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adam
10-03-2015, 07:02 PM
Enter your finished guitar here to be judged for Pit Bull Guitars April 2015 Guitar of the Month.

Remember:

One guitar per member per month (if we have more than 6 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 April closes 31 March 2015

Winner will be judged by the Pit Bull Guitars Judging Panel, including the winner of the March GOTM.

Fretworn
15-03-2015, 04:06 PM
Ok I'll be first. JBA-4 in DT Nullabor Ochre. Stock apart from new strap buttons.

Fretworn
15-03-2015, 04:07 PM
And the other pics...

pablopepper
15-03-2015, 04:20 PM
Very nice, Fretty.

gavinturner
15-03-2015, 05:18 PM
Looks fantastic Fretty. The grain looks amazing and the DT has really done it justice. Any chance of a sound demo?

cheers
Gav.

andrewdosborne
15-03-2015, 05:40 PM
Very nice bass indeed. Colour is very pleasing to the eye, nice grain coming through and love your logo.

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wokkaboy
15-03-2015, 10:31 PM
Nice build Fretty. When was your last entry? Love the nullarbor ochre great colour. How does it play and sound?

stan
16-03-2015, 07:34 AM
nice job Fretty, simple, clean, classic, and looks beautifully made

Fretworn
16-03-2015, 09:50 AM
I don't have a bass amp at home. So I tested that I hadn't bodged the soldering with my 28 year old Marshall 12w practice amp. So I couldn't get a decent sound, but I was pleasantly surprised with the sound nonetheless. It still needs its final set-up & intonation, so I won't record anything with it until that is done (hopefully next week end).

dingobass
16-03-2015, 08:17 PM
Email me your address Fretty.
I shall drop by and relieve you of the burden of having such a drop dead gorgeous Bass hanging around...

jarrod
17-03-2015, 08:06 PM
Man that looks sensational

adam
17-03-2015, 08:11 PM
Hey Fretty, thanks for supplying us a new main image for Nullabor Ochre. That is a really nice looking bass.

JayBoy
19-03-2015, 09:24 PM
Ok ill give it a go...

This is the first guitar ive built.

Paint: 2Pak Arctic White
Neck Finish: Black stain rubbed back, matte danish oil finish
Pickups: EMG 57/66 set
Pickup Rings: Ibanez Cosmo Black
Knobs/Jack Plate: Gotoh Cosmo Black
Tuners: Gotgh Locking Cosmo Black
Bridge/Tailpiece: Gotoh Cosmo Black
Nut: Graphtech Tusq Graphite
Other Bits: Custom made aluminium cavity cover / Truss Rod Cover

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vh2580
20-03-2015, 05:13 AM
Great Build Jayboy. Love the shape and the dark neck. Bet it sounds great.

andrewdosborne
20-03-2015, 05:26 AM
Jayboy, a sensational first build you should be proud of this. A great job and love the body mods and artic white scheme. Nice logo as well.

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stan
20-03-2015, 07:10 AM
that is a great job Jayboy, especially for a first build. Great upgrades too

Fretworn
20-03-2015, 10:18 AM
Great one JayBoy!

gavinturner
20-03-2015, 12:01 PM
Fantastic job JayBoy! Very clean lines and awesome body customizations. This is a shredder to be proud of!

cheers,
Gav.

gavinturner
20-03-2015, 01:41 PM
Ok may as well throw my STA-1 into the mix. It's finished in Colortone blue dye over ebony Timbermate grain fill. The neck and headstock is Vintage Amber Colortone dye finished with Tru-Oil. The body is clear coated with Acrylic. The hardware is a gold upgrade kit from PBG, but otherwise stock. No electronics have been replaced at all.

cheers,
Gav.

gavinturner
20-03-2015, 01:47 PM
some more photos..

cheers,
Gav.

andrewdosborne
20-03-2015, 02:24 PM
Gav, another masterpiece! What an awesome GOTM it's turning out to be this month.

