Create your dream instrument with this tele guitar kit ash body build, pairing a premium ash wood body with a Canadian maple neck to deliver the iconic TL tone. This TL guitar kit is an ideal DIY telecaster kit for first-time builders and seasoned hobbyists alike.
Guitar Build Levels and Challenges
This TL Classic guitar kit is one of the easiest to assemble, making it a perfect choice for beginner builders.
Its smooth, sleek body requires only minimal grain filler for a flawless paint job, while the bolt-on neck and simple bridge installation make the assembly process straightforward. The solderless wiring system removes the complexity from the electronics setup.
Fine-tuning the sound and playability is effortless thanks to the TL Classic bridge, offering precise string height and intonation adjustments. With a flat neck design, the initial setup is fast and beginner-friendly, and nut modifications are rarely needed except for advanced builders.
Key Features
- Solid ash body for superior resonance and tonal depth — a true ash body maple neck guitar kit
- Canadian maple neck with an ebony fretboard and dot inlays for this ebony fretboard guitar kit
- Complete chrome hardware set with easy solderless wiring
Notes
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Specifications
| General |
| Scale Length |
647mm (25.5") |
| Hand Orientation |
Right Handed |
| Neck / Body Fit |
Bolt-On Joint |
| String Number |
6 |
| Guitar Body |
| Wood Type |
Ash |
| # of Wood Block |
Carved and solid piece |
| Neck Pocket Dimension (LxWxH) |
75x55.5x20mm (2.95"x2.18"x0.79") |
| Body Height (H) |
45mm (1.77") |
| Cavity/Routing |
Pick-up, Bridge, Neck, Wiring routing, cover plates and switch |
| Pilot Predrill |
Controlled Plates and Bridge |
| Paint |
No lacquer, No sealer, No finish |
| Guitar Neck |
| Scale Length |
647mm (25.5") |
| Number of Strings |
6 |
| Tuner Pre-Drilled Holes |
10 mm |
| Wood Type |
Canadian Maple |
| Fretboard |
Ebony |
| Inlay |
White dot |
| Nut |
White Bone Nut |
| Fret Number |
22 frets |
| Fret Size |
Jumbo Fret |
| Fret Material |
CuproNickel |
| Neck Radius |
305mm (12") |
| Neck Profile |
Modern C |
| Truss Rod |
Double action, on the head side |
| Paint |
No lacquer, No sealer, No finish |
| Guitar Hardware |
| Color |
Chrome Set |
| Bridge |
Saddle TL, Chrome |
| Pick-up |
1 Single Coil Black and 1 TL Pickup Chrome (S-S Configuration) |
| Switch |
3-way selector, Chrome |
| Machine Head |
Inline, Chrome |
| Knobs |
1 Volume, 1 Tone |
| Neck Joint Plate |
Chrome |
| Strap Button |
Chrome |
| Covers |
Control Plate TL knobs and switch, Chrome |
| Wiring |
Solderless Wiring |