you can do it! All the parts and tools in the video (or similar) Fender Road Worn '50s Telecaster Neck 🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/k0YKyv 🛒 *Solo* Guitars bit.ly/3dpEzYH Fender Road Worn Guitar Tuners 🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/an7obQ 🛒 *Thomann* bit.ly/ThomannRoadWornTuners Stringjoy Signatures 9-42 🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/Jz769N *Obsidian Wire Loaded Control Plate for Tele (Vintage 3-way)* 🛒 bit.ly/3T7gODY Fender Pure Vintage Telecaster String Guide 🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/ZQ7Gn0 🛒 *Thomann* bit.ly/ThomannFenderStringGuide Fender Telecaster Neck Plate 🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/LX7Lz3 🛒 *Thomann* bit.ly/ThomannNeckPlateCorona Fender Vintera and other Telecaster Bodies 🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/Jz7Nb2 🛒 *Thomann* bit.ly/ThomannTelecasterTeleCSBody 🛒 *Reverb* tidd.ly/3TMMySz Fender Pure Vintage '64 Telecaster 🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/B073q0 🛒 *Thomann* bit.ly/ThomannFender64TelePickups Telecaster Mint Green Pickguard 🛒 *Amazon* geni.us/TelePickguardMintGreen Fender 3-saddle American Vintage Telecaster Bridge Assembly 🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/Nk7xAP 🛒 *Thomann* bit.ly/ThomannTeleVintageBridge Electrosocket Output Jack 🛒 *Amazon* geni.us/8Zvm Fender Pure Vintage Strap Buttons 🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/Gm7yr6 🛒 *Thomann* bit.ly/ThomannFenderStrapButtons MusicNomad Keep It Simple Setup Starter Kit 🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/6em6BE 🛒 *Thomann* bit.ly/ThomannMusicNomadKISSbundle Grizzly Nut Files 🛒 *Amazon* geni.us/NutFiles Fretrocker 🛒 *Amazon* geni.us/FretRock Hand Held Reamer 🛒 *Amazon* geni.us/theReamer Recording Tools: Fender Princeton Amplifier ua-cam.com/video/MXtBtvkfQXE/v-deo.html Royer R-10 Microphone ua-cam.com/video/wMQgQiRliSY/v-deo.html Arturia Audiofuse Studio Audio Interface ua-cam.com/video/azVAG5ruO8w/v-deo.html Also check Fender and Zzounds for other parts: 🛒 Fender fender.prf.hn/click/camref:1011lzDtv 🛒 Zzounds Gear www.zzounds.com/share--landon_bailey *Timestamps:* --------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Have you ever wanted to build your own guitar? 0:32 - Disclosure and what they sent me 0:50 - This is what you do with a brand new neck 1:30 - Assembling the neck and body 2:30 - the Tools I'm using in the video 3:10 - installing the strap buttons, electro socket jack 4:00 - installing the tuning machines 6:55 - installing the pickups 9:50 - installing the Obsidianwire loaded control 12:35 - installing the Stringjoy strings 14:20 - installing the string guide 14:58 - Setting up the guitar 17:15 - weighing the guitar 17:26 - recording setup 17:40 - guitar Tones
Ok. I have a massive question because I know you like the Starcaster and I know you liked the Casino as well. Between the two of them, which is more comfortable to play and which sounds better? Or pros and cons if you will? I'm struggling because I can only get either or for a trade in.
Partscasters are why I currently have over 30 guitars!!!!!!! Once I got really good at fret work, I was addicted. Having perfect fret work is critical....but I'm a machinist by trade so I took to it easier than some might. My guitars feel and play AMAZING and most, even with lots of upgrades, are under $300.
That has been my approach over the last few years, there is now mature/seasoned well made 90's/00's Korean/Indonesian/Japanese bodies and necks out there on the market for incredibly reasonable prices too ,...and because of the maturity the fine detail finishing and set-ups will hold quite nicely. *Most really affordable necks and bodies need to "dry out" and settle over a few years from my experience.
@@chester_hobbs That's because he bought a finished neck. You can pick up telecaster reject necks which have minor manufacturing errors for about $130 here in the UK. For example my telecaster neck was 0.2mm (0.007 inches) short on the saddle.
😮 I’ve always wanted to do this, but I thought, nah. My DIY dreams usually end in regret. But after watching this, maybe even I could do it. Thanks for the video.
