September GOTM

[Brendan]

September Guitar of the Month (for Guitars and Basses finished in August)

Enter your finished guitar or bass here to be judged for the Pit Bull Guitars September Guitar of the Month.

Please remember:

For Guitars or Basses finished on (or before) the end of August.

One guitar/bass per member per month.
It must be a Pit Bull Guitars kit (mods and upgrades acceptable).
Guitar or Bass must be finished and playable.

We need at least 4 photos:
· full guitar shot from the front;
· close up of the body finish;
· shot of the back of the guitar; and
· close up of the headstock (please, no brand name logos)


Please post your photos in this thread. If you are having issues posting photos on the forum, please email them to brendan (at) pitbullguitars (dot) com

Please note: This competition is open to amateur guitar builders only. If you are making and selling guitars for profit, you are ineligible. Also while there are some stunning guitars around - you never know what the judges are looking for, so we encourage anyone who's built a Pitbull during the month to enter!

Competition for September closes at the end of August (Perth Western Australian time).

The sorts of things we judge on include:
· How well have the body and neck been prepared
· Is the choice of finish for the style of guitar appropriate
· How well has the finish been applied
· How well has all the hardware, pickups, etc, been installed
· Does it have the 'Wow Factor'· Which guitar would you make a beeline for in a guitar shop. That is, which one would you most like to take home.

BTW - remember that the winner is invited to be a guest judge the following month!

[Simon Barden]

Here is my GST-1, hereafter described as the Hexacaster.

This is a build of a GST-1 kit for a friend of mine, Steve, who's very into MIDI guitars and plays them live in a prog band. He wanted another guitar equipped with a MIDI pickup with internal controls as a backup guitar, in case his main MIDI guitar broke a string etc. I wasn't keen on trying to mod one of his existing guitars, so I said it would be much easier to build one from a kit, hence the GST-1 with a Roland GK-KIT-GK3 installed, and named 'Hexacaster' named after the hex pickup fitted.

It's finished in sprayed nitro, with a slight amber tint neck lacquer with clear lacquer over that, with the body being finished in an emerald green tinted clear lacquer, with clear over the top of that.

Basic front and back pictures:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1600x1200q90/922/Z3UNav.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1600x1200q90/922/4mKqJ2.jpg


Side view showing the 13-pin GK connector. The 13 wires carry the six individual hex pickup outputs, the standard guitar signal, power and various control signals, to/from the guitar synth unit. The standard guitar jack can be used, and it has a switching jack to disconnect the guitar signal from the GK unit if the guitar is being used just as a guitar, to stop the input impedance of the GK board from loading the pickups and dulling the sound slightly:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/923/n5g2C3.jpg


The Hexacaster headstock. Graphtech string tree and camel bone nut:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/923/tvKyw4.jpg


Rear of the headstock showing the Gotoh SG381 locking tuners. These have a great 16:1 gear ratio:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/923/Vv47fG.jpg


Now for all the interesting bits. Two Bare Knuckle True Grit Boot Camp single coils and a Tonerider Rocksong bridge humbucker. The Roland GK hex pickup. Two volume knobs and a standard passive tone control. It's quite a bright guitar, with the Rocksong a good fit for the two medium-hot BKs, with not a huge jump in output or difference in tone when switching from single coils to the humbucker.

The volume nearest the humbucker is a 500k Bourns audio taper push/pull switched pot, with the switching splitting the bridge humbucker. There is a treble bleed (cap and resistor in series) wired across the volume pot.

The middle knob is the GK synth volume (50k linear), which sends a variable output signal to the synth unit, and doesn't lower the hex pickup signal at all.

The common tone control (on all pickups) is a 250k Bourns audio taper push/pull switched pot, with the 'up' position swapping from GK + guitar to GK signal only out on the 13-pin connector. The tone capacitor is a 0.022uF orange drop.

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/923/ArIpmR.jpg

The LED shows the GK preamp board inside the guitar is receiving power from the synth and reassure the user that they have plugged the lead in and it hasn't fallen out. The mini toggle switch is a sprung-loaded-to-centre momentary contact switch, and sends out signals that can be set up in the synth controller to do things like increase/decrease patch selection values or turn effects on and off, though it does depend on the synth controller as to what it can be programmed to do. On some older Roland/Boss modules, the function is fixed.

