WTB - Tele neck for my discardocaster

Bridgehouse

Edit - Just looking for a second Neck now...


I am on the lookout for old Telecaster parts. At the moment I need pretty much everything - body, neck, hardware, the lot.

I am looking out for old, used, discarded and unloved bits in particular. I'd like the final build to be relic and well used, and so properly owned wear is a bonus!

Some specifics:
Body - any colour considered - but Nitro finish so I can lacquer check it. Pref would be off white, butterscotch etc. Thinline a real bonus

Neck - Don't mind abused, but must have good frets as I don't want to have to get it refretted - pref. Rosewood, pref 9.5 radius, but hey..

Hardware - old, used, vintage, whatever - WYG?

Pickguard - would like to do an esquire variant so one of these would be good too - proper blackguard nocaster style preferred - would like a tele one too so I can chop and change

Pickups - not decided yet, but would like a twangy roaring monster to do an esquire variant tho.

Control plate - got a vintage style cloth wires plate and pots? Or an esquire plate ready wired? I'm lazy.

Most things considered, but don't be offended if I say no - I have an idea in my head, and I'll know when the right thing comes along...

SteveRobinson

I've got a Bakelite Esquire guard you can have if that's any use?

Bridgehouse

SteveRobinson said:

I've got a Bakelite Esquire guard you can have if that's any use?

That would be superb @SteveRobinson - how much you want?

SteveRobinson

Nothing thanks, it's a "discard"-ocaster, isn't it?

Bridgehouse

SteveRobinson said:

Nothing thanks, it's a "discard"-ocaster, isn't it?

That's very cool! Thanks Steve. I will PM you

strat84

4 way switch? 

Bridgehouse

strat84 said:

4 way switch? 

I'm not sure what I'd use all 4 options for on an Esquire

redrighthand

Stuff kicking around in my parts box

mojo pickups telecaster loom with braided wire and some knobs and control plate from an unknown source which are quite shiny

white allparts tele pick guard - single ply - unused

seymour Duncan hot rails tele bridge pickup

Full bigsby b5 tele kit with bridge etc - reliced by MJT!

reliced metal neck pickup mount

allparts 3 saddle bridge unusedand brass saddles either notched or unnotched

PM me if any of this interests and I'll think about price!

also got various screws etc knocking about

Funkfingers

Bridgehouse said:

strat84 said:

4 way switch? 

I'm not sure what I'd use all 4 options for on an Esquire

1) Direct, no tone
2) Tone control in circuit
3) Eldred mod
4) The other "cocked wah" tone network mod

Bridgehouse

Funkfingers said:

Bridgehouse said:

strat84 said:

4 way switch? 

I'm not sure what I'd use all 4 options for on an Esquire

1) Direct, no tone
2) Tone control in circuit
3) Eldred mod
4) The other "cocked wah" tone network mod

Interesting idea.. I shall consider and ponder

Bridgehouse

Quick update:

Sorted for:

Pickguard
Pickup
Control Plate & gubbins
Bridge
Strap buttons

Mostly need:
Tuners
Neck
Body
Knobs

TwoSpellWizard

I have a Baja body I'm looking to shift if that's any use.

Original thread with pics is here: http://thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/103895/fs-bunch-of-telecaster-parts-fender-baja-body-dimazio-twang-king-control-plate-180-all-in#latest

 

Bridgehouse

TwoSpellWizard said:

I have a Baja body I'm looking to shift if that's any use.

Original thread with pics is here: http://thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/103895/fs-bunch-of-telecaster-parts-fender-baja-body-dimazio-twang-king-control-plate-180-all-in#latest

 

Shame - but I don't think they are nitro are they?

TwoSpellWizard

Alas, no!

I would've helped if I had read your original post properly!   

Bridgehouse

Quick update:

Have an Esquire prototype body on the way - so now:

- Neck, pref. Satin finish, rw or maple, pref larger frets
- Neck plate and screws
- Tuners


Ta!

Alegree

I stock neck plates and screws.

Bridgehouse

Alegree said:

I stock neck plates and screws.

Interesting - got any used/discarded ones?

Alegree

Bridgehouse said:

Alegree said:

I stock neck plates and screws.

Interesting - got any used/discarded ones?

Actually I do have a couple of b stock chrome ones which were a little surface scratched.

Bridgehouse

Alegree said:

Bridgehouse said:

Alegree said:

I stock neck plates and screws.

Interesting - got any used/discarded ones?

Actually I do have a couple of b stock chrome ones which were a little surface scratched.

That might just count I will relic them up anyway!

Alegree

That'd be a perfect use for them, the scratching should disappear with very little relicing.
I can do you that and the matching screws for £4 delivered.

Bridgehouse

Alegree said:

That'd be a perfect use for them, the scratching should disappear with very little relicing.
I can do you that and the matching screws for £4 delivered.

Deal!