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wokkaboy
20-03-2015, 04:03 PM
wow 2 more awesome entries.
very cool looking axe Jay and love the mods. You must be very happy how it's turned out.
Gav your builds continue to improve and this is a stunning build. Its come together very nicely. How does it sound being your first ST build ?
Since I've been busy last month building an outdoor table, benches and paving for tonight's 4D's 3rd birthday party I haven't got anything worth entering anywhere near the standard of the first 3 entries

good luck to all entrants !

andrewdosborne
20-03-2015, 05:00 PM
Happy Birthday 4D!

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stan
20-03-2015, 06:17 PM
Epic ST Gav, that is all

robin
20-03-2015, 06:42 PM
Well done Jay Boy. I was going to say a great guitar or a first build, but I won't. It's a great build, period.

Gav, what can I say. I know, awesome!!

Well done guys, what a GOTM (month).


Rob

stan
21-03-2015, 07:28 AM
Happy third to 4D, O1

wokkaboy
21-03-2015, 08:41 AM
cheers for the birthday wishes, had a great night and alot of laughs

andrewdosborne
29-03-2015, 01:55 PM
Here's another 'G' entry for the month - my ES-1G. All stock apart from truss rod cover, pots, gold vintage speed knobs, orange drop caps and input jack.

Finish - all Colortone w/Tru Oil

andrewdosborne
29-03-2015, 01:56 PM
Couple more pics..

gavinturner
29-03-2015, 02:04 PM
Beautiful Andrew. Just beautiful. That's the winner for sure.

cheers,
Gav.

Nickosaurus
29-03-2015, 02:46 PM
One of my favorite builds on here. Well done!

bargeloobs
29-03-2015, 02:52 PM
Ok I'll be first. JBA-4 in DT Nullabor Ochre. Stock apart from new strap buttons.

Real nice Fretty, a quality build all the way.

bargeloobs
29-03-2015, 02:56 PM
Ok ill give it a go...

This is the first guitar ive built.

Paint: 2Pak Arctic White
Neck Finish: Black stain rubbed back, matte danish oil finish
Pickups: EMG 57/66 set
Pickup Rings: Ibanez Cosmo Black
Knobs/Jack Plate: Gotoh Cosmo Black
Tuners: Gotgh Locking Cosmo Black
Bridge/Tailpiece: Gotoh Cosmo Black
Nut: Graphtech Tusq Graphite
Other Bits: Custom made aluminium cavity cover / Truss Rod Cover



Damn Jayboy, for a first build this thing is unbelievable mate, extra points for the custom carve on the body, the arctic white works perfectly and that headstock, holy shit!!
Very well done man.

bargeloobs
29-03-2015, 03:01 PM
Ok may as well throw my STA-1 into the mix. It's finished in Colortone blue dye over ebony Timbermate grain fill. The neck and headstock is Vintage Amber Colortone dye finished with Tru-Oil. The body is clear coated with Acrylic. The hardware is a gold upgrade kit from PBG, but otherwise stock. No electronics have been replaced at all.

cheers,
Gav.

I've been following this one fairly closely and in true Gav fashion, yet another stunning build from top to bottom. I've made a space in my guitar rack Gav so just post that off whenever you're ready;-)
Seriously good job man!!

bargeloobs
29-03-2015, 03:03 PM
Here's another 'G' entry for the month - my ES-1G. All stock apart from truss rod cover, pots, gold vintage speed knobs, orange drop caps and input jack.

Finish - all Colortone w/Tru Oil

Man, talk about a lesson in perfection!! What more can you say about this, 10/10 bro.

stan
29-03-2015, 03:12 PM
Andrew that ES is a pro quality build all the way - so very nice

andrewdosborne
29-03-2015, 06:01 PM
Thank you all for your kind comments. Just squeezed this one in for this months GOTM as I decided to finish the back off a bit better. This one has been a good learning experience especially with the electrics. For the fret levelling this time round I gave it a going over with a radius block before using a long straight beam. Seems to play a lot better with this technique so will try again on my TLA-1....


