So first box of bits have turned up, body, pickups and a few other bits.
Neck is āsomewhereā says upsā¦
Hardware and electronics still on the way
Thereās a few other bits I need to add also
Thereās also been a change of plan on the layout, Iām going SSS with the body and some pickup rings to mount so show the wood off more rather than cover with pick guard.
Iāll be doing the build itself over the Xmas break so until then Iāll be collecting parts checking fit, figuring out finishes etc
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Whatās the wood Rob? Bookmatched belly is a nice look.
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Itās black Korina, looks gorgeous, heaps of chatoyance
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Wowā¦ Iād never heard if it but has an interesting history in guitar building and seems to be highly prized.
Korina has been sought after, not only by luthiers over the years, but makers of ping pong paddles also claim that Korina gives a paddle blade more ātop-spinā than other woods.
So the good news is that if you mess up the guitar you can always turn it into a ping pong bat. 
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That is a beautiful body for your new Tele, Rob!!! Black Korina is a sweet looking wood & should provide the base for an amazing build! Do you have a plan for the finish yet? Youāre going to have a lot of fun with this project!!!
Good luck!!!
Tod
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No, something satin probably oil finish but not nailed on yet
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Iām gonna say thatās what gives it the toan with bends
I was watching videos on StewMacās site about finishingā¦ really interesting and informative stuff!!! It looks like the key is not cutting corners with sandingā¦ you should check it out!!!
Iām envious!!! Iām definitely have to build a guitar somedayā¦ probably after retiring.
Tod
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Ah didnāt realise they had videos will have a look!
Certainty will take it slow and do as much sanding as neededā¦
This is a fun project but not great financially but I couldnāt find the guitar I wanted
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That Korina wood looks amazing! Good luck, that all the other parts will arrive in time and in good condition and wonāt get lost (āsomewhereā).
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So the body has a contoured heel, tummy cut and arm cut, quite shapely for a telecaster with no hard edges
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Hereās a link to one of their videos:
This is the heel cut on my new Teleā¦ it feels amazing!!!
Have fun, Rob!!!
Tod
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Iāll watch that in a sec!
This has a standard bolt on neck so nothing quite so clean as that join, but it is contoured, will see how it works with aplace, otherwise will countersink the screw holes and chamfer some more.
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Man it certainly does Rob. Looking forward to this one coming to life. 
Whatever you do donāt paint it 
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Iām probably biased because I have a butterscotch tele, but I reckon that would go well with the black markings.
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That is a lovely and very interesting looking piece of wood Rob. That should look sweet when it is finished.
Enjoy building it and donāt forget to keep us updated with photos please.
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Interesting pattern, nice
R
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That is an unusual looking piece of wood. At first glance I thought youād gone for a granite body. Donāt leave it on your kitchen counter otherwise you might never find it again.
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