Just put something together last year. The Tom Delonge Strats were tempting me, but Fender doesn't make left handed versions. Plus they're expensive. So I browsed the used market and found a MIM Lake Placid Blue Fender Strat for $700 CAD up in Owen Sound. I replaced the 21 fret rosewood board neck with a 22 fret all maple neck, nickel vintage style Fender tuners, pulled out all of the electronics and threw in a single humbucker with a volume and tone on a parchment pickguard. After the luthier did his work, the guitar is amazing. A perfect sleeper dropped C chug machine. No one would suspect a thing. >:)
Thanks Landon. I love this "hiding in plain sight" "just a Mexi Tele" angle. No doubt monetarily it costs more in comparison to an actual Vintera Road Worn, but yours is all dialled in, exactly to your specs, WITHOUT the drama of buying and selling a ton of parts and what not. And there's also the time factor. Bravo.
I have a stray in those colours, it was a gift from a departed friend. Loved the sound but wouldn't have picked it myself on looks. Over the years it's grown on me tho!
I bought a Donner Thinline Telecaster copy. It came with a gig bag, tools, cable, and strap. After adjusting it and playing it for a while, I'll decide if anything needs to be changed. It could be a perfect starting place for modifications. So far, the pickups are fine as they are. The electronic controls all work without any crackling noise. This seems to only need a setup. It won't sound like your awesome sounding Partscaster, because it is a dual humbucker guitar. I love it. It might be my best ever bang for the buck new instrument purchase.
Built mine using the same neck, reliced body from Franchin guitars, DiMarzio true velvet pick ups and gotoh hardware. Best playing,sounding guitar I’ve ever owned!
Thanks Landon. Every guitar gets put together by somebody. It's not by a wizard or magician. There is no magic those big $$ buy. Just great parts that work well together and are assembled with care and experience.
I actually just built a Telecaster after being inspired by your videos. Here's how I kitted it out: - Fender Sonic Blue body - Fender satin roasted maple neck with rosewood fretboard - Fender Parchment pickguard - Twisted Tele pickups - Mojotone solderless wiring harness - Fender locking tuners - Wilkinson compensated bridge It came out beautifully and I love how it plays.
Good stuff man. I just put together a partscaster last week as a way to cope with my first northern Canadian winter. It turned out quite differently than yours did. Moral of the story, use garbage parts get a garbage guitar. Someday I’ll stack up nicer parts and give it a real go. Cheers.
Only thing, and a critical one, is with necks that adjust at the heal, if you mount the neck pickup in the body, instead of the pickguard, you don't have to remove the strings to adjust the truss rod. You just need to unscrew and lift the pickguard off the pup and under the strings for trussrod access...and of course PuP height. Love the channel, of course subbed, and appreciate all the awesome content!
I’ve built a few parts casters and only use bee’s wax on the screws. Better tone than other synthetic waxes plus it allows the screws to breath inside the wood
Ive seen a ton of videos explaining how to build guitars, but this one I think was the best. Really took your time explaining things and I was able to watch you do it, gives me at least a little encouragement that maybe I could try messing around with a guitar at a really basic level. Thanks for the awesome video.
What's also a great option if you don't have a Fender body laying around, is getting a modern Squier Classic Vibe or Paranormal Series to do a neck swap on. For these two the neck pocket is pretty close, if not identical, to that of Fenders. At least in my experience, it dropped right in. Whether classic, thinline, deluxe, cabronita or what have you, so many great options. I put a Fender tele neck (roasted maple, modern C) on my Thinline Cabronita body and it plays like a dream.
I love the idea of building a guitar to my very own specifications. My nocaster began life as a vintera II nocaster, I liked the neck but felt the paint was far too glossy so I ordered a body designed by mjt who builds some amazing nitro finish bodies. I then installed lollar special t’s, and a Bakelite pickguard and boom, I have my favorite guitar that I’ve ever owned.
…and you might get 700 back if you try to sell it… Honestly, when you’re closing in on used Fender CS money, you’re better off simply picking up a used Fender CS… or a used American Original, for that matter.
Spent 1600 for my Charvelle San Dimas... absolutely beautiful 1 piece maple top, deep figured top , floyd rose ... pro all the way, for 1/3 the money of a fender custom shop.
I found a guy on eBay that makes excellent finished necks with Stainless frets in the ~$200 range, and you can get finished bodies for ~$150, or a bit more if you want a great paint job. Great standard or Wilde brand noiseless SC pickups are available for less than Fender, as well as affordable quality hardware. A great guitar can be had for as little as ~$500.
