gibby mcfender
breast enthusiast
Ships tomorrow w 2 day shipping, so should be in mah hands Wednesday afternoon. Brian pretty much covers just about anything I could think to say about this Tele.
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NGD - Mason '72 Tele Custom
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gibby mcfender
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Yup. When Brian makes my guitars, I pick out all the parts (in this case: Warmoth neck and body, Joe Barden bridge, Graphtech saddles, Tusq nut, Kluson split shaft 18:1 tuners, BG prototype bridge pickup, Fender Re-issue Wide Range Humbucker w Telenator mod, whatever knobs) and have him pick out the appropriate pots, caps, and such... but there is ALWAYS a 3-way LP style pickup switch. I've permanently adopted it as a standard for my customs, just like the 18:1 Klusons and at least one BG... then he puts it all together and ships it my way.
Yup. When Brian makes my guitars, I pick out all the parts (in this case: Warmoth neck and body, Joe Barden bridge, Graphtech saddles, Tusq nut, Kluson split shaft 18:1 tuners, BG prototype bridge pickup, Fender Re-issue Wide Range Humbucker w Telenator mod, whatever knobs) and have him pick out the appropriate pots, caps, and such... but there is ALWAYS a 3-way LP style pickup switch. I've permanently adopted it as a standard for my customs, just like the 18:1 Klusons and at least one BG... then he puts it all together and ships it my way.
gibby mcfender
breast enthusiast
And for good reason, Mark. Klusons are pretty much the perfect design with killer vintage looks.
So, in the meantime... the few phases the guitar has gone through on the way to becoming what it is now.
Too bad this finish was shit. NOT Brian's work on the finish. AT ALL. Want to make sure that's clear. Here was the original plan. Got so discouraged at how this turned out that I put this whole project on the backburner for months.
Then my lady helped me pick this body out after dropping the sparkle idea altogether. Candy Apple Red.
Then I made a last minute decision and asked Brian to paint the headstock black.
Brian didn't like the black graphite nut. He wanted to put on the tusq. I trust his judgement.
Big picture. Finally finished and shipping tomorrow from Brian's.
So, in the meantime... the few phases the guitar has gone through on the way to becoming what it is now.
Too bad this finish was shit. NOT Brian's work on the finish. AT ALL. Want to make sure that's clear. Here was the original plan. Got so discouraged at how this turned out that I put this whole project on the backburner for months.
Then my lady helped me pick this body out after dropping the sparkle idea altogether. Candy Apple Red.
Then I made a last minute decision and asked Brian to paint the headstock black.
Brian didn't like the black graphite nut. He wanted to put on the tusq. I trust his judgement.
Big picture. Finally finished and shipping tomorrow from Brian's.
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Elias Graves
Common misfit
Another beauty! HNGD.
EG
EG
EJD
Registered Muser
Man, his guitars always look so killer. Your black one is my favourite though.
+1
It's classic Gibby
Hubert Stumblin
I ain't even mad.
Beautiful guitar. I've heard great things about his builds.
ExiledCrow
Les Paulverizer
Grats, man, that's a sweet looking axe!
gibby mcfender
breast enthusiast
Glad you guys dig too. May piss my pants Wednesday when it arrives Wednesday.
And nice Suhr Tele there, Mark
And nice Suhr Tele there, Mark
gibby mcfender
breast enthusiast
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Woody_in_MN
Coptic Orthodox Deacon
Looking good. Let's see some pics when you get it.
gibby mcfender
breast enthusiast
Oh there will be some serious pics, clips, and I'll probably film another cover soon. Either "The Feel Good Drag" by Anberlin or "Between the Lines" by STP.
newbuilder
snoochie boochies
You know how I feel about Masons...that is super badass! I remember mine showing up on Christmas eve. I just played a gig with it and it is my go to guitar. Mason's rock.
Are those your wife's?
Are those your wife's?