Gretsch inspired Telecaster

Posted: 1 August 2011 by Steve

Gretsch inspired Telecaster

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.

Category: Build Tags: build, Fender, pickguard, Telecaster

8 Comments on “Gretsch inspired Telecaster”

Tom S. 17 October 2014, 08:57

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!!
- steve 17 October 2014, 09:18
  
  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”.
Paul 8 October 2013, 17:12

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??
- steve 8 October 2013, 19:46
  
  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.
Bruno 5 August 2012, 12:07

Hello Steve !

Could you tell me the name the the color used on this guitar please ?
Very cool work btw! :)

Thank you !
- steve 5 August 2012, 12:24
  
  I didn’t paint the body, it was bought finished from Warmoth. I think however it is their “Sunset Orange”
  - Bruno 18 August 2012, 12:53
    
    Is this similar to your color “Clear Orange”?
    
    Thank you again! :)
    - steve 18 August 2012, 13:27
      
      Yes it is.