You should make the neck holes in the body large enough that the screws can just be pushed through so that tightening them pulls the neck tight to the body.
I love building Partcasters. Its such a fun experience, you learn a lot, and u can build a highly personalized instrument. I highly recommend it. One thing im curious about though. Every Fender Neck i have bought were not pre slotted, just slightly grooved so you dont have to figure out the string spacing. Im curious if the Fender Worn neck is different, or if Sweetwater slotted the nut for him before sending it out.
Cool video, Landon. I still have a couple of bargain-guitars that I haven’t even had the time to upgrade yet, but if I ever build one this will be a great reference. Enjoy your summer. ☮️
Hey Landon, big fan! I’m an SG owner and I just bought the squire paranormal strat. So it’s basically a telecaster. But it has a push pull switch and from what I can tell a very nice pick up configuration. I’ve always preferred the knob layout on the telecaster and preferred a double cut body style so I just jumped on it when I saw a beautiful two tone one
@@landonbailey lol I watched it twice and some how missed that part. thanks Just one more question for now.. Where should I keep an eye out for good bodies and necks? My only pref is a bound/double bound body, and a rosewood/ebony fretboard, and a bigger/compound radius on the fretboard
Good job! Sounds like a Tele. You also picked my favorite color!!! Three things I would have done differently, but that's just personal preference. When I get something new, I want it to look new, so no distressed neck or anything else. Also, I prefer rosewood to maple necks. They sound the same which I found out the hard (expensive) way and I much prefer the feel of rosewood. Lastly, I'd have gone with a six-saddle bridge. I don't like the idea of having to split the difference with two strings sharing one saddle. If the prices were comparable I'd have probably gone with a Warmouth neck. I've heard good things about them but they tend to be kind of pricey, although it's nice to keep it all Fender. What material is the nut? Looked like a plastic nut from the filings. I've not filed a Tusq nut yet so I don't know what those filings look like. I've got a black Tusq I'll put on my ESP LTD (someday).🙄 Ok, that's more than three things. I lied. I enjoy your videos, Landon! Great tone!
love that lake placid blue color and the calming background music that sounds like Boards of Canada by way of BBC Radiophonic Workshop , your process rocks!
Surely you don't expect a brand new never played neck that you spent anywhere from $250 for a cheap one, up to $1,000 for a decent one to have perfect level frets do you? Na...you're gonna have to spend another wad of money to get someone to make it right....if you even have someone in your town that actually knows what there're doing. Or you can experiment on your brand new neck yourself... Don't forget about spending another $500 on good quality tools to make the neck right.
Just a comment on the neck, Fender charge a premium price,but fit a white “synthetic bone” nut,which looks cheap. I changed mine for an aged graph tech tusq xl, looks much better and is far superior for tuning stability etc. Something to consider if you’re going to build one of these!
One of my best guitars is a home made telecaster. $70 eBay Chinese necks (they’re nice!!) $120 Leo Jaymz tele kit for the body/extra parts $60 True Vintage Custom shop pickup set. $20 pre-wired pot/switch set. $15 eBay custom bridge $12 eBay water transfer Fender logos About $300, and one of the best playing guitars I have. Even says Fender on the headstock(I have no intention of selling it as a fender-it’s a partscaster). There’s nothing special to a telecaster. I can’t fathom why anyone would charge 1200 bucks for a butterscotch telecaster. That’s completely mental.
Get compensated brass saddles for improved intonation. Gotoh makes a nice set. A=n Emerson 4 way switch is a nice mod or the equivalent wiring project. Fenders FSR switch may be nice as well. Warmoth makes beautiful bodies if you want to get fancy. They can make almost anything you desire, Fender licensed.
@@landonbailey Many thanks! You've inspired me. I want a Tele but the wife will object to a new guitar. Pieces and parts coming in here and there over time? Genius!!!
If you get a 3rd party neck that isn't drilled yet, Make sure the drill bit isn't too thick. I think 1/8" is standard. There are also different type of neck screws. Some cheap screws have shorter teeth and are poor quality Steel. I wouldn't use those. I wrap masking tape around the bit to make sure I don't drill into the FB or a fret, and I angle it slightly upward to pull the neck down snuggly against the rear heel wall.
When adjusting the intonation when the guitar seems sharp, do I loosen the strings, move the saddle, then tighten again, or can I just most the saddle back with full tension on?
