Building the Fabric-Top Telemaster: Neck Done, Almost There!

Welcome back to the Fabric-Top Telemaster Build series! In this episode, we're getting seriously close to the finish line.

Today, I wrap up the neck—Installing frets, installing a guitar nut and attempt adding ferrules. . With the neck done, this unique fabric-covered Tele-style guitar is finally starting to look and feel like the real deal.

If you want to check out any of the tools or gadgets used in this video, please check out the links below.

Tool used (Affiliate links)

Shinto Rasp - https://amzn.to/43rBNdj
Guitar makers screw set - https://amzn.to/3YrwcR4
Fret end files - https://amzn.to/4lUfXWH
Drill Stand - https://amzn.to/3YYIwID

Guitar Hardware used

Fret Wire - https://amzn.to/4jyAZZd
Wilkinson tele Bridge - https://amzn.to/4jyAZZd
Tusq Nut - https://amzn.to/4lT51IQ
Ferrlues - https://amzn.to/4cWoHaN

StewMac Tools Featured previously on this build
✅ StewMac Fret Slotting Jig – https://stewmac.sjv.io/EEJKBP
✅ Stewmac Fret Scale Templates - https://stewmac.sjv.io/K04Xbx
✅ Luthier’s Friend Sanding Station – https://stewmac.sjv.io/dOnVBK


Stay tuned as I head into the final stages of the build—assembly, wiring, setup, and, of course, the first playthrough!


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