Hey everyone! Thanks for watching the video. If you are interested in seeing the full build process with commentary, check out the playlist below. 😊 Full Build Playlist: bit.ly/3W8IDhZ
Thanks for watching Graeme! I actually have a video demo of the guitar on my channel (link below)! Check it out. 😊 ua-cam.com/video/K62CMezHIhY/v-deo.html
Hi. This is a masterpiece worthy of maestro Stradivari. I'm sure Mr. Leo Fender would be proud of you, and your masterpiece - The "DARK BEAUTY", my dear "brother in arms". Best regards from Italy, from an old Telecasterman.😍👍🎸
Perfect guitar for me. One thing I would change is a reverse headstock. I’m a telecaster man mainly but I always miss the contours of a strat just like this guitar. Beautiful.
Thanks Chris! ASMR stands for autonomous sensory meridian response. Its a type of video/audio genre for people who like audio/visual stimulants that can have calming affects.
Thank you! I used StewMac tints, here is a video that shows the full breakdown of how I did the body and neck stain & finish! ua-cam.com/video/AE-lnbSmHLU/v-deo.html
Bonjour très joli guitare elle l’est magnifique dans ca teint et le reste noire je suppose qu’il va y’a avoir des jaloux merci pour cette belle vidéo et bravo au caméraman pour les prises de vue merci 🙏🏻👍👍🙋🏻♂️
I really like your choices here on a tele. Belly cut, some contouring, dark walnut stain, natural finish on the body and neck (smooth un-glossed neck), hipshot bridge & locking tuners. Really nice! I'm going to build a kit (Precision guitars) similar to what you have done here. I'm thinking a Honduran mahagony body and flame maple neck and fingerboard. A subtle yin/yang (dark and light) such as what you have done. Staggered tuners to avoid the string trees. I'm inspired now. Thank you for showing me the way.
Thank you!! Really happy with the choices I went with. Those Precision kits are nice! Very high quality stuff. The flame maple neck is a nice visual upgrade too. Feel free to send some pictures over when you finish it! I also have a full playlist showing the whole build process of this Tele. If you get stuck along the way, let me know. Always happy to help. Thanks for watching! 😊 Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLLZqTb7iZk-D_V0mTqwq_LSZIppj8U52P.html
Thank you! I was torn on what color combinations I wanted on this build lol... I like the black/chrome offset look though! One thing I did change that isn't shown in this video is I swapped the cream TUSQ string trees to black ones. Fits the build better. 😊
Thanks Paolo! Hope you enjoyed the video. After I finished the build I wish I would have used a contoured heel plate instead of the blocky one..... Maybe in the future I'll change it lol. I also love Vega trems!!! I've used them in a few past builds. 🙂
@@LelleKidd Not for stainless steel frets! This jig not only cuts the tang, it also files it down perfect. With a nipper, you still have to clean up a bit of the tang with a set of files. This jig does it both in one shot which saves a lot of time and produces a perfect result every time.
Thank you! I detailed the full process in this video (link below). The oil is Odies Oil and the stains are from StewMac 😊. ua-cam.com/video/AE-lnbSmHLU/v-deo.html
I used the same "bolts" on all my strat necks. A drop, & I do mean a drop. of lock tight will ensure the "bolts" from loosening. Also will keep the wood from wearing.
Thanks DWB! I wasn’t originally but now that you mention it, I do see a lot of similarities! I’ve always wanted to make a rosewood Tele… I’ll add it to the list of future builds 😂. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Thank you! 😊Correct, I used my own mix for the body and neck. I have a full video detailing the finishing process for the build. Let me know if that helps! ua-cam.com/video/AE-lnbSmHLU/v-deo.html
Beautiful build! I have done one myself in the past year. Very quality work and attention to detail. You are extremely talented in this line of work. Awesome job! Where are you located? You should do a demo video playing the guitar. Best to you and your endeavors.
Thank you so much! I am located in Mentor Ohio. 😊 I do have a video of me demoing the guitar! Check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/K62CMezHIhY/v-deo.html
This body color looks stunning, great job. Can you share what kind of bridge do you use? Im working to put full size humbucker into my telecaster but can't find the bridge with proper screw hole placement.
