Custom Mondrian Tele by Conner Guitart

The Custom “Mondrian Tele” by Conner Guitart:

 • At The Intersection of Art & Guitars

What if artist, Piet Mondrian, had placed his abstract geometric spin on an electric guitar in 1930? What might it look like? For starters, I feel he would have loved the classic simplicity of a Tele configuration. And then, he would have made it his own through his distinctive design and careful selection of hardware and electronics. These are the thoughts behind this build.

 • This Is Not A “Wall Hanger”.

The premier focus of my builds is playability. I never sacrifice musical functionality for concept. This guitar is comprised of high-quality parts with acute attention to detail, construction, and setup. However, when it’s not being heard, it deserves to be seen. So play it or display it. That said, its visual uniqueness is, by no means, an afterthought – it’s part of the overall concept – to combine guitars with art. I’m not trying to completely reinvent the wheel here – simply offer some new and interesting ways to “Roll” – and, of course, “Rock.”

 • This is not a factory build.

I’m no Henry Ford. Never wanted to be. I’m just one guy in a garage in Texas who builds 6-8 pieces a year for musicians and collectors, like you, by combining guitars and art to offer instruments as unique as the music you create, and/or, appreciate.

• The only one of its kind.

I just created one of these. If you’re looking for 1 of 5,000 of something, this isn’t it. Is it a collector piece? Absolutely. But there’s no need for kid gloves. Well beyond its uniqueness, It’s a solid, well-constructed guitar primarily created to be played.

• Premium Components

From the Seymour Duncan™ Quarter Pounders and Obsidian Wire™ T3 Vintage electronics to the staggered Hipshot™ Gold Locking, Barrel-Keyed tuning machines, and more, this guitar is entirely comprised of high-quality parts selected specifically for this unique custom build.

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PURCHASE INCLUDES: The “Mondrian Tele” guitar, Hardshell Case, and a framed Letter of Authenticity.

NOTE: The width of this custom-built guitar does not fit into a standard Tele case. So it comes with a Roadrunner® hard-shell bass case with custom padding. The instrument fits snuggly with ample room left over for straps, cables, pedals and case candy - which is great for gigs!

PURCHASE NOTES: This instrument is a one-off build and, as such, possesses the idiosyncrasies in detail and finish that you’ll find in any unique creation built, predominantly, by hand.

Also, successful transactions are based on adequate information. So please ask any questions at all and I will answer them. If you’d like additional detail photos of any portion of this guitar, I will provide them.­­

 To see more of my builds, please visit my Website at Conner Guitart.

And thanks, I sincerely appreciate your interest.

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WHAT’S IN THE “MONDRIAN TELE”?

• CONDITION: Brand New

• BODY: Okoume & Bass Wood, Custom designed, shaped, hand painted, and finished with 8 layers of CrystaLac Brite Tone clear coat. The art is based on a painting by Piet Mondrian. The body shape and hardware configuration are loosely based on that of a Fender Telecaster.

 • NECK: Solid/One-Piece Roasted Flame Maple, 21 frets, 9.5” radius, “C” Profile, 42mm Bone Nut, Pearl Shell Inlays, 25.5” Scale

 • PICKUPS: Seymour Duncan™ Quarter Pound Tele Set, High Output, Wax Potted and hand built in Santa Barbara, CA, USA. Neck & Bridge Pickups measure at 12K Ω and 15.5K Ω respectively

 • BRIDGE PLATE: Wilkinson™ Gold WOT03, Sideless, 52.5mm/10.5 string spacing

 • SADDLES: Guyker™ Solid Brass, Rolling

 • CONTROL ELECTRONICS: Obsidian Wire™ T3 Vintage: Hand-Matched Emerson Pro CTS Solid Shaft Pots 250K w/.250" (Audio taper) (+/-6%), Genuine Oak Grigsby™ 3-Way Switch, NOS Russian Cold War Era 0.047uf K42Y-2 PIO Tone Capacitor, Premium Volume Mod/Treble Bleed, Fully-Shielded Cavity

 • TUNING MACHINES: Hipshot™ Gold Directrofit Locking w/ Knurled Barrel Keys, 21:1 Ratio, Staggered at 19, 20, and 21mm

 • OUTPUT JACK: Pure Tone™, Gold, w/ Dual-Tension Positive & Negative Contacts

 • JACK PLATE: Custom Made, 1.5mm Solid Brass

 • CONTROL PLATE: Custom Made, 1.5mm Solid Brass

 • NECK PICKUP PLATE: Custom Made, High-Quality ABS Polymer

 • CONTROL KNOBS: Vintage Forge™ Gold Flat Top Barrel for 6mm Solid Shaft

 • STRAP BUTTONS: Schaller™ Gold S-Lock

 • STRING FERRULES: Kaish™ Gold 5/16”

 • STRING TREES: Musiclily™ Rolling, Gold

 • STRINGS: Ernie Ball®  Regular Slinky®, (10,13,17, 26, 36, 46)

 • WEIGHT: 7 Lbs. 8 oz. (3.4 Kilograms) - the average weight of a healthy newborn baby. Coincidence? I don’t think so. This baby is ready to wail!