Vale to a one-of-a-kind

Forum, it is with a heavy heart I make this post.

Adam Boyle, Pit Bull Guitars’ founder and champion, passed away on Friday in his home. He had many health problems for a number of years, and I hope he’s finally at peace, free from pain, and jamming out with his heroes in the hereafter.

I didn’t know Adam as well as some of you on here, but he impressed upon me a cheeky soul, always keen for a laugh, and always happy to do the right thing by others.
I don’t believe it’s by accident that his unique charms would lead him to build a business based around the idea of building things that are uniquely yours, and his longtime passion, music.

I charge you all to raise your guitars in salute, shred a tasty lick in tribute, and celebrate being authentically yourself, the way he would have wanted.

If you’d like to post a fond memory below of your experiences with Adam, we can all celebrate the community he helped bring together, from all over the world.

So long, thanks for all the whammy’s and shine on above us, you crazy diamond.

- Tbo

Sorry to hear hear of Adam's passing. While sad, I am glad that it could be in his home, and I love the image of him jamming on...

I only knew Adam through email and through the forum, and a few YouTube videos. Nevertheless I have the same impression of him as Tim. I'd been burned on my first kit (not from PB) and was gun-shy about a purchase from a place in Australia. But I was impressed by the forum, and Adam was a great help. One thing that set him apart was that he actually checked everything he sent me to make sure that it was complete, and the fit was good, before it embarked on its 20,000km journey. He also sold me my favorite bass neck of all time--one that he special ordered to meet my specifications...and on and on.

I am also grateful to him for this forum. It has been incredibly helpful when I have run into problems or didn't know how to do something. It also provides a space for returning the favor. Lot's of loyal PB customers on the forum. But Adam also created a space for "all comers" which diversified the skills of the folks using the forum and encouraged creativity. In contrast to many builders' forums this one has an overwhelmingly supportive vibe, driven by a love of the process and the instruments. That spirit always emanated from the top. It still does. We're fortunate that he passed on the business to a kindred spirit.

Rock on, Adam!

Got to agree with fender3x.
Adam was one of a kind.
May he rock on forever with the band in heaven!

Sad news indeed, like the majority on here I only had contact with Adam via email and he was always responsive and helpful.

RIP

RIP Adam.

I cannot thank Adam enough for his help and guidance when I first started my "guitar building classes" in 2020. He kindly responded to my many, many, emailed questions. I did meet him a number of times when he dropped off a school order of 7 guitar kits to my house (which was only about 10 minutes drive from the original warehouse). He could always see the funny side of a situation and was always having a laugh. His beaten-up white van and his crazy dog were a great source of jokes for him.

We had a connection through the school where I taught as it was where his sisters (and first girlfriend!) attended.

Thanks for all your help. Rock in Peace!

I’ve just come back after a long absence as I have just started ‘one more’ kit build. Although I had little contact with Adam, all communication was positive and response to problems was exceptional. The online community he built was a favourite hangout of mine for countless hours. What a wonderful business and community Adam created.

Condolences to Adam’s family and friends. Rock on, Adam!