The WAIT List Was WORTH It--(We TRICKED OUT My Tele)
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00:00 Custom Shabat T
00:31 CSN&Y "Ohio"
00:46 Double Coils
02:34 Shabat Guitars
04:00 The Shop
04:49 Lead on the T
05:32 Custom Issues
06:13 Indi Business
06:51 My friend Norman
08:08 "Temptation"
09:31 Thanks For Watching - Hudba
Wow Norm has a great voice
Just what I was about to write. Not sure why I am surprised.
Reminds me of John Hiatt
@@liedgitarrist Good call!
Evokes a little Elvis Costello, as well.
Norm sounds remarkably like John Hiatt to me
It's impressive how easily tasty solos flow out Tim's playing.
He makes it look so easy I want to destroy my guitar! /s never
The monolithic saddle from Van Dykes Harms is no joke. I have a Suhr thinline that plays and feels amazing in hand, but sounded thin and sometimes even brittle. The bridge and saddle Ben made for me completely brought that guitar to life. Amazing guy to work with, too. We went back and forth for a few days on what I thought my issue was, what I had tried, what he could do and how his hardware could help. Dude was spot on. Cannot recommend him enough.
Quick random fact:
Ben Is Leroy's son and played with him quite a lot when Leroy Van Dyke would go out for shows. Google "The Auctioneer" if you're unfamiliar with Leroy Van Dyke.
I have a Rutters on my Classic T that completely woke it up. John likes the Gotoh, but there are better options out there that improve his own guitars. The Rutters compensated saddles also have grooves, which make a big difference compared to the Gotoh. Once I replaced the Gotoh with even just the Rutters, it was night and day on the same guitar with the same strings.
Wow, that solo was amazing Tim, so full of soul and taste, and that quick position shift of double-stops , wow!!!
I'm totally going to learn it and rip it off as often as possible! Wow!
Norm sounds a little like Huey Lewis! I watch his channel and didn't even know he was a singer/musician. Love it and the solo was great, the new guitar is awesome!
About 5 years ago I was working as an electrician in the French Quarter on Royal Street. They removed quite a bit of original cypress wood over 200 years old and they were chucking it in the dumpster if the pieces were 5' long or less. These were obviously hand sawn and worked with an adze the outside of the wood had turned chocolate brown and averaged 1" to 2" in thickness with variable widths. So, I started grabbing some of the better boards and made a body blank that I want to make a tele out of. It is basically all straight grain and even though it is four pieces glued together I believe that once made into a body it will be extremely difficult to tell except if you look at the butt, so I plan to do a similar burst finish. That is if I ever get around to paying someone to make the body for me.
Brother, you made me homesick 😂😂😂😂
Look at Texas Toast Guitars in Colorado. They might do it. But they also have guitar building classes and you can do it yourself.
Nice find! There’s nothing like material with a story. You can build a body yourself without much trouble. I took a class at the American School of Lutherie and it’s all about building a template before working on the actual wood you’re building the body with. And as another commenter said, other places will give classes as well. There’s nothing like the satisfaction of building a nice instrument yourself. My strat style guitar turned out awesome and I finished it much like Tim’s tele style guitar in the video. Go for it, you’ll enjoy it immensely.
Wow, best of luck with your build, that sounds like some killer wood. BTW check out the old "pancake" bodies from both the lawsuit age of Japanese makers and Norlin-era Gibsons, what you're talking about is exactly how some really killer, resonant guitars got made way back in the day. In fact, I was going to comment on Tim's monolithic bridge saddle because I'm thinking of putting one on my late 70s pancake-bodied Japanese Ventura tele. Congrats on your reclamation of some awesome hardwood.
@@matthewmacdonald9851 I actually have 2 Japanese LP copies from the early 70's with those pancake bodies. The older one is full stock, could even be from late 60's and the other I purchased as a husk and just refretted.
Man just love Tim’s playing it’s always the right thing for the song! Damn nice solo…..
Great looking and sounding guitar. Also love that you’re supporting/promoting these small businesses. The more time I spend on CZcams and with your masterclass material the more I realize what a treasure you are to the guitar world.
I had Ben do a wood pickguard and matching knobs. Did the ashtray bridge and compensated saddle. But best thing I ever bought from him was a prototype guitar cabinet. Has side fins open back kind of an old Leslie front where the grill is wood all one pice. Loaded with a neo. I use a quilter micro and it is warmer than an old tube amp and with the side fins and front grill it really sounds like an old tube boutique with the total weight of less than 12lbs! Sharing your review.