I saw the thumbnail and thought it looked like my tele. Then you said the body is a 60s vintera in lake placid blue and yup, that's what I've got. Mine has the pau ferro fretboard though
@@landonbailey I'm referring to the products shown at 9:53 and 12:37 in the video. I might be mistaken if you were simply showcasing them, but the presentation made it seem more like a typical advertisement or product placement. The brand names were clearly displayed and mentioned, Obsidianwire's product was demonstrated for its functionality and ease of use, and the mention of a collaboration led me to believe that you were promoting these companies.
@@landonbailey Oh, I see. I was likely overthinking things so I apologize for not considering another perspective at the time. I appreciate your patience.
man I love that color! Landon, just a curiosity. I notice you picked a 21 fret neck. Do you have a preference between 21/22 frets, and if so, why? I doubt there's much "feel" difference or anything, but if anyone has some secret insight about why one might pick 21 over 22, I would love to hear about it. :)
you can do it!
All the parts and tools in the video (or similar)
Fender Road Worn '50s Telecaster Neck
🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/k0YKyv
🛒 *Solo* Guitars bit.ly/3dpEzYH
Fender Road Worn Guitar Tuners
🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/an7obQ
🛒 *Thomann* bit.ly/ThomannRoadWornTuners
Stringjoy Signatures 9-42
🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/Jz769N
*Obsidian Wire Loaded Control Plate for Tele (Vintage 3-way)*
🛒 bit.ly/3T7gODY
Fender Pure Vintage Telecaster String Guide
🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/ZQ7Gn0
🛒 *Thomann* bit.ly/ThomannFenderStringGuide
Fender Telecaster Neck Plate
🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/LX7Lz3
🛒 *Thomann* bit.ly/ThomannNeckPlateCorona
Fender Vintera and other Telecaster Bodies
🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/Jz7Nb2
🛒 *Thomann* bit.ly/ThomannTelecasterTeleCSBody
🛒 *Reverb* tidd.ly/3TMMySz
Fender Pure Vintage '64 Telecaster
🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/B073q0
🛒 *Thomann* bit.ly/ThomannFender64TelePickups
Telecaster Mint Green Pickguard
🛒 *Amazon* geni.us/TelePickguardMintGreen
Fender 3-saddle American Vintage Telecaster Bridge Assembly
🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/Nk7xAP
🛒 *Thomann* bit.ly/ThomannTeleVintageBridge
Electrosocket Output Jack
🛒 *Amazon* geni.us/8Zvm
Fender Pure Vintage Strap Buttons
🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/Gm7yr6
🛒 *Thomann* bit.ly/ThomannFenderStrapButtons
MusicNomad Keep It Simple Setup Starter Kit
🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/6em6BE
🛒 *Thomann* bit.ly/ThomannMusicNomadKISSbundle
Grizzly Nut Files
🛒 *Amazon* geni.us/NutFiles
Fretrocker
🛒 *Amazon* geni.us/FretRock
Hand Held Reamer
🛒 *Amazon* geni.us/theReamer
Recording Tools:
Fender Princeton Amplifier ua-cam.com/video/MXtBtvkfQXE/v-deo.html
Royer R-10 Microphone ua-cam.com/video/wMQgQiRliSY/v-deo.html
Arturia Audiofuse Studio Audio Interface ua-cam.com/video/azVAG5ruO8w/v-deo.html
Also check Fender and Zzounds for other parts:
🛒 Fender fender.prf.hn/click/camref:1011lzDtv
🛒 Zzounds Gear www.zzounds.com/share--landon_bailey
*Timestamps:*
---------------------------------------------------------
0:00 - Have you ever wanted to build your own guitar?
0:32 - Disclosure and what they sent me
0:50 - This is what you do with a brand new neck
1:30 - Assembling the neck and body
2:30 - the Tools I'm using in the video
3:10 - installing the strap buttons, electro socket jack
4:00 - installing the tuning machines
6:55 - installing the pickups
9:50 - installing the Obsidianwire loaded control
12:35 - installing the Stringjoy strings
14:20 - installing the string guide
14:58 - Setting up the guitar
17:15 - weighing the guitar
17:26 - recording setup
17:40 - guitar Tones
Ok. I have a massive question because I know you like the Starcaster and I know you liked the Casino as well. Between the two of them, which is more comfortable to play and which sounds better? Or pros and cons if you will? I'm struggling because I can only get either or for a trade in.
Partscasters are why I currently have over 30 guitars!!!!!!!
Once I got really good at fret work, I was addicted.
Having perfect fret work is critical....but I'm a machinist by trade so I took to it easier than some might.
