Cool People Send Me Cool Stuff - Two for One!

It’s a great day to talk guitars and life! In today’s video, we’ve got a double unboxing featuring some incredible gifts from friends of the channel. First, I dive into a package from John Dotson containing two mystery guitar necks. We take a close look at the fretwork, the unique darker maple fingerboard on one, and discuss the "love" these necks are going to need before they’re ready for a build—including some fret end work and nut adjustments. I’m already thinking one of these might be the perfect fit for the upcoming Little Jam project. Next, I open a surprise envelope from CD Nelson. If you’ve followed the "Big Tex" saga, you know I’ve been looking for the perfect way to represent the Lone Star State. CD found it—a beautiful Texas state flag Telecaster pickguard! Now the hunt is on for the right white T-style body to call home. CD reported that the site for the pickguard is https://carmedon.com. Huge thanks to John and CD for their generosity. Be sure to check out their channels linked below and show them some love! What are you working on in your shop today? Let me know in the comments! Wherever you are in your guitar journey, I pray it’s a long, smooth, safe, and joy-filled ride. Rock on with your best selves! ____ Shoutouts: @johndotson920 (John) @CDNelson87 (CD) @2Yards (Yard) Checkout our playlist page for more series and journeys https://www.youtube.com/@TedTalksGuitars/playlists Special Thanks to our channel members "The Jacks" Want to support the channel? Feel free to explore Channel membership options: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBr6kaWeOvldTHvntB3tnMg/join Ted Talks Guitars & Life Merch Store: https://tedtalksguitars-shop.fourthwall.com/ Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3W3PZox *If you click on this link to shop at Amazon the channel will receive a modest financial commission from your purchases. Guyker Referral Link: https://www.guyker.com/?ref=tedtalksguitars If you use the link you will save 15% at Guyker Use the coupon code: TEDSMITH #TedTalksGuitars #GuitarTech #Luthier #Telecaster #GuitarBuild #Unboxing #BigTex #GuitarProject #GuitarLife #ShopTalk