Thank you! Sure! I believe it was a cheaper version of this Gotoh bridge. I don't see it on Allparts anymore... but it looks identical: www.allparts.com/collections/bridges-for-tele/products/tb-0031-gotoh-gtc202-humbucking-bridge-for-telecaster?variant=18579877036089
Stain, oil, and then wax finish on the neck. Can you reply with specific types of those things? Working through my first Tele build and I’m operating in the dark.
Hey Marshall! I actually have a whole video documenting the stain, oil and wax process on both the body and neck. Should contain everything you need for your Tele build's finish. 😊 ua-cam.com/video/AE-lnbSmHLU/v-deo.html
@@Alice_Unchained22 I used the SM medium brown for the neck and the black for the body 🤘 www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/supplies/finishing-supplies/colors-and-tints-and-stains/colortone-liquid-stains/
Thank you! I used a Bare Knuckle Silo in the bridge and a Bare Knuckle True Grit in the neck. 🤘 www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk/pickup/humbucker/silo www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk/pickups/bootcamp/1
Thank you! I like using threaded inserts for my necks as you can take the neck off and on as many times as you like and the screws will never strip out (granted you are putting them in straight lol). I also feel like you can torque down the screws a bit more with threaded inserts. Either way, it doesn't matter too much in the grand scheme of things.... Just a little extra feature I like to add to my builds. 😊
Thank you! I get most of the pots from various sellers on eBay. They seem to always have the best prices compared to StewMac and other stores. There is one seller named "The Art of Tone" that sells CTS, Bournes and a few other brands. Others on eBay usually offer free shipping. Hope that helps! www.ebay.com/str/theartoftone
@@AugmentGuitars thanks Dude,that's a huge help,have been looking on there but even better with a seller recommendation so yep cheers for that... 🤘 MASSIVE 🤘
I know it's a matter of choice but I went through 2 teles that had contours to finally end up with a slab body. I just never liked the feel. Still, that's a good looking guitar. After reading the comments, I can see that there's a lot of people that don't understand what it means to be a Telecaster purist. If I want a 6 screw bridge and contours, I play my Strat. I have a 2015 Deluxe that has circuit board cards. One is for tele circuitry. Like I said in the beginning, it's a matter of choice.
I have Teles with both configs and I gravitate towards the ones with the contours. Most guitars I prefer contours as for me they are just more comfortable to hold and play. I am by no means a purist of anything lol! I have always had modded and unconventional guitar configurations due to my love of building and tinkering. I've always tried to combine the best designs from each instruments to fit my taste. I can respect the purists though! You like what you like. 😊
@@AugmentGuitars Thank you very much, looks beautifull. I seeking yo make a similar Tele Hera in argentina and make the finish to resemble George Harrison Rosewood. Does it weigth much?
Hey Gerald! I didn't want the video to be too long so I just included links to the separate guitar tone demo. Here is a video of it in action! ua-cam.com/video/K62CMezHIhY/v-deo.html
Hey Chris! I used StewMac ColorTone stains for both the neck and the body. I have a video showing the whole stain and oil finishing process if you're interested. Link is below. 😊 ua-cam.com/video/AE-lnbSmHLU/v-deo.html
Hello! I used a stain to get the color I wanted and then used Odie's Oil to finish it off. Here's a complete breakdown of what I did: ua-cam.com/video/AE-lnbSmHLU/v-deo.html
Hey everyone! Thanks for watching the video. If you are interested in seeing the full build process with commentary, check out the playlist below. 😊
Full Build Playlist: bit.ly/3W8IDhZ
What a beautiful guitar! I especially like the body relief, threaded inserts for the neck and the very clean wiring.
Thank you!! 🤘🏻
That’s a classy telecaster!
Incredible! The neck finishing and colour is absolutely beautiful! Kind of gives it a roasted look.
Fantastic workmanship.
Thanks for the kind words!! Glad you liked the build. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
Only thing missing is a demo! But that was really a pleasure to watch 😁
Thanks for watching Graeme! I actually have a video demo of the guitar on my channel (link below)! Check it out. 😊
ua-cam.com/video/K62CMezHIhY/v-deo.html
Yes it was. Wouldn't mind having one of those either.
