It is currently Mon Mar 16, 2020 10:48 pm

All times are UTC - 7 hours



Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 2 posts ] 
Author Message
Post subject: I've Got A Spare Neck I Wanna Use.....Looking For Ideas..
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 4:01 pm
Offline
Roadie
Roadie

Joined: Tue Mar 22, 2011 2:07 pm
Posts: 267
Ok so I had this old ('99) MIM Standard Strat that I've modded out. It had a C-shaped neck profile which I had grown to dislike since I started playing '50's style Strats (3 of my 4 Strats have V-shaped necks). So for Christmas, I ordered a custom made neck from Warmoth to replace the old C-shaped neck on my old Strat. Once I got the new neck, I decided to re-carve the old one and see if I could make it more of a V-shape. So I've got this extra Fender neck that I would like to use.......

I've always liked the idea of putting a Strat neck on a Tele, ala Clapton with Blind Faith at Hyde Park in '69 with the maple Strat neck on a sunburst Tele Custom with white binding. I've played around with various options from Warmoth. My dream Tele would essentially be a '62 Custom in sunburst with a neck humbucker and a V-shaped maple Strat neck. I like the idea of having a neck humbucker because I play alot of slide and I prefer a warmer, fatter tone for slide work.

Most of the options I checked out at the Warmoth custom body builder site were pretty expensive. I think the bodies themselves were in the $500 to $700 range, depending on the various features, so after adding the hardware and pickups and such, I'm probably looking at no less than $1000 if I go that route. I've also considered buying a relatively cheap Fender, maybe a Squier, and modding it. I could go with a Classic Vibe Tele Custom.

If anybody has any ideas or suggestions, I'm all ears. I'd really like to have a Tele in one of three styles......the classic "50's blackguard blonde", the early '60's Tele Custom with binding, or the '72 Tele Custom style. I'm looking for the most cost effective option. Thanks.


Top
Profile
Fender Play Winter Sale 2020
Post subject: Re: I've Got A Spare Neck I Wanna Use.....Looking For Ideas.
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:06 pm
Offline
Hobbyist
Hobbyist

Joined: Wed Jan 18, 2012 4:56 pm
Posts: 9
http://www.stewmac.com/shopby/item/0427

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Bodies,_nec ... lanks.html

http://edenhaus.com/telebdy.htm if you'd prefer different wood options. The most expensive here was $425 cheapest $225

http://www.warmoth.com/Guitar/Bodies/Te ... mTele.aspx most expensive I saw was $575 cheapest was $175


Top
Profile
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 2 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 7 hours

Fender Play Winter Sale 2020

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

Search for:
Jump to: