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Introducing RockPlates™ by Till Guitars |
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You won't find genuine RockPlates by Till Guitars in many stores, I'm afraid. Times are such that most retailers have to rely on selling cheap imports at rediculous markups to pay their rediculously high rents. A tough situation for sure.  TG-250 'Midnite Blues' Maple- $20 Sorry, not gonna happen.
Instead, I just have to look harder for cool places, owned by real people with an appreciation for handmade American crafts. I've already found a few. I list them as I find them here. I'd really appreciate hearing from you about any stores near you that might want to offer some of these for sale.  Decora or Toggle S-Style Maple - $25
If you ask me, the easiest way to buy one is to
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. Just tell what you want. If I have one ready I can send it right away. If not, I can put one on the barbie. I can bill you through Paypal or we can make other arrangements. I'm in favor of other arrangements.
Because I'm making RockPlates regularly, I can usually get right to your custom orders. As with my guitars, wood selections are only limited to availability. You're even welcome to provide your own material.
Click on Page 2 for prices and styles. Please note that each model is available for both Toggle and Decora/Rocker switches as well as in the form or a Coaster or Picture Frame.
Any color can be applied to any shape I make. Just ask.
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Coasters and Picture Frames |
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 Ash Tillycoasters Tillycoasters? Stratacoasters?
Step right up!
These are the coolest. Your mom's will be so pleased that you're using a coaster!
So far, RockPlates coasters are available in the T and S style. Expect LP and 335 shapes any day.
You can purchase RockPlates through Paypal at my Etsy store. Or, you can
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directly if you'd like to make other arrangements.
You can buy them individually, in sets or you can mix and match. If you buy directly through me you can have every fourth coaster for free if you buy them all at once.
 Walnut TillCoasters - $25 Ea.  Ash TeleCoaster - $25 Each  Buy 3 get one Free  Ash TillyCoaster Set of Four
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RockPlates by Till Guitars
 Koacasters. Matched Koa RockPlates
RockPlates are my way of adapting to the current economy. My way of keeping my saws turning while the world is on unpaid vacation. Much to my surprise, they're really catching on!
Actually, I'm not all that surprised. I put a lot of effort into these. They may be small and look "stamped out", but each RockPlate goes through no fewer than 12 separate woodworking stages. Back and forth between the table saw, bandsaw, routers and drill presses. And that's before hand sanding and finishing. I sand each piece down to 220 or finer before applying dyes and lacquer.
All in all, the whole process is remarkably similar to my actual guitar building process. LP Shape With Cherryburst Finish. Classic!
RockPlates will be a great training ground for any shop apprentices I take on in the future. I've learned a lot from this venture myself. I've become somewhat of an expert on jig making. Each new model and function requires a whole set of hold-down devices and such.
And, because I make so many of them, I get to experiment with new finishing techniques, Hot Pink! Ordering
You can order RockPlates at JoeTill.Etsy.com. Etsy.com is a fun website where artists and craftsmen can sell their own handmade items.
If you'd prefer to pay by means other than Paypal, write to me directly
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. I'm sure we can work something out. 'Midnite Blues' Toggle RockPlate
Custom Orders
Bring 'em on!
There's no reason I can't be your custom guitar and light switchplate maker. You can choose the woods, shapes, functions and color. Just write to me here at
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with any idea you might have,
I can even supply you with unfinished pieces for you to match with your own woodwork.  A Rainbow of Tillys!
Guarantee
I promise that you'll be completely happy with your RockPlate, whether it's a light switchplate, coaster or picture frame.
I will refund your purchase price plus shipping costs if you return yourRockPlate in it's original condition to me within seven days of receiving it.
Original packaging is not required.
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Currently Available Guitars |
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I always have a few guitars kickin' around my shop. Some new, some demos. Some prototypes and some boo-boos. I usually have something for any serious buyer who steps into my shop, which you are welcome to visit. Appointments are necessary.
The guitars on this page are all available for purchase directly through me. Please
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to me for a complete discription and additional photos of any guitar you see on this page.
 TG-100 no. 133 Setneck Curly Maple  TG-250 Setneck no. 145
 TG-250 Bolt-on Neck no. 109  TG-250 Setneck no. 158
 TG-250 Setneck Quilted Maple no. 157  TG-250 Setneck Myrtlewood no. 126
 TG-250 Bolt-on no. 092  TG-250 no. 126 Rear |
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Till Guitars Model TG-100 "Solo" |
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The TG-100 "Solo" was my first original guitar design. I've been building this model continuously since I began building guitars in 1996. In the years since, it's gone through a number of incremental improvments to become the versatile guitar that it is today. Though it borrows heavily from the Gibson stable of guitars with it's 24 3/4 inch scale and standard dual humbucker pickup configuration, the Solo has considerably more tonal range than the MelodyMaker from which it was inspired.
The TG-100's semi-hollow body construction adds a 'woody' tone that allows for nearly 'acoustic' sounding rhythms when the humbuckers are tapped for single coil operation. TG-100 w/Tremolo
I'll likely change it's name soon. But, I chose the name Solo for a few reasons. FIrstly, because it's so fun to solo on. The short scale allows for easy string bending and acrobatic lead runs.
Secondly, I decided during the construction of my first guitar should always be made by one person from start to finish. For now that would be me. But as Till Guitars grows, I still want this model to be handmade all the way by the one person focussing all of their skills on every aspect of this model. TG-100 Headstock from Rear
I also call it the Solo because it really is the only guitar that a professional needs to cover a variety of gigs. Early 'Solo' Setneck From Rear By now, I've gotten to know this guitar pretty well. I can make this model do almost anything I ask.
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People, Places and Things |
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I've gotten to meet some very interesting and talented people since becoming a guitar builder. Musicians, for sure. Other builders and amp guys too. I've been hearing some of their names since I was a kid. Others are still trying to get their name out there, like me.
I meet people from all walks of life in this business. And it's my pleasure to introduce you to some of them and their work here.
Seymour Duncan Pickups
I can't say enough about Seymour's pickups. They define the tone of my guitars more than anything else. I go to his website for schematics, cool interviews, discussions on tone... very educational.
Fat Congas
These guys make the bitchenest hand drums ever. Furniture quality percussion pieces that will look great in any room of your house. I love my cajon!
Lady Tie Di's Eclectic Emporium of Great Goods and Services
Creative, friendly, thoughtful. A jewel on the California coast.
Boo Boo's Records
San Luis Obispo, Ca. This is one cool record store. They've got it. If they don't, they can get it. But, don't worry, they've got it.
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