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While HC was down it seems a bunch of you found your way over to the TGP...

I happened by MLP (MyLesPaul.com) and eventually wondered into the Luthier forum.

OMG, they have some talented individuals over there...

If you feel like reading some long, but incredible raw build threads, may I suggest these threads...

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/luth...p-build-2.html

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/luth...ld-3-sglp.html

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/luth...s-1-build.html

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/luth...-les-paul.html

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/luth...-59-model.html

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/luth...-sg-build.html

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/luth...-les-paul.html


With all that said, I have started ordering parts to build my first guitar from scratch... Well everything from scratch except the carved maple top...

here is what i have ordered thus far:

http://www.bartlettwoodworking.com/AAAAA.html
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http://www.bartlettwoodworking.com/body/Templates.html
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Headstock veneer made out of holly...

And some of the best build plans available...
http://www.bartlettwoodworking.com/body/plans.html
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looking to do something like this:
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Still comprising my list and determining where I will buy these, but I am committed...

Body Blank
Neck Blank
Ebony Fretboard
Inlays
Fret Wire
Hardware
Pickups
Grain Filler, Stains, Lacquer


As some of you may remember I bought some tools this past year;
bandsaw
router/table
drill press

probably should go ahead and consider a spindle sander and planer also, but I am on my way.

i will also need some specialty fret tools, etc... from Stewmac...




I am going to take my time and this will go very slowly, but it should be fun and a serious learning experience...

Total build cost, not counting tools, somewhere around $850...

Should be a helluva a ride love.gif

sorry for such a long post... wave.gif

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Quote Originally Posted by GuitarNoobie View Post
i am gonna have to find more patience and take my time since i will be doing new things.

but it should be challenging and fun... thumb.gif
I spent the last few days on the TDPRI forums. I don't know if you've checked out the Tele Home Depot forum. Some really amazing builds there. It was inspiring. I don't have the patience, tools or know-how to build something like that from scratch. So I'm blown away when anyone takes on a project like that.
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Quote Originally Posted by nevermind View Post
if you get lucky you may be able to find a rough semi- finished lp neck on ebay

some dude has been selling off a few from the kzoo factory for short money
believe it or not, this is where i am starting with a neck... total blanks... eek.gif

here:
http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Bodies,_...etails#details

or here:
http://www.grizzly.com/products/Maho...-4-x-30-/T1140



Quote Originally Posted by mdintx View Post
I spent the last few days on the TDPRI forums. I don't know if you've checked out the Tele Home Depot forum. Some really amazing builds there. It was inspiring. I don't have the patience, tools or know-how to build something like that from scratch. So I'm blown away when anyone takes on a project like that.
i will check that out...

my time spent at MLP was worth every moment. I have bookmarked all kinds of good tutorial threads, video how-to's, etc...

i still need a few more tools, but i am well on my way...

Quote Originally Posted by bartak101 View Post
Cool, looking forward to this.

Cheers for the links, working through them now.
some bad ass builds over there for sure thumb.gif
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Quote Originally Posted by Kuz929 View Post
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like this one ^^^

Quote Originally Posted by k4df4l View Post
Looking forward to watching the progress on this build!
progress is gonna be slow... poke.gif

and i am sure there will be mistakes made cry.gif, just hope they are not too costly...


Quote Originally Posted by Vintage55 View Post
Gonna be a sweet LP, I'm sure, when you're done.


I've been thinking of doing the same thing myself...

i've wanted to for a while now, just see all the build threads over there and some good picture tutorials finally pushed me over the edge...


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Quote Originally Posted by jjpistols View Post
I was just thinking about how you needed yourself a les paul...

i know right wink.giftongue.gif

i am simple minded, i love.gif one kind of guitar wave.gif
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Quote Originally Posted by GuitarNoobie View Post




i know right wink.giftongue.gif

i am simple minded, i love.gif one kind of guitar wave.gif


at least now you can concentrate -- try to forget there are any other styles out there







oh hey, ya want your neck back? I can throw in a strat shaped body and some other parts so you'll have a second project this winter...
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Quote Originally Posted by newbuilder View Post
Can't wait to see some pics.
we're still a little ways off, but i will probably order the blanks tonight or tomorrow...

Quote Originally Posted by danhan1113 View Post
Good luck with the project. I hope it all goes smoothly.
thanks man, i will need some luck eek.gif

Quote Originally Posted by jjpistols View Post
at least now you can concentrate -- try to forget there are any other styles out there







oh hey, ya want your neck back? I can throw in a strat shaped body and some other parts so you'll have a second project this winter...
i'm focused now...

no, i don't need that neck. have you never used that thing yet?

i appreciate it, but i don't like strats and teles, they're too girly for me, LOL !!!! biggrin.giftongue.gif



oops, did i say that outloud... ??? eek.gif
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