Norm laid down some great vocals!!
Have that bridge on my partcaster T-style its amazing... now i want to change all my Tele Bridge with it.
That solo just conveys joy and happiness, especially watching tim play it. Thanks tim for reminding everyone there is a better way!
The solo is a masterpiece of hands-on guitar technique with the experience of constructing solos like a story. Utterly brilliant. Note choice, timing, texture all there, brought to life with the tone from that guitar, particularly the front P90.
Just wow. It looks and sounds amazing. Even better, it sounds like it's floating on a cloud in the mix. Well done!
Tim, Thank you for sharing your knowledge and reminding us we must never forget May 4th, 1970.
Gorgeous guitar Tim!
Just wow tone! Such a beautiful instrument and your playing Tim, it is as smooth as it gets. Thank you…
Loooooove that you started with Neil Young! First observation is you could have cut the body thickness in half. And made it ergonomic, or as we called it in the day, slinky. Just ask the reigning master of the SG. Yes, the slide demon. The blond Gagoober, the Great Slidedeenie. You know.... That GUY! Even the lower horn could've been tapered to cut weight and add style. Sounds great, but I hate it.
Really enjoyed seeing the detail in the build process and hearing the finished product. Great vid.
Bill Kirchen recommends that the Tele control plate should be turned around with the volume knob on top for pinky swells
I was invited to a pool part for rich doctor. For his new pool opening it was unreal . Band was playing hot rod Lincoln told my girl that’s sound like record. It was bill kirchen. I couldn’t believe it. He goes yeah get a call. The dr paid was huge fan of bills . Bill was loving it
I love everything about that guitar EXCEPT for the most exceptional part... the bridge. The milled steel mount is nice; that's a great energy reflector so a lot of your tone is there, but I have doubts about the brass monobloc idea. The hammered look is nice and the allusion to enhanced resonance is interesting, but while it's a beautiful piece of workmanship, it seems like there's a limitation in both the intonation possibilities and the scope for DIY maintenance. I think I'd opt for a more traditional set of compensated brass Tele saddles. Perhaps, Tim, you could give us an update at some point to let us know what it's like to live with it?
This video made me feel good, how you are supporting small business and giving some great behind the scenes footage and advice. I have a 40th anniversary Squier Tele that I am proud of, but it has nowhere near the mojo yours has. Then again, I mainly play bass these days. You got me thinking about that saddle though!
Oh my that's gorgeous, Tim - from the first notes you played in this video - WOW. Beautiful visually and sonically.
Very inspiring indeed , So Great to hear & see Norm sing , thank you Tim , you've warmed my heart 👌👍great Guitar too..
Not exactly impressive because Tim can make plank of rotten wood with cat guts for stings sound heavenly. Kidding, of course!
Update to my prior comment. I went back and had no problem the second time to order the bridge. I unfortunately injured my shoulder, and have been very limited in doing much. I installed the bridge with no problem, easy swap. I intuitively dialed it in to my liking, and amazingly it was sitting almost in position when I had tweaked the set up screws. Big difference in a good way, guitar feels different but has way more sustain and bass than before. I would describe it as feeling "professional". If you have a favorite Tele that you know you're going to keep, this will put it in a different level. It's easy to swap, so you can change it back in less than an hour. It also improved the way it plays, easier bends and very balanced across the strings and a musical tone it lacked before. The guitar has CS Nocaster and CTS pots and Fender 4 way switch, and the pickups just opened up in a good way, they sound like mini HB's. Also the guitar is dead quite even at higher volume. This is a Squire 60's Deluxe, but it is my favorite Tele. I glad I watched this video, it made a big difference in my camp.
That was great Tim! Love your guitar and the solo you did for Norm. He's such a legend down there and I follow his channel faithfully. Great stuff!
What a treat and surprise to see Norm. Looking and sounding great!!!
great looking and unbelievable sounding tele. awesome job highlighting small business custom shop
I always love your phrasing, suspense, and timing.
Geeez, Tim, there's clearly no end to how much you inspire.
Our world is a better place with you in it, brother. 🤩
Sounds amazing Tim. Great little tune with Norm. Kinda has Huey Lewis vibes. And that guitar is just dripping in vibe. Gotta look at getting one of those bridges on my tele. Keep rocking my friend.
Beautiful guitar Tim! Enjoy!!