I'm not even a fan of Teles but that might be the sexiest Tele build i've seen. Congrats, my friend!
Thanks Gus! 🤘🏻
The most detailed build I ever saw. Amazing. 🎉
Thank you!!! Glad you enjoyed it. 😊
The fretwork is stunning
Thank you! 😊
Hi. This is a masterpiece worthy of maestro Stradivari. I'm sure Mr. Leo Fender would be proud of you, and your masterpiece - The "DARK BEAUTY", my dear "brother in arms". Best regards from Italy, from an old Telecasterman.😍👍🎸
Thank you so much for the kind words Damir!! ❤️
Cheers, Master@@AugmentGuitars 👍
Incredible attention to detail, to a stunning instrument. Bravo!
Thanks Mitch! 😊
That dark finish makes for a great look. Reminds me of Harrison's Rosewood Telecaster. Beautiful.
Thank you! 😊
Very relaxing . Great craftsmanship. Neck is my favorite ;stain perfect ,side dots , finish, just beautiful entire project. Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for watching Steven. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
What a beautiful thing, fabulous job mate.
Thank you! 🤘🏻
Really nice job!
Thank you! 🤘🏻
Mesmerizing build, and stunningly beautiful.
Thank you! 🤘🏻
You're welcome @@AugmentGuitars
loved every second of this video!! good job!
Thanks David!
That is one sweet electric guitar! Great job.
Thank you! 🤘
Beautiful job
Thanks Raymond!
Wonderful guitar
Thank you! 😊
Piece of art
Thank you! 🤘🏻
FELICITACIONES.... Es realmente cautivante.... "de otro planeta"
Perfect guitar for me. One thing I would change is a reverse headstock. I’m a telecaster man mainly but I always miss the contours of a strat just like this guitar. Beautiful.
I love me a reverse headstock!! Such a cool look lol. I feel it though… Strats are just so comfortable to hold and play.
Wonderful! I never get tired of watching teles. What is ASMR?
Thanks Chris! ASMR stands for autonomous sensory meridian response. Its a type of video/audio genre for people who like audio/visual stimulants that can have calming affects.
The beginning sanding/filing gave me Veritas Portlander vibes. Very nice!
Those are beautiful guitars!!!! Quite the compliment, thanks for watching 😊
Odies is such great stuff. It really makes a difference on your restoration. Well done
It's good stuff! Smells amazing too. Thanks Richard!😊
hello wonderful work. what is the color of body tint? Sincerely
Thank you! I used StewMac tints, here is a video that shows the full breakdown of how I did the body and neck stain & finish!
ua-cam.com/video/AE-lnbSmHLU/v-deo.html
@@AugmentGuitars great, thank you I will watch this video with great interest and attention...👍🎸
@@BrunoB-s3e If you need any more help or insight just reach out! Happy to help. 😊
Bueno muy bueno, good for you. Gracias por tu video.
Bonjour très joli guitare elle l’est magnifique dans ca teint et le reste noire je suppose qu’il va y’a avoir des jaloux merci pour cette belle vidéo et bravo au caméraman pour les prises de vue merci 🙏🏻👍👍🙋🏻♂️
Merci pour les mots gentils! Merci d'avoir regardé aussi ! 😊
Really appreciate your work you put some quality time and love into the project and top quality components nice work dude rock on 🤙
Thanks a bunch! 😊🤘🏻
I really like your choices here on a tele. Belly cut, some contouring, dark walnut stain, natural finish on the body and neck (smooth un-glossed neck), hipshot bridge & locking tuners. Really nice! I'm going to build a kit (Precision guitars) similar to what you have done here. I'm thinking a Honduran mahagony body and flame maple neck and fingerboard. A subtle yin/yang (dark and light) such as what you have done. Staggered tuners to avoid the string trees. I'm inspired now. Thank you for showing me the way.
Thank you!! Really happy with the choices I went with. Those Precision kits are nice! Very high quality stuff. The flame maple neck is a nice visual upgrade too. Feel free to send some pictures over when you finish it!
