I used to build guitars (New River Instruments).

I had always intended to restore this body and glue a figured veneer to the top of the body.

I had considered in the rebuilding process making it a normal tele as opposed to a thinline.

But it could easily be made into a thinline again. All the parts are readily available.

The body is Alder and a lovely example.

So those days are passed for me as I am moving overseas.