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I Made The HIGHEST SPEC Tom Delonge Strat!
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Күн бұрынThe Tom Delonge Fender Strat is well over £1000?! We can do better than that!
Thank you to guitaranatomy.com for providing the majority of the parts for this build! Check out the parts list below if you want to build your own partscaster.
In this video, I show you how I built the most spec'd out Tom Delonge Stratocaster myself with some super high quality parts for less than half the price of the Fender Reissue Delonge Stratocaster. This guitar has roasted maple, stainless steel frets, locking tuners, and a very special pickup. Watch now to see how I did it!
Parts and links (not affiliate)
Body - bit.ly/47t2vBD
Neck - bit.ly/47K61ai
Tuners - bit.ly/4a4kkbU
Bridge - bit.ly/3uzabDN
Hardware - bit.ly/49PSos7
Pickup - bit.ly/3MVvwxh
Chapters:
0:00 It's How Much?!
0:15 Better Than A Fender?
2:16 The Build
6:12 The Demo
7:19 Success?
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@Randyplaysguitars 8 ай бұрын
You have good reason to be concerned about the position of the bridge. Even Fender couldn't get it right on some of their Tom Delonge strats lol
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
😂 I know right! I’m just glad I didn’t totally butcher it. Thanks for watching bro 🤘
@DavidLiraOfficial 3 күн бұрын
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@CryptToneMusic 19 сағат бұрын
This is honestly why I've always put together my own guitars from parts because I can get something more my style for way less. Basically all my guitars are hard tail and single humbucker with a relic job 😂 I really like your build its like Jim root and Tom Delonge built a guitar together haha
@JackTaylorGuitars 3 сағат бұрын
Absolutely dude! If you're that way inclined then you can make something awesome for far less cash. I'm really glad you liked the build too dude, thank you! And thanks for watching too, I really appreciate it 🤘
@ericwarrington6650 8 ай бұрын
Awesome bro... you're killing it buddy🤘. Ink looks great as well man.. hope things are good with you and your family 🙏
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
Thank you my dude 🙏 Ah I'm glad you like it. I'm off in a couple of weeks for the inside filling in. Not sure what I'm gonna have to finish the sleeve though yet, we'll see. All good here thanks my man, hectic but great. I hope you're all keeping well too brother! Take care 🤘
@scramblesthedeathdealer 8 ай бұрын
I'm on my second guitar build currently, both Frankenstein Ibanez RGs (partscasters), my first build is one of my favorite guitars, and I doubt anyone on earth has one exactly like it. Good video 👍
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
Always nice to have something completely unique that you made yourself man. Yours sound great! Thanks for checking the video out dude 🤘
@picksalot1 8 ай бұрын
Sounds great. Congrats. There's something about single Pickup guitars that makes the playing experience feel more organic. I've started loading up Scratch Plates with different configurations of pickups, pots, Caps, and a single "quick connect" so I can quickly convert my one Strat into many different Strats. 😎
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
Thank you my dude! Loading your guards with a quick connect is actually a genius move man, I'm probably gonna have to steal that from you 😂 Thanks again 🤘
@vapingcringe 8 ай бұрын
dude. i like how down to earth and real your content is, keep that up! also, super dope guitar!
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
That means a lot to me mate, thank you so much! And cheers for checking out the video too, I really appreciate it 🤘
@AllenPlaysGuitar 8 ай бұрын
Super cool project. I want to build a GA guitar now. Looks fun.
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
It was a ton of fun dude, you're right! If it interests you, then I'd wholeheartedly say go for it! Thanks for watching mate, I really appreciate it! 🤘
@Sean_Plays_Guitar 8 ай бұрын
Dude...heeeell yeah. You are speaking my language on this one, bro. I have built a couple of guitars. Everything doesn't go perfect but you end up loving it just the same. I wanted a Flying V back when Epiphone did their Korina guitar releases but I couldn't afford one so I used some spare parts I had lying around and bought a kit on Amazon. It ended up around 400 (dollars) for everything and I now I have this awesome cherry red flying V. Super fun, super rewarding, like you said. Take care
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much my dude! That sounds like such a sick build man and you don't see cherry red flying Vs a whole lot either! Cheers man, appreciate you giving this a watch. Take care too 🤘
@PikaStu666 8 ай бұрын
Well done dude, that's a pretty tricky task! Guitar looks awsome, and it's probably better put together than the Tom Delonge model - with all the QC issues it had at launch!