I also have a full playlist showing the whole build process of this Tele. If you get stuck along the way, let me know. Always happy to help. Thanks for watching! 😊
Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLLZqTb7iZk-D_V0mTqwq_LSZIppj8U52P.html
ULTRA PERFECTION !!
Thank you!
Very satisfying to watch.
Thanks for watching Ernest!
I don't like non laquered finishes too much, but this one looks very very cool with that color. Great job!
Thank you! Love how the finish turned out. 🤘🏻
Lovely
Thanks John! 😊
awesome job , i’m pleased you change for black tusq , but i think chrome string guides and knobs will look better .
Thank you! I was torn on what color combinations I wanted on this build lol... I like the black/chrome offset look though! One thing I did change that isn't shown in this video is I swapped the cream TUSQ string trees to black ones. Fits the build better. 😊
Fantastic build.
Thank you!! 🤘🏻
That was chordelicious and scaletastic . Loved it man. I would love to have it in my arsenal
Thanks for the kind words Amos! Appreciate you watching the build vid. 😊
Love the look of this!
Thanks Tim! 😊
Awesome! Who knew this was your first build. P.S. Scared me with the white nut. Lol
lol!! Thanks for watching 😊
Great result!
Thank you! 😊
Beautiful man! imagine a version of this with contoured neck heel and vegatrem tremolo 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks Paolo! Hope you enjoyed the video. After I finished the build I wish I would have used a contoured heel plate instead of the blocky one..... Maybe in the future I'll change it lol. I also love Vega trems!!! I've used them in a few past builds. 🙂
Sublime.
Thank you! 😊
Awesome.
Thanks Fred!
That fret tang jig is amazing! So simple but so effective. I'm definitely building one of these for myself :)
It saves TONS of time… especially when working with stainless steel frets lol.. well worth the money/time investment!!!
Isn't a nipper much more simpler and faster?
@@LelleKidd Not for stainless steel frets! This jig not only cuts the tang, it also files it down perfect. With a nipper, you still have to clean up a bit of the tang with a set of files. This jig does it both in one shot which saves a lot of time and produces a perfect result every time.
Oh man, amazing work. That is a very beautiful guitar.
Thank you!!
Wonderful 😀
Thanks for your continued support! 😊
Outstanding
Thanks Tico! 😊
Yes you can!
beautiful guitar!
Thanks Mark!!
beautiful 😍
Thank you!!
Love this! 🙈 Respect and congrats!
✌️😎
Thanks for watching! 🙂
masterpiece
Thank you! 😊
WOW!
Thanks Michael! 😊
Exquisite work
Thanks a bunch! Turned out pretty great. 😊
Very nice
Thank you!
Verry good...
Thank you! 🤘🏻
Very well done , beautiful guitar!!
Thank you! 😊
TBS 🤘
piece of art!
Thank you!
Gorgous work!
Thank you!
Very nice!
Thank you! 😊
what is the first oil you've used for the body? amaizing result! I need that color too!!))
Thank you! I detailed the full process in this video (link below). The oil is Odies Oil and the stains are from StewMac 😊.
ua-cam.com/video/AE-lnbSmHLU/v-deo.html
@@AugmentGuitars thank U so much!))
Mate...what a fucking beautiful looking guitar....hope your very proud of yourself....well done sir👍🏻
Thanks Lee!! 😊
Really good 👍
Thank you!! 😊
I used the same "bolts" on all my strat necks. A drop, & I do mean a drop. of lock tight will ensure the "bolts" from loosening. Also will keep the wood from wearing.
Good call! I only use threaded inserts on my builds. It's a game changer. 👍
Beautiful work! Were you going for the George Harrison "Get Back" Rosewood Tele look?
Thanks DWB! I wasn’t originally but now that you mention it, I do see a lot of similarities! I’ve always wanted to make a rosewood Tele… I’ll add it to the list of future builds 😂. Glad you enjoyed the video!
perfect
Thank you!
