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brady
23-02-2014, 08:23 AM
Just got my kit. already starting to panic a bit but also extremely excited. going to take inspiration from a Jackson, with a semi glossed red and black trim
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/y619x-JK-1-new-main-150x120.jpg
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/69e0f-sv-std_white.jpg

lawry
23-02-2014, 10:35 AM
Hi Brady.
Welcome to the PBG clan. That's a nice clean looking axe you've chosen. Have fun building it and take your time. If there's anything that causes doubt or uncertainty, just ask for help and you'll find lots of people ready to assist. Looking forward to watching your guitar become a reality so please post as it progresses.
Cheers,
Lawry

Brendan
23-02-2014, 11:12 AM
Welcome along Brady - can't remember anyone building one of these yet!... Going stock for pickups / etc?

brady
23-02-2014, 11:19 AM
thanks, yes I am going to go everything stock for this build since it will be a test for me as I normally play acoustic so not quite sure on pickups and what not. have been looking at other members builds all fantastic. I believe 1 other person has made this guitar in blue I believe. and I will definitely post my progress

adam
23-02-2014, 01:21 PM
Hey Brady, welcome. You might have missed out on our new Quick Start Guide, which we only just printed to include in all of our kits. Here it is here: http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/pdf/QSG.pdf

gavinturner
23-02-2014, 05:06 PM
Welcome Brady! Great inspiration you have chosen. It's going to be a killer build. Keep us updated on progress, and speak up with any questions. There's nothing the guys here can't help you with. Have fun!

cheers,
Gav.

stan
24-02-2014, 12:05 AM
Welcome Brady - a very Metal choice - enjoy the process!

brady
25-02-2014, 10:33 PM
I will be painting my guitar do I need to use a lacquer sealer or can I use paint undercoat

Andyport
25-02-2014, 11:28 PM
Hi Brady,

If you are going to spray the body with acrylic lacquer as your finish coats, this is what I did when painting my JM-1. After some initial sanding I grain filled, using a Timbermate slurry. Then sand, sand and sand using 240 then 320grit. I then used a rattle can of acrylic lacquer grey primer/filler spraying a number of coats. This sands beautifully to a really smooth finish. Then spray your top coat colour, followed by the clear coats. Allow to cure for a week before you cut and polish it to a high gloss finish.

Hope this very quick overview helps you out. If you have any specific questions don't hesitate to ask, always plenty of people here willing to help you out.

Best of luck.
Andy

brady
26-02-2014, 01:40 AM
thanks andy great help

brady
02-03-2014, 10:00 AM
checking in, have been doing a lot of sanding going to apply first lot of undercoat Monday