in all kinds of stickers... looked a right mess... but considering what I use to look like and what I did to my gear... I'll refrain from any furthe comment... ;-) regards: Stu
Great, clear review of all the tones & effects of the Vox. And very tasteful playing at the end. Personally would like this little Vox for travel if I could find one !
Hi - Thanks for the kind comments... you mention travel, if you don't mind me asking, what is it you do that you would find an amplifier like this useful. You may already be familiar with these but I also did a review on the Vox AmpPlug units which are great if you are on the move - ( ua-cam.com/video/4g38hCHCxk0/v-deo.html ) - regards: Stu
@@StuGuitarChannel travel when I have to do a small gig that doesn't require a standard amp eg art gallery Sometimes gear lugging isn't appropriate. 🦘
@@titichartay7216 I see... I certainly agree, if you can get what you need to do with minimal fuss, that's the way to go... By the way... love the dog in your picture - what a beauty. I always fancied another Shepherd but just don't have time to take care of one at present.
@@StuGuitarChannel that's Harpo (after Marx) he was a badly abused 11 month old when I got him. Vet friends of mine knew I was good with abused animals & training German Shepherds. We tried to save his badly broken hind leg but in the end had to amputate - so he's actually 3 legged. A mess when I got him but now the sweetest boy. GSD's are wonderful dogs, they were actually bred to herd & protect sheep from wolves in the Alps. Also bred to protect the shepherd & children. Because GSD's are so intelligent, abuse can cause a nervous breakdown. My suggestion as a trainer is that the dog owner needs the training & that supports a positive, loving relationship with any dog. Ironically many people make the mistake that small dogs don't need training & it's the small ones that can cause mayhem ! Because GSD's are so popular there are greedy breeders who cause problems like hip dysplasia. Though smart, GSD's are also big sooks & goofballs which is why they are great family dogs. But they need a yard, a spot on or near your bed ! plenty of walks & social interaction & activities which engages their intelligence. And don't feed dogs chocolate or potato ! Real care for any animal is shown if you realise that you don't have the time or housing circumstance to care for them properly & I applaud anyone who puts the comfort & care of any animal above human whim. If you ever have the chance to have.a German Shepherd just remember their "teenage" period will pass - be patient ! Take care & best wishes.
Oh, I'm an idiot ! ironically Harpo flopped on the bed & I misread the start of your message & thought you never have had a GSD hence the long message with info you probably didn't need ! Anyway Harpo says woof !
Thank you for very good review! Brazilian watching
Hi Felipe - Thank you for the kind comment, you might be interested in the upgrade I have just completed to this particular Fender Squier Debut Telecaster guitar which you can see here - ( ua-cam.com/video/x0cxLtTouJs/v-deo.html ). Greetings from Scotland... regards: Stu
Hi Folks - Just a quick heads-up. For those interested, I am progressing well with the Telecaster Style Custom Build Project and the first video is now uploaded - ua-cam.com/video/DK1PVW35pTU/v-deo.html Enjoy - and please do comment... regards: Stu
Interesting upgrades, Stu! Squiers aren’t all compatible with American spec electronics, so you’re lucky there :) tbh I preferred the sound of the stock pickups - the Fenders were over bright to me. Looking forward to seeing the kit build take shape! 🎸👍
Hi Derek - Not sure if I picked you up right or perhaps I didn't explain clearly? I did change-out all electronics - pick-ups, along with fully loaded Fender Custom Shop Telecaster control board, the only thing I chose not to change was the input jack and its modern wires. The Texas Specials sounded over-bright as I did not dial them in to where most folks would normally have them - the disparity on the amplifier settings and tone control settings for each guitar was night and day - so as I had already filmed the 'Debut' video I was trying to not mess with settings too much on the Texas pick-ups. In the Custom Build Project (first video uploaded next week) we will get to hear what they sound like in the custom built guitar and dialled-in tones to show them off better... My favourite Tele pick-ups are actually 'Twisted Tele and Blackguard 50s but the custom build videos will explain a bit more behind what I'm doing and hopefully it will be helpful for anyone pondering such things... ;-) regards: Stu
@@StuGuitarChannel I’m sure the Fender pickups’ qualities will be apparent on your project build, Stu! 🙂 🎸👍
hey stu. what would be a good set of humbuckers for a gibson es 135 style simi hollow body? but low output.
