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adam
05-01-2015, 07:01 PM
February 2015 Guitar of the Month Competition
Enter your finished guitar here to be judged for Pit Bull Guitars February 2015 Guitar of the Month.

Remember:

One guitar per member per month (if we have more than 8 entries)
It must be a Pit Bull Guitars kit (mods and upgrades acceptable)

We need 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)

Post your photos in this thread.

Competition for January closes 31 January 2015
Winner will be judged by the Pit Bull Guitars Judging Panel, including the joint-winners of the January GOTM, Tim and Wokka.

kells80aus
09-01-2015, 09:41 AM
The wait is over, Gypsy lives.

Double Cut Junior with a set neck

Finshed in Carmine Gypsy Wudtone with Wudtone aged tint gloss
Scratch plate and labels deliberately left off to give it that minimalist look.
large CTS pots used in the electrics with large .023 uF cap, pushback shielded cloth wire used to jack, covered with shrink wrap to prevent those anoying shorts.

There have been several delays along the way in this build but in the end she is a sweet little guitar.

PK

Nickosaurus
09-01-2015, 10:05 AM
Digging the minimalism mate. Great looking build.

wokkaboy
09-01-2015, 10:36 AM
nice build PK, it's been a while since your last entry ? Good work getting February rolling and you have got through all the issues of this build.
They really are a minimalist axe, especially without the pickguard but might as well show off the nice grain.
You need to post a close up photo PK.
I'll enjoy sitting back this month, not rushing to finish any builds and judge, hopefully it's an easier month to judge - yeah right !

kells80aus
09-01-2015, 11:14 AM
Some better shots, I lack the black drop sheet of a Turner. ;)
Had to crop and reduce soem of these.



PK

kells80aus
09-01-2015, 11:17 AM
The grain is very subtle and hard to get the pics to show it as you would see it with the naked eye. it has a very warm and subtle
ambiance

PK

wokkaboy
09-01-2015, 11:41 AM
nice one PK they are much better photos. Was this a custom order PK as I can't see a set neck DC junior in the PBG website ?
I think there's a good chance Gav's DC will be entered soon too !

kells80aus
09-01-2015, 11:51 AM
Thanks Wokka. yes this is a special order.
Yeah I've seen Gav's DC's. they're very nice in butterscotch with a nice 'Pretty' shine.

Cheers PK

stan
09-01-2015, 03:54 PM
great work PK, nice to see her done

Scott J.
09-01-2015, 03:57 PM
Really nice work, PK ... clean, simple, no frills and ready to kick-arse - everything a good rock guitar should be!

andrewdosborne
09-01-2015, 05:59 PM
PK, great entry to kick-off the Feb GOTM. Love the minimalism of this guitar and I can see the grain nicely when I zoom into the second lot of photos. Good work! How does she sound?

bargeloobs
09-01-2015, 06:13 PM
I'm not even gonna utter the word "minimalist", doh!! I'm gonna go with "perfect" just perfect!

gavinturner
09-01-2015, 06:33 PM
Great work PK. I really love this one. Nothing better than a tasty Jnr and yours is certainly that. I really like the look without the pickguard! Might have to give this a go. Sterling axe - would dearly love to hear her growl!

cheers,
Gav.

Shoota
10-01-2015, 06:21 PM
How is it Feb GOTM when it's only 10th of Jan?

bargeloobs
10-01-2015, 06:37 PM
This is the thread for the Feb GOTM, the winner will be chosen/announced around the first week in Feb.

Shoota
10-01-2015, 06:39 PM
Ah. I see how it works. Carry on.

kells80aus
11-01-2015, 05:35 PM
somewhere in here you'll find a very rough soundcloud clip of this baby under the heading Gypsy lives. rough refers to my playing, not the sound of the guitar.

http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=3241&page=5&p=67827#post67827

https://soundcloud.com/paulwkelly-1/sound-check

PK

jarrod
11-01-2015, 06:12 PM
I'm impressed Paul that's a really nice clean cut guitar. What wood is used on this kit as I fancy making one out of good mahogany.

kells80aus
11-01-2015, 06:17 PM
Hi JC
this is a standard PBG basswood kit. I do have two non PBG kits I am building made from Mahogany.
I am pretty sure it is the PBG hardware and the Set Neck that is making the difference on this build.
It is also finished in woodtone. While it's not the highest gloss it still sits well and feels nice to play.

the other amazing thing is the depth of tone variation this has is enormous


PK

csim
13-01-2015, 09:00 AM
Here is my entry.

