The current build - Tele with a twist

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Some of you may remember my controversial thread about Strats and Teles a few months back. I'm hoping I can redeem myself somewhat with my current build for a pal of mine. 
 
Once I relearn how to upload images...

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Mahogany body wood, reclaimed from an old staircase heading to the tip

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So I was really nervous doing the belly carve, obviously not wanting to go through the chamber. Imagine...

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Personal touch

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Neck taking shape

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Neck test fitting

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Staining it black, then sanding back really helps to pop the grain when the finish is all done

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On with the blue

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Throw on some red and a little bit of work with thinners and sand paper

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Notice the hybrid of the 2 humbuckers, with 2 point trem and strat control layout. I couldn't just do a normal Tele lol

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First coats of lacquer going on

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11 coats of gloss later, you can just see the reflection on the side. It's hard to capture when you're just using a phone camera

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Matching control cover

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I've got some short clips that show the gloss shine better, is there a way to get them on here?
Currently got it hung up to cure before i move onto flat sanding and buffing