Hello from the Gold Coast

[funkjunky3]

Hey team,

Just a post to say hello. Been lurking for awhile, looking at grabbing a project for my 6 week university holiday. Getting a bit of a sense that a full kit build is something that requires a fair amount of time and patience to do properly so have decided not to get a kit just yet. Have just bought a Pitbull Guitars hardware pack for a dodgy old Strat I have lying around to see if I can turn it into a semi playable guitar and maybe learn a few things about setting up a guitar properly.

Looks like such a good little community here - looking forward to getting involved!

James

[Andy123]

Welcome James. I take it from your handle that you don't mind the odd bit of funk?

[JB RETRO]

Welcome FJ

[wokkaboy]

Hi James welcome to the forum.

Start a build diary for your refurb strat and ask any questions you have there about setup or anything else

plenty of knowledgeable people on the forum to help out.

What kit have you got in mind after the refurb strat ?

[dave.king1]

Welcome James. I take it from your handle that you don't mind the odd bit of funk?

From memory Funky Junky is the title of a Charlie Daniels song that is quite energetic

[funkjunky3]

Thanks Wokka, will do. Already looks like such a good spot to get expert advice. Looking at a J or P Bass kit when I take the plunge - mainly because I don’t have a bass so it will be easier to justify to the wife!

Andy - my band in highschool played a song called funkjunky. I used it as a username back then and it stuck as I don’t have the memory capacity to remember any others! I’m partial to a bit of funk but I’m more of a blues and roots guy these days.

[Andy40]

Hi James, welcome to the forum. An ol' strat is never a bad option for a refurb. Still finishing my Squier bullet makeover.

[Fretworn]

Welcome James

[Brendan]

Welcome along mate - I think there are a couple of banana benders on the forum - you're in good company. P / J basses are a great place to start - my first was a P Bass - I initially thought I'd miss the second pickup and additional controls - they're now my go to basses.

[funkjunky3]

Welcome along mate - I think there are a couple of banana benders on the forum - you're in good company. P / J basses are a great place to start - my first was a P Bass - I initially thought I'd miss the second pickup and additional controls - they're now my go to basses.

Thanks Brendan - I usually play a mates Made in Japan Jazz Bass. Seems to do the job but it’s so damn heavy. Figure a P Bass would do most of the same tricks with a bit less weight.

As a complete novice guitar builder with minimal tools/equipment, are the fender style kits generally a bit easier to put together?


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