Back from some time at the beach and found the truss rod cover in the post, which went straight on. Job done, build diary is here http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=3299

csim
13-01-2015, 09:02 AM
Some extra angles.

pablopepper
13-01-2015, 09:11 AM
Damn, that's nice. Yellow is an underrated colour IMHO. Great stuff. And fantastic to see the DC finished PK. Last month was fender month, looks like this month is gibbos turn.

wokkaboy
13-01-2015, 09:46 AM
love the ES Csim, you really nailed the yellow stain and the gloss finish looks excellent. Must be an axe you are very proud of. Wonder what other gems will be entered this month

andrewdosborne
13-01-2015, 11:41 AM
csim, this is a fantastic ES - well done. Love the yellow colour with gold hardware, very smart. How does she play?

csim
13-01-2015, 12:33 PM
Hey Andrew, it's a great guitar to play.

Tone-wise it provides a rich, and clear clean tone and an overdriven sound that has never sounded harsh or out of control (tonerider!). I can also easily control a very tonal feedback sound if necessary. Have had jamming friends just stare at it for minutes on end (in a good way).

I don't have any problem with the neck profile, can happily play for hours, and there were no sharp frets need attention straight out of the box. I also like either the weight, or maybe its the weight distribution of this large hollow guitar, feels very light when standing playing for hours.

The colour is actually just multiple coats of shellac, with no other stain.

stan
13-01-2015, 01:54 PM
Cism, your 335 is a beauty, well done

bargeloobs
13-01-2015, 06:14 PM
That's one superb axe csim, absolutely top effort man!
I'd love to hear a little demo.

ponch
15-01-2015, 03:54 AM
Nice one guys! Loving the gloss you got csim.
I'll try get one in as soon as I'm back in aus, but for now I'll have another jager in the Austrian Alps. Life sucks sometimes!

gavinturner
16-01-2015, 11:18 AM
hi guys,

Here is my entry for February GOTM.

It's my Ash LPA-1, finished in Colortone dye and Tru-Oil and with the grain filled with walnut Timbermate. The headstock logo is an Andy special, and the wiring is Vintage LP, with a coil tap on each humbucker. The coil tap is enabled via a push-pull on each volume pot. The pickups are Entwistle HDNs, and I've also swapped out the stock caps for orange drops, and the output jack and switch for switchcraft.

I'm pretty happy with how she has turned out.

cheers,
Gav.

bargeloobs
16-01-2015, 11:25 AM
An absolute stunner Gav, where do you start with this instrument? The figure, that burst, the hardware choices, that burst!!
Did I mention that burst? Top effort mate:-)

gavinturner
16-01-2015, 11:26 AM
a couple more photos..

cheers,
Gav.

gavinturner
16-01-2015, 11:27 AM
Thanks @Bargey :)

pablopepper
16-01-2015, 01:07 PM
What a corker! Top notch, Gav.

gavinturner
16-01-2015, 02:18 PM
Thanks @Pabs :)

wokkaboy
16-01-2015, 05:47 PM
I've already made it clear this axe is a stunner, well done Gav you must be proud of this build

stan
16-01-2015, 06:34 PM
such a classy and classic LP Gav. Looks great

andrewdosborne
16-01-2015, 06:50 PM
Another awesome 'G' month by the looks of it!

Kooyfish26
21-01-2015, 07:39 AM
Hello all!
My name is Jacob and I am 14 years old. I have recently finished the minor touch ups and completed my first build! I am quite pleased with it, and thought that I should share it with you. It's a TL-1HA kit, I used a wudtone emerald isles green finish on the body, and carnauba wax on the neck.
Hope you all like it,
Jacob

P.s. I hope that I am posting this the right way.

Kooyfish26
21-01-2015, 07:40 AM
One more picture of the back.

wokkaboy
21-01-2015, 08:32 AM
well done Jacob, and you got the correct thread this time. Might as well throw a 'F' type axe into the mix with 3 'G' types entered already. You must be very proud of this build. Look forward to the sound demo

bargeloobs
21-01-2015, 09:03 AM
Nice job here Jacob, I love the black on green and your finish is top notch. Bonus points for that headstock shape too!
First time builder? More like a seasoned pro!

