How To Make A Telecaster Guitar From Scratch

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I've always wanted to make my own guitar so I finally did. This telecaster build video shows a brief overview on how to make a Telecaster from scratch. I made it from rough cut lumber and gold hardware from StewMac.
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00:00 Intro
00:23 Milling the body of the guitar
01:41 Milling the maple top
02:28 Glueing the body and top in the vacuum press
02:55 Applying the template
03:07 Shaping the guitar to the template
03:24 Routing out the control panel and pickup pockets
03:29 Final shaping and sanding
03:45 Drilling the string holes and pickup wiring channels
03:57 Routing the neck pocket
04:04 Drilling for string ferrules and auxiliary input
04:13 How to finish a guitar with Rubio Monocoat
04:33 How to make a guitar neck and fret board
05:36 Shape a guitar neck with a router bit
05:53 Shaping a guitar neck with hand tools
06:05 Veneering the headstock
06:31 How to fret a guitar
07:04 The easy way to fit a nut on a guitar
07:19 Adding hardware and soldering pickups
07:38 How to make a guitar inlay with epoxy
07:58 How it sounds and tone test
Tools Used:
Sawstop Jobsite Pro
Laguna 14/12 Bandsaw / Resaw King Blad
Jessem Router Table
Makita Router
Various whiteside router bits and some from bits and bits
Metabo cordless drill set
Porter Cable Drill Press
Jet Benchtop Drum Sander
Oliver Machinery Benchtop Planer
Stanley Bailey No. 5 Plane
Rockler vacuum and Roarockit vacuum press bag
Titebond III
Craftsman Miter Saw
Jorgensen Clamps
Grizzly G0855 Jointer
Generation 4 Fender Noiseless Pickups
Templates from StewMac
Ernie Ball Custom Slinky Strings
Gold Hardware and Gold Frets from StewMac including a Gotoh Bridge
Shinto Rasp from Rockler
Wood used:
African Mahogany for the guitar body
Figured Maple for the guitar top
Bocote for the fret board
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Пікірлер: 111

@Steve_ATL Жыл бұрын

One of the best guitars T style guitars I've seen. I think a lot more people like a natural finish than the large companies think.

@TheWoodenHobbyist Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! And I’d say I agree about the finish. I don’t know why larger companies don’t focus on more natural looking electrics. It honestly would probably drive up costs because most painted guitars are made of panels and not a solid chunk of wood

@dk2428 Ай бұрын

Stunning Tele! I love the natural finish. New sub!

@TheWoodenHobbyist Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

@wardengrn 2 ай бұрын

It looks and sounds awesome, build more! Lots of builders never go through all the measurements of everything. Maybe you can do that. Looks thin on the entry of video which looks good. Looks thicker latter even near finishing.

@TheWoodenHobbyist 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! It was hard to focus on sharing every detail being it was my first one but I definitely plan on doing a full step-by-step series of one soon!

@quantaviousellis8728 Жыл бұрын

OMG, this is awesome. Bro I’m so happy you’re growing and sharing with the world. You’re talented.‼️

@TheWoodenHobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro I’m super glad you like it!

@Ais4Drew Жыл бұрын

Fantastic work dude! As a budding luthier myself I too felt the shock of “well dang building guitars takes a lot of skill” but you’d never know it by how you presented everything. The guitar looks gorgeous and I loved your optimism in taking your setbacks and turning them into opportunities. Also the risk it for the brisket at the end with the inlay is a great touch. Often times it’s under those same types of circumstances that the most beautiful work is created. Hope you’ll keep building and documenting into the future!

@TheWoodenHobbyist Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Like Bob Ross says…”happy accidents” hahah setbacks are just a chance to get creative. Many more to come, thanks again!

@marchebert9813 Жыл бұрын

The Rubio finish was the right choice. Turned out beautiful.

@TheWoodenHobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Once it cured I buffed it with paste wax and it bumped the sheen up a little bit

@556fitness Жыл бұрын

You and Shawn did such a good job!!!!

@TheWoodenHobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@rosascreativeworks5403 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Nice! I love to see people building their own instruments. Awesome! 😎

@TheWoodenHobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And thanks for watching!

@davidmoss7245 Ай бұрын

Fantastic video and even better playing technique,Well done !!!

@TheWoodenHobbyist Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@multircw Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Very talented!

@TheWoodenHobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dale333 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful build!

@TheWoodenHobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!!

@eduugr 9 ай бұрын

Awesome !! Congrats !!

@TheWoodenHobbyist 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@Brooke-jy8kq Жыл бұрын

Looks great!!

@TheWoodenHobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@scottbell831 Жыл бұрын

Tele looks and sounds amazing. Nice playing too.

@TheWoodenHobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@ednaplate 2 ай бұрын

Stunning ❤

@TheWoodenHobbyist 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@beachthor1 7 ай бұрын

This is unreal dude, great job

@TheWoodenHobbyist 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@georgeezzell4474 2 ай бұрын

Looks and sounds great.

@TheWoodenHobbyist 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@japanegao6818 2 ай бұрын

O natural da madeira é muito melhor que qualquer tipo de tinta... essa guitarra ficou perfeita.

@TheWoodenHobbyist 2 ай бұрын

acordado! obrigado pelo elogio!

@ursamajor4684 Жыл бұрын

this video deserves a few million more views

@TheWoodenHobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! I appreciate it!

@andrewtait6197 10 ай бұрын

Thats just lovely that is

@TheWoodenHobbyist 10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! I have to agree!

@youKnowWho3311 7 ай бұрын

That top turned out sweet. Love the oil finished look.

@TheWoodenHobbyist 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! The finish is still holding strong today

@fade6733 5 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@TheWoodenHobbyist 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@michal8372 9 ай бұрын

beautiful guitar and playing, hope one day i’ll be able to craft a guitar or play that good

@TheWoodenHobbyist 9 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! Just pick up a guitar everyday and you’ll get there

@danielhartman5086 Жыл бұрын

Just Beautiful. Man you did a fantastic job.

@TheWoodenHobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! She stills plays well!

@Raul1971xxx Жыл бұрын

Really beautiful this guitar.. 👍👍🇪🇸🇪🇸

@TheWoodenHobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@Raul1971xxx Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodenHobbyist My pleasure.. 👍🇪🇸

@dudaguitars Жыл бұрын

Good job 👌

@TheWoodenHobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@madeofnapalm 11 ай бұрын

Cool playing! Guitar too BTW

@TheWoodenHobbyist 11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@RobertMost 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. I didn't see what finish you used on the list of stuff in the description. Could you please specify what you used? You said Rubio Monocoat, but which one and how was it applied / number coats etc. Thanks.

@TheWoodenHobbyist 9 ай бұрын

It’s rubio monocoat pure and I applied it by using a white scotch bright pad. Then wiped the excess away with a paper towel. Rubio monocoat, as the name suggests, only requires one coat if done properly. Thanks for watching!

@fzml9633 9 ай бұрын

Nice build! Why would you radius the fretboard first and glue it later?

@TheWoodenHobbyist 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! I go back and forth now. I made a jig for a bass build where a router does the radius work and it needs to be glued to the neck. I guess means rely on method

@lindsaythomas2283 Жыл бұрын

Nice

@TheWoodenHobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@dynamn 5 ай бұрын

the nut slot on my new tele neck is way too narrow, about 1mm. I’m thinking to wrap up my fretboard radius gauge with sand paper to widen the gap, a sound plan to you or theres other easier/safer way to do this please? many thanks

@TheWoodenHobbyist 5 ай бұрын

I think that would work just fine, taking off little bits at a time and check fit. A sharp chisel could do the trick as well.

@woodnailhammer Жыл бұрын

Fantastic build. I recently also made my first acoustic guitar using only pine wood and I am considering an electric guitar also.

@TheWoodenHobbyist Жыл бұрын

I bet it sounds great! I heard pine is actually a great tone wood, especially for amps

@woodnailhammer Жыл бұрын

Check it out on my channel. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rNB-iaR7veDLZnU.html

@TheWoodenHobbyist Жыл бұрын

Awesome I’m doing it now!

@CourseofLife74 13 күн бұрын

What is the radius of milling machines? For the neck

@TheWoodenHobbyist 9 күн бұрын

Telecasters are subjectively best with a radius of 7.5 to 9.5 inches

@lukasmuhlberg4426 9 ай бұрын

Which router bit did you use? Do you have a link? I would love to buy that one.

@TheWoodenHobbyist 9 ай бұрын

It’s this whiteside bit! amzn.to/3Lp8DBB

@tonirasic1728 9 ай бұрын

I wouldn't guess any of the setbacks judging by the final product, it looks and sounds amazing.

@TheWoodenHobbyist 9 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! I ended up fine tuning the hardware and she sounds even better now

@anthonysinclair154 17 күн бұрын

BEAUTIFUL 😊

@TheWoodenHobbyist 17 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@twelthstring 7 ай бұрын

Very nice guitar. Beautiful maple. On my glossy screen, your finish looks glossy too of course, but is it really a gloss finish? As far as I know, Rubio is very matt. Why did you make the trussrod nut accessible on the side of the headstock?

@TheWoodenHobbyist 7 ай бұрын

It’s definitely matte! I plan on adding the new Rubio sheen enhancer to it though. Since it was my first guitar build, I made a lot of mistakes on where I put things and how I tackled problems. One of these things was the truss accessibility. I would definitely do it different next time.

