My dovetail fanned fret Tele build

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Re: My dovetail fanned fret Tele build

Post by Edward Taylor » Sun Jun 06, 2010 11:30 am

Drilling the screw holes.
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And we're bolted!
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Startin to look like a geetar.
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Making the nut. Going to have to buy me a set of nut files after the show and make another one, did not turn out that great.
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Re: My dovetail fanned fret Tele build

Post by Edward Taylor » Sun Jun 06, 2010 11:32 am

...Continued from page one

A few artsy shots before I had to run off and buy strings and deliver it.

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Re: My dovetail fanned fret Tele build

Post by Dennis Leahy » Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:50 pm

Wow! Look how cool that guitar is! A show stopper! The excellent dovetail detail takes center stage, but the whole package is really cool.

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Re: My dovetail fanned fret Tele build

Post by Edward Taylor » Tue Jun 08, 2010 7:32 am

Thanks Dennis, it really means a lot as it was a big challenge for me in many aspects.

There is still lots of work to be done when I get it back, complete the finish, new nut, install a jack and hook up the electronics, possibly a new fretboard if I cant get the action down enough, the list goes on...
I am going to get some pics of it on display next time I have the chance
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Re: My dovetail fanned fret Tele build

Post by Dennis Mitchell » Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:18 pm

Looks really cool Edward! Sorry I didn't get to follow this one from the start, but I haven't been around the forum much lately. Love the non-symmetrical body, it works great with the fan fret. Can't wait to see it under finish. :clap:
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Re: My dovetail fanned fret Tele build

Post by Edward Taylor » Wed Jun 30, 2010 10:54 pm

Thanks, Dennis!

Finally got some pictures of the display.

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Re: My dovetail fanned fret Tele build

Post by Edward Taylor » Wed Jun 30, 2010 10:58 pm

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Re: My dovetail fanned fret Tele build

Post by Dennis Mitchell » Thu Jul 08, 2010 9:59 pm

That's purty near sexy lookin' Ed! :mrgreen: :clap:
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