Yes, I bought my LP kit from the same website. They used to stock kits with Gibson shaped headstocks, then they revamped their website after what I can only assume was a similar notice that PBG received regarding the LP kit body shapes. Now they have recently reverted back to selling Gibson clones. I guess they are willing to take the risk and make that money while hoping they don't get hit with any penalties.Originally Posted by Simon Barden
Completed Projects:
non PBG LP Custom - Hetfield 'Uncle Milty' Iron Cross replica
non PBG Brownstein Stratocaster
Current WIP:
non PBG Stratocaster - Canadian Red Ensign
PBG FV-1G Custom
Why is it that this company can sell LP type kit and PBG can't. Maybe they just haven't been caught up with yet
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
The guy who runs it is actually based out of Australia and gets the kits from a Chinese factory.
Completed Projects:
non PBG LP Custom - Hetfield 'Uncle Milty' Iron Cross replica
non PBG Brownstein Stratocaster
Current WIP:
non PBG Stratocaster - Canadian Red Ensign
PBG FV-1G Custom
I understand why Adam can't, but by rights this other guy should not be able to even import them over here, or any other guy. Just saying. Good for one good for all
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
Yeah I agree.
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"
So it's the 'You don't know me from Adam' clause.
cheers, Mark.
I think your first statement summed it up JB. I'm sure big G will get around to him (again, apparently) eventually.
FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
I'm afraid I haven't used quilted veneers, or the ubeaut dyes, but of the stained examples you posted I like the last and second last best - the colour is the most even in those two. I quite like the slightly green tinge to the earlier tests, but for me at least the uniformity of the darker colour is nicer.
G'day mate. I did my TL-Q1 with Ubeaut stain. I think I used about 5 parts water to 1 part stain to pop the quilt, then sanded it back LIGHTLY! Try it out on scrap first and it is better to have it more diluted, then you can add another coat if required. The blue? All depends on the depth of colour you want and how the maple is absorbing the stain. Colour depth is always a personal taste thing. Again, start light and add more if required.
If you are finishing with Tru-oil, don't forget that it will add a slight yellow hue to the finish. That could give you a slight green look. A clear coat finish is no problem.
Thanks IRL for the advise
I have also been doing an experiment with Tung oil finish over some staining to see the effect an yes it tending towards a more green hue see below a couple of photos
This is a scrap of silky oak veneer on mdf from an old project.
The first is with 1:5 black then about 1:3 blue with about 5 coats of hardened Tung oil
The second is with just 2 applications of blue no black
The third is with a stronger black with a little red added to the black, which " ubeaut" suggested would give a jet black and then the 1:3 blue
I was doing this to see which would help the grain to stand out
In all cases the silky oak has taken on a more of a green hue ( quite nice like peacock blue green) , i am thinking the maple will have less influence on the blue dye ?
I also did a piece of scrap ply with a lighter pine but it does not have a lot of grain to show up. One side is just blue an the other side is blue over black
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