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Thanks Derek... it's coming along very nicely... looking forward to putting it all together and playing it... ;-) regards: Stu

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

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...

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

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

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!

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....

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

Hi Roger... many thanks. Just completing video 3 and things are really beginning to take shape... regards: Stu

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

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

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

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

Thanks Mark... Just got the custom made decals for the headstock and applying them just now, tricky but looks very nice... regards: Stu

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

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

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

Hey Jasper - Great to hear from you... yeh, I don't like things messing with my ears... ;-) regards: Stu

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.

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

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

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 !

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 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! 🙂 🎸👍

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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.... ;-)

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

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