First electric guitar build

**Geert** · 12-02-2021, 10:27 AM

My first guitar build, using a slab of mahogany and sourcing the neck and other parts from the cheapest squier i could buy (bullet Mustang)
I'm using only a few tools (saw, chisel, drill and lots of sanding paper), but I managed to get a good connection of the neck to the body.
The pickguard is still a carton template, and i want to add a nice wooden knob.

Still need to do a lot of sanding the body and then a finish with tru oil.
So much fun...
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It's a quirky fun little design I think.

**Sam Sherry** · 12-02-2021, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by Geert

My first guitar build

Outstanding!

Originally Posted by Geert

The pickguard is still a carton template, and i want to add a nice wooden knob.

Rumor has it that a tone control is a helpful addition to a Tele-style neck pickup.

Originally Posted by Geert

Still need to do a lot of sanding the body and then a finish with tru oil.

Shellac works great and looks great, brushed, padded ("French polish") or sprayed from a can.
I've never used TruOil but I did a couple with tung oil. Mine came out kinda half-baked . . . the successful TruOil jobs I see online all say that it took a zillion coats. In contrast, if you pore-fill before finishing you can get a nice looking shellac finish quicker than that.

Eager to see what you brew up!

**Geert** · 12-02-2021, 11:10 AM

Rumor has it that a tone control is a helpful addition to a Tele-style neck pickup.

Thanks! Yes I guess a tone knob could be added, but I like to keep the design void of electronics as much as I can

Irarely use it on my tele when I’m playing anyway since I’m usually right next to my amp

**TOMMO** · 12-02-2021, 11:12 AM

Now that's gonna be a looker for sure!

**kris** · 12-02-2021, 12:33 PM

It looks very original.
Too bad it's not a chambered body.

Great work!

**Geert** · 12-02-2021, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by TOMMO

Now that's gonna be a looker for sure!

thanks!

**Geert** · 12-02-2021, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by kris

It looks very original.
Too bad it's not a chambered body.

Great work!

thanks! I have lots of plans, including chambering, for a next build!

**kris** · 12-02-2021, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by Geert

thanks! I have lots of plans, including chambering, for a next build!

Good luck!

**citizenk74** · 12-03-2021, 02:17 PM

Very cool! Congratulations, and play it in good health!

**Grez** · 12-04-2021, 11:48 AM

I like it!

**Geert** · 12-04-2021, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by Grez

I like it!

Thanks! I love your Mendocino designs

**Geert** · 12-04-2021, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by citizenk74

Very cool! Congratulations, and play it in good health!

Thanks!

**ccroft** · 12-04-2021, 02:00 PM

I'm picking up an early 20th century abstract painting vibe. A little Picasso. A little Braque. I dig!

**pingu** · 12-04-2021, 02:55 PM

that’s great yeah

**Geert** · 12-04-2021, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by ccroft

I'm picking up an early 20th century abstract painting vibe. A little Picasso. A little Braque. I dig!

love these references, thanks!

**Hammertone** · 12-04-2021, 07:07 PM

What a happy design! I have all sorts of pleasant thoughts about it, but will make one small editorial suggestion regarding your pickguard design, as follows:

**Geert** · 12-05-2021, 04:45 AM

Originally Posted by Hammertone

What a happy design! I have all sorts of pleasant thoughts about it, but will make one small editorial suggestion regarding your pickguard design, as follows:

Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll keep it in concideration

**Hammertone** · 12-06-2021, 05:07 AM

Not a suggestion or recommendation, but I was reminded of this particular treatment of Godin's classic body shape:

**Geert** · 12-06-2021, 07:24 AM

Originally Posted by Hammertone

Not a suggestion or recommendation, but I was reminded of this particular treatment of Godin's classic body shape:

Yes! I see what you mean, cool guitar this Godin

**Geert** · 12-13-2021, 03:49 PM

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super happy with the Tru oil! Only 3th layer..stay tuned! ?

**Geert** · 12-17-2021, 05:13 AM

The guitar is finished..
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Here's a small soundsample to prove it's a working instrument

Since this is a present for my daughter, I'm allready thinking of a next one...

**nevershouldhavesoldit** · 12-17-2021, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by Geert

The guitar is finished. Here's a small soundsample to prove it's a working instrument

Since this is a present for my daughter, I'm allready thinking of a next one...

Wow - that sounds really fine!! If it plays that well too, you might want to get started on yours ASAP. Or you could keep this one and tell your daughter you’ve had supply chain issues.

I’ve been telling my wife for years that I’m going to build a guitar - you’ve pushed me to the edge. Nice work!

**Geert** · 12-17-2021, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by nevershouldhavesoldit

Wow - that sounds really fine!! If it plays that well too, you might want to get started on yours ASAP. Or you could keep this one and tell your daughter you’ve had supply chain issues.

I’ve been telling my wife for years that I’m going to build a guitar - you’ve pushed me to the edge. Nice work!

?this one’s my dauther’s I especially made it kind of small overall to fit her size.

and go for it man! It’s one of the most satisfieing things I ever made.
and how romantic is getting a handmade instrument made by your man! ?