Scott J.
21-01-2015, 05:14 PM
Hey Jacob, Great work man - I'm not usually a green guitar man myself but you've certainly nailed it with this axe!

If this was your first build, the other "seasoned vets" around here better watch out! :D

andrewdosborne
21-01-2015, 05:36 PM
Good work Jacob, you've got to be proud of this guitar. Great job with the green and head-stock shape. Looking forward to seeing your future builds!

stan
21-01-2015, 05:55 PM
Great entry Jacob, certainly deserves to be here

gavinturner
21-01-2015, 06:52 PM
She looks amazing Jacob - great job! Love the colour with the black scratch plate. An axe to be proud of. Any chance of a sound demo? Well done!

cheers,
Gav.

DrNomis_44
24-01-2015, 12:51 PM
Been really impressed with the standard of finishes on the guitars so far, this is great cause it gives me a benchmark standard to aim for in my builds, cheers.

Peter H
28-01-2015, 12:42 PM
Here is my entry. MMB-4
This is my first build so I thought I'd enter the comp with it.
Details Are:
Purple Metallic
Extra pick up fitted
Three way Pick Up Switch added
Jack socket moved to the side
Custom made pick up rings
Hardware changed from standard chrome to Gold
Custom made pick guard
Added my logo to head stock
Shaped head stock
15961597159815991600

wokkaboy
28-01-2015, 12:45 PM
thats a stunner Peter well done for a first build you nailed it. What is the bridge and pickups you used ? Would love to hear a sound demo. Is it the stock plastic nut ?

Peter H
28-01-2015, 01:05 PM
The nut is standard so are the pick ups the bridge I got from Ebay advertised has Gold Music Man OLP Style Bass bridge BB-MM4-G.
It's far better than the one you get in the kit because the saddles screws are longer. I was thinking of doing a sound demo maybe in a week or so. I've played it at a gig and was very impressed with it. So now it's going to be my main Bass. There is nothing better than playing something that you have made. Love Love Love it.

wokkaboy
28-01-2015, 01:39 PM
nice one Peter, so you must have got an extra pickup in your kit as they come with only one standard.
You're correct there's nothing more satisfying than playing an instrument that you built !
So if you have a 3 way switch what do the 4 control knobs do ?
You did a great job of the headstock logo too

stan
28-01-2015, 01:56 PM
stunning work Peter, you've done a great job. First build - wow

gavinturner
28-01-2015, 02:03 PM
Great work Peter - I love this bass man! I would very much like to hear a sound demo. Great finish, great pickguard shape and great headsock. It's the complete package.

cheers,
Gav.

neverwas
28-01-2015, 07:55 PM
Here is my second build, an ES-2V
Front finished in Wudtone Carmine Gypsy and Black Magic Woman mix with BMW burst, back BMW with Wudtone gloss.
Standard kit plus Bigsby B70 vibrato,Bigsby bridge, vintage wiring, orange caps, tone circuits, chrome switch tip and radio nut, black pup surrounds, tortoise shell pickguard and truss rod cover, bone nut.
16151616
16171618

neverwas
28-01-2015, 08:05 PM
A few more pics
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Cheers
Grant

vh2580
29-01-2015, 02:28 AM
Woooow!! Thats classy.

wokkaboy
29-01-2015, 07:35 AM
wow Grant thats an absolute stunner, love the mods and the general classy look of this axe. How does it sound ? Presume they are stock pups ?
I am a judge this month and it started off being a pretty straight forward start to the month but now its going to be a tough one to pick a winner !

andrewdosborne
29-01-2015, 08:51 AM
Wokka, good luck in judging this month! A tough job indeed with the quality of builds. All worthy contestants.

wokkaboy
29-01-2015, 08:57 AM
cheers Andrew, I can see it being a task every month for the moderators. Tim will be judging too. There will probably only be about 1.5 points between all the entries, I got a fair idea already what marks I will be giving each entry

stan
29-01-2015, 09:23 AM
great work Grant, that is a pro quality build, very nice

jarrod
29-01-2015, 02:07 PM
wow some dam fine builds there. Gav she's a dam stunner and Grant that thing just oozes time old classic I love it.
A stunning bass and a green demon. Good luck judges