Hi James - Thanks for the question. I am not knowledgeable on the wide range of pick-ups on the market today so hopefully someone else will chip-in. As you will know, Semi's can often have issues with feedback (howl) due to the hollow body design and this can be exasperated by pick-up choice. It does depend on what kind of tone you are looking for. In this Gibson ES 339 it has Classic and Classic+ humbuckers and much depends on what amplifier I play this guitar through as the results can be very different. I do tend to feel the Classic pups are a bit lack lustre and have thought about switching them out for something a bit brighter. Of course much depends on the tone wanted. Did you have a particular tone in mind? Regards: Stu
Nice work stu. Sounds great. Im thinking about for my debut stratocaster. That im might go for a double stacked humbucker for the bridge,a single coil for the middle, and a lipstick pickup for the neck or just another single coil. Idk yet?And im going to see if i can get these pickups good but cheap on Amazon. Just as long as they are not microphonic. Ill be happy. Plus maybe I can use the same pick guard it came with. 😊
Hi James - That sounds like an interesting pick-up configuration. I do like the Shawbucker at the bridge in my USA Fender Strat. I'm sure you'll know this, do take care buying used electronics. You can get inexpensive scratch plates from Kaish Music (Amazon) from under £10.00 and they are really well made. They cut the pick-up holes in various configurations let alone multiple design choices. Look forward to hearing what you decide... regards?: Stu
Wow it sounds so much better than it did! Great job and really interesting video - thanks Stu.
Hi Nige - Thanks for that, as I've mentioned to others, once I've completed my custom Tele style project loaded with those parts along with much more, we will get to hear a better dialled-in set of tones... Anyone contemplating upgrading the 'Debut' Telecaster pick-ups, I personally would go for something less bright. Regards: Stu
@@StuGuitarChannel Look forward to seeing and hearing that! Nige.
@@nigesilvestri6790 First video is on Friday... Regards: Stu
What a fantastic 3rd video have a wonderful weekend stu ❤😊
Hi Amin - As always, many thanks... keep a watch out for next week as I start to build my own guitar. Do you ever build things yourself? You also have a great weekend and do take good care of yourself... best regards: Stu
Great video Stu, interesting to see the difference the pick ups made as that is an area I have been exploring for the future. Looking forward to the custom project. All the best
Hi Pete - Thanks for chipping in... Yes, I remember when I first started playing back in the early 70s I would hear the older guitar players I was meeting, talk about pick-up change-outs, brass nuts, fret work, electronic upgrades or amendments - heated discussion about which was best, a pre CBS Strat or the new 70s models with 5 blade switches instead of 3. It was all Double-Dutch to me. And then the conversation would switch to valve tubes and speaker cones.... ;-( Have a great weekend... regards: Stu
One of the few times I really noticed a difference in pickups. The originals were muted, could be used for mellow classic rock, but the new pickups were hot and twangy, great for rockabilly. Enjoyed the video, thanks.
Hi Weasel - Yes, it is a pretty stark comparison and that's me just slightly adjusting the amplifier tone and the tone control on the Texas Specials otherwise the Texas special would have been really shrill. The Debut pick-ups are really flat and need boosting but as you say you can get a nice warm tone of them. I'm looking forward to seeing how all this will sound in the Project build which will show if body and neck wood types really do matter to the tone. Regards: Stu
Hi Stu, interesting video. It was good to actually see what you had done in terms of the upgrades fitted. Big difference in sound between the two. It would be good to know roughly the cost of parts fitted. Were they twice the original cost of the guitar, three times, etc. Looking forward to more builds in the future.
Hi Doug00596 - Yes, I forgot to mention costs, I suppose it was because the parts I used are intended for my Custom build project. For those interested... The Telecaster Custom Shop Texas Specials £142.00 the Genuine Fender Bridge Plate + Gotoh Compensated Brass Saddles and 6 Fender String Ferrules £56.93 Pearl Scratch plate £9.99 Ernie Ball strings £5.50 As for the loaded control plate - I already had that but you could make one up (Fender parts) from around £50-100 depending on parts. So all in approx £285.00 - The guitar was £129.00. Next week I show the first video on the Custom Build Project and for me this is really a much better way to aim for a high quality instrument and yet keeping the costs very keen. Regards: Stu
What a stark difference that made! Just a few days ago Andy from TheGuitarGeek did an upgrade of just the wiring harness not the pickups, I can't remember the guitar but it was budget like this, and the improvement was unexpected and dramatic. The question nobody thought to ask! So recent evidence says try new potentiometers and maybe new switch first, then replacing pickups second if price is a consideration. Nice work here, illuminating demo.
Hi Craig, many thanks... it was fun to do. Once I have my custom build tele style project completed I will do another side by side - while all the accessories will be the same - it will be a very nice body and neck that will be the foundation along with some vintage wiring, good machine-heads and bone nut... and of course finished in Nitro.... Just completed the sanding sealer and primer on the body and first coats of amber lacquer on the neck... PS: New cabinet arrived today... all to be revealed soon... regards: Stu
@@StuGuitarChannel Ooh, inside baseball, how exciting! You’re a hard worker, Stu, and multitalented.