@twelthstring 7 ай бұрын

Lots of levels to choose from. Why not try a non pickguard guitar, using bindings or bindings around a contoured body.Good luck.@@TheWoodenHobbyist

@TheWoodenHobbyist 7 ай бұрын

I’m forsure going to build some more guitars and I definitely plan on them getting more intense each time!

@bjbell52 Жыл бұрын

I wish I had the skills to make a guitar. I made a dulcimer from a kit once, but that's about it. My problem is that me and tools don't get along well. I'm not ambitious but tend to use different hands to do different things.

@TheWoodenHobbyist Жыл бұрын

You have the skills just get out there and do it! Who cares if you mess up here and there!

@TheDiaboliq666 Жыл бұрын

This looks real good. I see the Fender noiseless pickups and tried to find what sort of switch you used. If it is a 4-Way switch, please do tell where you got the wiring diagram for it.

@TheWoodenHobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s a 3 way switch I bought on StewMac and the wiring diagram came with the pickups!

@TheDiaboliq666 Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodenHobbyist Yeh, got the 3-Way and it's working. Tried to put a 4-Way switch and there is no valid wiring diagram for that with GEN 4 or the Ultra Noiseless. If you ever decide you want a 4-Way switch there, first try to find a wiring diagram, 'cos not even Fender Support could provide one ;) Keep it going mate. That is one good looking guitar. Would love to see you do anotherone.

@TheWoodenHobbyist Жыл бұрын

I’ve been ordering the pieces for another one, maybe I’ll get a four way and tinker with the wiring until I get it right. Thanks for the compliment!

@TheDiaboliq666 Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodenHobbyist Will be watching out for that one mate. I still have that 4-Way stowed away in a cabinet somewhere :D

@TheWoodenHobbyist Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah!

@TheWoodenHobbyist Жыл бұрын

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@dvemgaudproductions4720 Жыл бұрын

How many diff tools are necessary for this?

@TheWoodenHobbyist Жыл бұрын

It really depends on how you plan on building it! There are people who just use basic hand tools, sand paper, elbow grease and take a long time to build. Others who are more impatient, like myself, choose the multiple power tools option. Are you looking for a specific workaround at a certain part of the build?

@mattharrispresents 9 ай бұрын

But where did the plastic body template come from?

@TheWoodenHobbyist 9 ай бұрын

I got it from stewmac.com I also make them now too! On my website

@Kushalien51_nv 6 ай бұрын

Hope you earn that reputation to gain hungry customer for top dollar quality guitars amazing work i will pay top dollar without being there in person i just go by the details a person gives out and from there im not taking my chances because im confident enough what that person is doing and saying lol

@TheWoodenHobbyist 6 ай бұрын

Much appreciated ! I wasn’t confident until I finished it lol

@moosey62 9 ай бұрын

Great! How thick is the body?

@TheWoodenHobbyist 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Just a little over an inch and a half

@moosey62 9 ай бұрын

Damn it, I knew it could be done. You've given me great hope for some stock rosewood I have. Sounds and looks amazing. Congrats mate.

@TheWoodenHobbyist 9 ай бұрын

Haha yes it can! Just have to be careful with the electronics cavities

@TheWoodenHobbyist Жыл бұрын

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@HBSuccess 7 ай бұрын

Nice guitar - good job! . But intonation was pretty rough - you might want to invest in a tuner.

@TheWoodenHobbyist 7 ай бұрын

Yeah it took a while but it’s figured out. Used a tuner app on my phone

@noideayt1529 10 ай бұрын

Where ist the truss rod?

@TheWoodenHobbyist 10 ай бұрын

Hidden in the neck. The video shows how I installed it

@ovniufo6777 10 ай бұрын

Nice guitar dude, but remove the hardware before finishing, never shield the guitar before finishing and routing the cavities before final shaping is easier

@TheWoodenHobbyist 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the compliment. Can you explain why? I’m curious because the guitar works well but I’m open to doing better!

@ovniufo6777 10 ай бұрын

@@TheWoodenHobbyist removing string ferrules is better for applying the fininsh, and if you put some finish on the shielding it won't work properly, and you need to shield once again. For the cavities it's better to have a good stability so a nice wood block is more stable than bench cookies

@TheWoodenHobbyist 10 ай бұрын

@ovniufo6777 I understand the shielding aspect but I didn’t have any trouble with the bench cookies

@poisonousfrog5526 9 ай бұрын

Mmm cookies

@TheWoodenHobbyist 9 ай бұрын

Gotta love some cookies

@peachmelba1000 7 ай бұрын

Its a very nice build, but you would need to find a real sucker to pay 10 grand for that.

@TheWoodenHobbyist 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! And yes, you’re right lol It’s just a title change to check on what gets more engagement. I never actually planned to sell it. I will say, back in my younger days I worked at Guitar Center and you’d be amazed what some people would spend on guitars.