Should I buy this?

[philtheman]

Looking into a first electric and found this really cool custom telecaster body that is completely original and a one of a kind guitar but it is only the unfinished body and maple on maple neck. Needless to say, I would have to build it from scratch but building a guitar is something that I have always been interested in, so not sure if I should do it. I am experienced enough to invest in it so I know that it wont be a waste of money but thought that I would get your opinion.
Thanks
Heres a pic of it

[bassman462]

well it looks like if you get it, you just have to paint it, and wire everything. it looks very cool, how much?

[philtheman]

right now around $100

EDIT: Also, any ideas on what colors to paint it?

[Grachi]

right now around $100

EDIT: Also, any ideas on what colors to paint it?

forest-type colors. Especially with the ivy and the owl there and everything it would look sweet in like a forest green all the way down the spectrum to almost black

[sfmartins]

right now around $100

EDIT: Also, any ideas on what colors to paint it?

Looks nice and cheap... You don't have much to loose, and it'll be fun to paint it!!

[AlpineValley]

it looks sweet, for sure paint it forest colors, the ivy looks sweet. good luck

[checkii]

3 things.

A) i think it looks pretty gay

B) i like telecaster's sound

C) there is no way in hell I would paint that. Stain it. it is hand carved woodf and you are going to make it looks like shit by covering up the detail with paint. Similarly there is no way you will be able to pain that yourself and have it look any good. Too many fine creases paint will glob in. it will just come out like ass and look tacky as hell.
I would go with a stain that will still show off all of the counters of the craftdmanship, and will look good with a maple neck. I am thinking a very natural tone. very brown, but not too dark. maybe a hint of honey. oh yeah, thats the spot.

but yeah, painting it will make it look like a toy.

[6_strings_for_life]

it looks awesome, If you have the money to get the electronics, tuners, pickup, etc.. go for it..

[Kahn]

3 things.

A) i think it looks pretty gay

B) i like telecaster's sound

C) there is no way in hell I would paint that. Stain it. it is hand carved woodf and you are going to make it looks like shit by covering up the detail with paint. Similarly there is no way you will be able to pain that yourself and have it look any good. Too many fine creases paint will glob in. it will just come out like ass and look tacky as hell.
I would go with a stain that will still show off all of the counters of the craftdmanship, and will look good with a maple neck. I am thinking a very natural tone. very brown, but not too dark. maybe a hint of honey. oh yeah, thats the spot.

but yeah, painting it will make it look like a toy.

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[EnFuego]

3 things.

A) i think it looks pretty gay

B) i like telecaster's sound

C) there is no way in hell I would paint that. Stain it. it is hand carved woodf and you are going to make it looks like shit by covering up the detail with paint. Similarly there is no way you will be able to pain that yourself and have it look any good. Too many fine creases paint will glob in. it will just come out like ass and look tacky as hell.
I would go with a stain that will still show off all of the counters of the craftdmanship, and will look good with a maple neck. I am thinking a very natural tone. very brown, but not too dark. maybe a hint of honey. oh yeah, thats the spot.

but yeah, painting it will make it look like a toy.

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As do i.

[mangold]

i would carve my own telecaster if i played electric.

all il say is if you paint that mofo it will look like shit, a multilayered deep stain however, could work.

[mangold]

3 things.

A) i think it looks pretty gay

B) i like telecaster's sound

C) there is no way in hell I would paint that. Stain it. it is hand carved woodf and you are going to make it looks like shit by covering up the detail with paint. Similarly there is no way you will be able to pain that yourself and have it look any good. Too many fine creases paint will glob in. it will just come out like ass and look tacky as hell.
I would go with a stain that will still show off all of the counters of the craftdmanship, and will look good with a maple neck. I am thinking a very natural tone. very brown, but not too dark. maybe a hint of honey. oh yeah, thats the spot.

but yeah, painting it will make it look like a toy.

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As do i.

i think the only gay lookin part is the owl, the rest is fairly classy

[Kahn]

I thought the owl was tacky at first, but I thought The Owl could make a great name for that axe

[philtheman]

Ya it could, I dont think that it looks gay at all, And I would have a professional paint and stain it, I probably wouldnt get any colors just a nice natural look. I would be stupid to paint it myself. If I get it, I will post some pics of it done

[Kahn]

If you do paint it, do a 2 color sunburst fade. My favorite Telecaster is Michael Housers 1992 Tele Plus Deluxe (discontinued) with the black to dark red fade and the white pickguard. Sooooooo sexy.