Paper Fender Telecaster

**bclemens** · #1 04-30-2008, 08:19 PM

Hi, All,
Here's a build I just finished on a free download from
http://www.paperguitar.com

Cheers!

**willygoat** · #2 04-30-2008, 08:59 PM

Amazing! Did you actually cut out the strings from paper, or did you use string? Either way, wow :D

**bclemens** · #3 05-01-2008, 04:39 AM

Thanks!
Yes, the strings as well as everything else on the model are paper. They were cut very thin and saturated with CA glue.

**dansls1** · #4 05-01-2008, 04:58 AM

That looks great! Nice model.

**Phil** · #5 05-01-2008, 09:30 AM

Paper strings? You shall be voted King for a day!

**Stev0** · #6 05-01-2008, 05:13 PM

This should be POTW for sure. Amazing job on the build.

**willygoat** · #7 05-01-2008, 06:51 PM

CA glue! I never would have thought of that. I've had a different version of the Tele on my computer for months but have been freaked out about doing the strings. Great idea, and again, excellent build!

**bclemens** · #8 05-01-2008, 08:20 PM

Thanks, everyone. It was a very pleasant build. My wife and I are visiting our guitar-playing daughter in a couple weeks. This is for her- I can't wait to tell her I'm bringing her a vintage Telecaster!
Cheers!
Bruce

**vanhalen** · #9 05-11-2009, 06:08 AM

Hi Bruce, I just found your Tele in the forum.
I´d like to ask, what kind of paper did you use for printing?
And what did you use for coating the guitar?
Amazing model, really !!!
Greetings from germany,

Stephan

**bclemens** · #10 05-12-2009, 04:41 PM

Hello, Stephan,
I printed the model on standard 110 lb card stock from the department store, and also on plain printer paper so I could use thinner paper where I needed it.

I carefully cut the strings and coated them in CA glue (super glue) and then coated the finished model in clear acrylic spray paint (several coats). I always use that for coating the paper before I assemble as well.

Thank you for the kind words.