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70's Tele Build
« 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 ?
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Re: 70's Tele Build
« Reply #1 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 !
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Re: 70's Tele Build
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: 70's Tele Build
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2008, 09:22:48 AM »
I had a black '77 I wish I hadn't sold.
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Re: 70's Tele Build
« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2008, 12:32:04 PM »
I've got the PG pattern Scott.
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Re: 70's Tele Build
« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2008, 12:54:58 PM »
 Sweet ! thanks Bill
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Re: 70's Tele Build
« Reply #6 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. Email me if you're interested - I don't need the black-white-black one anymore.
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Re: 70's Tele Build
« Reply #7 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...
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Re: 70's Tele Build
« Reply #8 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.
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Re: 70's Tele Build
« Reply #9 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).
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Re: 70's Tele Build
« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2009, 08:53:57 AM »
thanks but Bill has it covered ! i really do appriciate you offering it up
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