My First Build the GR-1SF

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Originally Posted by DrNomis_44

Hey ShazzRandom, whatever you do, don't get discouraged by the problems with the wiring, keep persevering and you'll eventually have a win mate.

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Yeah I'm all good about it :) I wasn't expecting to get t right the first time. But upgrading wiring and pots should hopefully help :)

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Originally Posted by Swanny

Good tip on the wax... I now remember being told of an old retired builder who used to rub his nails (not finger...) through his Brylcreemed hair before he hammered them into hardwood joists and bearers.

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When I read that it sounded vomit worthy haha but it makes sense

Now just waiting for new wire! Attachment 9034

good stuff Shazz, was your wire ebay order an Australian store ? If overseas you may be waiting longer !

what are the pots 500k ?

Have you upgraded the switch as well ?

You are so lucky not to be the first female to be thrown in the Naughty Warehouse, lucky DB was in a good mood that day !

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Originally Posted by ShazzRandom

Now just waiting for new wire! Attachment 9034

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Jaycar Electronics sells packs of multi-coloured stranded hookup wire that's handy for guitar builds, I use it in my fx pedal builds too.

purple guitars are cool, check my build thread on my sisters guitar... unfinished...

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Originally Posted by wokkaboy

good stuff Shazz, was your wire ebay order an Australian store ? If overseas you may be waiting longer !

what are the pots 500k ?

Have you upgraded the switch as well ?

You are so lucky not to be the first female to be thrown in the Naughty Warehouse, lucky DB was in a good mood that day !

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Heya wokka, nah American order for the wires. Yes 500k, I got all B500k that will still work yeah?! O_O
Haha he is a good man that DB! But I was looking forward to my cider haha

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Originally Posted by DrNomis_44

Jaycar Electronics sells packs of multi-coloured stranded hookup wire that's handy for guitar builds, I use it in my fx pedal builds too.

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Is it much the same as the wires that come with the kits? Just the plastic coated wire?

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Originally Posted by stan

purple guitars are cool, check my build thread on my sisters guitar... unfinished...

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Ooh I will!! Can't wait to get my LP... Might be a few months but it's gunna happen

Shaz i use 22AWG Gavitt Cloth covered Pre tinned 7 strand push back wire on everything except long runs, for those i use 22AWG Braided shield push back wire and heat shrink them.