I need a checklist of assembling a tele

[madhattertcm]

I've decided to go the route of just assembling a tele.

Can someone help me compile a checklist?

- body
- neck
- tuners
- pups
- pots
- wiring

what else? I've also heard of people buying necks and bodies that don't fit each other? What do I need to look for?

 

[dman11]

strap buttons? pickguard? knobs? Bridge? I would buy from someone reputable like warmoth who have a Fender license


Here's my thinline I built from them:

 

[M40A1]

Pickups, bridge, saddles, strings...

 

[travisvwright]

Some necks won't come with a nut and some will have to be replaced. So you might want to add a Nut to your list. If it's a string through you will need ferrules (sp?)

ETA: I didn't see a switch in any of the lists.

 

[chervokas]

adding to what others have mentioned:

string ferrules, string tree(s), control plate, jack cup (I definitely recommend an Electrosocket, not a vintage style Jack plate), and the jack itself.

 

[GuitarWhisperer]

Starting top down:
Neck:
1:Tuning keys
2:String trees
3:Nut installation
4:Neck plate
5:Neck mounting screws
Body:
6ickguard
7ickguard mounting screws
8:Neck Pickup
9:Bridge pickup
10:Bridge assembly
11:Control plate
12: Control plate screws
13:3 way tele style switch (should come with switch tip)
14:2 appropriate potentiometers
15:appropriate capacitor for tone pot
16:Wire for wiring
17:Input jack
18:Jack ferrule or jack plate
19:Screws for jack plate if appropriate
20: Strap buttons or straplock system
21:string ferrules for the back of the guitar if appropriate (some bridges are top loaders)
22:knobs for the potentiometers

I think thats all of it.

 

[cutaway]

i was gonna say neck, but it looks like you have that covered.

 

[cherrick]

So, here is what I do:
1. neck - order from USACG (I have everything drop shipped to my builder, Rhomco Guitars in Crowley Texas)
2. body - USACG
3. Tele Kit - Callaham Guitars (the entire enchilada, including pickguard if you want what they offer)
4. pickguard from Pickguardian.com if not
5. pickups - Don Mare or Zhangbucker, drop shipped etc.
6. Case - drop shipped as well.

I think a strap and a nut and that's about it. How simple is that?

 

[GuitarWhisperer]

I used to live in Crowley! 20 years ago.

 

[StanG]

This control plate is cheap and functional: http://www.ebay.com/itm/310461957919?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

When ordering ferrules, beware that there are two different sizes. this http://www.ebay.com/itm/350496337721?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 is the size you want for vintage style. I have a set of the smaller ones, let me know if you want them. (guess how I know there are two different sizes?)

 

[madhattertcm]

Starting top down:
Neck:
1:Tuning keys
2:String trees
3:Nut installation
4:Neck plate
5:Neck mounting screws
Body:
6ickguard
7ickguard mounting screws
8:Neck Pickup
9:Bridge pickup
10:Bridge assembly
11:Control plate
12: Control plate screws
13:3 way tele style switch (should come with switch tip)
14:2 appropriate potentiometers
15:appropriate capacitor for tone pot
16:Wire for wiring
17:Input jack
18:Jack ferrule or jack plate
19:Screws for jack plate if appropriate
20: Strap buttons or straplock system
21:string ferrules for the back of the guitar if appropriate (some bridges are top loaders)
22:knobs for the potentiometers

I think thats all of it.

You are fantastic

 

[K-Line]

Get neck and body from same company, I would suggest USACustomGuitars. I do not see a 12 pack of beer and an MP3 player full of great tunes.