Fixing everything WRONG with a Telecaster (Dream Nashville Tele build part 1)

Starting out with my Zebrawood Tele style DIY kit from Bad Cat Instruments, I decided I would take the time to fix everything I hate about the boring old telecaster design.  This kit was definitely worth building, but I wasn't super excited to have another plain tele, so I decided to convert it to a Nashville Tele design (tele/strat hybrid) for more tonal options, as well as added comfort carves to save some weight and make this thing more comfortable to play.  Lastly, I experiment with some dyes, stains, and finishes to see what this Bakelite zebra wood alternative can handle.  The results are pretty stinking good!  Here are the parts I used for this build (so far):

Badcat Zebrawood tele kit: https://amzn.to/3IQHQvt
chrome tele pickup ring: https://amzn.to/3DIuZHS
middle single size humbucker pickup: https://amzn.to/3GBYvk6
middle pickup ring: https://amzn.to/31QwKpd
tele bridge humbucker pickup: https://amzn.to/3dHM4XS
5 way selector switch: https://amzn.to/3dGiFx9
my sanding flap disc (for carving with grinder): https://amzn.to/3DE5h7i
Zinser Bullseye Shellac: https://amzn.to/3pHXCA3
Birchwood Casey Tru Oil: https://amzn.to/3DpKfJk
Check out part 2 here! Build Your DREAM Zebrawood Nashville ...

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