Building a Custom Fender Esquire Parstcaster! From Start to Finish

Ever wondered what it takes to build a custom Fender Esquire-style Parstcaster from scratch? In this full build video, I take you step-by-step through the entire process—from routing and wiring to final setup and first sounds. Whether you’re a luthier-curious guitarist or want to tackle your own parts-caster project, this video breaks it all down in a way that’s clear, honest, and practical. 💬 Social Media https://linktr.ee/landonbailey 🎉 Patreon   / landonbailey   🇺🇸 USA 🛒 Sweetwater https://sweetwater.sjv.io/2rG5VA 🛒 Zzounds https://www.zzounds.com/share--landon... 🛒 StewMac https://stewmac.sjv.io/m5YJEq 🛒 Musician's Friend https://musicians-friend.pxf.io/Mmz5PK 🛒 Fender https://fendermusicalinstrumentscorp.... 🛒 Guitar Center https://guitar-center.pxf.io/oe7JA9 🇪🇺🇬🇧 EU & UK 🛒 Thomann: https://bit.ly/3opdh5w 🛒 Gear4music https://tidd.ly/4qM0Ykb 🇨🇦 Links https://www.lewisguitars.com/ use code 'LANDON10OFF' 🌎 WORLD 🛒 Roswell Pro Audio https://roswellproaudio.com/landonbailey 🛒 Dan's Guitar Store https://www.dansguitarstore.com Use code LBPICKYPICKERS10 for 10% off 🛒 Obsidian Wire solderless wiring https://bit.ly/3T7gODY 🎵 LEARNING 🛒 Tim Pierce Masterclass https://www.timpierce.com/landon 🛒 Fender Play https://fendermusicalinstrumentscorp.... Specific Parts used in the video: --------------------------------------------------------- ►Fender American Channel-bound Telecaster Replacement Neck - Rosewood Fretboard (or similar) - Model #: 0990215921 🛒 Sweetwater https://imp.i114863.net/Gjj762 🛒 Solo Guitars https://bit.ly/3CagiA1 🛒 Thomann https://bit.ly/39e8Gx2 🛒 Amazon https://geni.us/FenderChannelBndTNeck ►Fender SHAW HOT 50'S TELECASTER® PICKUP SET Model #: 0992289000 🛒 Solo Guitars https://bit.ly/3c1uaSD ► Tuners - Fender Classic Gear 2-PIN MOUNT Machine Head Tuning Keys - Model #: 0990802100 🛒 Sweetwater https://imp.i114863.net/Eaa7nD 🛒 Zzounds https://www.zzounds.com/a--3985807 🛒 Thomann https://bit.ly/3rwDi3v 🛒 Amazon https://geni.us/FenderClassicGearTuner 🛒 Solo Guitars https://bit.ly/3c06RbH 🛒 Ebay https://ebay.us/F7bxvx ►Fender Telecaster Bodies - 🛒 Sweetwater https://imp.i114863.net/Kee7Ve 🛒 Zzounds https://www.zzounds.com/a--3985807 🛒 Thomann https://bit.ly/3tT1Dls 🛒 Amazon https://geni.us/TeleCandBody 🛒 Solo Guitars https://bit.ly/3dz4LjJ ►Ferrules: Fender Part: 994917000 🛒 Solo Guitars https://bit.ly/3AQPpQs 🛒 Amazon https://geni.us/TeleStandardFerrules 🛒 Thomann https://bit.ly/2VQOMSl ►Control Knobs: Fender Part: 991366000 🛒 Solo Guitars https://bit.ly/3AORhJw 🛒 Amazon https://geni.us/TeleKnobs 🛒 Thomann https://bit.ly/3irLHln ►Esquire Pickguard 🛒 Amazon https://geni.us/EsquireCream 🛒 Solo Guitars https://bit.ly/3QOj7LE ►Control Plate: Fender Part: 992058000 🛒 Solo Guitars https://bit.ly/3CxDCba 🛒 Amazon https://geni.us/TeleControlPlate 🛒 Thomann - https://bit.ly/2Zz2Cty ►Vintage Style Bridge: Fender Part: 990806100 🛒 Solo Guitars https://bit.ly/3APpTv7 🛒 Amazon https://geni.us/TeleBridge ►Telecaster Switch Barrel Tip: Fender Part: 994936000 🛒 Solo Guitars https://bit.ly/3APtDgf 🛒 Amazon https://geni.us/TeleTip ►Fender Strap Buttons: Fender Part: 994915000 🛒 Sweetwater https://imp.i114863.net/x9nz1v 🛒 Solo Guitars https://bit.ly/3dZmzV3 🛒 Amazon https://geni.us/StrpButtons ►Electrosocket Jack Plate 🛒 Amazon https://geni.us/8Zvm ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 - Intro and Disclosure about the video 1:10 - The Parts 5:15 - All the Pricing - How much did I spend? 6:19 - Fender Mod Shop Walkthrough Price/Parts Comparison 8:15 - Guitar Assembly 16:05 - SHAW HOT 50s Pickup Install 20:35 - Stringing the guitar 21:20 - Pickup Resistance, Weight, Setup 24:05 - The art gallery 27:02 - Esquire Control Explanation 27:38 - Clean Guitar Tone Samples 28:54 - Dirty Guitar Tone Samples Links to product sites may be from affiliate programs. I receive compensation from affiliate programs of which I am a partner. #landonbaileyyt