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  1. 19-04-2017, 12:00 PM #1
    Rockfactor
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    Quick intro

    G'day all.

    I'm Robbo and I've been meaning to get around to building my own guitar for a few years but didn't really know where to start and probably not really equipped with all the right tools. I came across the Pitbull website and spent some coin on an MB-1 kit which showed up today. Keen to get into it so if you're interested I'll start a build thread as well.

    I currently own a Gretsch Powerjet, MIM fender telecaster and Epiphone Les Paul and have owned a Faded Les Paul and a Maton MS2000 as well as a cheap strat copy which was my first guitar, aged 12, so I was looking for something a bit different, hence the MB-1.

    I play pretty regularly in a duo around the Newcastle area called Rock Factor

    http://rockfactor.com.au

    and look forward to getting my build on

    Robbo
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  2. 19-04-2017, 12:20 PM #2
    wokkaboy
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    welcome to the forum Robbo, sounds like some cool axes you own. Had a quick look at the website looks good, I'll check out some video's soon.
    Seen you started a build diary so ask any questions you have there and take your time and you will end up with a cool looking and sounding axe
    Current Builds and status
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    JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
    Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck

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    MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
    Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
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  3. 19-04-2017, 01:47 PM #3
    Andy40
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    Hey Robbo,

    Great to see your building a kit!

    yeah i was singing along to your sample gig stuff on your website.

    Welcome to the forum mate
    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
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  4. 19-04-2017, 04:09 PM #4
    Simon Barden
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    Hi Robbo and welcome to the forum.
    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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  5. 19-04-2017, 10:59 PM #5
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    Welcome Robbo!
    Nr 1: Red Widow LP-1MQ (Finished) ->Diary<-
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  6. 20-04-2017, 05:25 AM #6
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    welcome Robbo, definitely do a build thread - it's nice to see what people are doing and also a great way to get help when things get tricky.
    Stan's LP Build for my Sister: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=3146
    Benson Pickup Strat mod: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5229
    Epiphone LP headstock fix: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=3410
    Martin Backpacker Repair: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...?t=5038&page=3
    '57 Harmony Jazz guitar project: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=2972
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  7. 20-04-2017, 11:11 AM #7
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    Welcome Robbo.
    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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  8. 28-04-2017, 06:19 PM #8
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    Welcome Robbo!
    #001 (LP-1S) [finished - co-runner up Nov 2018 GOTM]
    #002 (WL-1)
    #003 (MPL Megacaster - semi scratch build) [finished]
    #004 (ST-1 JR - Arachnoid Superhero build) [finished]
    #005 (LP jr)
    #006 (TL-1A)

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    'The TGS Special'
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  9. 28-04-2017, 11:44 PM #9
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    Welcome along Robbo!
    Current builds:
    GPB-4B: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...548#post184548
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  10. 29-04-2017, 10:01 AM #10
    WeirdBits
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    Greetings Robbo, welcome to the forum.
    Scott.
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