Peter H
29-01-2015, 03:08 PM
Wokkaboy, You are right the kit only comes with one pick up I order the extra one when I purchase the kit and had DB route the pick up whole for me. The 4 controls are 2 volume and 2 tone and as for the three way switch it's set up for Neck-Both-Bridge pick ups.

wokkaboy
29-01-2015, 03:23 PM
ah ok thanks Peter, so the switch is an easier way to switch between pickups without having to turn the volume controls up or down

Peter H
29-01-2015, 03:29 PM
You got it. No time to adjust volume when your rock'n out on stage, just hit the switch :-

ozzbike
30-01-2015, 09:05 AM
Wow Gav. That is an awesome outcome. Drooled on my keyboard I did.

bargeloobs
30-01-2015, 12:13 PM
What a stunner Peter, I can't believe the colour choices you've used work so well together but it's absolutely perfect! Great attention to detail and finish.

If this is a first build, just look out for number two!!

bargeloobs
30-01-2015, 12:15 PM
Grant's ES-2V, what can you say?
10/10 in my books buddy!

wokkaboy
30-01-2015, 12:22 PM
you're back Barge, thought you must have been beached ez without any wifi haha

bargeloobs
30-01-2015, 12:36 PM
you're back Barge, thought you must have been beached ez without any wifi haha

Hahaha, nah Wokks, the build's come to a stand still and the kids are back at school/kindy so I'm back to being Bob the Builder around the homestead.
I don't know about you other guys, but whenever I start a new build it seems to consume my entire existence and I don't seem to get a lot else done. It might just be me:P

neverwas
30-01-2015, 06:49 PM
Thanks vh, stan, jarrod, barge, wokka.
Yes, Wokka , they are stock pickups. Set to bridge only has a light, almost jazz sound. Should really be finished off with a pair of Filtertrons or TVJones (will need to win lotto first).
Good luck everyone.

ponch
31-01-2015, 02:01 PM
Gents what time is cut off for entries tonight? Literally walked in the door after being away with the boss. Just need to take some beauty shots and install the beautiful bone nut dB has prepared for me.

bargeloobs
31-01-2015, 02:30 PM
Gents what time is cut off for entries tonight? Literally walked in the door after being away with the boss. Just need to take some beauty shots and install the beautiful bone nut dB has prepared for me.

Do it man, get it in there sharpish!

ponch
31-01-2015, 03:02 PM
Alright!
Here is my Walkertone Cavalier.
Alder body, maple neck, 6 saddle gfs string thru bridge, bone nut courtesy of Mr bass.

Electronics are gfs rail humbuckers, orange drop caps, cts 3 way, switchcraft jack, cloth wiring, push pull tone and volume pots for humbucker and split coil sounds.

Finish is black Japan front, prs style natural binding and a mix of golden oak and a small amount of Japan brown for the back and sides. Neck and head stock are natural. There is then about 12 coats of wipe on tru oil, steel wooled down after ever 2 coats, and finished with 2 coats of spray tru oil. Neck is a similar story but with less coats of the naughty oil. Fret board is finished with dingo wax. A white Pearl pickguard and white switch cap finish her off.
Thanks heaps! http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/31/8d0a888949ccd9ab1c8eeba6fbe04efe.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/31/7ce420ed0859a4999eba5acf1252d8d6.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/31/94f1a9e55c8925ffd2d451743cfd9c56.jpg

ponch
31-01-2015, 03:02 PM
A few more body shotshttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/31/955a8703152a739b07bd499dc45ed7ef.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/31/f1135e7c5ce9914def46a538b8f77ba5.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/31/09fbefed088859fda0593b03f1327a73.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/31/584a523f0687741325f05dd3b30d405d.jpg

ponch
31-01-2015, 03:03 PM
And just a few morehttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/31/1568e5c1edd75bcc1e723b9f8df31d05.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/31/b987ad341162a00b585e534a1d7370ac.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/31/98a7211c2579f254f4f007285991054e.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/31/75fb7c725a50f6c611aea326ea4d5e79.jpg

wokkaboy
31-01-2015, 03:05 PM
wow Andrew wondered where you been. Sweet looking tele bro, that came up a treat. Hide that one from Ads, luckily you are on the other side of the country !
Made the cut off time by 8 hours Perth time, well done !
Main thing is how do the mini rails sound ? look forward to a sound demo, so you coil split both pups ?

