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I’ve just picked up a glorious Tele Custom body from @GoldenEraGuitars and am starting to make a list of the bits and bobs I’m going to need. I’ve already got the bridge, neck plate, scratchguard and knobs...but need all the other little bits. I think I used Axerus previously for an old build but just seeing who else is good out there. If I makes any difference, this is a relic build.

I’m also going to need a wide range humbucker (any recommendations?) and a wiring loom.
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  • I don't know whether anyone else has experienced this but I've noticed that more and more parts seem to be out of stock.  This seems to be across a range of industries.  My borther-in-law owns a cycle shop and he can't get new bikes this year whilst spares are becoming scarce.
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  • RolandRoland Frets: 8590
    edited September 2020
    Top of my head. More when I’ve found a cork screw:
    @Alegree ;;
    Axesrus
    Axetec
    Black Dog
    @gavin_axecaster
    @sixstringsupplies
    @OilCityPickups

    Tree recycler, and guitarist with  https://www.undercoversband.com/.
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  • Roland said:
    Top of my head. More when I’ve found a cork screw:
    @Alegree ;;
    Axesrus
    Axetec
    Black Dog
    @gavin_axecaster
    @sixstringsupplies
    @OilCityPickups

    Thank you!
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  • Musicwolf said:
    I don't know whether anyone else has experienced this but I've noticed that more and more parts seem to be out of stock.  This seems to be across a range of industries.  My borther-in-law owns a cycle shop and he can't get new bikes this year whilst spares are becoming scarce.

    Yep, very much so. I'm trying to finish off a few projects and I'm I'm having to cast around far and wide for the things I need. I would imagine that lockdown saw a bit of a run on lots of parts sellers, and the upcoming financial uncertainty, as well as transport problems, may see quite a drawn out re-stocking process.
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  • mikem8634mikem8634 Frets: 380
    edited September 2020
    Votes for Alegree and Axecaster and Six String Supplies from me. All great.



    The Creamery have a good reputation for their Wide Range Humbuckers - they make their own and mod the reissue Fender ones in various ways to make the more vintage correct/


    Some others to add to those already mentioned-

    James' Home of Tone
    Charles Guitars
    Tonetech
    Bloodstone Guitar Works
    Tiny Tone
    Northwest Guitars

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  • mikem8634 said:
    Votes for Alegree and Axecaster and Six String Supplies from me. All great.



    The Creamery have a good reputation for their Wide Range Humbuckers - they make their own and mod the reissue Fender ones in various ways to make the more vintage correct/


    Some others to add to those already mentioned-

    James' Home of Tone
    Charles Guitars
    Tonetech
    Bloodstone Guitar Works
    Tiny Tone
    Northwest Guitars

    Brill...thanks, I’ll check them all out!
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  • Axes r us
      feline
      north west guitars
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  • Have a look at Fletcher Pickups as well
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  • Glued to Music
    Rothko & Frost
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  • JalapenoJalapeno Frets: 6378
    Northwest have just started doing aged bits and bobs

    Rothko & Frost for decals

    Axetec

    Allparts.co.uk - if it isn't in stock the can get it from Allparts.Com quite quickly

    Imagine something sharp and witty here ......

    Feedback
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  • Jimbro66Jimbro66 Frets: 2418
    Not mentioned so far but I've found WD Music (UK) pretty good for parts I've needed.
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  • Jimbro66 said:
    Not mentioned so far but I've found WD Music (UK) pretty good for parts I've needed.
    Good point. I just ordered a few things from them 
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  • gjonesygjonesy Frets: 145
    You have to get the pots from @sixstringsupplies they are amazing! 
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  • Thanks for all the suggestions, I’ll be checking them out!

    @gjonesy funnily enough, I was looking at them earlier, though will probably just get a pre wired harness for it
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  • Musicwolf said:
    I don't know whether anyone else has experienced this but I've noticed that more and more parts seem to be out of stock.  This seems to be across a range of industries.  My borther-in-law owns a cycle shop and he can't get new bikes this year whilst spares are becoming scarce.
    Yeah , that's exactly what it is . It goes quite a few months back when I was looking at getting a Floyd rose rail tail bridge with narrow spacing . 
    Northwestguitars had them below £200 but they were out of stock and the only accessible place for UK ( without custom charges ) was Thomann , which is around £400 .
    That pandemic situation got everything upside down...

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  • https://www.towymusic.com for Schaller stuff and other bits and bobs.  Based in Wales
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  • The Creamery and Mojo have both provided me with excellent pickups. 

    Most hardware comes from northwest and red dog, although I have gone further afield a couple of times. 

    I get the odd body from boo boo as I prefer to put my own efforts into the neck. Just depends what I see
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  • Theres a chap called BlackRock guitar parts on Ebay, does a few little things well priced and quick post. 
    Most of mine is northwest guitars and all parts. 
    Black dog music is another good seller.
    Theres also tonetech who have a wide range available 
    Self proclaimed Luthier and guitar building addict, professional man-cave dweller Website . Facebook . Instagram . YouTube
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  • FlipFlip Frets: 68
    I wish I'd come across this forum and this question before I ordered. My supplier - sadly one recommended here - is only a few miles from me but is taking ages getting me a new rolling bridge for my Gretsch G5420T
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  • Big fan of Faber and Callaham hardware here. 


    The Assumptions - UAE party band for all your rock & soul desires
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