My guitars feel and play AMAZING and most, even with lots of upgrades, are under $300.
That has been my approach over the last few years, there is now mature/seasoned well made 90's/00's Korean/Indonesian/Japanese bodies and necks out there on the market for incredibly reasonable prices too ,...and because of the maturity the fine detail finishing and set-ups will hold quite nicely. *Most really affordable necks and bodies need to "dry out" and settle over a few years from my experience.
This guy spent $499 just on the neck.
@@chester_hobbs That's because he bought a finished neck. You can pick up telecaster reject necks which have minor manufacturing errors for about $130 here in the UK. For example my telecaster neck was 0.2mm (0.007 inches) short on the saddle.
@@kyroplastics Where do you buy those?
@@Tim82621idk where you buy the rejects, but I know guitarfetish has a ton of neck options for under $100, and finished bodies for around there too.
Most of my guitars are partscasters. It's the best way to get unique instruments while learning what goes into making a functioning guitar
😮 I’ve always wanted to do this, but I thought, nah. My DIY dreams usually end in regret. But after watching this, maybe even I could do it. Thanks for the video.
Just put something together last year. The Tom Delonge Strats were tempting me, but Fender doesn't make left handed versions. Plus they're expensive. So I browsed the used market and found a MIM Lake Placid Blue Fender Strat for $700 CAD up in Owen Sound. I replaced the 21 fret rosewood board neck with a 22 fret all maple neck, nickel vintage style Fender tuners, pulled out all of the electronics and threw in a single humbucker with a volume and tone on a parchment pickguard. After the luthier did his work, the guitar is amazing. A perfect sleeper dropped C chug machine. No one would suspect a thing. >:)
I built a telecaster about 2 years ago and it feels better and plays better than almost any telecaster I've ever picked up before
Thanks Landon. I love this "hiding in plain sight" "just a Mexi Tele" angle. No doubt monetarily it costs more in comparison to an actual Vintera Road Worn, but yours is all dialled in, exactly to your specs, WITHOUT the drama of buying and selling a ton of parts and what not. And there's also the time factor.
Bravo.
senor i love your style of comedy. quick witty under the radar.
I love the way the Lake placid blue body looks with the maple neck.
I have a stray in those colours, it was a gift from a departed friend. Loved the sound but wouldn't have picked it myself on looks. Over the years it's grown on me tho!
@@michelleneeds4165 Maple neck is just .. not aesthetic imo lol
But a roasted maple can be very sexy with many colors
I bought a Donner Thinline Telecaster copy. It came with a gig bag, tools, cable, and strap. After adjusting it and playing it for a while, I'll decide if anything needs to be changed. It could be a perfect starting place for modifications.
So far, the pickups are fine as they are. The electronic controls all work without any crackling noise. This seems to only need a setup. It won't sound like your awesome sounding Partscaster, because it is a dual humbucker guitar. I love it. It might be my best ever bang for the buck new instrument purchase.
Sweet! I am finishing up a Strat in LPB, custom wound pups from a local shop. Great minds syndrome I reckon.
Built mine using the same neck, reliced body from Franchin guitars, DiMarzio true velvet pick ups and gotoh hardware. Best playing,sounding guitar I’ve ever owned!
Thanks Landon. Every guitar gets put together by somebody. It's not by a wizard or magician. There is no magic those big $$ buy. Just great parts that work well together and are assembled with care and experience.
Gotta love a tele.
I actually just built a Telecaster after being inspired by your videos. Here's how I kitted it out:
- Fender Sonic Blue body
- Fender satin roasted maple neck with rosewood fretboard
- Fender Parchment pickguard
- Twisted Tele pickups
- Mojotone solderless wiring harness
- Fender locking tuners
- Wilkinson compensated bridge
It came out beautifully and I love how it plays.
Congrats!
@@landonbailey You made it look really straightforward in your other videos so I appreciate the inspiration.
That "plastic removal" sound is music to my ears! That is a sweet sounding tele, too. (Love the modding videos. Please do more!)
@@sweetnsourchick1761 I've never did it with any of my guitars... 😂
@@imjustherefortheks You should try it! It can be addictive!
As a cabinetmaker, I must say I appreciate the use of the back side of a nail set to seat the ferrules. Also, gotta have a reamer. Loved the vid!
Good stuff man. I just put together a partscaster last week as a way to cope with my first northern Canadian winter. It turned out quite differently than yours did. Moral of the story, use garbage parts get a garbage guitar. Someday I’ll stack up nicer parts and give it a real go. Cheers.