The CRL 5-way switch has one side dedicated to the pickup selection, whilst the other brings in a 470k resistor in parallel with the volume pot when either of the two single coils are selected.

The bridge is a two-point Wilkinson trem, with steel saddles and a steel block. There is both the standard-sized trem arm and a reduced-sized trem arm à la Gilmour, you can see both fitted in various photos.

In the trem cavity are two springs and a Hipshot Tremsetter unit, which keeps the trem remarkably stable and under control. The cavities are graphite paint shielded, and this was carried over into the trem cavity for neatness:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/922/fj4PYO.jpg


The cutaway heel and rounded neck plate. The neck shape was modified so that there was a minimal flat section poking out from the heel joint and a much more gradual transition to the joint:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/923/E6rmk7.jpg


A player's view of the Hexacaster. You can see the far more gradual neck to heel transition with no step quite well:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/922/k0rhtq.jpg


And here is a photo showing the standard trem arm fitted:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/922/cFle5c.jpg

Here's a very rough video showing Steve trying out the guitar on the day he picked it up. He's testing, rather than demonstrating, so note that it's not the most exciting demo in the world. He runs through some synth patches, then some hex pickup processed sounds e.g. nylon string and steel string acoustics) before moving to the straight guitar sounds.


http://youtu.be/NBjolfF2Kx4

And to finish off, a photo of it hanging proudly on Steve's wall. Apparently rather than be a backup guitar, it will probably replace his Brian Moore as his main MIDI guitar. Which is nice :) :

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/922/ZKlpvw.jpg

[blinddrew]

That is an awesome piece of work! From every perspective.

[PJSprog]

Nice work, Simon. Definitely not your average kit guitar with upgrades.

[Andyxlh]

OK here's my shot, I don't seem to be able to upload better quality photos, am I the only one that struggles to get pics uploaded? :)
It's a TL-A with a rosewood fretboard
Most of the guitar parts are from the kit, pickups, bridge and machine heads.
5V, 6W stereo amp, $5 from eBay
Built in Toneworks Pandora PX2 that was given to me years ago with a dodgy input and output jack.
5V phone backup battery under the scratchplate, dropped to 3V for the Pandora. 2x 40W ultra slim speakers from a caravan
Here's a short video of a sound demo using the onboard amp and speakers (apologies for the playing :) )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM02fk-JuKo

The output jack still functions, so the effects can be played through an external amp with or without the onboard amp and speakers operating
The control panel works in the standard way with the pickup selector and the vol/tone, the third knob is for the amp(it's off a Marshall amp) and works as vol/on. The small switch next to the Marshall knob turns the Pandora on and off
There's a miniUSB input for charging and a 3.5mm jack for input to play along with music (pics below)
It's super-useful to pick up and have a quick play without faffing around with cables and amps. The battery seems to last ages, I have not run it flat yet! It is fairly big physically, I didn't note the claimed energy storage as most of the time they are fairly fantastical!
41404
41405
41406
41408
41486
I'll pop in some more photos below of the wiring

[Andyxlh]

Here's a few more:
41409
41410
41411
41412
The paint is a Rustoleum white primer and surf blue with a wash of oak Feast Watson stain thinned with Meths to turn it to a green from blue, with a light sand with fine paper to age it.
It is a bit heavier than a standard TL, because of the weight of the speakers (although as you can see I removed a lot of Ash!)
There's the standard output jack, that allows the use of the onboard effects through an external amp, a mini USB port for charging the onboard battery and a 3.5mm input to allow me to play along with input music through the onboard speakers:
41485

[mcamp001]

This is a first build for me, learned a lot! . Upgraded to SD Slash pickups, and orange drop caps. Plays and sounds great!

41455
41456
41457
41458
41459

[Brendan]

With only two entries - we'll keep this one open for September and have September / October GOTM.

[Christian_cgs]

Hi everybody,
here's my entry, first build.

Veintidós - Telemonster (DJT-1)

Body finish: water based black dye and spray can acrylic varnish
Neck finish: tru-oil
Dimarzio ToneZone T bridge pickup
D`adario auto-trim locking tuners
Bone nut upgrade
Custom decals
Custom neck pickup cavity cover
Kill switch (pickup selector)
Alternative knobs
Round string tree
The rest of the hardware and circuit is from the kit.

I enjoyed building this kit and im really happy with the results, plays nice!:D
Here's my diary, if anyone want to take a look
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=11356

41515
41516
41517
41518
41519

[Christian_cgs]

More pics!

