Hi there, yes I am new

[jbeesl1]

Hi Everyone.
Just got delivered my first DIY guitar kit from Pitbull Guitars. I am very excited about trying to build a half decent guitar. I bought an ST-1 with maple fret board. Pitbull were nearly the only ones that sold the maple fret board strats.

I have never built a guitar and I hope i have enough patience to build it properly. I have watched many videos on how to build them but it seems that most people have a workshop to work in and seem to have alot of tools at their disposal. I have tried to get as many tools as what I think i need and go from there. My first job is to start sanding, sanding and more sanding. If anyone thinks I should start somewhere else, let me know.

I can play guitar, but am only a chord player. Cannot solo or anything like that.

So that's me. Finger's crossed it turns out ok.
Thanks for reading.

[Dedman]

Don't rush, and if in doubt about something, stop! Ask on the forum here and someone will know the answers.

Welcome to your new addiction

[stan]

Welcome and enjoy. The ST is a great place to start, and plenty of builds here to learn from. You dont need fancy tool and will get away with some basic ones - good clamps, sanding block, basic screw drivers and small spanners and Alan keys. A drill is handy too.
Have fun

[dave.king1]

Welcome, the ST is a great thing to build and the standard pups can sound great depending on what you are looking for so don't feel the need to upgrade straight up.

Mine does Shadows & Chris Isaac ( James Wilsey ) really well but doesn't go easily into Rory or Jimi sounds all that well but I built it to be the former and not a hardcore blues / rock machine.

Take your time and as others have said ask questions, the only silly ones are the ones that remain unasked

[Kick]

Welcome to the forum! Succes with your build and hopefully you'll open your build diary

[Fretworn]

Welcome JBees. I've built two guitar kits and a bass kit so far, as long as you have some large clamps, a hand drill, a sanding block and some sandpaper you've got all you need.

What part of Sydney are you in? There are a few regulars scattered around Sydney.

[jbeesl1]

Hi Fret, thanks for the advice. Come from the Inner West of Sydney. Start the sanding today of body and cutting the headstock out.

[jbeesl1]

Thanks, where/what is this open and build diary? I am going to take photo's and video of the build process.

[Zandit75]

Welcome jbeesl1!,
There is a separate section further down the main page that says "My Build Diary".
Just start a new thread in there, and show off all your photos and ask your questions in there.
If you put the model number in the thread description, it makes it easier for other people to search for that particular model so they can see other builds and what others have done.
Good luck with the build!

[FrankenWashie]

Hey Hey! Another Inner Westie! Welcome to the forum, as others have said if you need help, or if you have a question post it up in your diary and the cavalry usually comes a running with good advice, tips, bad jokes and the inevitable thread jacking.
If its something seriously wrong, or if the forum can't solve it for you or point you the right way, then Adam and Dingo Bass can usually sort out a fix.
Above all, enjoy building your Axe!