Build your DREAM TELECASTER from a CHEAP Guitar Fetish Kit
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This is the story of how I built a high end boutique grade guitar from a cheap DIY kit from Guitar Fetish (GFS). The kit itself was not super awesome, but luckily even with a cheap kit theres very little that can't be fixed. I tried out a few new techniques for the sheetmetal pickguard and the enhanced wood grain on the body, and it turned out absolutely beautiful.
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Watch how I made the metal pickguard here:
• CHEAP and EASY DIY she...
Watch how I enhanced the black/silver wood grain here:
• ENHANCE your WOOD GRAI...
You can see my wiring issues here (two parts, the problems and the fix):
• pt. 1 How NOT to wire ...
• pt. 2: I FIXED IT!!! (...
Watch my original review of this kit here:
• Who has the BEST DIY T...
Here are all the parts I used in this build:
This is the guitar kit I’m building from guitar fetish, which is a great place to buy guitar bodies made of paulownia to use for this technique (Guitar Fetish is NOT an affiliate):
www.guitarfetish.com/Super-Li...
just the body here:
www.guitarfetish.com/Lightwei...
wood grain filler products:
For this particular project, black stain with metallic silver grain:
*Prices mentioned in this video are subject to change without notice. Please check the links below for current pricing.
Minwax true black stain:
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Rub n buff metallic wax finish (silver leaf color):
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teak oil (for removing the top layer of wax):
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To do a darker wood grain on a light stain use kiwi shoe polish as your wax finish:
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Sheet metal:
www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-12-i...
Sheet metal nibbler drill attachement (BEST TOOL EVER!):
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Penetrol (for rust prevention):
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Minwax Satin Poly Spray (to protect from scratching):
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bottle opener:
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Deoxit d5:
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fishman powerbridge tele:
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fishman powerchip:
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tele 4 way switch:
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Push/Pull 500k pots:
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Soldering tools:
soldering iron kit:
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solder tip cleaner:
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tip tinner:
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wire strippers (not the exact ones I have, but these are basically the same and have good reviews):
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22awg hookup wire:
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60/40 solder:
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As soon as I saw the bottle opener, I was sold. I am a simple man.
The "battery box" is the new secret pick holding compartment 👌😉
@mattterrell4304
5 жыл бұрын
Perfect
@allenrussell1947
5 жыл бұрын
When there's no battery, you can put your weed in there.
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
Pick holder...why didn’t I think of that??? Genius
@1thess523
5 жыл бұрын
@@GunsandGuitars i got your back brother ☝️👍
@mattterrell4304
5 жыл бұрын
I might intentionally do that
Dan, you have really stepped up your video production quality and it shows. Great job, friend!
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, I tried some new stuff this time, I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for the feedback Chris!
@Uncle_Buzz
5 жыл бұрын
I was going to say the exact same thing! Gorgeous guitar.
Still waiting for that Paul McCartney bass like in the ed Sullivan show from February 9th 1964.
YO YOU FINISHED YOUR TELE THE DAY I FINISHED MY TELE this is perfect
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
Sweet! I’ll show you mine if you show me yours...
That finish is truly badass, Dan. I’m definitely going to have to try it on a build.
Your production is not the only thing that has improved; your guitar playing has too, remarkably. Keep doing these really helpful videos, man. Greetings from El Salvador.
Wow! Very beautifully done Dan! Love all the options you put in it.
Every time I see this video on my front page or in search results I love it more and more. Wish I had the skills, tools, and patience to make this.
Great finish! Cool set up. Made a Strat with India Ink stain, and no wood filler. Deep black when not in direct light, and great grain definition in direct light. Really dig how the silver pops the grain on that axe! Like the tone options
Would you do a Flying V in the future?
@nikolayjovanovic423
5 жыл бұрын
or Explorer
@chaosblade077
5 жыл бұрын
@@nikolayjovanovic423 Ditto, I'm about to do a Les Paul kit and if it goes well I'd like to do an Explorer later. Pit Bull Guitars has some, and I've read that at least some of their kits use the same manufacturing as TheFretwire. Leaning more toward that over Guitar Fetish or the random ebay kits.
