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Jeff
19-04-2015, 08:54 AM
Finished my first ever build, and have now ordered my first Pitbull guitar, a TLA-1. While the order was processed and posted on the day I ordered it, I now have to wait for Aust Post to deliver. The weekend in between doesn't help, (could have started the sanding process) so possibly Monday or Tues.

While browsing came across this site which may be of interest to some, mainly for ideas. Beautiful craftsman. http://bluestoneguitars.com.au/html/HOME.html

Oh, and a huge thank-you to all who helped in my build by answering the questions of a novice builder.

A couple of pics:
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa352/Jeff_Petley/Front_zpsklaalwhp.jpg (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/Jeff_Petley/media/Front_zpsklaalwhp.jpg.html)
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa352/Jeff_Petley/Back_zpsccdubhbh.jpg (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/Jeff_Petley/media/Back_zpsccdubhbh.jpg.html)

pablopepper
19-04-2015, 09:06 AM
That natural top has come up a treat. Love it.

Nickosaurus
19-04-2015, 09:15 AM
Beautiful mate. Care to post the details of your finish? Howd you make that natural colour?

Also what stain is on the back? I love the colour

Jeff
19-04-2015, 09:35 AM
The top is just sanded, up to 1500 grit, and dare I say it, finished with multiple coats of True Oil, wet sanding 1500 between coats. the rest of guitar is finished the same, but stained maple on neck, jarrah on the back and front of headstock.

andrewdosborne
19-04-2015, 11:02 AM
Very nice job, this has come up a treat.

stan
20-04-2015, 07:31 AM
very nice Jeff, classic look. Get it into the GOTM comp if it isnt there already

wokkaboy
20-04-2015, 10:06 AM
awesome build Jeff, very classy indeed. How does it play and sound ? Have you used stock hardware ?

Jeff
20-04-2015, 11:30 AM
Thanks every one for the kind words.

Stan, while I'm proud of my first attempt at building, It doesn't meet the criteria for the comp. ie not a Pitbull kit, and also has a Gibson decal on the headstock, which I now regret placing there, as I have now designed my own. Not to hard to change in the future 'tho.

Wokkaboy, it has all standard hardware that was supplied in the kit, except Orange drop caps fitted and all wiring upgraded from the piddly little stuff supplied in the kits and braided shielded cable. A friend has played it, as i don't play, and commented that it sounds very sweet. He plays a lot of jazz guitar and the action suited him fine, although I thought it may have been a little high. He was also happy with the intonation. Overall he said he would like to have it in his collection of guitars.

Just hope the next build comes out as good:)

wokkaboy
20-04-2015, 11:34 AM
nice one Jeff, its a hard kit for a first build, and you must know something about setup and intonation if your friend gave it the thumbs up !
Yeah get rid of the Gibbo logo and put your own on the headstock as you built it !

stan
20-04-2015, 11:50 AM
great work all the same Jeff, you should be suitably proud

gavinturner
20-04-2015, 01:40 PM
Beautiful result Jeff! Interested to see what you do with your next build!

cheers,
Gav.

Jeff
20-04-2015, 04:45 PM
Gavin, I find it interesting to build the kits even 'tho I cant play. I try to concentrate on getting the best finish I can, and setting it up from the advice from the videos, so hopefully it turns out OK! I suppose I swear as much as the next person when glue gets where it shouldn't, or you place the newly finished body down on a towel with a wet spot of turps which attacks the finish; seems like we all do it and make work for ourselves. Still waiting for the new kit to arrive, so until it does I cant really plan a colour or what its going to look like. Could be interesting. I did learn my first cord, so its a start....:D

wokkaboy
20-04-2015, 04:47 PM
so what kit is coming a tele Jeff ?
every guitar player starts off learning the first chord, all it is is lots of practice now !

Jeff
20-04-2015, 05:08 PM
I think at my age and a little arthritis I will never play like others, although I've always admired those that can make music in any way, even whistling. I just wish that I new about the trade, 50r years ago instead of the trade I followed ( watchmaker). Would love to be able to build guitars like the link in the first post.
Yes, my next build is going to be a Tele, wanted something a little simpler. Depending on the grain, could be stained black. I did say my next build was going to be a Les Paul Jr, so it looks like I might have to make a 3rd. We will see. I didn't realize GAS could hit you so fast......;)

stan
20-04-2015, 05:23 PM
Hey Jeff, looks like we have similar interests. Whilst not a watchmaker, I build and do some repairs on mechanical watches. Bezel and crystal changes, and movement swaps etc. I have an engraved Hamilton dial from a small pocket watch I am slowly building into a wrist watch. A bigger size as it will be powered by a 6498 - seconds at 6