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Only one beer Wokka? ;) Glad I'm not in your shoes :)
Tough judging this month as there are so many deserving winning entries.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kick
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So big thanks to the judges - as you'll see below - they've outdone themselves this month. Thanks also to TeamJeffo who has contributed after winning last month.
Off to the comments... (1/2)
Scot Crispin STA-1M
Great vision. Love the headstock. Looks like you needed to grainfill the body to get an even finish on the back.
Holy Original ideas Batman! A great concept and well done.I've done decoupage before and it's hard to get a smooth finish, the head stock idea is well executed too.
There is just so much to like here. Great theme. Well done on the decoupage, alas I would have liked to have seen it go all the way around the perimeter and not cut off under the pickguard for continuity sake. The headstock shaping is a masterstroke. Fantastic effort.
creative use of comic books and matching headstock, nice theme
Great concept and a fun looking guitar. I think the back needed a little bit more time and love however.
Well done, an awesome theme guitar. These always appeal and this is no exception. Nicely build guitar and very nice work on the comic additions. A well executed guitar that has mega appeal.
POW! Instant appeal to batfans, the comics work a treat to really create something unique. Great headstock shape with the incorporation of the logo. Nicely put together and a well planned build. I think the white pickguard may be a little too stark for the artwork, and I'd love to see what it looks like with a matt black one instead. Great build.
Lot of work has gone into getting the top done. Not an easy job with the elbow cut curve and applying paper without creasing. Back still showing signs of Ash grain under the black paint and dot stickers can now be removed from back of tuners. Original headstock shape design keeps with the Batman theme.
Sonic Mountain's JMA-1
Love the colour. It's a shame the tuners aren't parallel, otherwise it's pretty much perfect.
A nice clean first build. proof that you don't need to spend a fortune to end up with a nice axe from a kit.
Super tidy guitar. Lovely looking paint job. Well thought out scheme, with all the fine details buttoned.
Clean and clear. I wish to do one of these projects soon.
classic colour scheme and nice personal touches, a great first build
A classy build that will have classic appeal. Tuners and nut are a smart upgrade, and that surf look never dies, nice job.
Great looking offset with a classic colour combo that's instantly familiar. Beautiful finish with nice upgrades and great quality overall. Definitely one you want to pick up and play.
Nice colour and shiny finish that looks like melted gelato ice cream. Overcame plenty of challenges and demo video showed how good it sounds too.
Kick LP-1Q
Amazing job. You saw your vision right through to the end and were left with a beautiful guitar.
A very very tasteful build. Great work on the quilted top. I do think some more sanding would have got the finish smoother but it's still a great looking axe.
Fantastic looking instrument. Love the colour and the burst, brings out the quilt nicely. Truss cover matching the headstock is a great touch. A bit too much orange peel in the clear coats evident for my liking.
Stunning looking guitar. Would have no problem adding this to my collection.
these quilted tops look excellent and you made the most of it Kick, sweet build!
These are always stunning guitars and this is no exception. The red burst looks deep and moody. All black hardware was a great choice and the whole guitar presents nicely. Very cool TRC and the whole thing shows that persistence pays off.
That quilt is simply stunning. The colour choice and finish has really done it justice and the hardware and knobs compliment it perfectly. Great headstock shape and matching custom TRC. A stunning build worth all the time and effort to achieve it. Well done.
Been closely watching this labour of love come to life. Very sultry dark & stormy Red/Black quilted top looks stunning. Like the personalised headstock shape and 3d printed truss rod cover & red capped control knobs.
SueBue EXA-1
Great job. Simple & honest.
CLEAN! A classic example of how clean a kit can look in just clear coat. Interesting pick up choice for a EX, I like that.
Damn, that's sexy. Nice take on an EX, instant appeal. The P90s are different and very cool. Beautifully finished to accent the wood. Top work.
Simple and clean. Nice finish, just not my style.
nice natural ash finish can't beat an explorer in any finish
Very subtle mods that add up to a really cool and understated guitar that must really rock. Love the p90 upgrade, they really set it off. This just flows nicely and I really like the look of it.
A beautiful natural finish that really works with the black hardware accented with the chrome of the switch and pickup bodies. Simple, clean, excellent. I really like this a lot.
Natural finish helped to show off the abundance of Ash grain on offer. Tend to think set neck guitars should be same colour all over and Maple neck may have blended better with a light stain. Personalised headstock decal looks good.