One of the best guitar builds I think I’ve ever seen! I can’t wait to see what you do next!
Dang! This is soooo kick ass. I'm all in now. Was debating building a Tele. It is happening soon, now! Your work has hit on several of the things I had on my list! Thanks DAN!!!
I read a tutorial for a style similar to this quite a while back. The guy wet the wood and sanded it back over a few days to make the grain deeper and used nail filler mixed with stain powder to fill in the grain. He also used a thin sanding sealer before applying the grain stain so none sank through. I think his method was more geared towards colouring the grain as opposed to enhancing it, butbthe effect was pretty cool
Just watching the original build video of this guitar. Wow, you've really improved the basic kit nicely! Nice job! You are really inspiring me to start working on a kit myself.
Great, love the audio demo near the end. Must listen in stereo. The finish on the cheap body came out great. I'm sure you've figured out how do it easier next time. The hint of bare wood on a couple of curves is a nice detail.
Love the open grain
This is a solid video. Really nice production, and your playing is great, too. I'm glad this build came together so well.
Great job! Finish is gorgeous. Love my GF build.
Absolutely loved following this build!
One of the best looking build s you have shown
Killer build! Loved following this as it came together!
Love how you made a bunch of videos as you worked through the project, then did a final wrap up. Overall, just glad because it means more videos for me
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
Bottle opener on your guitar BRILLIANT!
Mags +piezo stereo sounds gorgeous oh my god
Gorgeous indeed!
That finish is beautiful!
Watching from The Philippines 🇵🇭! Cheers mate! I love your guitar builds vids
WOW! Really cool finish! So much customizing but worth it I'm sure!
Oh my god!!!!! That is EXACTLY how I’d want a Tele to look and sound. I’ve always thought that a guitar should have that Old West gun look, but I’m more or less a spastic when it comes to DIY projects. I’ve recently bought an Ibanez AF55-TKF, which is the closest I could find to that look. It’s a great guitar, but that Tele you made just leaves everything in the dust. Congratulations on a job very well done!
Was just thinking about metal pickguards for a rat rod distressed guitar project. Thanks, now I have some perspective on what needs to be done.
Killer build Dan ...looking forward to more
Really enjoying the new video edits and production. And the build came out really good too, you've got good taste Dan.
Looks and sounds great! I really like how you use it for your background music and play your own compositions!
Nice to see it finished. Sounds great
These build videos I enjoy the most. I like that you split it up into different parts for a change, but I think I prefer it all in one long video. I hope you'll start the ES-style bass soon, because I'm really interested in how you're gonna fix its mistakes and make it awesome!
@chrisberrymanalo
5 жыл бұрын
Gideon Buiting ya what he said😂
I like the way that Tele sounds. Next time for your metallic pick guard patina, try copper sulphate.
Man. That sounds really good Dan! Strong work!!
Perfect, really like that kit. This summer I think I'll build one, and I'll tune it in f# standard
Great job on the black iron custom Tele! Sounds really good too.
Mags + piezo sounds like a sparkle drive built into the guitar. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
This is exactly what a kit build should be. Too many kits are simply assembled parts. Great job!
amazing! love how it turned out
Awesome looking machine... the bottle opener is pure genius!
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
Right?
Nice to see that it is finally finished great job
Love that finish you gave it
Very Cool. I am currently building my first guitar right now. Love the colour and finish. 2 thumbs up.
Dan your channel is one of my favorites buddy , great stuff
IT,S A GREAT BUILD AND THE FINISH IS BEAUTIFUL.
This one looks awesome man! I love it!
That looks fantastic. All of it.
I need to build one so bad!!! Dude I always look forward to seeing your videos, especially your build ones. It's so cool to see someone with the talent to turn something cheap into a true, functioning work of art. Keep it up!
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks!
That turned out amazing, the piezo sounds great!
