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  1. 18-04-2017, 10:10 PM #1
    Marcel
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    Cool Howdy from tropical Queensland

    Howdy all,
    The name here is Marcel and I'm in regional Queensland a just few km South of Rockhampton.

    I am awaiting delivery of my first PBG kit being a LP-1SSP (with P-90's)... which will be my 6th kit build and will bring my collection of guitars up to 10. The other kits started as just cheap builds for fun and to learn, but things are starting to turn this hobby into what some would call an addiction...Also have bits for a Alder Tele with Rosewood neck partscaster build arriving about the same time so number 11 will not be far behind. Number 12 will hopefully be a ES-1GT.

    So, as you can see I have plans.... how they work out is yet to be seen...lol...

    Rgds
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  2. 18-04-2017, 10:13 PM #2
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    Welcome to the fun house Marcel - many here share your affliction .
    Current builds:
    GPB-4B: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...548#post184548
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  3. 18-04-2017, 10:13 PM #3
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    Welcome Marcel You have a Dutch name so any Dutch blood in you?

    And you do have plans indeed!
    Nr 1: Red Widow LP-1MQ (Finished) ->Diary<-
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  4. 18-04-2017, 10:52 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kick View Post
    Welcome Marcel You have a Dutch name so any Dutch blood in you?

    And you do have plans indeed!
    The name is actually French, but yeah, I was born in Melbourne Australia to Dutch parents from Geldrop and Hesse.. They emigrated to AU back in the late '50's... so despite then talking Brabanse occasionally we all have Aussie accents...
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  5. 19-04-2017, 02:28 AM #5
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    Hi Marcel and welcome. Don't forget to do a build diary with pictures. We want to see it!
    Build #1 ES-3
    Build #2 EX-1
    Build #3 Customised ES-1 in an ES-330 style
    Build #4 & #5 GSJ-1 and GSM-1
    Build #6 GST-1
    Build #7 Harley Benton JB
    Build#8 ES-1
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  6. 19-04-2017, 10:57 AM #6
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    Welcome Marcel. You still have about 30 guitars to be able to catch up with Wokka.....
    Current:
    GTH-1

    Completed:
    AST-1FB
    First Act ME276 (resurrected curb-side find)
    ES-5V
    Scratchie lapsteel
    Custom ST-1 12 String
    JBA-4
    TL-1TB
    Scratch Lapsteel
    Meinl DIY Cajon
    Cigar Box lap steel

    Wishing:
    Baritone
    Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck
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  7. 19-04-2017, 11:16 AM #7
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    Hi Marcel welcome to the forum and look forward to see your build diary of your spalty LP with P-90's.

    Looks like you have GAS (guitar acquisition syndrome !)
    Current Builds and status
    scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
    JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
    Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck

    Completed builds
    scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
    MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
    Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
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  8. 19-04-2017, 02:04 PM #8
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    Welcome to the forum Marcel. would love to see pics of your herd when you get a chance.
    Build #1 - ST-1 - Completed
    Build #2 - LP-1SS - Completed
    Build #3 - TLA-1R - Completed
    Build #4 - SGD-612 - Completed
    Build #5 - ES-1G - Completed
    Build #6 - STA-1HT | Completed
    Build #7 - ST1JR - Completed
    Current Build #8 - JBA-4
    Build #9 - Semi-scratch build Tele x 2 - Completed
    Current Build #10 - PRS-1H
    Current Build #11 - AGJR-1 - Completed
    Current Build #12 - ATL-1SB
    Current Build #13 - GST-1
    Current Build #14 - FBM-1
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  9. 20-04-2017, 08:42 PM #9
    Marcel
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    Yep, I've got GAS that has been banished to my 9mx12m tin shed man cave...lol Only two axes I'm permitted to keep in the house are my Gibson LP and Fender F-25 acoustic. Not that I mind, as I can get as loud as I want out there and the wandering fingers of primary school aged grandkids that visit from time to time can be managed far better this way.

    If you guys are interested I do have some mug shots of some of my previous kits/builds/rebuilds, but none of them are PBG. They range from AU$77 cheapie fleabay kits through to classic(near antique) '70's ply bodied recovery rebuilds.

    Still waiting for my PBG LP-1SSP to arrive. Hopefully that will be early next week.
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  10. 20-04-2017, 10:06 PM #10
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    Some of my 'heard'...

    The JB is made from Linden wood (also is my family name) stained Rosewood colour. Thumb rest and chrome cover only extras added.
    The brown strat is a AU$77 fleabay kit.. Ash body stained 'Golden Oak' colour with Fender Tex-Mex pups and Fender bridge.
    The Tele is a AU$109 fleabay kit. Alder body and Keda powder dyes for colour, and Yibuy Pups.

    All play reasonably well and all sound half decent considering the cost....
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