Marcel SGM-1
Love the headstock shape. Great gloss finish. Could have benefited from repositioning some of those tuner holes.
Another nice clean natual finish done with taste and good workmanship.Nice work on the head stock shape too
Gorgeous grain! Great looking SG, a real classic vibe. Put together with attention to detail and some fine upgrades.
Very nice.
nicely finished SG with matching headstock shape. Classic colour scheme looks great
This is a very classy SG, love the mods - nice pickups, great headstock detail, great nut and tuners. This has a tough look and would not be out of place on stage in a hard rock band. Nice execution and looks stunning. Terrific work.
I love how the colour has worked with the grain on this build, especially the neck. It really appeals to me. Well finished with excellent upgrades, a really classy bit of kit. The headstock shape echoes the body nicely but the photos make it look a little too aggressive for my taste. I suspect it's more subdued in person. I love this build and would be happily reaching for it at any opportunity.
High Voltage rocker this one. Love everything about it right down to the traditional SG truss rod cover.
Ozzbike TB-4
Great colour. Love the custom truss rod cover
I really like the finish on this, its different. Nice work on the head stock shape too, bonus points for taking the time and effort to upgrade the stock electricals.
Nice colours, love, love, love the pickguard! Assembled well and a joy to behold. It might just be the pic, but the headstock looks a little green. Interesting.
nice colour scheme goes well in this shape, another top looking build Ozz.
Nice classic finish.
The downunderbird is an awesome bass, just love all the additions, awesome scratchplate and other additions. It looks amazing and hope it plays the same.
This instantly grabs me. It may be an old-school classic with the style and colours, but it's a classic for a reason. Anything that makes me think 'I have to build one' is a success in my book. Great colours and burst, nice combination of stock and upgraded parts, and excellent custom TRC. I love everything about this. The only thing I'd change is maybe a slightly smaller logo, but I still love it. Well done.
Three TB-4’s to judge this month with this one a good replica of traditional tobacco burst. I would gladly make room for it to come and stay at my place, permanently. Top effort with upgrades and attention to detail.
And 2/2...
Marjinn TB-4
Absolutely love the colour & the customisations. If you are doing without a truss rod cover, it is advisable to stain the adjustment channel as well.
This is cool, a break from the usual way we see T-Birds done (bass or otherwise), the blue and chrome works well as does the logo.
Um,wow. Never seen one quite like this! Love the custom options. Super colour and a fantastic logo. Needs a truss cover though!
(would go 11/10, but I don’t want Jennifer Hawkins getting jealous) Absolute stunner. Hats off to you!
very cool colour and paint job with some nice touches, sexy looking thunderbird well done
An original concept that just turn out amazing, great work here, it’s really eye catching . Love the headstock, the tele mosh mash of parted, but it goes together very nicely. Great job.
Definitely a month for Thunderbirds, and this one is a unique variation. Such an unusual combination of features but it results in something special. The colour works better than I would have imagined, I quite like it, although the body could have perhaps used a little more prep. It's strange and messes with my idea of a Thunderbird, but still compelling. I like it.
Another TB-4 done with a twist. Colour is really cool but looks like it could have done with a bit more sanding and priming. Tele controls works for me as do the retro looking PUP’s. Cool fret markers too.
BillB TB-4
A lot of thought, design & effort has gone into this bass. I really like it.
Did I miss a special on TB4's? ;D Again some very original ideas going on, the air brush work is a nice touch, well done too. Lots of nice upgrades with the pick ups and electronics. My only criticism (and I'm really being picky) is maybe too many screws in the center pick guard.Very creative all round.
Bloody hell another TB and another approach altogether! Some excellent touches here with the decals and custom scratchplate. Really deep gloss achieved, well done. Overall superb job, BillB!
Amazing finish and artwork.
stunning TB build Bill, love the air brush, pickguard and truss rod cover the whole colour scheme works so well. Love the mods you have done
Another stunner of the TBird, beautiful execution, a great finish, lots of other work, a great bass all round.
The finish and features of this beautiful bass are just wild. The pickup combo, beautiful Aztec calendar, custom TRC and central pickguard with a nice gloss topping it off make it something special. The pickguard looks great but I'm not sure I'm entirely sold on it. Regardless, another fantastic and unique Thunderbird.