Hey man, really love the stain/ colour you use for this build seriously! Is that your own mix @ 9:34 or how do I achieve this? Cheers 💯🙏
Thank you! 😊Correct, I used my own mix for the body and neck. I have a full video detailing the finishing process for the build. Let me know if that helps! ua-cam.com/video/AE-lnbSmHLU/v-deo.html
@@AugmentGuitars That’s perfect thanks very much I’ll watch the other vid!! 😎
not usually a fan of dark stains but ,wow ,looks great
Thank you! Love how it turned out. 😊
Wow!!!! Beautiful!! How much is this and i will really save up for it
Thank you! This one is not for sale. 😊
Not using gold / brass hardware is a crime with such a gorgeous dark stain. But seriously - absolutely beautiful.
I almost went with the gold hardware!!! Such a good combo 🔥👌🏻
I am not big on the black guitars....I will have to reconsider after this one
Don’t be racist
Beautiful build!
I have done one myself in the past year. Very quality work and attention to detail. You are extremely talented in this line of work. Awesome job!
Where are you located? You should do a demo video playing the guitar.
Best to you and your endeavors.
Thank you so much! I am located in Mentor Ohio. 😊
I do have a video of me demoing the guitar! Check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/K62CMezHIhY/v-deo.html
wOOUUU !!! MAN!
*Great ! Fantastic ! Awesome 🙌🏻😃🙋🏻♂️🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻*
Thank you!! 🤘
@@AugmentGuitars 👊🏻🔥🙋🏻♂️
This body color looks stunning, great job. Can you share what kind of bridge do you use? Im working to put full size humbucker into my telecaster but can't find the bridge with proper screw hole placement.
Thank you! Sure! I believe it was a cheaper version of this Gotoh bridge. I don't see it on Allparts anymore... but it looks identical: www.allparts.com/collections/bridges-for-tele/products/tb-0031-gotoh-gtc202-humbucking-bridge-for-telecaster?variant=18579877036089
Who would've thought biotin makes for such a nice neck finish ;)
lol!!
Gorgeous guitar.... I'd retuing the string trees... just my opinion but a chrome or black set would look better. Outwith that...stunning
Thank you!! I actually did end up swapping the white TUSQ string trees for black ones. Looks a lot better! Good call 👍🏻.
AIN'T IT JUST AIN'T IT 😎..... thanks
Thanks Jean! 😊🤘🏻
Stain, oil, and then wax finish on the neck. Can you reply with specific types of those things? Working through my first Tele build and I’m operating in the dark.
Hey Marshall! I actually have a whole video documenting the stain, oil and wax process on both the body and neck. Should contain everything you need for your Tele build's finish. 😊
ua-cam.com/video/AE-lnbSmHLU/v-deo.html
Beautiful guitar! What is the brand of the stain you are using for the body?
Hey there! I used StewMac concentrated stains for the body and neck.
ua-cam.com/video/AE-lnbSmHLU/v-deo.html
@@AugmentGuitars Awesome, and I assume the color is Dark Walnut? Trying to make something similar.
@@Alice_Unchained22 I used the SM medium brown for the neck and the black for the body 🤘
www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/supplies/finishing-supplies/colors-and-tints-and-stains/colortone-liquid-stains/
Bellissima
Thanks Angelo! 😊
Very Nice work on this guitar, I am planning on building a HS Tele Partscaster myself. What type of pickup did you use in the bridge?
Thank you! I used a Bare Knuckle Silo in the bridge and a Bare Knuckle True Grit in the neck. 🤘
www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk/pickup/humbucker/silo
www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk/pickups/bootcamp/1
Beautyful. If I should say one thing That could make it better I would say gold hardware.
Black and gold always looks great!!
Lovely vid. Question - why do you favour the screw inserts and bolt over the standard screw?
Thank you! I like using threaded inserts for my necks as you can take the neck off and on as many times as you like and the screws will never strip out (granted you are putting them in straight lol). I also feel like you can torque down the screws a bit more with threaded inserts. Either way, it doesn't matter too much in the grand scheme of things.... Just a little extra feature I like to add to my builds. 😊
@@AugmentGuitars thank you for this. It’s got me thinking because you adjusted yours during the setup. I’ll have to consider it too. Thanks again.
