Brooks TeleBird

[Basvarken]

My next build is going to be a bit different from the rest. No mahogany, no set neck.
But still a hybrid of sorts.

Here's a couple of ideas:


Single coil in the classic sweet spot


Without pickguard



Single coil a little bit further towards the bridge


And without pickguard

[Stjofön Big]

Oh, my! Are you trying to set a new standard for beauty beyond beauty, Rob? Really nice!

[Basvarken]

Which one would be your favourite Staffan?

[Chris P.]

I very like the idea, but in this design the body looks a bit gedrongen and less sierlijk than a real Tbird.

[Basvarken]

I see what you mean Chris 
I used the shape of a Fenderbird for the sketches. It has a slightly enlarged upper horn.

I do agree that a Thunderbird body shape looks more elegant.

[Pilgrim]

I like the pickup more toward the bridge, and I wonder how the bass would look with a V-shaped PG with the point just short of the bridge.

[Basvarken]

Like this?

[Pilgrim]

More like a flying V with the pickup in the gap.  Maybe not a good idea, but different!

[Dave W]

Second pic gets my vote. No pickguard, pickup closer to neck.

[Stjofön Big]

Second from the top is the one for me. Pup closer to the neck is the way I want it.

[BTL]

I see what you mean Chris 
I used the shape of a Fenderbird for the sketches. It has a slightly enlarged upper horn.

I do agree that a Thunderbird body shape looks more elegant.

This version gets my vote.

[clankenstein]

Possibly a stupid idea but what about both pickup positions? You could maybe get some RWRP humbucking action.

[amptech]

This version gets my vote.

Mine too🤘

[Basvarken]

The Brooks Telebird is ready!

- Two piece Swamp Ash body
- Allparts Maple 51 P neck. Bolt on
- Vintage blonde finish
- Jess Loureiro 51 P split coil pickup
- 34" scale
- Tusq nut
- Wide travel Thunderbird bridge plus tailstop. Nickel
- Matte black single ply pickguard
- Gotoh GB528 lightweight tuners. Nickel
- Allparts push/pull Volume pot
- CTS Tone pot
- Silver reflector cap knobs
- Telecaster jack cup. Nickel
- GHS Brite Flats 49-108

[Dave W]

I've changed my vote, it looks fine with the pickguard.