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tele bass build

Discussion in 'Luthier's Corner' started by cvanscott, Dec 12, 2014.

  1. Dec 12, 2014 #1
    cvanscott

    cvanscott Guest

    Nov 30, 2011
    Upstate NY
    Hi all. I am wanting to build a telecaster style bass. The actual telecaster style body, not the precision telecaster, mind you. Think G&L Asat. I was wondering if anyone could help me find a set of plans or drawing off the body. I can't seem to come up with anything. Thanks!
     
  2. Dec 12, 2014 #2
    BTL

    BTL Commercial User

    Sep 26, 2006
    Odessa, FL
    Brad Lowe, Lowe Custom Guitars
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  3. Dec 12, 2014 #3
    michaelwayneharwood

    michaelwayneharwood Builder of the Wastelands Commercial User

    May 1, 2014
    Colorado
    Owner Melodious Resonance Constructs
    I can help you draw up what you need if interested - I have a headless tele bass design I have been working on for a commission that can be modified for your use.

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  4. Dec 13, 2014 #4
    cvanscott

    cvanscott Guest

    Nov 30, 2011
    Upstate NY
    Thank you for the replies. How would one scale up an image to the proper size? I honestly wouldn't know what the proper size would be. I'm pretty novice at this, with the exception of a jazz bass I piece built with much help from a friend. I would definitely be interested in the help!
     
  5. Dec 13, 2014 #5
    michaelwayneharwood

    michaelwayneharwood Builder of the Wastelands Commercial User

    May 1, 2014
    Colorado
    Owner Melodious Resonance Constructs
    What I usually do is to bring the image into Inkscape and trace the image's outlines. You can use an image of a full bass with a neck to determine the proper dimensions based on the scale length of the instrument. PM me with your personal email and I can forward you the .svg for the following telecaster bass at a 34" scale length:

    tele-bass_zps2a82709c.png
     
  6. Dec 13, 2014 #6
    BTL

    BTL Commercial User

    Sep 26, 2006
    Odessa, FL
    Brad Lowe, Lowe Custom Guitars
    How tech savvy are you?