ponch
31-01-2015, 03:07 PM
Cheers mate. The boss and I went os for chrissy, only arrived home yesterday after many a head ache and drama. This may be the last gotm I'm in for a while. Packing up and heading back to the Gold Coast pretty soon.

ponch
31-01-2015, 03:09 PM
Wait that came out wrong. Got laid off via email while os, still owed near on 10k in lost wages, accruals and notice, going through fair work to recoup all that now, just Wanna get out of this town, back to civilisation and family, especially with a bub on the way.

wokkaboy
31-01-2015, 03:09 PM
well at least you will have a good choice of shops in Gold Coast for axe supplies on your next build.
Good to have you back bro !
Sorry to hear about getting laid off your job, that sucks to find out down the track via email ! Hope you get whats owed to you

bargeloobs
31-01-2015, 03:10 PM
Holy s#@t!!!....and I thought your last build was your best yet, I stand corrected.
That's ridiculous mate.

This is now the best GOTM I've seen so far.
Poor judges:-(

wokkaboy
31-01-2015, 03:11 PM
thanks Barge, I'm not looking forward to judging this month !

ponch
31-01-2015, 03:11 PM
Thanks man. Photos are flattering haha. Nah pretty stoked with the result. Sounds angry as f but looks like a gentleman.

bargeloobs
31-01-2015, 03:31 PM
thanks Barge, I'm not looking forward to judging this month !

I don't blame ya Wokks, hey at least we can take consolation in the fact that we haven't got an entry in and don't have to compete against this lot.

ponch
31-01-2015, 03:37 PM
Sorry Wokka to your question before. They sound great in bucker mode, really warm and full with enough snap so it still sounds like a tele. Split they are a bit thin but that's to be expected. Even the DiMarzio I have in the ib7 when tapped sounds weak. I like em alot.

pablopepper
31-01-2015, 03:51 PM
Nice! That tele is hot.

andrewdosborne
31-01-2015, 04:28 PM
Andrew, amazing Tele... what else can I say

TC1600
31-01-2015, 04:39 PM
Well, I don't think I have any chance against the competition this month, but it seems to be the done thing to post your guitar up when it's done, so here it is:

TLA-1
Feast Watson Old Baltic stain
Feast Watson Floorseal Oil finish
6 saddle bridge and string-thru conversion
Seymour Duncan STL-1 and STR-1 Vintage style pickups
Black 5-screw pickguard
All else stock.

1650

1651

1652

1653

andrewdosborne
31-01-2015, 04:52 PM
Yet another awesome entry, the poor judges! Luckily (thankfully?) I cannot enter my build this month as I'm still waiting for the decal in the post......

stan
31-01-2015, 05:07 PM
Andrew, there have been some seriously good Teles on this forum, but I think you have built the best one yet - holy crap it's good

Hope you get what you are owed mate, all the best

TC yours is one of the seriously good ones, love the natural look, very nice job

kanelangmaid
01-02-2015, 05:37 AM
Wow, what a line up. I am glad mine isn't quite done, not sure it would get a look in with this range of sweet builds.

Well done all, this will be a tough one.

adam
01-02-2015, 06:09 AM
Wow, some seriously stunning contenders this month. I'll get the judges on to some judging and we should have a decision mid week.

wokkaboy
01-02-2015, 07:50 AM
what a collection and always the last day rush of entries. It's going to be a tough month to judge, as usual !

Rob L
01-02-2015, 08:07 AM
TC if I could vote, you'd get it. Just love that Tele man!

TC1600
01-02-2015, 08:34 AM
Thanks Rob, I appreciate that! :)

bargeloobs
01-02-2015, 01:01 PM
Sweet example TC, I love a Tele with a natural finish and they don't get much better than this one. Great job man:-)

Rob L
04-02-2015, 08:19 AM
IF I can EVER get the money together I've decided to skip the Rick I wanted and get a Tele kit cause of something I wanna do. A solid capped, fully hollow body Tele with a single lipstick pup and a single vol/tone pot.
Totally natural like yours. and as minimal as possible.

