Finishing the $20 Tele: It's Awesome Now! - Ep. 03 The Final

🎸 What's up peeps?

We've finally hit the end of the road with the $20 Tele project. It's been a wild ride, from a beat-up marketplace find to something I'm actually proud to call a gem. Welcome to the last episode of our little adventure.

🔧 Today's the Day:

All the work on the neck and the body is coming together now.
And yes, you'll get to hear it. It's awesome, and I can't wait to see what you think.

💡 So, What Was All This About?
I dug into a guitar that most would've walked past. From tearing it down to giving the neck and body some serious TLC, it's been about showing what's possible with a bit of effort and a lot of love. It's been as much about the journey as the destination – showing off some serious DIY guitar modding along the way.

👀 Reflecting and Moving Forward:
I've got to say, seeing where we started and where we've ended up has been pretty cool. And I've loved having you all along for the ride. Your support, your comments, your likes – they've made this all the more rewarding.

🎶 #GuitarRestoration #CheapGuitarFix #DIYGuitarMods #GuitarMakeover #BudgetGuitarRestoration #CustomGuitarProject #GuitarRebuild #MarketplaceFind #GuitarCraftsmanship #RisingSunMods

👍 Let Me Hear You:
Hit me with your thoughts down below – did I hit the awesome mark? Smash that like button if you think I did, and don't be shy about sharing this video around.

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[rfdunbar]

Turned out beautiful and it sounds great! Looking forward to more videos.

[bengordon]

Great job. The neck finish is stunning !

[wizrom]

Awesome 3 video restoration story! 👍🥰
Cool, song at the end, but if you do t mind me making a suggestion; it woukd have been great to hear some natural tones from the guitar.
During the 3 videos I was wondering how this was going to sound with that hollow body and those pickups etc. Even just a couple of clean chords on each pickup setting and maybe a diddly scale really lets the viewer imagine the guitar and what it is and how it sounds (in case we were lucky enough to ever own one like it). 🙂

[xiDarko_]

So stoked to find you, chill videos! I’d love to see you do more like these “$20 fb marketplace” guitar vids!

[robhumz]

was waiting for the Finale! it didn't disappoint...nice one mate! Loved it!

[skullheadwater]

Looks like one of those 70's Japanese laminated necks, basically plywood on edge. Theoretically should be stable.

[FastRedPonyCar]

Black pearloid pickguard would have been 🔥

Great job on the build though. The black on amber scheme looks good.

[mtus]

Oh boy do I love this kind of videos

The outro demo was really sick as well
Keep it up with these videos, you are doing an amazing job

[ethanrdrake]

Amazing job buddy! And the production quality is outstanding!

[GuitarRx]

Again.. Another amazing save and video production. Came out great. Excited you went the P90 route. Now back to the drama I created on my channel. ugh..

[jackmcdonagh]

Do you have a wiring diagram? I have a similar tele with dual p90s and yours has me curious and wanting to break out the ol' soldering iron lol

[miketaylor]

hi & thanks for taking the time to make your videos - have watched a few (then subscribed) and really enjoyed them.
When you do a "fancy" wiring job which creates a multitude of options would it be possible to show the wiring diagram and maybe then run through what each switching option results in 'sound-wise' clean then with & without effects? I think this is something that is rarely done in videos generally on YT...

[neilmacmusic]

7:17 your drill has character- sounds like a grumpy uncle!

[-Vaile]

I wish I could do things like this it’s amazing

[stewartb.]

Well done turned out awesome, can't wait to see it.

[lerlo]

Could you do a neck recontour video? For example it you had a thick neck you would like to reshape to the contour of your favourite neck

[vaughan]

Just found your channel. Choice, Bro! 👌 Great work! I have a big pile of cheap guitars but been collecting some Better Quality stuff lately. You've inspired me to get some practice & tools to fix up & modify some of the cheaper 1s before I take on 1 of my best, up to now. Scored a "Jimmie Vaughan Signature Strat" loaded with "David Allen, Voodoo Blues" pups. 1 sound example on YT but 'no Video. You'll know when / if you see it. Amazing! Some wiring repairs upcoming & a fret job. Wish me luck 👍

[ronniejarvis]

Excellent finishing work. Really cool project

[MarcusMoji]

Tutorial on solving fret buzz would be awesome. Found you randomly now searching market place for project guitars 🫠

[flamencoprof]

At your level of skill would you consider one from scratch? I guess the neck would be hardest, but a tele body should be easily within the capabilities I have seen here.