{"product_id":"allparts-select-featherweight-replacement-body-for-telecaster","title":"Allparts Select Unfinished Featherweight Replacement Body for Tele","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAllparts Select  \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllparts “Select” represents the very best Allparts has to offer in terms of quality, features, and exclusivity.  Produced in limited batches using only the finest materials, Select series replacement Necks and Bodies are perfect for discerning players, collectors and tone enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAllparts Select Bodies\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by classic Fender® designs, our Allparts Select replacement bodies were created for players craving unique and lightweight instruments.  Offering enhanced resonance and accentuated woodgrain, our 2-piece roasted Sugar Pine bodies are significantly lighter and more durable than non-roasted Pine bodies.  Our \"featherweight\" models reduce weight even further by sandwiching a roasted Paulownia core between a roasted Swamp Ash top and back.  The result is a body that’s beautiful, resonant, structurally stable, and shockingly light!  Either way, you’ll enjoy a superior instrument that's an absolute joy to play!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Roasted? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasting the wood blanks prior to production enhances stability by reducing the moisture content down to around 7%.  The result is a more resonant body with added sustain, faster attack, and a broader harmonic footprint.  Roasting (or cooking) wood also reduces weight and enhances the visual depth of the woodgrain, accentuating the uniqueness of each body.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAllparts Select Unfinished Featherweight Replacement Body for Tele \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Allparts Select “featherweight” replacement body for Telecaster® features a roasted Paulownia core sandwiched between a roasted Swamp Ash top and back.  This magical combination produces a body that’s beautiful, resonant, structurally stable, and shockingly light!  Embodying all the hallmarks of the original Fender® design, this replacement body comes with standard neck and bridge pickup routes, and with pre-drilled string-thru-body holes for use with vintage style bridges.  If you’ve dreamed of building an ultra-toneful, ultra-lightweight vintage-inspired guitar, you owe it to yourself to check out this Allparts Select “featherweight” replacement body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures and Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade In USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Shape: Telecaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood Type: Roasted swamp ash caps with roasted paulownia core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish Type:  Unfinished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!--[endif]--\u003ePickup Route:  Traditional Telecaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Bridge Type: Vintage-spec 4-screw Telecaster bridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Load: Thru-body (pre-drilled for string ferrules)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvg Weight: 2.7lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pocket Width:  2-3\/16”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pocket Depth: 5\/8”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pocket Shape: Square\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood grain varies from body to body.  Your body may differ slightly from what is pictured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll bodies may require finish sanding to remove small dings and scratches from bare wood during production.  This is normal and not a defect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to how soft roasted paulownia is, some neck pockets may have slight chipping from the router bit during production.  This is normal, not a defect, and may require sanding or a filler to be used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo protect against the effects of moisture, we recommend sealing unfinished bodies prior to installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue do the lack of moisture in roasted woods, the risk for cracking is more apparent.  When drilling holes for screws, we recommend measuring inside and outside of the threads first to determine the correct drill bit to use.  Do not force screws into holes drilled with smaller drill bits.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Allparts Select","offers":[{"title":"Allparts Select Unfinished Featherweight Replacement Body for Tele","offer_id":44050937413689,"sku":"SLBD-TBO-PC-F","price":478.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/4508\/0889\/files\/SLBD-TBO-PC-F_FRONT.jpg?v=1760719614","url":"https:\/\/www.allparts.mom\/products\/allparts-select-featherweight-replacement-body-for-telecaster","provider":"Allparts Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}