Author Topic: Brooks TeleBird (Read 7081 times)

Basvarken · « **on:** December 21, 2018, 10:58:38 AM »

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 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 21, 2018, 11:44:22 AM »

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

Basvarken · « **Reply #2 on:** December 21, 2018, 11:51:45 AM »

Which one would be your favourite Staffan?

Chris P. · « **Reply #3 on:** December 21, 2018, 11:55:06 AM »

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

Basvarken · « **Reply #4 on:** December 21, 2018, 12:15:50 PM »

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 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 21, 2018, 12:54:12 PM »

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 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 21, 2018, 01:32:37 PM »

Like this?

Pilgrim · « **Reply #7 on:** December 21, 2018, 02:14:53 PM »

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

Dave W · « **Reply #8 on:** December 21, 2018, 08:34:54 PM »

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

Stjofön Big · « **Reply #9 on:** December 22, 2018, 01:54:19 AM »

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

BTL · « **Reply #10 on:** December 22, 2018, 09:13:29 AM »

Quote from: Basvarken on December 21, 2018, 12:15:50 PM

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 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 22, 2018, 02:09:20 PM »

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

amptech · « **Reply #12 on:** December 23, 2018, 01:20:17 AM »

Quote from: BeeTL on December 22, 2018, 09:13:29 AM

This version gets my vote.

Mine too🤘

Basvarken · « **Reply #13 on:** April 05, 2019, 01:50:53 PM »

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