What a wonderful tone and solo! Thanks Tim, your YT stuff always makes me smile. Norm with the silky smoov vox, too, what an amazing treat on a stormy, gloomy Saturday!
Great playing as usual......the guitar looks and sounds stunning! I love Norm's voice especially on that wonderful tune!!
Nothing more fun, inspiring, and cool - than working with the guy building your guitar. Small builders rule!
I had not previously heard of Shabat Guitars...your T-style build checks all the boxes for what I would consider a dream guitar. Thanks for sharing! Great session with Norm as well...very inspiring!!
Much respect to you Tim, and much joy!
Norm has a voice....who knew.
The song has a Paul Carrick feel to it with a little Elvis Costello in there.
Your tone is my favorite Tim. It's one of the most pleasant sounds in the universe.
Love the Tele
And a little bit of Gary Brooker!!!
And Huey Lewis?
Tim, I enjoy your videos immensely. Your playing even more so. That solo was so appropriate to my ear.
Beautiful guitar. Tasty riffs Thank you and keep making videos that inspire
Beautiful tele, and great job on the tune with Norm!
What a fabulous sounding guitar (and player)!
Very sweet looking and sounding guitar! Interesting bridge saddle. It's a cool drop-in solution. Leo Fender had a similar idea when he designed the Saddle Lock Bridge back in the late '70's. A set screw locks all of the saddles together. It's on some of the G&L ASAT models.
Tim, i really enoyed your solo at the end. I literally laughed from the joy it brought me as I watched and listened.
I have that bridge on my DGN Daniel Donato “Epoch” tele. So quality!
Excellent, great sound, love the solo
Best sounding Tele I ever heard... - that flamed Neck is unreal... and the headstock design is really nice... - Great Guitar in Great Hands and Fingers..!!
Another fantastic video, I got to enjoy the one you produced for Norm too so thank you Tim.
Always think I've seen every "style" of guitar Tim is capable of, and then he plays stuff that I'm wowed by yet again. That Tele sounds fantastic. Somehow no matter what pickups you drop in a Telecaster, it still sounds like a Telecaster.
Wow that sounds great! I wanna try those saddles and bridge plate combo
Amazing! Beautiful guitar! Sounds great!
That was a really tight fitting neck pocket. Great for sustain. These guys know what they're doing.
Great guitar Tim and your solo was wonderful bless you. 😊
great video!
Even a toy guitar that comes with breakfast cereal sounds phenomenal in Tim's hands
Well done young Tim! Great post!
That was one HELL of a solo! Captured the essence of the song too.
Hi Tim, that is a sweet looking and sounding guitar! Norm's vocals sounded great as well!
Q: Why did you and/or Avi choose to use a single action truss rod when most companies use double action these days?
Really cool guitar! That bridge and saddles are really novel too! And that’s really cool that your got Norm to do some vocals for you - he seems like an awesome friend.
Very nice! I find that the low E definitely has a sweet spot where you pick it for the best tone compared to all the other strings which have a wider range.
Great tone. Awesome solo.
Gorgeous guitar Tim, always impressed with your playing.
Tim! I just want to say that I love your demeanor man! You seem like the kind of dude who would be great to chill with. Awesome guitar playing as well!
Amazing, Tim! I just finished a Tele with 2 humbuckers. I've been building guitars since 2019 and though I used a kit for the body and factory upgrades for the bridge, tuners, and electronics, it's an amazing little axe! I fully get the benefit of custom work. This is my 3rd Tele build and a 1st for a humbucker in the bridge. Would love to show you if you're interested.
really got inspired by this guitar of yours :) I'm definitely going to use that van dyke bridge when i build my dream telecaster guitar.
Always a pleasure to hear you.
Really gorgeous Tele! That bridge and one piece saddle are an interesting new take on the traditional T-style tail piece. I’ve owned and built several Teles thru the last several years. Still have 4 in my collection, on one of which, I just added a Bigsby B-5. Now I want to mod or build another, with that setup.
Also, thanks so much for sharing the recording with Norm. Y’all sounded great together n very cool!
They make a tele bridge like that for a Bigsby too!
@@trevormekelburg3773makes sense. I’m using the Vibramate no drill conversion plate and ashtray bridge. It has three tabs on the back for the three compensated brass saddles that I added.
My only complaint with the kit, is the thin plate that goes under the B-5, raises it ever so slightly. That no reduces the break angle and I the two E strings tend to pop out of their slot with bending and heavy playing. I ended up filing the saddle grooves a bit deeper which resolved that issue.