Only thing, and a critical one, is with necks that adjust at the heal, if you mount the neck pickup in the body, instead of the pickguard, you don't have to remove the strings to adjust the truss rod. You just need to unscrew and lift the pickguard off the pup and under the strings for trussrod access...and of course PuP height. Love the channel, of course subbed, and appreciate all the awesome content!
I’ve built a few parts casters and only use bee’s wax on the screws. Better tone than other synthetic waxes plus it allows the screws to breath inside the wood
Excellent ❤. Thank you. I’m building one now . I love my Fender Telecaster
Enjoy!
Back to how your channel started. Nice to see. 👍
the original ua-cam.com/video/K_CaOc2Kqxk/v-deo.html
This background music is a whole vibe bro ❤😎
Ive seen a ton of videos explaining how to build guitars, but this one I think was the best. Really took your time explaining things and I was able to watch you do it, gives me at least a little encouragement that maybe I could try messing around with a guitar at a really basic level. Thanks for the awesome video.
As always Landon, awesome guitar, build & video detailing it!! Thank you!!
My pleasure!!
What's also a great option if you don't have a Fender body laying around, is getting a modern Squier Classic Vibe or Paranormal Series to do a neck swap on. For these two the neck pocket is pretty close, if not identical, to that of Fenders. At least in my experience, it dropped right in. Whether classic, thinline, deluxe, cabronita or what have you, so many great options. I put a Fender tele neck (roasted maple, modern C) on my Thinline Cabronita body and it plays like a dream.
I love the idea of building a guitar to my very own specifications. My nocaster began life as a vintera II nocaster, I liked the neck but felt the paint was far too glossy so I ordered a body designed by mjt who builds some amazing nitro finish bodies. I then installed lollar special t’s, and a Bakelite pickguard and boom, I have my favorite guitar that I’ve ever owned.
Great video, I’m inspired to build my own
Think I’ll pick up some obsidianwire and a neck and body from warmoth. Thanks for the inspiration.
$1,467 if anyone was curious about the tally
Still cheaper than a custom shop
Thanks, wonder why that wasn't in the video.
@@grogueQ it’s only relevant if you’re paying full retail for everything he used.
This vid was an ad for the individual items.
…and you might get 700 back if you try to sell it… Honestly, when you’re closing in on used Fender CS money, you’re better off simply picking up a used Fender CS… or a used American Original, for that matter.
Spent 1600 for my Charvelle San Dimas... absolutely beautiful 1 piece maple top, deep figured top , floyd rose ... pro all the way, for 1/3 the money of a fender custom shop.
Start with a kit from Precision Guitars (Vancouver) and you’ll have no problem making something that wipes the floor w Flounder.
Must Have Solder !
Was that wax you used on the screws before you bolted the neck?
Yes paraffin wax
I found a guy on eBay that makes excellent finished necks with Stainless frets in the ~$200 range, and you can get finished bodies for ~$150, or a bit more if you want a great paint job. Great standard or Wilde brand noiseless SC pickups are available for less than Fender, as well as affordable quality hardware. A great guitar can be had for as little as ~$500.
A fun watch with great results. An heirloom guitar. That plastic wrap did not give up without a fight!
double layered plastic!
You should make the neck holes in the body large enough that the screws can just be pushed through so that tightening them pulls the neck tight to the body.
was about to say the same, but checked and you beat me to it!
You made that look so easy. Nice.
I love building Partcasters. Its such a fun experience, you learn a lot, and u can build a highly personalized instrument. I highly recommend it.
One thing im curious about though. Every Fender Neck i have bought were not pre slotted, just slightly grooved so you dont have to figure out the string spacing. Im curious if the Fender Worn neck is different, or if Sweetwater slotted the nut for him before sending it out.
Awesome video dude
Thanks for the visit
Cool video, Landon.
I still have a couple of bargain-guitars that I haven’t even had the time to upgrade yet, but if I ever build one this will be a great reference.
Enjoy your summer. ☮️
I like the pickups a lot more than I expected. The classic twang is really kind of nice. Perfect outro also
They are the same pickups used in the George Harrison Tele
Ordered my hardtail last week cause of fathers day sale 💃🏻💃🏻
Well done Mr. Landon. I am a veteran vehicle mechanic, and I know power tools have there place. Guitars are not one of those places.
Partcasters are awesome, I have made a few, and a lot of Les Paul copies it is fun to build guitars and play them. 🤘🎩
Hey Landon, big fan!