I just love Teles and I just love yours. Job well done bro.

Fretworn
04-02-2015, 08:48 AM
A solid capped, fully hollow body Tele with a single lipstick pup and a single vol/tone pot.
Totally natural like yours. and as minimal as possible.


That's not ambitious at all.......

robin
04-02-2015, 01:18 PM
I cannot believe the quality of this competition. I know we say it each month and I know that it has to stop at some stage, but the quality just keeps getting better. What a brace of professional quality guitars. Well done all.

Even if you paid me I wouldn't want to be a judge.

rob

Rob L
05-02-2015, 04:40 AM
That's not ambitious at all.......

Oh not at all! I figure once I have the kit it might take 4 or 5 days.....to sand the 1/4'' off the body for the cap if I can't find find someone with a large planer. :D
I have a hand held planer but it's only a 3'' wide blade. One or two under passes under a large planer would make things so much easier.

A quick mockup of what I'd like to do. Grey in the middle pic is what will be left after it's routed.

I was going to dye it but after seeing TL's Tele I'm going with natural!

1704

adam
05-02-2015, 05:37 PM
Ok, the last of the judge's votes are now in and we can reveal the winner of...

Pit Bull Guitars February 2015 Guitar of the Month

Runner's Up in submission order:

Paul Kelly’s JR-1DC Gypsy
1709
“Well finished in Carmine Gypsy and some nice grain from the basswood body. Missing a headstock logo would have completed the look of this fine looking axe.”
“Nice clean guitar”
“No logo - it's a great guitar - own it with something personal! Like the black on the headstock - if it were a little darker, it may have brought it all together slightly better - then again, it could be the light :). Digging the minimalist look. “
“Nicely done. Bet it sounds as good as it looks too.”

Csim’s ES-1GT "C-3PO"
1710
“This ES is really striking the yellow gloss finish really suits this style of guitar. Again missing a headstock logo put a name on it, you should be proud of this build.”
“Looks great, the mirror finish is fantastic.”
“Nice colour very classy”
“No logo - it's a great guitar - own it with something personal! The depth of the black on the headstock really ties it in with the pickguard and black knobs. May have been tempted to look at a black or gold switch cover as the white doesn't really tie in. Overall great effect!”
“Awesome looking guitar. grabs the attention right away. Flamed maple is finished so very well! Wiring looks neat too.“

Gav Turner’s LPA-1
1711
“Love the burst and the colour choice really suit this beautiful ash body. Nice hardware upgrades very happy how this guitar sounds and looks. Another masterpiece from Gav !”
“Love how the grain pops. Really nice finish. “
"Nice burst, grain really pops.”
“Overall great piece of work - only thing that doesn't grab me is the gold knobs and the silver bridge - I think a gold kit would have made this totally stunning!”
“So tastefully completed. The burst on the ash is so sweeeeet! Nice upgrades too.”

Jacob’s TL-1HA
1712
“For a young builder and first, build Jacob has done a really good job of this guitar, the colours black and green really suit this model, you should be proud of this build well done Jacob.”
“Finished well.”
“Bit more prepwork needed, but it will still be a great rocker.”
“Love the headstock - nice and individual and matches the logo. Only thing I can take away from this guitar is that it feels like the knobs are a bit bunched up for my liking. Maybe also a couple of screws short on the pickguard.”

Peter H’s MMB-4
1713
“I really like how the pickguard looks over the purple metallic paint, nice mods on this build, a classy build, I bet this bass sounds as good as it looks.”
“Looks great, nicely done.”
“A clean heavy thumper . Nice”
“Love the overall effect. While tortoise shell's not my top pick for pickguards, it fits nicely with this bass. Mods are great as well!”
“Nice combo with the colour and looks the part, a beautifully finished Bass.”

Cont...

adam
05-02-2015, 05:47 PM
Continued...

TC-1600’s TLA-1
1714
“Love the light brown stain on this ash body really shows off the grain nicely. The string through is a nice touch. Again it's missing a headstock logo would have finished this build off nicely.”
“Simple is good, really nicely finished.”
“Naked no frills Tele Very nice.”
“Just love the simplicity and elegance of this build. It all just works! Needs a logo and a wipe over the shiny bits with a soft cloth before the glamour shots and it'd be stunning!”
“Quite a few have stuck to highlighting the Ash. This is another fine choice!”