41522
41523
41524
41520
41521

[Andyxlh]

That looks awesome, nice job!

[jmax]

That is amazing, Simon!

[andybanks]

Hi Folks,

Here's my entry for the month. It is an ES-1GT kit finished to match this 1973 Mustang.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXxLmy3TvuiYlnbzG2Kc9BaCbhd1NzGgcBCMVCiVNE43zpvv lAPcgOd8exEXtDXlLm45FQuw_HScazmoNcAcM-0_fqktDTTjmvE_tGX9kE2WKfuKA5zdRqP4BKi9AqgAryoCSsr_ j5fsrvXWGbUod8qNw=w1662-h1246-no?authuser=0?.jpg (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXxLmy3TvuiYlnbzG2Kc9BaCbhd1NzGgcBCMVCiVNE43zpvv lAPcgOd8exEXtDXlLm45FQuw_HScazmoNcAcM-0_fqktDTTjmvE_tGX9kE2WKfuKA5zdRqP4BKi9AqgAryoCSsr_ j5fsrvXWGbUod8qNw=w1662-h1246-no?authuser=0?.jpg)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWD23h7_2ckICohK6f-o0Vu-rAHISuy0FEH5osIfW4PZ6WvtmWj4T0sYwIil0RwsPfjUI3jVjf Ze0BVcP0qVSgkrZsWPR6F7vjcnxusePIIBEDrzNsKl2IjakXv1 wTlYxYsIzXT1zIFKPxXSiIH91k2zw=w936-h1246-no?authuser=0?.jpg (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWD23h7_2ckICohK6f-o0Vu-rAHISuy0FEH5osIfW4PZ6WvtmWj4T0sYwIil0RwsPfjUI3jVjf Ze0BVcP0qVSgkrZsWPR6F7vjcnxusePIIBEDrzNsKl2IjakXv1 wTlYxYsIzXT1zIFKPxXSiIH91k2zw=w936-h1246-no?authuser=0?.jpg)

The headstock logo and pinstripe are designed on inkscape and cut using adhesive vinyl on my wife's Cricut Maker. Yes she is a little dissapointed that I am using it and not her..

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWxeRlHLI4KP0ZFFU_f2cf9SqbERtYrBbhNUiZLux484Y6Yf uitD0tdO25HmpnyoY771rFbTOuHLPs9p1V74gND0Dz7hH2k46y agNz2hQ1kfJI4JfEOOwzFY52UTCDWYI81FHIJczOCMdTq4m9vZ 0U0Wg=w936-h1246-no?authuser=0?.jpg (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWxeRlHLI4KP0ZFFU_f2cf9SqbERtYrBbhNUiZLux484Y6Yf uitD0tdO25HmpnyoY771rFbTOuHLPs9p1V74gND0Dz7hH2k46y agNz2hQ1kfJI4JfEOOwzFY52UTCDWYI81FHIJczOCMdTq4m9vZ 0U0Wg=w936-h1246-no?authuser=0?.jpg)

The headstock signiature is also cur from the same vinyl.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kH_f5a4lOP4XECJXm3yh5RUI9dJCTbsvhVvwVuU3kZZ6faK0aF EHhbwhwu4ZKzVcIzYH4NdCSUNsiNzHXlAocZNWgWWbA2fSpEm7 09sbbTe1g4lh7oaY9W9GB2um_tWorPPKhNLiA650AGC2mx939U dZ4c0OLVR2DgUG9heqo_4Wzv0Ebc6vxJoNdbY40cI_YeUlDiR6 iebO6fuQvMPW3Lz6JGzh58-se-SYikQy1mq6yagzjkEoF7fM3aMxzBy0EgYxSu7tqHsLgGbLu2eC BB3u5g6tRxDPwsSXIRR14yi5IVtlYcf5V0sD1_PzzMjPkFdv6B RSKzf1JOi9D-WY_MsJaTBbohZCWUwkCgUZOjAjQaukHbgyn4263m91XJxSafqn QNKznoth3PhDMjC4klataOUEZgbWQA2cjrnafkNywlAoX3DW-eF-Cq0qtiKJhBpii7buYRe-7nNyGe7FfrFO6rEzl0vnMGcFoefkui6wbfqZOA57HxkcQ9Vfg_ 2brk2WdTje7UQJihD6CDl5Q3ai5icEtJ0SmtxYCx9g_oN0CCwH IyBv4myEZj3rq_w06PFufBdNuOH5U-v2QfaomwATcyoGsY-NlX6AxJgkPF3ui_977QI7ZadUqwZAbCC0IVtzZWT5bqslygmZH VyVr52jlgMC7lrTv4rtECUH-RPhgCZ5ynNEL4W470WTOD4SrWYMnJMarBs_Zws5kywSGM4u-g=w936-h1246-no?authuser=0?.jpg (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kH_f5a4lOP4XECJXm3yh5RUI9dJCTbsvhVvwVuU3kZZ6faK0aF EHhbwhwu4ZKzVcIzYH4NdCSUNsiNzHXlAocZNWgWWbA2fSpEm7 09sbbTe1g4lh7oaY9W9GB2um_tWorPPKhNLiA650AGC2mx939U dZ4c0OLVR2DgUG9heqo_4Wzv0Ebc6vxJoNdbY40cI_YeUlDiR6 iebO6fuQvMPW3Lz6JGzh58-se-SYikQy1mq6yagzjkEoF7fM3aMxzBy0EgYxSu7tqHsLgGbLu2eC BB3u5g6tRxDPwsSXIRR14yi5IVtlYcf5V0sD1_PzzMjPkFdv6B RSKzf1JOi9D-WY_MsJaTBbohZCWUwkCgUZOjAjQaukHbgyn4263m91XJxSafqn QNKznoth3PhDMjC4klataOUEZgbWQA2cjrnafkNywlAoX3DW-eF-Cq0qtiKJhBpii7buYRe-7nNyGe7FfrFO6rEzl0vnMGcFoefkui6wbfqZOA57HxkcQ9Vfg_ 2brk2WdTje7UQJihD6CDl5Q3ai5icEtJ0SmtxYCx9g_oN0CCwH IyBv4myEZj3rq_w06PFufBdNuOH5U-v2QfaomwATcyoGsY-NlX6AxJgkPF3ui_977QI7ZadUqwZAbCC0IVtzZWT5bqslygmZH VyVr52jlgMC7lrTv4rtECUH-RPhgCZ5ynNEL4W470WTOD4SrWYMnJMarBs_Zws5kywSGM4u-g=w936-h1246-no?authuser=0?.jpg)

It is finished using Protec Automotive Paints and their HS Clear Coat.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVHzdUl67aEeJLbV5koMM0Uj2hbUPrqSf45jykV2zxZM4mfg jsGTu9ICTWHNBpIqpqB3dK-fm4cr31e4NUOEv9FHBpJiwo1sNC2Yg7P7O1SwauWwpWa547nUV QeLoKmxFEOu9LusG6r1mDo3PdJV-yH8Q=w936-h1246-no?authuser=0?.jpg (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVHzdUl67aEeJLbV5koMM0Uj2hbUPrqSf45jykV2zxZM4mfg jsGTu9ICTWHNBpIqpqB3dK-fm4cr31e4NUOEv9FHBpJiwo1sNC2Yg7P7O1SwauWwpWa547nUV QeLoKmxFEOu9LusG6r1mDo3PdJV-yH8Q=w936-h1246-no?authuser=0?.jpg)

The hardware is all stock hardware from the kit. I am happy with the tones at this stage, with the exception of the capacitors for tone, that don't roll off nicely, but this can all wait for a while until I get myself familiar with this guitar before I change anything further.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVZ4DF4zmy-3CV6lI6ZWIt-9DGJdMafAGUw1T4-JLumzqMJR6A4D-4E4aSlDJ_Ou0ATNhHqVqiBIuj5rbYk_1CA9JwC3FupzPicsPP1 8XY4cPhvVmLsrD0ibdj8-7boFwLIG67-GwRkCqAsblkI3JRYGg=w936-h1246-no?authuser=0?.jpg (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVZ4DF4zmy-3CV6lI6ZWIt-9DGJdMafAGUw1T4-JLumzqMJR6A4D-4E4aSlDJ_Ou0ATNhHqVqiBIuj5rbYk_1CA9JwC3FupzPicsPP1 8XY4cPhvVmLsrD0ibdj8-7boFwLIG67-GwRkCqAsblkI3JRYGg=w936-h1246-no?authuser=0?.jpg)

I've really enjoyed the process of building this kit. I will have to find a nice way to explain it to my wife that one may not b enough. :-)

I think I might go take the stickers off the back of the tuners now.. :-)

[FrankenWashie]

Lovely work Andy. Absolutely one I'd buy!

