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    First build

    Hi
    My name's Ian, and I'm about to start a TL kit - first one. I've been playing for about 3.5 years, and am pretty stoked about this build. I live just outside of Toronto in Canada. Any tips or suggestions will be welcomed. Nice to be a part of the community!

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    Member JB RETRO's Avatar
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    Welcome Ian.
    Builds to date
    #1, 3 string box guitar
    #2, GR-1SF, November guitar of the month 2016
    #3, Charvel Surfcaster tribute scratch build. ( Completed )
    #4, Pawn shop Strat ( Completed )
    #5, Current build MM-1Q

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    GAStronomist wazkelly's Avatar
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    Welcome Ian, a nice and simple kit to begin with as barely a handful of solder joints to be done.

    Plenty of Tele kits to choose from and the Ash ones can look stunning with some dark grain filler and a vibrant coloured stain, The quilted or flame maple veneers also look good but are quite delicate and need a lot more care taken to bring out their best.

    Good luck and enjoy the fun.

    Cheers, Waz
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    Welcome to the Forum Ian, look forward to seeing your build evolve.
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    Overlord of Music Fretworn's Avatar
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    Welcome Ian
    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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    Welcome from the other Ian. My advice is to take your time and don't rush things. You will get the best results that way.

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    Overlord of Music Andy40's Avatar
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    Welcome to the forum Ian
    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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