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much my dude! I did have a part in the video talking about the QC problems but I took it out after i drilled through into the trem cavity like an absolute idiot 😂 Cheers for watch mate 🤘
@gavterrygt 8 ай бұрын
Great work jack, love your content it’s really refreshing. I can’t stand the TDL strats personally but great build
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much mate, that means a lot. I'm just glad folks like yourself are enjoying my videos 🙏
@ItsJuuj97 8 ай бұрын
Jack Taylor built a TD style partscaster?! Gotta see this!!!! Loved the build and I’ll probably consider GA guitars for my next build. I also have a partscaster tele/esquire thing I built in 2022. Lake placid blue squier tele body, 22 frets 2011 fender telecaster black top neck, black pick guard, fender locking tuners and the star of the show, a single di marzio chopper T in the bridge position. Loosely inspired by pop punk signatures guitars, it’s just a riff machine (You can see it in my profile picture btw) As always I love your work on KZfaq and can’t wait for another video Julian from Italy 🇮🇹
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Julian my dude! Your Tele sounds like an absolute beast, what a cool guitar! Cheers man, I always appreciate you tuning in 🤘
@Nickshreds890 8 ай бұрын
I would love to hear your partscaster Julian :) ! If you wanted to, you could do a video especially for it ! Anyway it looks like a beauty of a guitar . It's inspiring to hear people like yourself with a passion for building guitars :)
@GCKelloch 8 ай бұрын
Excellent idea. There are a few cheap tools I got to make sure assembly goes smoothly, and a safer method for drilling the neck holes. GA doesn't offer much wood variety, but the prices are good. Stainless ball end frets are a good idea. Roasted-Maple may be more stable, but it also tends to have a slightly brighter tone, and the increased resonance absorbs more lower midrange. Not that different, but something to consider. The FB wood might overshadow those effects anyway.
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
Thank you mate, I really appreciate you checking this out and the info! 🤘
@douglascormany6902 8 ай бұрын
Nice. I built a Sea Foam Green hardtail strat about a year ago. Looks about like yous only mine sports a pair of P90s and a maple tele neck.
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
Thank you mate! That sounds awesome man, congrats 🤘
@MrRafaztar 8 ай бұрын
Alternatively get a fazley and mod it. You get the roasted neck and a lot of parts that get used. Like a sunset dawn. Still great stuff. Love a build project. I am currently refinishing a guitar and modding it.
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
I've heard a bit about Fazely but not seen one yet. Definitely an option if folks don't fancy building! Nice man, I hope it goes well! Thanks for watching 🤘
@MrRafaztar 8 ай бұрын
@@JackTaylorGuitars I only shot one as it showed up used locally for peanuts. Reach out try one maybe
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
Nice man! Yeah, good idea. I'll have a look, cheers dude!
@Stoitism 8 ай бұрын
That's a sick little guitar! I've been a fan of Blink/Tom since '97 & Enema of the State is in my top 10 albums of all time....but would I feck pay that kind of money for a Delonge Strat. Certainly got me contemplating doing my own build with this video. Nice one!
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
Cheers bro! Yeah man me too but what fender is asking is just ridiculous. If you're inclined man than would wholeheartedly say go for it. Thanks again my dude 🤘
@lostinpa-dadenduro7555 2 ай бұрын
I do soundly declare, this build is most outstandingly pleasant.
@JackTaylorGuitars 2 ай бұрын
My deepest gratitude good sir. I'm humbled by your compliments. Blessings upon you 🤘
@WailingRaven 8 ай бұрын
Nice build, dude! As someone who grew up around craftsmen, it always fascinates me when I see people build stuff. Would love to build a kit one day, but too bad I have to import them from other continents, with conversion rate and import tax being a pain in arse, which made buying cheaper guitars and modding them a better alternative. Maybe one day, when I'm more financially capable and there being a decent ergonomically shaped kit, I might just buy and assemble one.
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
Thank you bro! Yeah that doesn't sound good but, tbh, modding a cheaper guitar as a platform isn't a million miles away from this experience. Building from scratch would be totally different I imagine, way too difficult for me 😂 Thank you as always mate 🤘
@WailingRaven 8 ай бұрын
@@JackTaylorGuitars You're welcome, mate. Oh yeah, it was a great experience. I cursed the whole day long on my first guitar mod, when I was installing the P-Rails and it was a rather difficult wiring (for a first timer), but the results was (still is) great and it's honestly the reason why I haven't get another cheap guitar for modding, after 2 years of using the RG with the P-Rails, because I just love the sound.
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
Sounds awesome dude! And I get you on the wiring, the further away I can stay from a soldering iron the better haha
@monkatron 8 ай бұрын
love the new tattoo my guy. youre killing it 🤟
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much my dude! Hope you and yours are keeping well 🤘 Cheers man, been a long time coming getting some of my bad ink fixed 😂
@Spedly 8 ай бұрын
Didnt want people thinking its a Fender, but it ended up looking almost identical to a Suhr headstock lol And.....white pickguard, white pickup
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
It does look like a Suhr, you’re right, but at least it doesn’t look like a Fender? 😂 And in terms of pickup colour, there are no rules bro! You can do whatever you want and it’s great! Thanks for watching man I appreciate it 🤘
@joelwylde 6 ай бұрын
Does emg sell the that bridge humbucker by itself or only in a set?
@JackTaylorGuitars 6 ай бұрын
Not as standard mate but they might do if you contacted them directly. Cheers for watching dude 🤘
@retrocollegiategaming9521 2 ай бұрын
It’s a sweet guitar. But it’s not really a tom delonge guitar if it doesn’t have his specs. I get it may be better than the invader. But Tom used an invader.
@JackTaylorGuitars 2 ай бұрын
I dunno man. If you had a Tom Delonge Strat but changed the pickup, is it still a Tom Delonge? Appreciate you watching bro, thank you 🤘
@Nickshreds890 8 ай бұрын
I've always dreamt of building my own guitar! So I'll vicariously live through you, dude 😂! By the way , congratulations you are on 4.24 thousand subscribers holy cow 🐄 Oh dude I really like the sound of guitar anatomy. They sound really helpful! Woodwork is totally not my forte and I don't want to cut my hands off Nice choice, I do love having a roasted maple neck. Are Wilkinson trems different to other bridges? I'll be sure to write an essay. How are you doing dude :)? The logo on the head stock is a nice addition! 👌 It sounds heavy and I enjoyed your tapping original tune mate! Those Emg pickups are sweet.
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
Thank you man, it's just such a cool thing to put your own instrument together! And cheers, it's baffling that people are watching and subscribing but it means a ton. Wilkinson just make great guitar parts dude. They're usually not too expensive but a lot of quality for what you're buying. And I'm well man thanks, hope you are too? Cheers for watching dude, I appreciate you!
@Nickshreds890 8 ай бұрын
@@JackTaylorGuitars When I was in my early 20s I wanted to build a guitar with my Dad. And I would love to do it in the future. I've always wanted a guitar with a sustainiac pick up that has a ridiculously heavy sound like bareknuckle pickups or fishman active modern pickups. I do also love a good tele shape guitar. I've been looking at the Ichi 10 Ibanez quest. It has 3 single coil pickups which is the total opposite to what I normally play. I tried one at a local guitar shop and fell in love . It was setup really well and actually plays better than my Ibanez quest did before setup. Now after setup they play like a dream!
@Nickshreds890 8 ай бұрын
@@JackTaylorGuitars As I have said before, you're a genuine and friendly person Jack :). We all need plenty of positivity ✨️ to counter all the messed up stuff in the world. I take your word for it about the Wilkinson bridge, I'll have to try one :). I'm doing really good! I've been learning how to do tapping like Ichika Nito ( it's difficult but a lot of fun too :) ! ) I'm glad to hear you're well 😊 I appreciate you too dude 🙏 :) take care and chat soon!
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
You should dude, that would be awesome. Me and my dad were going to build a guitar together but we never got the chance. I've had the parts for about a year now and I can't quite bring myself to do it yet. Soon though. Sounds awesome man. Good work on the Ichika playing! And you're too kind bro but thank you. I woudn't replace anything with Wilkinson generally speaking unless I was upgrading a budget guitar or building but it's really good value for money. They make guitars too, their versions of traditional shapes and they're really good. Thanks again bro, look after yourself!
@Nickshreds890 8 ай бұрын
@JackTaylorGuitars Aw man, I'm so sorry , I feel that in my heart brother 💔. It's fantastic that you brought that dream alive! Every time I play my Dad's guitars it's like he's here with me . And honestly that's the best thing ever . Even if you miss them he's still with you! 😆 I liked how enthusiastic you were and that you were totally okay my dude! I expected you to make some mistakes but you didn't . Very satisfying to watch.
@D14V0R05 8 ай бұрын
AFAIK in 2024 Harley Benton is releasing a totally-not TD Strat model with hardtail Babicz bridge. The pickups also looked like the SD Invader but are Tesla's.
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
I believe they are mate! Will be interesting to see what it's like. Cheers man!
@SpeedBlazer99 8 ай бұрын
con you build an MGK guitar next? (same specs in a pink tele form)
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
That's not a bad idea at all mate, thank you! Appreciate you checking the video out 🤘
@shanedingz 8 ай бұрын
One detail you missed is that the Delonge Strat is supposed to be a hard tail bridge, string-through body
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
Sorry dude, I maybe should have put more emphasis on it. I mention the hardtail a couple of times but I appreciate the feedback! Thanks for watching dude 🤘
@JahmezFox 8 ай бұрын
Looks and sounds sick dude, I would’ve gone for an SD Distortion but a Daemonum is a great option, especially if you’ve just got one lying around 😬😅
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
Thank you my dude, I'm glad you like it! A distortion would have been a great shout too, I agree. Cheers man 🤘
@GCKelloch 8 ай бұрын
The EMG Doesn't have adjustable poles, yet they are Steel anyway. Anything in the ballpark of winds you want with adjustable poles would offer fine-tuning per string. The EMG might have that 81 style round freq response curve that peaks at ~1kHz and rolls of the bass and highs, but that's easy to get with a passive pickup that has peak in the 2kHz range, like an SD distortion. Use the pot resistance value and/or an added resistor to roll off more high-end if you want, and use a cap in series to roll off the bass.
@BLK4EVR 8 ай бұрын
Really a way better price, but 8 really hate active pickups. I'll use a SD Distortion or Screaming Damon instead. Wilkinson hardware is cheap and awesome. Great parts caster build
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
I know right, the value for money on building your own is huge! And they’re both great pickups if you’re not an active fan. Thank you mate, I appreciate you checking it out! 🤘
@damienhaigh7666 8 ай бұрын
Think you’re missing the point of why people buy the Tom delonge Strat. Plus that oversized fender headstock is one of the main things I like about
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
That 70s headstock is my favourite headstock too dude! I don’t know if I’m missing anything man, more just making a video about a cool way you can get a spec’d out delonge style Strat for a reasonable amount of money if you want to! Thanks for watching dude, I appreciate it 🤘
@joedeal8802 5 ай бұрын
I put a Dark Winter in mine. Sounds killer
@JackTaylorGuitars 5 ай бұрын
Yeah man that's sick! 🤘
@liveseytowers 8 ай бұрын
I love the enthusiasm 😂 Turned out well in the end and at least you cant blame the bad QC if its shit 😅
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
Haha thanks man 🤣 That's very true, the only bad QC is my own! Cheers dude 🤘
@KarelPotuznik 3 ай бұрын
finally someone who said its too expensive
@JackTaylorGuitars 3 ай бұрын
Dude, I dunno why people are willing to pay those prices 😂 Thanks for watching mate 🤘
@ERICF66 7 күн бұрын
For real!! Over here in the US, they want $1300 for that guitar! I can make a comparable one from an Indio or Squier strat copy!
@dka774 8 ай бұрын
Nice build dude, hope you’re all good 🙌 just out of curiosity what tuning do you usually stick with? Great playing as always!
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
Cheers bro! I’m good man thanks, hope you are too? I’m in drop D most of the time man! Thanks again, appreciate you mate 🤘
@dka774 8 ай бұрын
@@JackTaylorGuitars I’m all good bro! Cheers for asking.
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it mate! Have a good one 👊
@Jakettopicks 8 ай бұрын
Well done!
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much bro! 🤘
@edwardcullenhotass 8 ай бұрын
Slipknot and Blink. Edgy Pop Rock bands meet in a good middle ground. :)
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
Thank you bro, that's exactly what I was hoping for! Cheers for watching man 🤘
@drewgraysonxoxopanda 18 күн бұрын
This is more of a 80's inspired budget 1H super strat that is painted surf green. I only say budget because 1H was always the cheaper option in the 1980s and early 90s. The anatomy of a Delonge Signature Stratocaster is defined by hardtail, CBS 70's style big headstock and the Seymour duncan invader humbucker. Less than 16k passive is too hot so you put in a EMG? A highest specd Tom delonge stratocaster would be ordering a masterbuild Fender custom shop strat. Or to make budget friendly take a Professional II make a build with Sperzel locking tuners.
@JackTaylorGuitars 18 күн бұрын
I guess that depends on whether you care or just want to make a delonge inspired strat with specs that you actually like without paying inflated Fender pricing? Cheers for watching mate 🤘
@drewgraysonxoxopanda 18 күн бұрын
@JackTaylorGuitars thanks for posting. Enjoyed your vid.
@JackTaylorGuitars 17 күн бұрын
I appreciate it mate, thank you 🤘
@EatingPubes 8 ай бұрын
Shame that GA are all out of stock of HSH or HSS bodies.
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
It’s just popular stuff I guess! Well worth keeping an eye out for when they get more back in or even drop them an email. They’re great dudes and should be able to help. Thanks for watching mate, I appreciate it 🤘
@johnnyway8667 3 ай бұрын
Guitar anatomy doesn't sell hardtail strat bodies...
@JackTaylorGuitars 3 ай бұрын
Maybe ask them to change that if you want one from them mate! 🤘
@TheRixstar 8 ай бұрын
I really dont know how Fender get away with that price tag. If you REALLY wanted a Fender Delonge, could get a vintera, pickguard and an invader for cheaper. The QC aswell 😣😖
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
It’s crazy isn’t it! Like, it’s definitely nostalgia bait for sure. Thanks for checking out the video bro! 🤘
@TheRixstar 8 ай бұрын
@@JackTaylorGuitars 100% the pop punk millennial in me did reach for the wallet initially.
@JackTaylorGuitars 8 ай бұрын
Same dude! I seriously considered it but it’s just not a good investment 😂
@ethsnpric1834 6 ай бұрын
Lol that’s not even close to a tom delonge. You don’t even have a hard tail body. Not a CBS headstock, not an invader pickup. People should not follow any of your instructions
@JackTaylorGuitars 6 ай бұрын
How'd you manage to understand the point of this build and then be mad about it? 😂
@ethsnpric1834 6 ай бұрын
@@JackTaylorGuitars mad? I’m not mad about it, but it’s misleading since it’s not even close to being the highest spec Tom delonge Strat. It’s actually quite difficult to replicate Tom’s custom shop strats, mainly the neck.
@JackTaylorGuitars 6 ай бұрын
I'm sorry you thought it was misleading dude but I've gotta respectfully disagree. I'm talking about the new(ish) reissue in this video and the specs on this build are far better in terms of material and hardware. I absolutely wouldn't claim to build a guitar better than something from Fender's custom shop 😂
@ethsnpric1834 6 ай бұрын
@@JackTaylorGuitars that’s cool man
@JackTaylorGuitars 6 ай бұрын
I appreciate you watching the video anyway dude. Sorry if you didn't get what you expected from it though. Have a good one 🤘
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