Thanks man. Photos are flattering haha. Nah pretty stoked with the result. Sounds angry as f but looks like a gentleman.
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Thanks man. Photos are flattering haha. Nah pretty stoked with the result. Sounds angry as f but looks like a gentleman.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
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.
Nice! That tele is hot.
Andrew, amazing Tele... what else can I say
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.
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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......
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
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.
Wow, some seriously stunning contenders this month. I'll get the judges on to some judging and we should have a decision mid week.
what a collection and always the last day rush of entries. It's going to be a tough month to judge, as usual !
TC if I could vote, you'd get it. Just love that Tele man!
Thanks Rob, I appreciate that! :)
Sweet example TC, I love a Tele with a natural finish and they don't get much better than this one. Great job man:-)
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.
That's not ambitious at all.......Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob L
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
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. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Fretworn
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!
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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
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“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"
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“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
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“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
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“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
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“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.”
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TC-1600’s TLA-1
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“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.
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!
Congrats Neverwas and Andrew. Both awesome axes. And the standard of the others as high as ever.
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
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;-)
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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.
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
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
Well done everyone, what an awesome month.
Great work TC, Andrew and Neverwas - some pro quality axes for sure, very nice guys
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!
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!