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25-01-2026, 05:53 AM

fender3x started a thread Knobs from Xcentric Guitars in Non-Pit Bull Guitars Gear

I just posted updated pics of two basses where the only thing that has changed are the knobs. I had knobs on these basses prior to the ones from...

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12-02-2026, 03:30 PM

KaiH started a thread IB-6S Wiring Help in Wiring Pick-ups

Pick ups are not working, and on the wiring diagram it says to wire "Ground to bridge" and I have no idea what to do for that.

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08-02-2026, 07:40 PM

doyle started a thread Hardtail strat Bridge doesn't fit in pick guard in How to build your Pit Bull Guitar

Hi folks, a friend got the hardtail st1, and the bridge doesn't fit properly in the slot in the pick guard. Anyone had this problem before? What...

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15-02-2026, 05:45 AM

OEG69 started a thread Es12gq in General support

Hi all, Wondering if any members have built the ES12GQ, I am interested in the type of finish used. Have had conflicting advice on stains and...

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16-02-2026, 06:35 AM

peterh started a thread ES-3 pickup question in Wiring Pick-ups

After years of my build hanging in my basement, I'm finally getting around to doing the wiring but I'm not sure which pickup goes in the bridge and...

4 replies | 758 view(s)

21-02-2026, 07:09 PM

woodpecker started a thread Thinline Tele (DTL-1SB) in My Build Diary

I ordered a DTL-1SB and was delighted with the beautiful spalted maple veneer piece I received. I like the natural look so much that I am thinking...

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Yesterday, 03:42 PM

woodpecker replied to a thread Thinline Tele (DTL-1SB) in My Build Diary

Great! Thanks for the tips and suggestions, I will look into those.

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Yesterday, 09:22 AM

Trevor Davies replied to a thread Thinline Tele (DTL-1SB) in My Build Diary

Additional: I don't think the standard PBG TL-1 metal control plate will fit over the curved controls route on the DTL. Possibly: Trimming...

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Yesterday, 08:32 AM

fender3x replied to a thread Jazz bass Mod becomes Build? in Non-Pit Bull Guitars Gear

It's funny--in the pics--this actually looked shinier when I hadn't done anything to it yet. It would, however, not have passed the 3-foot viewing...

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Yesterday, 08:01 AM

Trevor Davies replied to a thread Thinline Tele (DTL-1SB) in My Build Diary

Hi and welcome to the forum woodpecker. That is a very nice spalted maple top. I think leaving the pickguard off is a good choice. I don't...

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Yesterday, 07:52 AM

fender3x replied to a thread Thinline Tele (DTL-1SB) in My Build Diary

First of all... Wow! That is a gorgeous top! I don't blame you a bit for not wanting to cover it. I don't think there should be any problems with...

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21-02-2026, 07:14 PM

woodpecker replied to a thread Thinline Tele (DTL-1SB) in My Build Diary

Photos here: https://imgur.com/a/UA9iYja

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21-02-2026, 02:06 AM

fender3x replied to a thread Buffing tools, equimpent and technique in Finishing your guitar

BTW, there is a lot of YouTube devoted to DIY buffing, most of which are which are pulley driven. I haven't seen any that give the tangential speed...

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21-02-2026, 12:53 AM

fender3x replied to a thread Buffing tools, equimpent and technique in Finishing your guitar

Trust the auto racer to have the more sophisticated tool! The one advantage I see with the online calculator that I used is that you can change...

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20-02-2026, 07:00 AM

Trevor Davies replied to a thread Tele build countdown... in Non-Pit Bull Guitars Gear

Definitely nice and shiny! So, your process, and the equipment, works.

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20-02-2026, 06:59 AM

dave.king1 replied to a thread Buffing tools, equimpent and technique in Finishing your guitar

Gearcalc is the one that I use https://locost7.info/gearcalc.php

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20-02-2026, 02:00 AM

fender3x replied to a thread IB-6S Wiring Help in Wiring Pick-ups

Also some graphics types won't upload. Once you've reduced the size you may want to make sure it's a jpg file. There are other file types that work,...

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19-02-2026, 03:14 PM

Trevor Davies replied to a thread IB-6S Wiring Help in Wiring Pick-ups

Hi KaiH, you can send them through the PitBull Guitars site using service@pitbullguitars.com. They can then forward them on! FYI - I think...

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19-02-2026, 02:39 PM

KaiH replied to a thread IB-6S Wiring Help in Wiring Pick-ups

Hey Trevor, I'm trying to send photos but for some reason it keeps saying the file type is invalid. Could I possibly get your email and i can send...

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19-02-2026, 07:48 AM

fender3x replied to a thread Tele build countdown... in Non-Pit Bull Guitars Gear

I should add that I don't think the "Tripoli" was necessary. It may be a bit more aggressive than the P204, but I don't think it was actually...

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19-02-2026, 07:44 AM

fender3x replied to a thread Buffing tools, equimpent and technique in Finishing your guitar

For anyone interested, here's the calculator I used to figure meters per second from wheel size and RPM: ...

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19-02-2026, 07:42 AM

fender3x replied to a thread Tele build countdown... in Non-Pit Bull Guitars Gear

Just finished polishing the body on this project. I am in a bit more of a hurry to finish my PJ Bass project, but decided to polish this body first...

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19-02-2026, 07:42 AM

fender3x replied to a thread Buffing tools, equimpent and technique in Finishing your guitar

So far so good using the improvised drill-press buffing machine, but a couple of notes to add. I did the P204 with a stitched buffing wheel, with...

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