@CraigFlowersMusic I've done that before but had a completely different result. Couldn't hear any difference at all.
@@CraigFlowersMusic Aww shucks.... ;-)
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You either had the volume higher on the Texas specials, or they are much hotter. The funny part is sound is subjective. So what sounds good will be different to everyone. Still fun to hear the difference. The specials sound more like tele, but neither are bad.
Hi Roger - Thanks for chipping in - No, I had them both at the same volume, I may have slightly altered the Texas Specials just a little because the 'Debut' pick-ups are quite flat and need a bit of edge from the amplifier. The Texas Specials on the other hand are pretty edgy and need to be dialled down to get what I would prefer. Either way I did try not to mess too much just so the difference could be heard. The little Blackstar is a good wee combo which does of course help. If I played the 'Debut' through my Bad Cat Clack Cat - it would sound even better but that combo is nearly 4 times the price... Next week I start the Custom Tele style project using quality parts and materials (still keeping the cost far less than Fender Custom Shop) and once completed I will be able to add that into the side by side comparison... should be an interesting experiment... regards: Stu
@StuGuitarChannel Yeah, I have built quite a few. The last one I put in fender customs, I believe they are called. Didn't really like them. I have been using cheaper necks but level and crown the frets. It's fun. I usually just sell them at cost. I am not really doing it to make money.
@@rogerledoux4741 Hi Roger - I'll be interest to see what difference the body and neck I'll be using makes to any tones... arguments about that topic to one side... I have a number of Custom Shop Fenders here from time to time and while tones are nuanced, I find a difference in tonal response depending what type of amp/speaker is used in-conjunction with each other and how each guitar is approached in playing style. So much is of course subjective, anyhow, as you say it's fun seeing it all come together, but it's not something I aim to do again... regards: Stu
@StuGuitarChannel Other then resale value I don't think custom shop guitars are worth the money.
@@rogerledoux4741 Hi Roger - Ah, now that’s a topic and of course once again, subjective. From my own point of view I really like my CS Strats and Tele's (all relic models) and I appreciate the length of time it takes to custom build things having designed and built many custom projects from bikes, cars, boats and small aircraft - so when it comes to time spent on a project (whatever it is) as you know, that’s where the costs are. I have a couple of Fender USA models and they are nice but I don’t play them anymore and they will be sold off. I feel a definite difference between something made by machine and something that’s had a lot of hand-work. Again it’s subjective… I have a history with worn-out guitars from years of playing and I suppose that’s another connecting point which is personal. Will they hold their value… time will tell, an important consideration for some but not at the top of the list for myself. I suppose the reason for my next video’s fits in with your question, should folks who want something a bit more special, yet working within a tight budget think about building their own custom guitar that they can really connect with. Thanks for chipping in Roger, it would be great to see some of your work as I have had a few folks share with me picks (privately) of work they do - a lot of talented people out there... Regards: Stu
Just found you Stu, great review! I picked up a Squire Affinity HH model just before the pandemic. It was on a deal for just over $200 US dollars… I really wanted a Les Paul, but now I’m sold on the sound of the Tele with humbucker pickups and an easy to play neck… Quality has been great since I bought it. I’m just a casual (hack) player, but I love it. I will be watching more of your channel. All the best from the States. 😀
Hi Danny - Thank you for the kind comments. Yeh, Tele's are great guitars and while I don't have any Fender Tele's with Humbuckers in them I have been considering it in regard to a Custom Build Tele style project I working on just now. Video series to follow. I did upgrade the Debut Telecaster and that video will be uploaded at 5pm (UK time) tonight so that should prove interesting as I do a lot of changes and alterations. Thanks for chipping in and always love to hear other folks stories... greetings from Scotland... regards: Stu
Okay Folks... For those who were interested, this Friday 23rd I will be uploading the Squier Debut Telecaster Upgrade video. In this, I will show a quick breakdown of the guitar and the parts that will be getting replaced along with carious modifications. I have sought to do this with basic tools and DIY skills and will end up doing a side by side comparison (before and after). You can decide if it was worth doing and something you might be thinking about. Once the guitar is put back to its original 'form' I will be doing a competition to give this away... Regards: Stu
Okay Folks... For those who were interested, this Friday 23rd I will be uploading the Squier Debut Telecaster Upgrade video. In this, I will show a quick breakdown of the guitar and the parts that will be getting replaced along with carious modifications. I have sought to do this with basic tools and DIY skills and will end up doing a side by side comparison (before and after). You can decide if it was worth doing and something you might be thinking about. Once the guitar is put back to its original 'form' I will be doing a competition to give this away... Regards: Stu