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Fnord
14-01-2014, 03:23 AM
Hi,

I'm a CNC nut looking for some new things to make on my mill, and I thought fancy engraved guitar parts would be a nice thing to try. I have *far* too many guitars already, but most of them have some kind of emotional attachment for me - a kit guitar seemed to be the cheapest and (hopefully) fun option.

How did I end up with a Pitbull?

I had been window shopping guitar kits on Ebay for months, then I found a very cheap auction for some rather messed-about half built tele kits. Some googling identified one as the TL-1TB - I like it, and now I'm looking at buying two more kits, a HB-4S and probably one of the other hollow-body basses. I'd buy another tele right now if they came with a spalted top.

I'll be running a build thread for the TL-1TB rescue. Someone tried to do a neon green burst with car enamel spraycans (photo attached). I can't wait to sand all that off and see the wood. It came without any of the hardware, but I don't mind - I'm not a fan of the Bigsby.
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/o2md1-what-where-you-thinking.jpg

pablopepper
14-01-2014, 03:33 AM
Hi Fnord, welcome to our little corner of the net. I had a feeling I'd seen this before...http://www.pitbullguitars.com/?page_id=42&mingleforumaction=viewtopic&t=195.0
Obviously, he's given up. Can't wait to see what you can do with it.

stan
14-01-2014, 09:34 AM
welcome and good luck!

wokkaboy
14-01-2014, 11:05 AM
Hi Fnord, welcome to the community and best of luck with the build. Good idea to remove that green paint.
Start a build diary, don't rush, ask lots of questions and enjoy the ride.
What colours you got in mind once its sanded back ?

gavinturner
14-01-2014, 02:00 PM
Welcome Fnord! Great to have you aboard. Will be great to read how you ressurect this green beasty!

Cheers,
Gav.