I had this old Telecaster body and neck that has been hanging around in my shop for many years. I received it from a friend who started finishing it, but lost interest in the project. I decided to strip off the old finish and bring it back to life. Join me as I completely overhaul this Tele partscaster build and make it a great player once again!

Recently, I finished a video series reviving an old Tele partscaster body and neck that was stored away in the shop for many years. Here is how it sounds in a mix and separately with each pickup combination. Thanks for watching!

Join me as we FINALLY reveal and test out the finished Tele partscaster build!!!

Join me as we do a complete setup and add some final touches to the Tele partscaster build!

Join me as we complete the wiring on the Tele partscaster build!

Join me as we start to assemble the Tele partscaster build!

Join me as we do a fret bevel, level, crown, and polish this Tele partscaster build!

Join me as we apply a stain and oil finish to this Tele partscaster build!

Join me as we install stainless steel threaded neck inserts and finish sand the body and neck of this Tele partscaster build!

Join me as we install stainless steel frets on this Tele partscaster build!

Join me as we install new inlays and side dots as well as level and re-radius the fretboard on this Tele partscaster build!

Join me as we sand down the Tele partscaster neck to prepare it for new inlays!

Join me as we plan, mark and route out the humbucker cavity as well as drill out the string ferrule holes on this Tele partscaster build!

Join me as we go over all of the parts we are going to use for this Telecaster build!

Join me as we carve out two contours and round over the edges on this mahogany partscaster body. Comfort is key!!!

The project begins! Join me as we start to restore this eBay Tele partscaster to make it a solid riff machine. We have a lot of work ahead of us..... So let's get to it!