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keloooe
29-03-2015, 07:53 PM
@Andrew, that is the best I have seen on this forum so far! Now, when am I picking it up again?

All entries are really top notch, everyone should be proud of their efforts!

andrewdosborne
30-03-2015, 03:59 AM
@Andrew, that is the best I have seen on this forum so far! Now, when am I picking it up again?

All entries are really top notch, everyone should be proud of their efforts!

Cheers keloooe. You are absolutely right in that all builds are worthy entries. Each and every one is a unique work and source of inspiration.

wokkaboy
31-03-2015, 01:18 PM
sensational ES Andrew, really well finished. All entries this month are worthy winners, glad I'm not a judge !

adam
03-04-2015, 04:38 PM
Thanks to the four builders for entering this month, the Judges now have their brief and we should have the results by Sunday night.

adam
06-04-2015, 03:58 PM
And the winner is...

Many thanks to our Judging panel, including special guest Judge, Shoota.

In submission order:

1. Fretworn’s JBA-4 in Dingotone Nullarbor Ochre
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2251&d=1426406843



You have brought out the detail in that ash grain extremely well. Great that you stuck to the natural ‘wood’ . Must be a pleasure to play. Headstock is great too.




Great choice of finish, looks fantastic, yet very playable.




The grain really pops and the colour makes it a classy looking bass. Clean, Classy and Functional




Lovely grain, nice choice of finish - good use of stock components.




Excellent colour choice, really suits that bass. This is a simple yet sophisticated instrument, you gotta be happy Fretty.





2. JayBoy’s ESP-1 in White
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2365&d=1426771092



Really like what you did with the individualisation of this axe from the angled horns and personal headstock.
Black and White contrast looks awesome too. I might have considered silver/chrome pickup rings as an upgrade to define the pickups a
little more and split the ‘blackness’ at the neck.




Nice work great for a first build, white body and black hardware looks nice contrast.




Great first build. Glad it wasn't in last months.
Love the colour scheme and upgrades. Not my style but the finish looks awesome. Love the dark neck.




Nice use of the ESP shape and personalising it with the bevelled edges.




Never underestimate the power of black and white, always looks so striking. Really nice build for a first timer, JayBoy.





3. Gavin Turner’s STA-1 in Blue
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2380&d=1426830055



This is a head-turner Mr. Turner! Unbelievable blue, gold and white combination . I’m not usually fond of blues and green on Ash but
this one has changed my mind. Absolutely love it and knowing your attention to detail it must be a beaut to play!




Wow this looks great it almost glows what a finish. A work of art.




That blue is beautiful, as is the grain showing through. The gold, white and blue are a match made in heaven.




You've managed to develop a fantastic blue there Gav. Finish sublime as usual.




One of the most beautiful guitars I’ve seen from a PBG kit. Can’t fault it and would love to own it.





4. Andrew Osborne’s ES-1G
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2489&d=1427608326



The ES is almost an obligatory entry these days, the psych’s must be happy. It a really tastefully prepared flamed maple burst and the personalised headstock looks fantastic too. Great job on the wiring, so neat.




I would pick this one up, it is classy without being flashy.




Beautiful grain and colour combination. Nice even burst.




Lovely burst. Overall effect amazing, love the finish and attention to detail.




You’ve created an authentic vintage look… very impressive. This would sit right at home in any serious player’s collection.





Thanks to the four builders for entering this month; another very tough one to judge.

The Guitar of the Month for April 2015 is Gavin Turner's STA-1.

Congratulations Gav!

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vh2580
06-04-2015, 04:18 PM
Congrats Gav, a stunner of a finish. All the other other entries were of exceptional quality too.

stan
06-04-2015, 04:45 PM
Any entry here could have won this - but awesome work Gav, a very well deserved win

andrewdosborne
06-04-2015, 04:59 PM
Congrats Gav, well deserved, the finish on this axe is just mesmerising - one of the best I have ever seen on this style of guitar. And well done to all other entrants all great axes.

