April GOTM

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Originally Posted by WeirdBits

The shape of the pickguard looks like the mythical phoenix rising from the ashes.

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Now im with you... good analagy

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Originally Posted by wokkaboy

top work Nitro, you transformed a plain SG kit into a real piece of art, very original design and love the upgrades, well done !

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thanks, im beaming Woks

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Originally Posted by wazkelly

Gotta agree with everyone's comments Nitro. Now just sitting back waiting for the sound demo of those scorchingly hot PUP's.

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Thanks Waz, just a bit more tweaking and letting the strings settle in then will post a video

Damn Nitro, the bar has been set high this month!

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Originally Posted by CascadiaGuitarGeek

Damn Nitro, the bar has been set high this month!

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Thats a real nice comment, thanks Cascadia

It has been a blast to complete this kit. One of the most enjoyable projects I have taken on.

I cut a chunk off the bottom near the neck to give better fret access. I painted it with a thinned cerulean blue artist oil paint to let the grain show through a bit, carefully drew the stripes with a black marker, added a coat of linseed oil that greened the grain highlights a bit, then put a few coats of clear poly. After a light sanding it has a smooth matte finish. I got a blank sheet of adhesive pickguard material and cut it to shape. After a trial and error of the wiring, (my first wiring experience), it sounds beastly.

- One happy customer.

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Nice work HP, but bloody hell Nitro I think anyone else thinking of entering this month just curled up into a jibbering ball in the corner

looks fantastic HP, love the colour. How does it sound and play ?

Wow Nitro , most modded SG ive seen, nice

Sweet build Hodgy, looks as beastly as it sounds - it screams Metal!!!!