StewMac Routing Template for Vintage Tele

Routing Template for Vintage Tele

Build a vintage Tele-style guitar
With measurements taken directly from an original vintage guitar, these templates make it easy to build your own version of this timeless instrument.

We're lucky to work on some of the most incredible guitars on the planet. We've been meticulously measuring every inch, curve, and detail to bring you these incredibly accurate routing templates. When we discovered an exceptionally fine vintage Telecaster we knew we had to share it with you.

Built to vintage specs
We sweat all the details—from the size and shape of the routs, to the bridge placement, to the wiring channels, it's all there!

Get the options you want
While the body template includes the router guides for the traditional single-coil pickups, we've made it easy to build your dream guitar. The second body template includes routing patterns for both a humbucker and P-90—there's no limit on how you can customize your build.

2376 Body Set
Includes two full sized templates with body shape, neck pocket, control cavities, wiring channel, humbucker and pickup cavities, jack, and bridge location

Features:

• Clear acrylic
• Laser etched centerlines
• Accurate locations for routing pickups, neck pocket, control cavities, hardware, and more
• 1/4" thick—no need to shim when routing

Don't forget the bits!
We've got the specialty bits you'll need when using these templates. These are the bits we recommend:

2494 3/4" diameter x 2" Down-Shear Cut Ball Bearing Router Bit
2499 3/4" diameter x 1-1/4" Down-Shear Cut Ball Bearing Router Bit
2492 1/2" diameter x 5/8" Down-Shear Cut Ball Bearing Router Bit
0583 3/8" diameter x 1/2" Ball Bearing Router Bit
4848 1/4" Aircraft Extension Drill bit
2476 3/16" radius Round-over Router Bit
2475 1/8" radius Round-over Router Bit
2497 7/8" diameter Forstner Bit for Output Jacks
Fisch Brad Point Drill Bits (0097 or 0098 depending on your hardware choices)

Get precision cuts every time
We recommend using Double-stick Tape to keep the templates in place. Align the body template's centerlines with those drawn on your wood and tape in place. The Bosch Colt Router and Router Bits make it easy to get clean and precise cuts.

Dimensions:
Templates thickness: 1/4" (6.35mm)

Telecaster®, Tele®, and Esquire® are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.