robs ST-1 Build

[robin]

Quote from dingobass on May 3, 2013, 20:11
Hey Rob,

Not sure that I would describe that Axe as being a plain Jane......

There is passion, care and a whole lotta love in that build. Naming her after your Wife tells me that much.

Thanks Phil,
Don't get me wrong, I love that guitar. She turned out better than I had over hoped. But I never set out to build a guitar with that GOTM Wow Factor. The standard has been set so high over the last 2 months I doubt even if I had tried, given my (at present) basic skill set, I could achieve that standard.

But watch out, I've learnt a lot from this build. Who knows what the future holds.

And as for the rest of your post, spot on Buddy.

cheers
rob

[robin]

Quote from dvous on May 3, 2013, 20:21
Nice result Rob. The colour works well with the white pickguard as supplied with the kit.

I've also done a ST-1 kit (pics to be posted soon) and used only the supplied components. Like you, my first audition was spoilt by poor intonation and buzzing frets. But my local guitar building guru helped me out with the necessary tweaks, first to action, and then with filing the nut.

Now, like yours, it tunes correctly. And not only is nice to lay but it sounds good too, even with the Pitbull supplied pickups. Not bad at all from a $99 kit!

Thanks Dvous,
Looking forward to seeing your build mate. It will be good to see another Strat, she must be feeling a bit unloved with all the interest being on other guitars at present.

And you are right, awesome value for $99. THANKS ADAM

cheers
rob

[dingobass]

Hey Rob,

Don't under estimate the quality of this build.

In my humble opinion it is worthy to keep company with all of the current GOTM contenders.

It is not just how she looks, but also the back story that counts as well.

Also, GOTM is designed to be fun! There is no "competition" intended with GOTM it is an opportunity to show and tell your build and receive some positive critique from a judge out side of the Pit Bull team.

[keloooe]

I totally agree with DB there, GOTM is a little something that would make you feel like you have climbed Mount Everest!

The back story to that Axe is great, the looks are awesome, and now that it's finished, you have achieved something that you will remember for the rest of your life!!!

[robin]

Thanks Phil and Callum.

The encouragement and help from these Forums never cease to amaze me.

I am finding that when I'm just sitting watching TV at night if I'm not playing the ST I will grab an old singlet and just start burnishing it. I've been doing that now for a week and already I think I can see a better finish appearing. Of course it could also just be wishful thinking. lol.

So who knows, maybe Cinderella might have a new gown by the end of the month at maybe she might attend the GOTM Ball after all. We'll see.

cheers Guys, and thanks everyone
rob

[Brendan]

Rob, you'll know you've got it bad when the old cloth turns into a ream of A4 - hey DB?

[robin]

Quote from Brendan on May 4, 2013, 13:42
Rob, you'll know you've got it bad when the old cloth turns into a ream of A4 - hey DB?

Thanks for reminding Brendan, I'd forgotten that DB pearl.

But I don't know, I don't think it would be as relaxing. Just running a soft cloth over those lovely ST curves is calming, like stroking a cat I guess. Doing it with A4 paper would feel like stroking an armadillo. Lol

But if the singlet doesn't work I'll give it a go.

Cheers
rob

[dingobass]

Ha ha ha!

The photo copy paper trick is an old one shown to me by an elderly cabinet maker/ French Polisher when I was a nipper.
Only he used old news paper....

The paper is ever so slightly abrasive and with a bit of elbow grease you can get a mirror finish using this trick.

Buffing with an old t shirt or singlet will work as well, and it is good therapy!, just takes longer...

[robin]

Quote from dingobass on May 4, 2013, 16:48

Buffing with an old t shirt or singlet will work as well, and it is good therapy!, just takes longer...

Thanks Phil, but I think I'll take the "it is good therapy!, just takes longer..." option right now.

My nephew used to clean cars for a living and always swore by the newspaper trick to clean auto glass.

rob

Quote from robin on May 4, 2013, 12:43
Thanks Phil and Callum.

The encouragement and help from these Forums never cease to amaze me.

I am finding that when I'm just sitting watching TV at night if I'm not playing the ST I will grab an old singlet and just start burnishing it. I've been doing that now for a week and already I think I can see a better finish appearing. Of course it could also just be wishful thinking. lol.

So who knows, maybe Cinderella might have a new gown by the end of the month at maybe she might attend the GOTM Ball after all. We'll see.

cheers Guys, and thanks everyone
rob

Hey this is a lovely job. A guitar that you can't put down is a great guitar and I bet that patina is just loving the attention!