Makes me wonder if I’d have to do the same thing with this solid bridge.
Love my Tom Holmes pickups. The bridge really sings with a bit of overdrive (as if you need my opinion 😇)
Beautiful on so many levels... sounds as awesome as it looks !
Really like the sound of your new guitar and Norm can sing!
Exquisite note choices and groove.
Gorgeous guitar and solo! Norm's vocals are a revelation! 😎
Okay, 45 seconds in and this one of the best sounding guitars I have ever heard! Wow! The sound and playing style in the beginning reminds me a bit of the tone on last dance with Mary Jane. Just excellent!
Wow. Norm put the vocals whammy on us. Great solo Tim.
I see the Pops Stapleton influence for sure. Very reminsint of To late to turn back now. Love it!!!
Now THAT'S a beautiful guitar! Congrats on the new addition!
Thanks!
great solo at the end of the video, loved it.
Close your eyes and you can hear the absolute purity of a harp…. one string and a single finger pluck. You hold in your hands the perfect extension of an ancient musical instrument. Unsurpassed beauty in sound.
It's great because there is some mojo going on with the bridgeplate of Teles. Great idea to try a humbucker in there. That is a cool take on the Tele bridge, I would buy one if its reasonable.
I want one Tim! That pickup system sounds amazing!
I Love Tim's channel!!! Awesome guy with great music.👍 Thanks Tim.
Great stuff, Tim!
So wonderful. heard the song multiple times now on Norn's channel thanks for more of the back story!
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the comment!
Great sounding Tele Tim, a real beast. Love that tune of Norms got to hear it complete the other day. Great solo BTW!
Thanks a lot!
Excellent solo Tim... wow!
4:00 nice playing. I heard it with closed eyes. Pure pleasure.
Looks and sounds awesome beautiful, you make them all sound good
That’s cool! Btw, Mr. Tim - I’ve been revisiting your work from the early 80s recently. Your work is amazing and makes my heart soar. I am amazed at how I took that kind of inventive, unique playing for granted when I was a kid!
Wow, thank you!
That guitar sounds amazing! Did I miss where you said what the pickups actually are? You talked about making sure they're matched... either way, bookmarking this video to transcribe that incredibly tasty solo at the end. Dang, that was nice!
I definitely want to try that monolithic brass saddle, and maybe the extra thick bridge plate too. Beautiful guitar and it sounds great in Tim's hands.
Solo is happy and groovy, really fits the tune. Great vocals, splendid guitar tone.
Thank you kindly!
In your hands sounds really good, maestro.
Thanx Tim. I know we're gonna appreciate everyday that Norms doing his thing! Let's celebrate this thing we call life. God bless you brother!
That's a very well thought out and sorted custom T. I've recently been on a kick myself, harping about all these new Epiphones coming out, that have horribly mismatched pickup sets in them. Most have 2 or even 3 of the same damn pickup in them, with outputs that vary all over the place? What's the sense in having these super expensive Custombuckers and Burstbucker 2&3 sets in all these new Epiphones, if the kohm resistance readings aren't consistent enough to create anywhere near balanced sets?
I prefer neck pickups that are .5 to 1. kohm resistance less than the bridge pickup your trying to match it to. I've found this gets you into the ballpark if your comparing two of the exact same types of pickups. Now, if you have even 1 variable in the construction of the pickups, like magnet type for instance. That formula wouldn't necessarily work as well. The best way is to just use trial and error. It's how I've stumbled on all kinds of great pickup combos for different guitars I've built. No two players are after the same exact tones. And I think way too many people forget that. Why the hell would we all wanna sound the same? Great content buddy! Peace!
I love the look and concept of the bridge and saddle. I want one!
It's also bs that the pounding of the brass has anything to do with the tone.
Looks awesome though.
Oh wow, I put that same bridge on my 78 tele custom. It audibly changed the sound for the better. Your playing is awesome as always!
Wow, thank you!
Great guitar! And wow, that neck (back side)!
Beautiful solo! 🤘
Great sounding/looking guitar! Love it!
Beautiful Tele! I made a similar looking one with Warmoth parts not too long ago and went for that same honeyburst look. And I briefly considered that Van Dyke bridge but I really hate the way ashtray sides interfere with my hand and the $150 pricetag just seemed excessive. I went with the flat-sided Gotoh and it works fine and sounds great.