GerryVooDoo
06-04-2015, 05:07 PM
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This is my latest build. An IB-7 kit in what I'm calling "Xenoplasm burst".
Very proud of this one, my first attempt doing a burst finish.
Cheers

stan
06-04-2015, 06:22 PM
Gerry: that is an awesome build, it belongs in May GOTM, April GOTM is run and won
Put it here mate: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=3695

TC1600
06-04-2015, 06:25 PM
Well done Gav, love the depth of the blue :-)

Gerry, wait until the next month's thread is up (it will be the May 2015 one) and enter it in there, love the look, you'll be in with a good chance :-)

gavinturner
06-04-2015, 06:29 PM
Thanks guys - I'm a bit stunned at the result to be honest. Personally I didn't rate my chances in such a strong field. All amazing builds this month! A big congrats to all the entrants.

cheers,
Gav.

stan
06-04-2015, 06:34 PM
Haha Gav, now you have to help judge next month, and with what has been produced lately, good luck!

Gavin1393
06-04-2015, 07:37 PM
Well deserved win Gav, consistency always pays off! Expect a call from the great man with a subtle hint for the recipe of that blue....demand naming rights!

Shoota
07-04-2015, 09:01 AM
Congratulations. I love to see old scratched up guitars that look like they have a thousand stories to tell. On the other hand there are the ones that would bring me to tears if it ever got the slightest scratch. This is one of the latter.

keloooe
07-04-2015, 09:07 AM
I prefer to have beaten up guitars, my Strat is getting a little beat up and it brings character and personality into the guitar!

wokkaboy
07-04-2015, 10:14 AM
congratulations Gav, I knew you would win another GOTM, only a matter of time. Big congratulations to all the other entrants were all brilliant builds.
Also well done to all the judges on another tough month to judge

Fretworn
07-04-2015, 10:58 AM
Congrats Gav - your guitar even dragged the Gavmeister out of his hiding place!

robin
07-04-2015, 09:15 PM
Well done to all entrants, with a special well done to Gav. Such a lovely deep blue Gav, very envious.

rob

ihasmario
08-04-2015, 09:42 PM
What did you finish your guitar in gav? If it's tru oil, did you have any problems with the blue going green?

gavinturner
09-04-2015, 05:49 AM
Hey Chris,

I used Colortone dye with Ebony Timbermate to fill the grain. For clear coats I used White Knight gloss acrylic. Personally I havent tried blue with Tru-Oil. It does have an amber tint, so it may change the colour, but I can't confirm that. Thing is, I've seen that http://fredyen.com used Tru-Oil over his blue dye and that didn't seem to discolour, although it was a pretty dark finish

Hope this helps a little.

cheers,
Gav.

bargeloobs
09-04-2015, 10:09 AM
Great job Gav, a worthy winner amongst an outstanding field, poor poor judges.

gavinturner
09-04-2015, 11:02 AM
Thanks Bargey ;).

cheers,
Gav.

nickflook
23-04-2015, 10:33 AM
GUYS!!! IM SOOOA HAPPY, as of today Im finally done my EX-1 , stained and sanded this thing for weeks, custom seymour duncan full shred in the bridge. it sounds like a monster too. nice and thick. Couldnt wait to show you guys. Its insane how much Ive learned from making this. I love you guys.


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wokkaboy
23-04-2015, 10:41 AM
hey Nick, choice looking EX well done, what stain is that, quite a deep red colour ?
You need to post this in the May GOTM thread, April has been and gone (you need to enter before the month displayed in the comp)
Is it just the bridge pup you replaced ?

nickflook
23-04-2015, 11:09 AM
hey Nick, choice looking EX well done, what stain is that, quite a deep red colour ?
You need to post this in the May GOTM thread, April has been and gone (you need to enter before the month displayed in the comp)
Is it just the bridge pup you replaced ?

WHOOPS! totally posted in the wrong thread, sorry bout that!!! the neck pickup is an infinity 2 from an old ibanez