What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

Return to my 2024 KOTY runner-up
Pre1977 Western 742 Stockman

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The "D" (1980) date code Western 062 (My 2024 KOTY) in original sheath, Post 1991 VIC Huntsman, Toferner, and post 2018 VIC Mini Champ remain on duty.

Please stay warm, and have a wonderful weekend.
 
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Rehearsal today ~ first time out of the house for this Telecaster shaped object. I just finished doing the set-up yesterday.
I like the Western Red Cedar as a guitar more than my wife liked it as our fireplace mantle.
O.C.Duff pickups, and mostly Fender hardware, but I did cut my own pickguard out of a sheet of bakelite, and made my own string retainer.

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I think I should treat myself to a nice new strap.
 
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Rehearsal today ~ first time out of the house for this Telecaster shaped object. I just finished doing the set-up yesterday.
I like the Western Red Cedar as a guitar more than my wife liked it as our fireplace mantle.
O.C.Duff pickups, and mostly Fender hardware, but I did cut my own pickguard out of a sheet of bakelite, and made my own string retainer.

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I think I should treat myself to a nice new strap.

Sweet Tele ❤️👍
 
An early start to the day here in the City by the Bay! Looks like a lot of sunshine in the foreseeable future🌞🤞. Nothing much on the agenda for the day but keeping me company with a nod to Black Friday a couple of ebony. Have a great weekend folks! 😀
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Rehearsal today ~ first time out of the house for this Telecaster shaped object. I just finished doing the set-up yesterday.
I like the Western Red Cedar as a guitar more than my wife liked it as our fireplace mantle.
O.C.Duff pickups, and mostly Fender hardware, but I did cut my own pickguard out of a sheet of bakelite, and made my own string retainer.

C0345531-B67E-4BBE-AE09-3E3357E5F23D.jpg

I think I should treat myself to a nice new strap.
That looks beautiful. I've never used a bakelite pickguard, but I've heard that they can build up static electricity and make the guitar a little noisy. I'd curious to hear how this works out for you. I love the look of the cedar, and I'm glad you didn't paint it!
 
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