SI190024 Ele Tele #1
The top of this telecaster is a reclaimed piece of plywood from a grain elevator. A century of grain randomly moving against it carved it into a very interesting 3D surface. It was leveled with clear epoxy and mounted
The top of this telecaster is a reclaimed piece of plywood from a grain elevator. A century of grain randomly moving against it carved it into a very interesting 3D surface. It was leveled with clear epoxy and mounted on a body of ash and black walnut. Maple neck with black walnut laminate and headstock, and a maple fretboard. Ibanez True Duo humbuckers and 3 way blade switch.
Materials Used
- Reclaimed grain elevator plywood top
- Clear epoxy leveling coat
- Ash and black walnut body
- Maple neck with black walnut laminate and headstock
- Maple fretboard
- Ibanez True Duo humbuckers
Work Performed
The top of this telecaster is a reclaimed piece of plywood from a grain elevator. A century of grain randomly moving against it carved it into a very interesting 3D surface. It was leveled with clear epoxy and mounted on a body of ash and black walnut. Maple neck with black walnut laminate and headstock, and a maple fretboard. Ibanez True Duo humbuckers and 3 way blade switch.
Final Result
The finished Ele Tele #1 gives reclaimed material a second life as a playable instrument, keeping the story of the original object visible in the final build, especially the use of Reclaimed grain elevator plywood top, Clear epoxy leveling coat, Ash and black walnut body, Maple neck with black walnut laminate and headstock, Maple fretboard, and Ibanez True Duo humbuckers.
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