I’m an SG owner and I just bought the squire paranormal strat. So it’s basically a telecaster. But it has a push pull switch and from what I can tell a very nice pick up configuration. I’ve always preferred the knob layout on the telecaster and preferred a double cut body style so I just jumped on it when I saw a beautiful two tone one
Rock on!
Another tele on your channel how original and exciting.
Thanks for listening
Love your voice. You make great videos.
Thank you so much!
Very nice Landon
Looks and sounds great ✌️😎👍
Thanks 👍
That’s basically a perfect Tele for me. Beautiful work, Landon!
Enjoy your gear reviews and your sense of humor.
Thank you kindly
Absolutely lovely guitar! 🎸🔥🎸🔥🎸
Nice... why don't you schield the different cavities with copper tape or conductive painting ?
Beautiful! You’ve inspired me to try this!
Go for it!
DId they cut the nut slots for you?
yes
@@landonbailey do I need any other tools other than the screw driver set and the fret checker?
@@LiamRayJames 2:30
@@landonbailey lol I watched it twice and some how missed that part. thanks
Just one more question for now.. Where should I keep an eye out for good bodies and necks?
My only pref is a bound/double bound body, and a rosewood/ebony fretboard, and a bigger/compound radius on the fretboard
@ stratosphere parts. They only sell on eBay though
Good job! Sounds like a Tele. You also picked my favorite color!!! Three things I would have done differently, but that's just personal preference. When I get something new, I want it to look new, so no distressed neck or anything else. Also, I prefer rosewood to maple necks. They sound the same which I found out the hard (expensive) way and I much prefer the feel of rosewood. Lastly, I'd have gone with a six-saddle bridge. I don't like the idea of having to split the difference with two strings sharing one saddle.
If the prices were comparable I'd have probably gone with a Warmouth neck. I've heard good things about them but they tend to be kind of pricey, although it's nice to keep it all Fender.
What material is the nut? Looked like a plastic nut from the filings. I've not filed a Tusq nut yet so I don't know what those filings look like. I've got a black Tusq I'll put on my ESP LTD (someday).🙄
Ok, that's more than three things. I lied.
I enjoy your videos, Landon!
Great tone!
love that lake placid blue color and the calming background music that sounds like Boards of Canada by way of BBC Radiophonic Workshop , your process rocks!
Great video. I was really impressed with the music nomad tools and the setup instructions. Looks like I’m going shopping. Thanks again Landon!
Have fun!
Probably your best tone ever.
do they make this obisdian wire for nashville teles?
ya they do!
@@landonbailey can you refer me to the type or build i would need? i have 5 switch i believe
Did you run a ground wire for the bridge plate? Absolutely essential, especially if you have even the slightest likelihood of doing high gain playing!
The bridge plate grounds itself to bridge pickup in this case
When you buy a fretboard, do they prep the frets ahead of time for you? Or, is there a great chance they are uneven, sharp, etc...??
Surely you don't expect a brand new never played neck that you spent anywhere from $250 for a cheap one, up to $1,000 for a decent one to have perfect level frets do you? Na...you're gonna have to spend another wad of money to get someone to make it right....if you even have someone in your town that actually knows what there're doing. Or you can experiment on your brand new neck yourself... Don't forget about spending another $500 on good quality tools to make the neck right.
Nice job! Teles can do just about any style. Lots to explore with them.
I just finished an... assembly. about $1600 total, very cool but the damn thing is neck heavy and I have nobody to blame :o
Just a comment on the neck, Fender charge a premium price,but fit a white “synthetic bone” nut,which looks cheap. I changed mine for an aged graph tech tusq xl, looks much better and is far superior for tuning stability etc. Something to consider if you’re going to build one of these!
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One of my best guitars is a home made telecaster.
$70 eBay Chinese necks (they’re nice!!)
$120 Leo Jaymz tele kit for the body/extra parts
$60 True Vintage Custom shop pickup set.
$20 pre-wired pot/switch set.
$15 eBay custom bridge
$12 eBay water transfer Fender logos
About $300, and one of the best playing guitars I have. Even says Fender on the headstock(I have no intention of selling it as a fender-it’s a partscaster).
There’s nothing special to a telecaster. I can’t fathom why anyone would charge 1200 bucks for a butterscotch telecaster. That’s completely mental.
