July Guitar of the Month Competition (for Guitars and Besses finished in June 2016)

[pablopepper]

Looks unreal Pumpy. This is the one to beat this month, imho.

[wokkaboy]

wicked build Pumpy first I've seen a build with the carbon fibre effect. My only concern is the full width of the E string doesn't reach the nut so the thinner part of the string may rattle around in the nut slot. Must be the new bridge you put on the strings must be anchored further away

[stan]

all fantastic guitas, but Pumpy, that ricci is tops

[Pumpy]

Thank you for all the comments :-)
My mistake with the head pic, wrong one posted but edited with the right one now. I used the stock strings for set up as I don't like taking strings on and off. Wokkaboy you're right, the new bridge meant I needed to change the strings for long scale but I always use the same make strings on all my basses so they were always going to be changed.

[wokkaboy]

ah good stuff Pumpy that headstock pic looks much better and the E string reaches the nut ok. What type and gauge strings do you use ?

[Pumpy]

I buy all my strings from Status Graphite in the UK, for 4 strings I use 40-100, and on my 5's I use 40-125, all round wound. I tried different gauges and types over the years but this seems to work well for me.

[wazkelly]

Looks great. String gauge is a bit lighter on the G than stock standard 45 but if it works for you all good.

Just wondering what the name on the headstock means?

[Caesar]

Hello this is my finished guitar, looks and sounds fantastic!
The head stock Logo is my name, the fine writing on the back says Rockabilly Rules, no alterations what so ever, all material bought from Pitbull Guitar, I love playing it, sounds fantastic and by the way it's my very first kit, loved every seconds working towards what it is today..

[Pumpy]

So, the headstock name :-)
I wanted to get away from the type of names and font normally associated with this style bass, if it's a unique build then I think the name and style should also be unique.
My wife lets me do my many 'little projects' with no complaints :-) so I decided to name the bass after her. Her name is Ildiko, she's Hungarian and her family have always called her Ingyom. It's pronounced Indyom, the 'GY' is the same sound as 'DY' in English. Her Dad has always called her Ingyomka, and thats how I got there. Hungarian 101 :-)

[wokkaboy]

Hey Caesar nice build well done. Just need a close up of the headstock please. Love the natural sides and neck look really cool with the red back and front.
I'll give you a tip some well focused outdoor photos in good light of the axe will give you a much better chance of scoring well !