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Gear Discussion Forums => Bill's Shop: Projects, Mods & Repairs => Topic started by: godofthunder on December 31, 2008, 08:17:29 AM

Title: 70's Tele Build
Post by: godofthunder on December 31, 2008, 08:17:29 AM

 I have been jonesing for one for along time. So here is my plan. Back in the day I had a factory CAR 70's Tele, I think I paid $125 for it ! Alas I sold it  :sad: But what I am thinking about is a Alder bodied Dark Star Tele bass. Maple/maple neck, Black with the w/b/w  guard. Simple and understated. While i am gathering parts i need a pattern for the pick guard, can any one help ?

Title: Re: 70's Tele Build
Post by: godofthunder on December 31, 2008, 08:43:52 AM

I just found this at the RS guitarworks site. Pretty much exactly what i have in mind ! (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v102/godofthunder59/70sslab5.jpg)

Title: Re: 70's Tele Build
Post by: drbassman on December 31, 2008, 09:02:10 AM

Me too!  I had an original that I rehabbed, but this is a nicer variation on that bass IMHO.  I'm still wanting the 68 style one, but black with maple neck is a great combo.

Title: Re: 70's Tele Build
Post by: Dave W on December 31, 2008, 09:22:48 AM

I had a black '77 I wish I hadn't sold.

Title: Re: 70's Tele Build
Post by: drbassman on December 31, 2008, 12:32:04 PM

I've got the PG pattern Scott.

Title: Re: 70's Tele Build
Post by: godofthunder on December 31, 2008, 12:54:58 PM

 Sweet ! thanks Bill

Title: Re: 70's Tele Build
Post by: hieronymous on December 31, 2008, 03:19:13 PM

I can send you my old black pickguard - it has a little bit cut out for a P-bass pickup but you can still use it for a super-accurate tracing! There are pics of it before and after in this thread (http://bassoutpost.com/index.php?topic=627.0). Email me if you're interested - I don't need the black-white-black one anymore.

Title: Re: 70's Tele Build
Post by: hieronymous on December 31, 2008, 06:58:21 PM

I just realized, I should point out that it's a Warmoth pickguard, not the original. The original is LONG gone, it was already cut up before I came into ownership of the bass...

Title: Re: 70's Tele Build
Post by: drbassman on January 01, 2009, 07:39:22 AM

Quote from: hieronymous on December 31, 2008, 06:58:21 PM

I just realized, I should point out that it's a Warmoth pickguard, not the original. The original is LONG gone, it was already cut up before I came into ownership of the bass...

Scott and I live across town from each other, so I can easily get a tracing to him.

Title: Re: 70's Tele Build
Post by: hieronymous on January 01, 2009, 08:38:37 AM

Quote from: drbassman on January 01, 2009, 07:39:22 AM

Scott and I live across town from each other, so I can easily get a tracing to him.

OK - cool - I just get excited about Telecaster Basses! And actually, this pickguard has a lot of memories (though it's available if it will help anyone).

Title: Re: 70's Tele Build
Post by: godofthunder on January 01, 2009, 08:53:57 AM

thanks but Bill has it covered ! i really do appriciate you offering it up