[FaustoB]

Ok, I'm here for the feedback!
Gorgeous guitars in this competition so far, here's my humble entry, build #1.

Fretless JB4 Tempi Scuri
Stain, intensifier and finish Dingotone black stump.
Custom DYI printed pick guard made with computational generative design, inspired by smoke & natural movement
Daddario XL strings
Drilled out existing side dots in fretted position and added mine (bamboo) in fretless position
Tonerider pickups
Bass name carved on side of headstock

Short video/sound clip recorded on phone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1H0yD9HVhs
Longer video/sound clip recorded from DI and XY mic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5DEjiH07os&t=331s

Thank you immensely to anyone in this forum that very generously helped with this build... I enjoyed the process and I've learnt heaps!

41749

41754

41751

41752

41755

[FaustoB]

and a couple more photos here....

41756

41757

41758

[ILRGuitars]

Bloody nice job mate.....very nice.

[andybanks]

Ditto, I particularly like the engraved name one the side of the headstock. Super cool

[Brendan]

Missed an entry from Larry Nawa's AIB-1F...

[Brendan]

And comp closed - new one for November up soon!
\m/

[Brendan]

Judges comments are in!
Simon Barden's GST-1 -
Very well put together and the finish is very good, love the midi and I can imagine the wiring work that’s gone into it, only thing Im not a fan of is the green, just not my kinda colour.
Wow, massive attention to detail plus loads of high end gear used on this build. Nice tropical Kermit Green colour. Sounded as good as it looks and reckon anyone would be pleased to won this guitar.
Simply beautiful and beautifully complex. All the expected SB attention to detail has produced a clean and elegant looking ST with the hex pup and LED indicating more lurks within. The trans green is more appealing than I expected, mainly due to the grain, and the finish shows the care that was applied. The GK has been moulded seamlessly into the kit along with all the upgrades. Fantastic.
Amazing electronics – and sounds like it provides a great amount of versatility in guitar. Green looks great with the right level of shine. Overall great finish on the guitar.

Andyxlh's TLA-1 -
Love this build its crazy in all the right ways, sounds good and would keep me entertained for sometime, ok she’s a bit rough round the edges but does what is designed to do.
Interesting and very practical outcome achieved with this guitar. Not the prettiest due to additional hardware and speakers fitted but when you look beyond those I love the colour, headstock shape & logos.
Pandora's Box... wonderfully insane. Ingenuity and determination to get everything squeezed in and functioning to produced a truly useful 'pick up and play' build. Finish matches the overall look, which suggests it has evolved into this rather than just been created as is. Crazy good.
Second fancy wiring job of the month and I’m loving it. Love the concept and the additional confusions on how you did it – awesome!

mcap001's SSCM-1E -
Beautifully finished body, the colour and burst is stunning, and the hardware sits perfectly with this finish which makes the binding pop, would look better with a carved headstock though.
Top effort for a first timer. Lack of grain fill leaving open pores on front looks great and contrasts well with the high gloss finish on back and neck. Not a fan of the stock kit truss rod cover and for a few bucks there are plenty of better designs easily found online. Stock Square Edged Headstock shape was probably easiest way to go on a first build but looks a bit out of place. Good to see your own logos on display.
Really nice first build. I love the colours of the top, with really nice transitions. The neck looks beautiful, although it would have been nice to see the headstock reshaped. Nice upgrades, well done.
Flawless colour. Amazing guitar. Would go on anyone’s wall. Only detraction for me is the flat headstock.

Christian_cgs' DJT-1 -
Stunning! Yes it’s well put together and yes it has nice upgrades, but that body is simply perfect, from the burst to the high gloss finish, blends so well into the rosewood fretboard, nice headstock design and logos, I would buy this in a heartbeat.
Gotta love the glassy looking finish on this one. Love the subtle modifications such as cut down pick guard to hide neck cavity to the different control knobs. Gorgeous headstock shape with great font and style used for logos.
What a monster. Fantastic finish, it looks amazing. Dark and sinister with the black hardware, contrasted with the light neck and headstock. Some choice upgrades and great attention to detail. Really excellent looking build.
Love the faded burst, with the gloss finish – comes off great. Truly is a telemonster!