Man this is the one I’ve been waiting for!
It turned out great! Nice work, Dan.
Amazing guitar. It sounds super cool. I really like the piezo blending. Sounds like a band.
The finish turned out amazing and I love the Bullet knobs! Would love to hear more about how you made those.
That is awesome! Dude great work. One of the coolest Telecasters I have seen
Love that ceruse finish. Not sure I want it on my new tele build, but I know I will use it eventually.
I'm in shok !!! Love that telecaster !!
Turned out great
I miss this kind of videos! and I love them!
I like how you did the wood grain. Thats pretty cool!
Another great build Dan, drooling with those guitars that you are making
I have in mind some project like this, the guitar decal and bottle opener are great feautures...👌
That same finish using gold in place of the silver with gold hardware might be wowser! Love the finish.
Never cease to surprise Dan!
Dan I made a poor man's version of this guitar. It was my first build. I used the full guitar fetish tele kit and it came out very nice and plays very decent! I locked down the neck like you suggested. It did make a difference. Your site is awesome and easily your my favorite builder on KZread! Your the perfect smart guy trial by error builder and you helped me have the confidence to do this! I would like to some how build a Malcom young style grestch 6131-MY. Just channel the vibe if you will. With that said, your scrap would bass build is giving me my new insperational? Thanks for all your great builds and tricks you teach on your site! Because of you,I got a fever and the prescription is more guitar builds!!! Rock on, Lee Dohse- Clinton, Iowa P.S. I would love to somehow send a photo of my version to you. This so you can see the joy your causing in the world! If not, I get it.
Been waiting for it. Sounds and looks great.
Not only does it look very cool. It's sounds great. Many different sounds going on ☺
I love it, looks and sounds amazing!
Awesome build!!! put silver grain on a black stain finish with a metalic pickguard! Nailed it! Nice done electronics configuration too (I a not a fan of complicated circuits, but you did a very good job!)
O my. your are an artist, Thanks for the privilege of peeking at your creations.
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks dale
Whoa Dan, sorry but I am just watching this video now. Was in Shreveport Louisiana this past weekend! LOVED this video bro! Liked how you did the bottle-opener on the back. I have had one of those guitar kits from GF, yep need a lot of work! You gave me some more ideas for something I'm working on now. Thanks as always Dan, your videos RULE! Looking forward to the next one buddy, cheers!
Love the look of this guitar.
That turned out great. Thanks for sharing with us!
I love this finish so much! Great job Dan!
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Great job Dan!!! Very nice work 👍
Cool video as usual, Dan. Good job as well. This is a new level of Tele..
That stain is legit! Great job!
Yes! I’ve been waiting for this video. And great job ur videos have been getting better
That stereo setup sounds soooooo good
Wow this took so long, we need more videos like this.
Looks great! Good job!
Sounds Great!! And looks awesome!!
So beautiful man great piece of work man
Dude that’s such a big deal! Thank you so much! You always hook us up! I really appreciate it
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! I hope you take advantage of it
Great job man, that's awesome.
Awesome work.
Well done again!
I love that the guitar track is in the background. Nice job
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! I was trying something new. Not sure if people would like it, but it helps keep the video shorter and faster paced so I don’t have to dedicate a large portion of the video to the sound demo
This was truly a great & unique build
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Dude, the production quality is such a huge step up on this one. Good job!
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! Tried some new things this time. Glad you liked it!
This now format! Wow your videos get better and better quality keep it up!! Edit: please do an sg! 😋
That came out awesome !!
Amazing job! Love it!
Stumbled upon your videos for the first time today. Super impressive work ethic and craftsmanship. I’m left wondering if these kit builds would look even more custom with a nitro finish. Bravo on the drive to make them great.
Good job Dan! At first I wasn't sure I liked this particular build, but in the end, I really do! I would actually like to buy this one
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
Sorry it was sold before it was built. But thanks for the compliment!
Hey Dan, i would really like to see a frankenstrat made out of the floyd-rose squier you did.
I actually really love the bottle opener.