I have finally started started my kit. My first time building one of these things and I probably need all the help I can get. I am going with a Outback Sunset Stain with Chrome hardware, I think that will turn out nice
I have finally started started my kit. My first time building one of these things and I probably need all the help I can get. I am going with a Outback Sunset Stain with Chrome hardware, I think that will turn out nice
Good stuff, post lots of pics. We like pics.
You can avoid the forum uploader by hosting on something like Imgur and hot linking it here. I can post instructions if you are having trouble working it out.
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"
Hi TYS, ask any questions you have here and we can help you out. Would be nice to see a pic of the kit and I'm keen to see the flame maple veneer to see if it's worth staining black first to pop the flames.
Here's an example of a LP-1M kit I did before staining
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
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
I have tried to post pics but can’t
you probably need to resize the picture to below 1MB and dimensions no larger than 1500 x 1500 resolution
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
My PRS-1H has been a challenge as my 14th axe build so trying it as a first build will certainly test your skills. I'm sure you'll get through it...!
Most of my photos are from my Samsung S5. I email them to myself on a PC as attachments reduced to 10% in size giving JPG picture file sizes of less than 500kb. Then when using the "Go advanced" menu here on the forum I upload using the paperclip icon... it's quick, easy, reliable, works well and has reasonable resolution, Never had a failure or complaint. Only limitation is 5 photos per post, so if you need more photos posted you simply have to post more replies.
Builds-
#18 PBG GSH-1R https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ad.php?t=10236
#17 PBG PBA-4 https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ead.php?t=9984
#16 PBG IB-1Q http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=8754
#15 PBG TLA-12 http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=8444
#14 PBG PRS-1H
#11 Scratch build AC15 clone headhttps://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ead.php?t=7686
#09 PBG ES-1TL
#07 partscaster Alder Denim Tele.
Hey Andy I covered the whole veneer in black stain and carefully sanded it back to achieve that result with a sanding block and probably 240 to 320 grit paper. That was about 3 years ago that build. I used FW proof tint black which is darker than Japan black - lucky DB doesn't read many posts these days haha
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
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