And... before we announce the Runner Up and the Winner, a special mention to Peter H with his MMB-4, which missed out on the Runner Up by only 1/4 of a point.

So, the Runner Up for Guitar of the Month ("not if I had my way" - Adam) is Andrew with his TL-1 Walkertone Cavalier.

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“Another beautiful build from Andrew, this tele looks mean and bet it puts out a crunchy sound with the rail humbuckers. The colours work really well, a tele to be proud of.”
“Nicely finished.”
“Future telenapper victim.”
“Nicely done - I think the colours are a nice blend and all fit the bill.”
“I just love this guitar. It is an absolute 10/10 but what a choice again this month? Love the wood binding. So thoughtful. Combinations are just perfect.”
"This belongs in the Pit Bull Guitars Tele Hall of Fame (aka my Tele collection)."

And the winner is...

NeverWas’s ES-2V
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"This build oozes class and the Bigsby, colour choice and pickguard makes this a very attractive guitar, this build will be hard to top ! Great effort Grant.”
“Fantastic. This has wow factor oozing out of it. I would be drawn towards this.”
“Nice classic look.”
“Wow! It looks stunning - only changes I’d make would be put a logo on it - own it - it's yours and would look at chrome knobs of some form - the mix of chrome and gold doesn't quite gel for me. The chrome Bigsby is a great look on the guitar though and fits in with the build perfectly.“
“Wow - what an art piece! Love the burst. Awesome upgrades. A guitar players guitar indeed! “


Congratulations Neverwas that is a truly sensational build and the way you pulled off the vintage burst really appealed to the judges. I don't know anybody who wouldn't want this guitar on their wall.

TC1600
05-02-2015, 05:54 PM
Congratulations to Neverwas (that would have been my pick for GOTM, amazing build!) and Andrew, worthy recipients indeed! What a tough month to have entered, thanks for the kind words and advice on how to improve the next build. One thing I love about this forum that sets it apart from most others is the support and encouragement offered to and by everyone here, it will keep me building long into the future!

vh2580
05-02-2015, 06:11 PM
Congrats Neverwas and Andrew. Both awesome axes. And the standard of the others as high as ever.

wokkaboy
05-02-2015, 06:11 PM
congratulations Neverwas and Andrew, two excellent builds. Also congratulations to all the other entries were all a very high level. It wasn't easy judging this month.
I look forward to being on the other side of the fence and entering for March GOTM

bargeloobs
05-02-2015, 06:18 PM
Top effort by all this month, some really sweet builds and big congrats to Andrew and Neverwas. I guess (as predicted) my hat stays intact;-)

http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=3457

ponch
05-02-2015, 06:27 PM
Massive well deserved congrats to neverwas. And thanks to the judges for the kind words. I will win one of these things one day. That's 3 bridesmaids now, and 2 in a row haha.

jarrod
05-02-2015, 09:14 PM
Me to Andrew.
Big congrats to all with some really outstanding entries . That's what I love about our family on PB there is just so many excellent builders.

Wokk's loving the new logo bro

neverwas
06-02-2015, 08:25 AM
Thanks everyone. Wasn't expecting this. Congrats to Andrew for a great tele build and all the other entrants for some desirable guitars.
I was sure Gav would win then the two teles entered at the end and threw it all up in the air, sorry to Adam for knocking a tele off top spot. Your hat is safe barge.
Again, thank you, this will take a while to sink in.


Grant

stan
06-02-2015, 01:48 PM
Well done everyone, what an awesome month.
Great work TC, Andrew and Neverwas - some pro quality axes for sure, very nice guys

andrewdosborne
08-02-2015, 09:56 AM
Neverwas, awesome build and love the burst well done. Andrew - just love that tele! All other entrants, fantastic builds, all inspiring. What a start to 2015! I wouldn't even know where to begin judging that lot!

Rob L
08-02-2015, 03:37 PM
Congratulations Neverwas! Well done!
Andrew I don't know how in the hell I missed your Tele! SWEET! Love the rails. The bridge pup in my Tele is a rail. Went with a '57 for the neck though. :D

Just loving these Teles!