Manchester Guitar Tech
Gretsch inspired Telecaster
Gretsch inspired Telecaster
I put this Telecaster together over the weekend. It has a Warmoth replacement body and a neck and bridge from a Fender Classic Series guitar.
I cut the scratchplate out of 2mm acrylic sheet and painted the back with Plasti-Kote metallic gold paint to complete the look.
Hi Steve,
That’s a wonderful and unique guitar you’ve got there!
I would really appreciate if you could post a few more pics since I really loved it and about to build a tele, as this would really help the luthier figure out the colors.
Thanks in advance!!
Thanks, it isn’t mine but belongs to a customer. The body was both made and finished by Warmoth. I’m pretty sure the colour is their “Sunset Orange”.
Nice Tele great colour, just finished my first build a walnut body Tele and collecting parts for the next…what do you use to cut scratchplates out with and get a smooth finish on the edge??
Thanks! When making a pickguard, I first make an MDF template, filing and sanding until it’s the perfect shape. I then use a table router and the template to cut the plastic. If I need a bevel I use a 45° router bit.
Hello Steve !
Could you tell me the name the the color used on this guitar please ?
Very cool work btw! :)
Thank you !
I didn’t paint the body, it was bought finished from Warmoth. I think however it is their “Sunset Orange”
Is this similar to your color “Clear Orange”?
Thank you again! :)
Yes it is.