RVII Custom telecaster

Rod wanted a custom guitar with a grab bag of features from other companies that he could never get unless he had a custom guitar builder do it for him and it's going to be a really nice setup. Rod told me he wanted the initials RVII on the head stock and that he wanted a relic finish on this guitar. He also wanted a lefty tremolo because the trem arm contours to his hand and that helps shape the notes he is playing. He said that's they way SRV done it and I thought who could argue with that. Rod told me he wanted the switches and pots setup like a PRS and he wanted this all on a Tele. At this point why not use a 25" scale and throw in a set of rear mounted Dimarzio humbuckers. After several e-mails we had a designed a guitar that's turning out to be very tasty. I hope you enjoy the pictures and keep an eye on this project as it is getting close to being finished.

Details

Body / Neck - Mahogany ( Set Neck T )(Body & Arm Scallop)
Fretboard - Ebony ( 24 Fret 25" Scale )
Top - Mahogany
Head Plate - Mahogany
Inlays - White / Gold MOP Fret Markers
Tuners - Sperzel Trim-Lok Guitar Machines
Neck Pickup - Dimarzio Air Classic
Bridge Pickup - Dimarzio Air Norton
Bridge / Tailpiece - Hipshot Left Handed Tremlo
Pots - 1 Vol / 1 Tone / 3 way switch
Knobs - Ebony
Hardware - Silver
Finish - Relic finish / Clear Gloss Lacquer
Case - Gator