Lake placid blue + mapleneck =😎👍
It's cool all those different places hooked you up
Thanks Landon! I really enjoyed that. Beautiful guitar! Maybe we can see it compared to ine of the fancy teles. 😊
How did you like the Obsidian controls?....is the "rolloff" on the pots a nice gradual roll?
Get compensated brass saddles for improved intonation. Gotoh makes a nice set. A=n Emerson 4 way switch is a nice mod or the equivalent wiring project. Fenders FSR switch may be nice as well. Warmoth makes beautiful bodies if you want to get fancy. They can make almost anything you desire, Fender licensed.
that's what I used
Nice! The addition of a Fender bigsby would be a nice vid too!
Was the neck pre-drilled for the plate screws.
yes
that was a very good video, Landon.
Turned out great man. Excellent job. Great color too! Much love and peace.
I'm blind (and dumb lol) - what did you put on those neck screws? Wax?
Parafin wax
@@landonbailey Many thanks! You've inspired me. I want a Tele but the wife will object to a new guitar. Pieces and parts coming in here and there over time? Genius!!!
@@SlimFatman Soap works, too.
If you get a 3rd party neck that isn't drilled yet, Make sure the drill bit isn't too thick. I think 1/8" is standard. There are also different type of neck screws. Some cheap screws have shorter teeth and are poor quality Steel. I wouldn't use those.
I wrap masking tape around the bit to make sure I don't drill into the FB or a fret, and I angle it slightly upward to pull the neck down snuggly against the rear heel wall.
There’s the funny Landon at the end. Must’ve been a stressful build 😀
Sounds great, love the blue 👍
Sound demo no string tree but I saw you drill and install the string tree...? Great build great content!
don't ruin the editing magic!
Dude! do you make your background music? Cause It's pretty damn good! @1:49 had me in my feels!
When adjusting the intonation when the guitar seems sharp, do I loosen the strings, move the saddle, then tighten again, or can I just most the saddle back with full tension on?
I detune by about one step. If the saddle is difficult to move, detune the string some more
@@chitwoodbryan4HBVS Thanks
What? Did i saved about 3500 dollars? Thanx for all your know how! 👏👏👏
probably more like $6K these days :)
I didn’t see a ground wire connected to the bridge. Did I miss it?
It grounds to the plate on the back of the pickup
I want that neck. Might have to buy one
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Better than stealing - that would be wrong …
Landon have you ever considered parts casting a ‘Micawber’ style Tele?
Sweet guitar 👍
Don’t you need a ground wire to the bridge on a tele?
there's a ground from the back of the bridge pickup plate which grounds with the bridge
The bridge plate grounds it but a separate wire is also used sometimes 👍
This is a great video dude!
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I saw the thumbnail and thought it looked like my tele. Then you said the body is a 60s vintera in lake placid blue and yup, that's what I've got. Mine has the pau ferro fretboard though
Keep these videos coming brother!
Will do!
Great video!❤
Mr. Landon, looks like you been watching too much scar my guitar lol! Great build
I don't what that is and also I don't have the internet!
this video really makes me wanna build a mustang but i got no clue where to get the parts for that
I love that finish
I enjoyed those stop motion picture segments even though they were an advertisement.
when was that?
@@landonbailey I'm referring to the products shown at 9:53 and 12:37 in the video. I might be mistaken if you were simply showcasing them, but the presentation made it seem more like a typical advertisement or product placement. The brand names were clearly displayed and mentioned, Obsidianwire's product was demonstrated for its functionality and ease of use, and the mention of a collaboration led me to believe that you were promoting these companies.
oh ya! forgot I had those animations. yes everything has been clearly labelled as 'Includes Paid Promotion' so there's no misundertanding.
@@landonbailey Oh, I see. I was likely overthinking things so I apologize for not considering another perspective at the time. I appreciate your patience.
I didn't see you put a ground wire under the bridge?
I didn't. the back plate on the bridge pickup grounds to the bridge metal
“Even though they call it a bolt on, it’s four screws” 😂😅😂
love the jumpscare intro landon
This is a great video. Might want to zoom out a tiny bit to better frame your head in the talking head shots
I loved this video 😀👍🏻
man I love that color! Landon, just a curiosity. I notice you picked a 21 fret neck. Do you have a preference between 21/22 frets, and if so, why? I doubt there's much "feel" difference or anything, but if anyone has some secret insight about why one might pick 21 over 22, I would love to hear about it. :)
I like the cut of his jib. This guy really speaks to me 🍩
What happened with the string tree guide? it dissappeared!!!!!!!
I added it after the tone recordings. editing magic ruined!