@@ektopia No problem! I also do threaded inserts for control cavity plates and direct mount pickups. Just ensures the wood doesnt get stripped out. 👍
Awesome build mate,can you tell me where you purchased your potentiometer's from please ?
Thank you! I get most of the pots from various sellers on eBay. They seem to always have the best prices compared to StewMac and other stores. There is one seller named "The Art of Tone" that sells CTS, Bournes and a few other brands. Others on eBay usually offer free shipping. Hope that helps!
www.ebay.com/str/theartoftone
@@AugmentGuitars thanks Dude,that's a huge help,have been looking on there but even better with a seller recommendation so yep cheers for that...
🤘 MASSIVE 🤘
@@mrfatbobrider1969 no problem! Happy to help 🤘
Amazing build! Great job! 🤌👏🔥 What kind of humbucker did you use if I may ask?
Thank you! I used a Silo humbucker from Bare Knuckle Pickups 🤘🏻
Oh Rabea's pickups. Nice choice!
I know it's a matter of choice but I went through 2 teles that had contours to finally end up with a slab body. I just never liked the feel. Still, that's a good looking guitar. After reading the comments, I can see that there's a lot of people that don't understand what it means to be a Telecaster purist. If I want a 6 screw bridge and contours, I play my Strat. I have a 2015 Deluxe that has circuit board cards. One is for tele circuitry. Like I said in the beginning, it's a matter of choice.
I have Teles with both configs and I gravitate towards the ones with the contours. Most guitars I prefer contours as for me they are just more comfortable to hold and play. I am by no means a purist of anything lol! I have always had modded and unconventional guitar configurations due to my love of building and tinkering. I've always tried to combine the best designs from each instruments to fit my taste. I can respect the purists though! You like what you like. 😊
Exactly, if you want contours, play a Strat...
@@mattrogers1946 Why do contours have to be exclusive to Strats? It's all about player preference.
Hi what woods did you use??
Hello! I used African Mahogany for the body, hard maple for the neck, and Rosewood for the fingerboard. 😊
@@AugmentGuitars Thank you very much, looks beautifull. I seeking yo make a similar Tele Hera in argentina and make the finish to resemble George Harrison Rosewood. Does it weigth much?
@@mateoabelenda9516 I would say its around a medium weight... Depending on the piece, Mahogany can be heavy. I think it's a good weight though!
Superbe !
Thanks Bruno! 😊
@@AugmentGuitars à quand une superbe télécaster headless? J'en rêve ,je sais c'est pas dans les standards mais voilà !! 🙏
@@brunoleroy7081 Ce serait génial! Je vais l'ajouter à la liste des idées de construction!
@@AugmentGuitars la prochaine alors ? 🤣😉 encore merci pour ces belles vidéo
@@brunoleroy7081 Peut-être! Merci d'avoir regardé! 😁
What no sound bite at the end? After all the suspense
Hey Gerald! I didn't want the video to be too long so I just included links to the separate guitar tone demo. Here is a video of it in action!
ua-cam.com/video/K62CMezHIhY/v-deo.html
❤❤❤❤
What is the stain?
Hey Chris! I used StewMac ColorTone stains for both the neck and the body. I have a video showing the whole stain and oil finishing process if you're interested. Link is below. 😊
ua-cam.com/video/AE-lnbSmHLU/v-deo.html
Qual a mistura utilizada para tingir?
Processo completo de tingimento aqui : ua-cam.com/video/AE-lnbSmHLU/v-deo.html
obrigado, irmão! @@AugmentGuitars
What did u use to get that dark finish?
Hello! I used a stain to get the color I wanted and then used Odie's Oil to finish it off. Here's a complete breakdown of what I did: ua-cam.com/video/AE-lnbSmHLU/v-deo.html
Quanto custa uma guitarra dessa?
👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for watching Barry!
Bro what's the brand of the bridge?
Its Gotoh! Here's the link: www.allparts.com/products/tb-0031-gotoh-gtc202-humbucking-bridge-for-telecaster?variant=18579877036089
How to order this guitar?
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