Third TB-4 with some serious customisation and upgrades done. Love the motif but not a fan of red pearloid scratch plate and thought black one ply may have worked better. Cool personalised headstock decal on truss rod cover too.
Rupert IB-6S
Made the most of a beautiful top on this bass
Lots of work done on that neck, looks fantastic too. My only criticism is the knobs seem a bit fat and therefore crowded.
A very nice example of an IB6. Digging the custom truss cover and wooden knobs. Lovely.
Don’t think even my fat hands could navigate around that neck. Great looking simple clean finish.
build looks great but pity some of the pics are quite dark. See if you can find smaller wooden knobs and this will be a kick butt bass!
Wow it sure is bass month - they must of run out of TBass kits... This is also a great job, classy with the black, these always looks good and this is proof. Well done on a bass that will always look good.
These beasts always look stunning and this is no exception... and fretless no less. A nice natural finish doing the spalt justice and a great overall look. The knobs look a little over-sized for the close cluster of the controls and could perhaps be a touch darker to match the fretboard's colour better (hard to tell from the photos). A very nice build.
Perfect blend of colours from top to bottom which is not easy with different bits of timber species to work with. Funky personalised truss rod cover. Phat timber grain control knobs blend in well.
3BBass LP-1S
Great job. Its hard for LPs to stand out because they are so ubiquitous. But you have really made the most of this one.
Definitely a month for natural finishes. Super clean and the black hardware really suits it. Nice upgrades on the pickups too.
Gorgeous spalt handled subtly. All is right with the universe.
Another axe I would have no issue adding to my collection.
nicely finished to show the spalt and a cool original headstock shape. Get a nicer truss rod cover to complete the package. Nice contrast with the dark back/sides.
These are great guitars. This one is one of them. Really classy , always nice with black hardware, and the addition of the active EMGs will give a surprise to those expecting the traditional LP sound. Well done.
A very nice natural looking LP. A fairly subtle spalt compared to some, but treated nicely with the choice of finsih. Interesting and appealing headstock shape, with nice upgrades to compliment the build. The colour of the back and neck looks fantastic too. However, the shape and colour of the wooden knobs doesn't quite work for me. Lighter or darker maybe, not sure.
Understated elegance. How cool are those timber control knobs plus upgraded PUP’s and tuners. Has an antique look from the back.
SJDavis75 STA-1M
Day of the dead skull, doilies and a great purple. Is this guitar a social commentary on aged care facilities? Definitely a unique idea, but it all kind of clashes in my head.
Let me start at the neck and work down...
Headstock shape,cool!
Colour, Cool.
artwork freakin cool!
I would have gone with a white pearl pick guard but thats personal taste.
one lucky learner to get this rig! Nice work.
Holy cow. A little OTT for me, but a well put together kit nonetheless. Some cool techniques going on in the finish.
Great concept, reminds me of my Nanna, if she had tattoos and listened to punk, which she didn’t.
different theme with the paisley design but nicely executed and pickguard works well. Nice air brush job.
The ultimate chick rock guitar. This is a great move from the more traditional ST kits we are used to. Great work here, nice colour choices and some amazing airbrush work. You and your daughter should both be proud of this one, very nice.
My head explodes every time I look at this. Beautifully finished, but so busy. Nice colours and great artwork, I'm sure your step-daughter will love it. The black pearloid pickguard and black hardware work nicely, and really compliment the art. Strangely, I think I'd also like to see colour on the headstock face. Great build.
Halloween themed lilac coloured Strat. Lot of work done with air brushing the top and agree the black trimmings work well too.
So - runner up with a fraction of a gap from #1 - Kick and his LP-1Q.
http://www.webferrets.nl/images/other/kit/81.jpg
And the winner -
BillB and his TB-4 - in a month of basses and 3 Thunderbird entries - Bill's was a standout and takes out this month's GOTM!
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...6&d=1508584827
Congrats BillB and Kick.... Awesome builds...
Congratulations Bill! You are the rightfull winner and yor axe deserves the first place in this months competition.
And thanks to the judges for all those wonderfull comments on the Red Widow. Wow, 2nd place!!! I'm very honoured, proud and happy!!
Well done all... some really really nice builds this month, congrats to all, it just goes to show I will have to up my game before entering one into the comp,
Well done Billb and kick. Super hard month to stand out in, both very deserving. I'd happily own that Thunderbird bass.
Well done Kick and congratulations BillB. Love that a T Bird got up....great build. 😎