Andybanks' ES-1GT -
Very nice looking guitar, I can see the love that’s gone into this build, gold hardware goes perfectly with the Ford colour, shouldn’t say this but put your name on the headstock, you should be proud of such a guitar.
Very shiny and Gold Hardware truly complements that shade of blue. Lots of delicate work on headstock and logos but not a fan of the standard kit supplied truss rod cover. Overall a great looking guitar.
A classic. Great colour complimented by the gold hardware, what a combo. Love the headstock shape and look, although I think another TRC would do more justice to the build. Some slight bleed onto the binding in places, but an amazing overall look.
Amazing love with this – can see the tie in to your Mustang, with the right amount of bling. Nice attention to detail, and while the body is a Pitbull – don’t be afraid to name it in your own way.

FaustoB's JB-4 -
As soon as this was posted I wanted it, looks like a top end boutique bass, the natural finish looks professionally done, beautiful fretboard, hardware also goes well and that pick guard suites it so well, great job!
Solid effort for a first build. Love the pick guard design which goes well with overall colour scheme. DT Black Stump can be a challenging product to use and it looks like you went with a grain fill satin finish appearance which is a very traditional bass appearance. Engraved logo on underside of headstock is a great unique touch. Well done.
When I see this I think 'driftwood', and I love it. Some really interesting choices and great execution. The effect of the finish on body and neck look great, and work well with the fretless board. Fantastic pickguard. A really appealing look bass.
Love how the pickguard has come out. Overall stunning bass. Great work and to be encouraged. Love the idea of putting the name on the side of the headstock.

Larry Nawa's AIB-1F -
Love the headstock shape and black hardware, looks great with the ebony fretboard, the staining on the quilted top is well done, a headstock logo would make this perfect.
Great colour used to highlight the quilted maple top against an otherwise very minimalistic appearance. Headstock logo would have added the finishing touch and this is probably the only headstock shape where standard kit truss rod cover doesn’t look out of place.
A nice clean IB with gorgeous honey flame top. Interesting colour for the back and headstock that works well, but maybe a touch too much orange in it for me in the photos. Looks good with the black hardware. Very nice.
Simple, elegant and classy. Love the look and colour. Nice work!

[Brendan]

Turns out that the lead changed a couple of times while putting the scores into the spreadsheet - so many great guitars this month.

So - runner up - Andybanks' ES-1GT

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWD23h7_2ckICohK6f-o0Vu-rAHISuy0FEH5osIfW4PZ6WvtmWj4T0sYwIil0RwsPfjUI3jVjf Ze0BVcP0qVSgkrZsWPR6F7vjcnxusePIIBEDrzNsKl2IjakXv1 wTlYxYsIzXT1zIFKPxXSiIH91k2zw=w936-h1246-no?authuser=0?.jpg

But the winner Christian_cgs' DJT-1
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=41515&d=1631032137

[dozymuppet]

Very impressive. I'd definitely be checking these out if I saw them in a showroom.

Sent from my Pixel 4 using Tapatalk

[PJSprog]

What a great group of builds this go-around.

[FaustoB]

Thank you for the feedback!
And congratulations to all the builds, stunning and very inspiring work!

[andybanks]

Wow,

I truly wasn't expecting to place, as all the entries were so good. I don't envy the task of rating these guitars and picking a winner, because each one has a unique story. It's got to be like choosing a favourite automobile from a truck, sedan, 4wd, motorbike, go-kart and scooter. well, maybe there we no scooters..

Massive Congratulations to Christian_cgs for the win. That is truly a beautiful guitar and one you can be very proud of. :-)

Also huge respect to all entries. They are all inspiring builds and give me great motivation for the next one after my current loom building project.

[RocknRolf]

Very impressive and inspiring builds.
Congrats Cristian_cgs and Andy!

[Andyxlh]

Well done all! Congratulations to the winners, wonderful guitars!

[Christian_cgs]

WoooooooooooW, what a surprise!!! can't tell you how excited I am right now.
Being this my first build, it means a lot to be chosen between all this awesome guitars.
Massive congrats to everyone, I thought my chances where slim when the comp was closed. Had some faith but not this much.
Andybanks your build is incredible, super clean and everything looks perfect!
I want to thank to everyone in this grate community and specially the guys who took the time to comment and help me with all the million doubts I had.
This was THE perfect way to spend covid lockdowns and all this crazy weird difficult times.
Much love and cheers to every one!! :cool: