Can I improve the Telecaster?

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  • Опубліковано 21 гру 2024

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  • @FrenchGuitarGuy
    @FrenchGuitarGuy  Рік тому +2

    !!IMPORTANT!! A viewer contacted me on Instragram to tell me that he had to pay customs fees for the socks (EU) !!! No problem for t-shirts or caps though. Also, TeeSpring changed its privacy policy recently and I no longer have the rights to access the list of customers who have purchased merchandise. So the contest is over :( If you've bought merch, come and tell me on Instagram instagram.com/archimbaud_guitars/ or by email helloedouardarchimbaud@gmail.com
    I'm really sorry, but you can still buy merch if you like, or the Mariposa plan will remain online on my shop (and I do have access to the data...). Thank you very much for your support, viewing and subscription. Thank you very much and see you soon!

  • @skuudsss2662
    @skuudsss2662 4 місяці тому +2

    These kinds of genuine and passionate creators are a breath of fresh air

  • @kz.productions
    @kz.productions 4 місяці тому +2

    It’s definitely an upgraded version of the telecaster

  • @Riyan-fk4oj
    @Riyan-fk4oj Рік тому +17

    It’s so awesome to see an ambitious luthier create a completely new guitar that works great! I love the shape too, great job man!

  • @leech77
    @leech77 6 місяців тому +1

    Keep after it man! I started building two years ago and am having a great time! I’ve tried to build the best guitar I could and I’ve also tried build a decent guitar from garbage. I successfully did both! Never give up my man!

  • @syukoshiomy
    @syukoshiomy Рік тому +12

    i love the ambition and persistence you've got. this guitar looks awesome and i love the idea of changing the tele's design so much while still retaining the core elements - this guitar pretty much fixes all of my personal issues with teles. keep doing what you're doing!

    • @FrenchGuitarGuy
      @FrenchGuitarGuy  Рік тому +3

      Thanks! That means a lot! That was exactly my intention during the build, so I’m happy 🙂

  • @LordMondegrene
    @LordMondegrene Рік тому +6

    These are very sensible modifications.
    I look forward to your further work.
    Some of your innovations, like the belly cut, arm contour, and the wiring addition may be inspired.
    That's as good as art gets, my friend.
    Liked and subscribed!

  • @joehoppard814
    @joehoppard814 Рік тому +1

    Mate, your videos are funny, very well made, and your story is insipiring. I think you are a rising star. And the guitar is sick. Easy subscribe.

    • @FrenchGuitarGuy
      @FrenchGuitarGuy  Рік тому +1

      That's a very nice comment buddy, thank you very very much!!

  • @mysteryloaf
    @mysteryloaf Рік тому +3

    Really excellent video, and a very ambitious project. It was inspiring to see you struggle thru this project and arrive at a final result that made you happy. The guitar sounds awesome, and the song you wrote to demonstrate the sounds was pleasant and well produced. Wonderful work!

  • @FrenchGuitarGuy
    @FrenchGuitarGuy  Рік тому +4

    Thanks a lot for watching!
    Have a chance to win a guitar! Simply by buying a merch or the Mariposa guitar plan (links in description).
    Hope you don't mind my french accent 😄🇫🇷

    • @Riverdeepnwide
      @Riverdeepnwide Рік тому

      Regarding your accent, mind it? I love it! Please do blossom and grow in all you are as a human being, musician, luthier and all.

    • @FrenchGuitarGuy
      @FrenchGuitarGuy  Рік тому

      @@Riverdeepnwide That is. a really nice comment. Thank you!!

  • @Denys-zp6ff
    @Denys-zp6ff Рік тому

    Awesome! Will monitor your future works as well!

  • @alanjsamples
    @alanjsamples 9 місяців тому

    Good job, Sir. And good luck with this Chanel

  • @diogomota396
    @diogomota396 Рік тому +2

    Great video bro!!! Amazing guitar too. Hope to see your channel grow . You put alot of passion in there . Best of lucks from Portugal

    • @FrenchGuitarGuy
      @FrenchGuitarGuy  Рік тому

      That's very nice! Thanks, that means a lot! See you European friend

  • @runabout76
    @runabout76 Рік тому +1

    I love your enthusiasm. I've subscribed and look forward to your future videos. Beautiful guitar!

  • @dutelatte2154
    @dutelatte2154 9 місяців тому

    Really cool, I only question the backplate to bolt on the neck, it's kind of strange, but the guitar looks amazing!!

  • @dustylofink4764
    @dustylofink4764 Рік тому +2

    Edouard, it's a pleasure to see you grow and thrive as a guitar builder, problem solver and a creator: I think the best part of this video was seeing how you made a life decision when the universe also made one for you. Not everyone who loses their employment are able to pull something positive from that experience but you managed to do it and I hope your path forward is full of inspiring guitar builds! BTW, I dig the unicorn vomit pickguard: any consideration for making some for your Reverb store?

    • @FrenchGuitarGuy
      @FrenchGuitarGuy  Рік тому +1

      Thank you very much, it means a lot. It was a challenging time, to be honest, but I also needed a change. I don't know how far it will go, but I'm trying to see it as an opportunity. Thank you for your comment.
      And for the pickguards, listen, that's a great suggestion, and I've received some similar feedback like yours on Reddit. I'm thinking of offering them for sale; it could be a good idea. If you're interested, we can discuss it directly. My email is on my channel.

  • @yeknommonkey
    @yeknommonkey Рік тому

    Didn’t realise I wasn’t subscribed I presumed I must be as I love your videos, now subscribed. Bon courage mon amis.

  • @karmicselling4252
    @karmicselling4252 Рік тому

    Love your work Edouard. For me, your guitar looks a lot better than the Meteora. You have blended together all the good things that Leo and George gave us with the Tele and Strat. I can see both those guitars in your build.
    My Custom version of your guitar would add ... middle pickup, five way switch, all black gloss finish with 3 ply black-white-black pickguard, and single piece cream maple neck. And it would be called the TeleStrat.
    I reckon that if Leo and George had come up with this design back in the 1950s, Fender never would have needed to produce both a Telecaster line and a Stratocaster line.
    Cheers from the Land Down Under.

    • @FrenchGuitarGuy
      @FrenchGuitarGuy  Рік тому

      Thanks a lot!! That's really nice of you! And that sound like a great guitar, have you ever thought of making your own?

  • @goodmorningroger
    @goodmorningroger Рік тому +2

    Really good job. You're very persistent and the result proves you're right. I hope you'll manage to earn money with this job. I ordered socks to support you (and take my chance to win the guitar ;) )

  • @DanielKenjiFunabashi
    @DanielKenjiFunabashi 7 місяців тому

    Keep going my friend!! Cheers from Brazil!! 💪🏽💪🏽

  • @xHighPotencyx
    @xHighPotencyx Рік тому

    Cool result, reminds me a lot of the Ibanez Talman but pointier.

  • @Pr0v0kat0r777
    @Pr0v0kat0r777 2 місяці тому

    This is very romantic video, i like the struggle you went through with this project, while most videos show professional polished results this one filled with love discipline and passion, very interesting to watch, btw putting a fly into a gel is a cool idea, i might burry one into my guitar xD

  • @totallynotkrew
    @totallynotkrew 4 місяці тому

    dude this build is amazing. keep it up!

  • @cooperlangford1833
    @cooperlangford1833 Рік тому

    Great video, Edouard! Can’t wait to see what you do next!

  • @kentucker1306
    @kentucker1306 Рік тому

    Fantastic work. Happy to subscribe.

  • @clementpevrier4368
    @clementpevrier4368 Рік тому +1

    Awesome work congratulations!

  • @liamworf4054
    @liamworf4054 11 місяців тому

    I love your process to making guitars and hope one day to own one of your creations or at least play one :]

  • @mossieurpropre
    @mossieurpropre Рік тому

    Yes, enfin un (enfin ... 2 ... 3 !) manche ! Bravo, c'est bien joué.
    Et bravo pour l'obstination, c'est comme ça qu'on avance. J'en suis également à trois manche pour une seule guitare, j'espère ne pas battre le record ;)

  • @AswiftTortoise
    @AswiftTortoise Рік тому

    Get with me. I love this design

  • @Gibrowsky
    @Gibrowsky Рік тому

    Super boulot! Je fabrique mes guitares aussi depuis qques années et je sais à quel point ce travail peut être frustrant, c'est à chaque fois une petite aventure... Gratifiante à la fin, mais qui demande pas mal de courage l'air de rien, surtout quand on n'a pas toujours tout le matos au top etc. C'est courageux de passer le cap et de tenter le côté pro! Sinon, Le design offset+tele c'est le meilleur des deux mondes à mon avis, j'ai toujours adoré! Bonne continuation à toi :)

  • @martynalsop2835
    @martynalsop2835 Рік тому

    Cool build and a good true video. Well done.

  • @stevehurleydesign
    @stevehurleydesign Рік тому

    Really like the video and your process. Good luck!

  • @colerumford8480
    @colerumford8480 Рік тому

    Amazing video!

  • @SaschaReinsch
    @SaschaReinsch Рік тому

    Gott my Like and won a follower. Cheers from China.

  • @NoahMercereau
    @NoahMercereau Рік тому

    Awesome!

  • @HaramGuys
    @HaramGuys 6 місяців тому

    To me, I think most people associate the name with the body shape.
    like superstrats are nothing like strat in terms of sound and hardware, but still has the name strat attached to it.

    • @FrenchGuitarGuy
      @FrenchGuitarGuy  6 місяців тому

      Yeah you're probably right, but the Telecaster is special because we often hear “the Telecaster sound”, which comes mainly from its pickups

  • @BataraKado
    @BataraKado 9 місяців тому

    bonjour its the french guitar guy doing great things every video...

  • @yellbilly
    @yellbilly Рік тому

    Hey bud, I just subscribed because I really hope your adventure goes well and you sell a lot of beautiful guitars 😊 cheers from Italy

  • @dario1837
    @dario1837 Рік тому

    the switch is in the way, needs to be re-positioned (on the next guitar of course)

    • @FrenchGuitarGuy
      @FrenchGuitarGuy  Рік тому +1

      Yep, you're right. Someone on reddit told me that it's like a strat knob. It's not as bad as a strat, but definitely something I have to reconsider 🙂

  • @iagobroxado
    @iagobroxado Рік тому

    Subscribing and wishing you good luck from Brazil, Edouard.

  • @bjmusicman
    @bjmusicman Рік тому

    Fantastic and very well done!!
    Liked and Subscribed 🙏🏽

  • @stevesstrings5243
    @stevesstrings5243 Рік тому

    Making mistakes is part of the journey. Enjoy it! Bonne chance for your continued growth and success! New subscriber here!

  • @OLIVERZASLEEP
    @OLIVERZASLEEP Рік тому

    it kinda reminds me of the fender paranormal series meteora/telecaster

    • @FrenchGuitarGuy
      @FrenchGuitarGuy  Рік тому

      Oh yeah you're right, I forgot about those! They were really cool

  • @daveyspider
    @daveyspider Рік тому

    subscribed and you have made a cool guitar bro

  • @nitrogen_777
    @nitrogen_777 Рік тому

    For me personally the positioning of the input jack on the front side is not an improvement at all, but quite the opposite. I would rather make two control knobs for volume and tone and the 3-way toggle switch instead of uncomfortable blade switch. The aligment of the bridge pickup is to my opinion also wrong, it makes the treble strings sound more harsh.

    • @FrenchGuitarGuy
      @FrenchGuitarGuy  Рік тому +1

      That's interesting, I didn't think of that. I personally like the front output because you can play sitting down with the jack not getting in the way. But that's personal taste :)

  • @leeasbury7273
    @leeasbury7273 Рік тому +1

    Up to 600 subscribers now

  • @louisdubaille1486
    @louisdubaille1486 Рік тому

    Salut, je ne pouvais pas t'aider en m'abonnant car je l'étais déjà, du coup je t'ai fait une commande sur ton chop en espérant que d'autres le fassent aussi.
    Je te souhaite bonne chance pour tout tes futurs projets.

    • @FrenchGuitarGuy
      @FrenchGuitarGuy  Рік тому

      Merci beaucoup, c'est hyper sympa ! À la prochaine vidéo alors :)

  • @daemon_zero
    @daemon_zero 14 днів тому

    I don't mean to be a jerk but doesn't it look a lot like Fender's Meteora?

  • @ninjacow63
    @ninjacow63 4 місяці тому

    You could do paint jobs for people. On their guitars for a fee, to make some money. I know here in US it’s something that’s in demand. The problem hardly anybody does it locally. You have to send it a painting company. That charges way too much money.

  • @davidmarkham4391
    @davidmarkham4391 9 місяців тому

    Do you have a link to the string tree?

    • @FrenchGuitarGuy
      @FrenchGuitarGuy  9 місяців тому

      I just searched for Reverend string tree and I bought on ebay

  • @alexander_noren
    @alexander_noren Рік тому

    i hate Teles. but i love your design. i wish you best luck with your next projects! :)

  • @Incaensio
    @Incaensio Рік тому

    Less than 200 subscribers to go!!

  • @1man1guitarletsgo
    @1man1guitarletsgo Рік тому

    I agree with some of this, but not all: offsets look good, but Telecasters need to look like Telecasters so I'd keep the shape the same. I took a belt sander to mine, to make a forearm contour and belly cut, making it a lot more comfortable. The heel is annoying. My Squier Jim Root Tele has a rounded heel, which is better.

  • @diarmy7043
    @diarmy7043 9 місяців тому

    he made a meteora

    • @FrenchGuitarGuy
      @FrenchGuitarGuy  9 місяців тому

      Yeah you're right! You're not the first to tell me that :)
      To be fair, I totally forgot that this guitar existed when I build it. Happy accident I guess

  • @rodnyg7952
    @rodnyg7952 Рік тому

    it's nice, but you didn't improve the Tele. You just used some of the features of a Tele that you like to make a completely different guitar

  • @serfillustrated4018
    @serfillustrated4018 Рік тому

    Fender already made this guitar. Look at the original Fender Meteora.

    • @FrenchGuitarGuy
      @FrenchGuitarGuy  Рік тому

      Someone already told me the same thing, I totally forgot that beast. Too bad Fender doesn't make it anymore!

    • @serfillustrated4018
      @serfillustrated4018 Рік тому

      @@FrenchGuitarGuy Yeah, i still believe they make the HH version though.

    • @FrenchGuitarGuy
      @FrenchGuitarGuy  Рік тому

      Yeah you're right, must be cool to have@@serfillustrated4018

  • @jayerjavec
    @jayerjavec Рік тому

    This is not a Telecaster anymore.

  • @gordon7478
    @gordon7478 Рік тому +1

    Blasphemy! It's not a Telecaster if it doesn't bruise your ribcage!

    • @gordon7478
      @gordon7478 Рік тому

      In all seriousness though, this turned out beautifully. The peach and walnut combo is working on me, and that fretboard inlay is a very nice touch.

    • @FrenchGuitarGuy
      @FrenchGuitarGuy  Рік тому

      Ahah thank you man!

    • @gordon7478
      @gordon7478 Рік тому

      @@FrenchGuitarGuy Thank you for the quality content

  • @the_nondrive_side
    @the_nondrive_side Рік тому +1

    nvbv

  • @andresilva8444
    @andresilva8444 Рік тому

    no you didn't