I find that a stick of maple and a bandsaw works pretty well.
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| Author: | Kevin M [ Sun Mar 14, 2010 5:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Source for Tele Neck? |
I know Stew Mac has them. I was wondering what other sources might be out there? |
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| Author: | Ti-Roux [ Sun Mar 14, 2010 7:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Source for Tele Neck? |
1- Allparts.com, got a large range of choice. 2- Warmoth.com, you can chose a ready one in their showcase or chose a custom one in the "build your neck" section. 3- Fender... |
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| Author: | GrumpyGinger [ Tue Mar 16, 2010 7:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Source for Tele Neck? |
http://www.axesrus.com/axenecks.htm#TeleNecks www.usacustomguitars.com/neckspecials.asp http://www.bhefner.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=6 |
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| Author: | Mike Dotson [ Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Source for Tele Neck? |
I find that a stick of maple and a bandsaw works pretty well.
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| Author: | Kevin M [ Thu Mar 18, 2010 6:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Source for Tele Neck? |
Thanks for the info - much appreciated. |
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| Author: | enalnitram [ Thu Mar 18, 2010 8:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Source for Tele Neck? |
Mike Dotson wrote: I find that a stick of maple and a bandsaw works pretty well. Totally agree. I've not yet done a scratch tele, but I intend to. It's yet another example of Leo's genius that he figured out how to manufacture necks out of 1" thick boards. It couldn't be more simple. The heel is flush with the back of the headstock. For the price of a prefab neck you could make 10 or more of them. One of those attempts would no doubt be a winner. I've played some great warmoth necks, but the last warmoth neck I owned was a dog.
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| Author: | Mike Dotson [ Thu Mar 18, 2010 6:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Source for Tele Neck? |
I've made several Tele-style necks and have yet to bother with a one piece. I prefer unfinished boards so most of mine have been rosewood but I've made all-maple 2-piece necks too. Making an accurate one-piece is actually kind of difficult because of the jigging for drilling the ends and having to do the curved truss rod slot. I've used both 2-way rods and static (non-adjustable) bars. The 2-piece construction is handy because then you can use any old piece of 3/4" lumber. Just rout for your truss rod and slap on a fret board. Here's a Mahogany and Wenge 'Tele' neck. Cost about $15 in wood and couple hours time.  
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| Author: | Kevin M [ Sat Mar 20, 2010 6:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Source for Tele Neck? |
Okay, Mike, so how much would you charge me to make me one?  This particular tele is being put together as an "art" piece. It's slated to ultimately end up in an art gallery. I do custom leathercraft and I'm "inlaying" a piece of leather on the top and tooling a design on the leather. This one will have a western theme design. I wanted to make it so it was playable as well.
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| Author: | Ken McKay [ Sat Mar 20, 2010 9:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Source for Tele Neck? |
Mike, would there be a possibility of you doing a tutorial on that neck? I think a lot of builders would benefit on your quick, no fuss method! |
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| Author: | Mike Kroening [ Sat Mar 20, 2010 4:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Source for Tele Neck? |
You might try here as well. http://www.universaljems.com/cart/necks/lictele.htm MK |
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| Author: | Mike Dotson [ Sat Mar 20, 2010 7:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Source for Tele Neck? |
Weeeel, I won't do one as cheap as Guitar Parts USA, etc. lets put it that way.  Hmmm, I'm shy a digital right now (I use my web cam) so a tutorial might be sketchy. I'll think about it and see if I have time to work something up. |
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| Author: | GrumpyGinger [ Thu Mar 25, 2010 3:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Source for Tele Neck? |
Mike Dotson wrote: I've made several Tele-style necks and have yet to bother with a one piece. I prefer unfinished boards so most of mine have been rosewood but I've made all-maple 2-piece necks too. Making an accurate one-piece is actually kind of difficult because of the jigging for drilling the ends and having to do the curved truss rod slot. I've used both 2-way rods and static (non-adjustable) bars. The 2-piece construction is handy because then you can use any old piece of 3/4" lumber. Just rout for your truss rod and slap on a fret board. Here's a Mahogany and Wenge 'Tele' neck. Cost about $15 in wood and couple hours time. that is one..very nice fingerboard |
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