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Hi all,
a photo shows how the kit came bare about 3 weeks ago, picked up wudtone Friday and got 3 base coats of auzure lagoon on the flying V, photos don't do justice how good it looks the colour is very striking. Next to the FV is the back of the ES kit with back/sides in mahogany
plenty more updates to come
Cheers Wokka
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These v kits are the best looking of the new range in my opinion. I want one. Nice colour choice.
I agree Pablo. I remember when Phil W and I first opened up this kit, we both gasped. The finish on the top, the binding, the sheer size of it...
I'm honestly surprised that we have any of these left in stock, I thought they would have sold in the first few days. Maybe the $199 puts people off, but imagine what sort of guitar you could end up with for around $200!!
That looks *censored* amazing Wokka!.
Makes me want to unpack the one I have here at Dingobass Central and disappear into the Man Cave and start on it.
Honestly, for the price it is a great Guitar!
I also harbour a desire to have one of these, probably ever since I saw Lenny Kravitz with one in his "Are You Gonna Go My Way" video, but ... priorities, priorities ... gotta get my Red Special first, then convince Mrs G that I actually need (not want!) that many guitars. Could be tough.
My kids actually go to a school with a strong music program, and a name beginning with "V", and I've thought about getting one of these, finishing it in the school colour (turquoise, so a Wudtone mix of Emerald and Blue Lagoon might hit the mark!) and donating it to them as the band guitar. But then, they have a BYO guitar policy, because nobody respects common property. *sigh*
One day.
That is a great idea Glenn. Pity so many kids these days don't give a rats about other peoples stuff...Quote:
Quote from GlennGP on February 19, 2013, 06:09
I also harbour a desire to have one of these, probably ever since I saw Lenny Kravitz with one in his "Are You Gonna Go My Way" video, but ... priorities, priorities ... gotta get my Red Special first, then convince Mrs G that I actually need (not want!) that many guitars. Could be tough.
My kids actually go to a school with a strong music program, and a name beginning with "V", and I've thought about getting one of these, finishing it in the school colour (turquoise, so a Wudtone mix of Emerald and Blue Lagoon might hit the mark!) and donating it to them as the band guitar. But then, they have a BYO guitar policy, because nobody respects common property. *sigh*
One day.
Tough one, isn't it, trying to convince the other half that we need to collect Guitars.... they just don't see that it is a deep primal need for us!
Although as my Miss Fiona says, she is much happier that I collect Guitars and not guns or stray women :D
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Wokka, you are a mad genius!
Just spotted the innovative neck rest.... Another use for an empty ice cream carton!
haha yer DB I was in a rush to head out before that photo of the raw kit, didn't have time to find the correct width wood offcuts for the neck to rest on so the ice cream container worked a treat.Quote:
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Wokka, you are a mad genius!
Just spotted the innovative neck rest.... Another use for an empty ice cream carton!
Sad news yesterday worked out I applied the wrong wudtone finish (I applied base coat instead of deep colour and on the ES kit) so I've half rubbed back the flying V, hopefully finish sanding it back tonight. I tell you 3 coats of base coat is hard work removing the colour !
Hopefully photo update tonight of the 1st coat of deep colour azure
[quote]Quote from wokkaboy on February 19, 2013, 09:09
Hi all, got the FV rubbed back to almost bare wood, was hard work but worth it, here's the 1st coat of deep color coat, think it looks darker in colour than the wrong base coat I 1st applied. Should have enough for another light deep colour. Stay tuned will look at the ES tomorrow night and try sort out the glue/binding dramasQuote:
Quote from dingobass on February 19, 2013, 07:54
haha yer DB I was in a rush to head out before that photo of the raw kit, didn't have time to find the correct width wood offcuts for the neck to rest on so the ice cream container worked a treat.Quote:
Quote from wokkaboy on February 18, 2013, 14:00
Wokka, you are a mad genius!
Just spotted the innovative neck rest.... Another use for an empty ice cream carton!
Sad news yesterday worked out I applied the wrong wudtone finish (I applied base coat instead of deep colour and on the ES kit) so I've half rubbed back the flying V, hopefully finish sanding it back tonight. I tell you 3 coats of base coat is hard work removing the colour !
Hopefully photo update tonight of the 1st coat of deep colour azure
cheers Wokka
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[quote]Quote from wokkaboy on February 19, 2013, 22:11
Bewdifull, noice, well done Wokka!Quote:
Quote from wokkaboy on February 19, 2013, 09:09
Hi all, got the FV rubbed back to almost bare wood, was hard work but worth it, here's the 1st coat of deep color coat, think it looks darker in colour than the wrong base coat I 1st applied. Should have enough for another light deep colour. Stay tuned will look at the ES tomorrow night and try sort out the glue/binding dramasQuote:
Quote from dingobass on February 19, 2013, 07:54
haha yer DB I was in a rush to head out before that photo of the raw kit, didn't have time to find the correct width wood offcuts for the neck to rest on so the ice cream container worked a treat.Quote:
Quote from wokkaboy on February 18, 2013, 14:00
Wokka, you are a mad genius!
Just spotted the innovative neck rest.... Another use for an empty ice cream carton!
Sad news yesterday worked out I applied the wrong wudtone finish (I applied base coat instead of deep colour and on the ES kit) so I've half rubbed back the flying V, hopefully finish sanding it back tonight. I tell you 3 coats of base coat is hard work removing the colour !
Hopefully photo update tonight of the 1st coat of deep colour azure
cheers Wokka
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http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...19_2148511.jpg
cheers Wokka
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Bewdifull, noice, well done Wokka!
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The FV got its 2nd coat of deep colour, starting to look more uniform the finish, pretty happy with the darkness of the colour, will apply base coats next
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Hi all,
the FV is on track to enter for GOTM, got 2nd top gloss coat on lastnight, apologies I rushed the photos aren't fantastic. The other photo with mock setup is after 1st silver highlights coat.
Back of neck got 1st top coat and the vintage yellow looks like a good colour choice.
Stay tuned later in the week will be photos of this baby assembled.
Cheers
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Wok, that looks beautiful!!! Looks like another strong contender for GOTM from ya!!!Quote:
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Hi all,
the FV is on track to enter for GOTM, got 2nd top gloss coat on lastnight, apologies I rushed the photos aren't fantastic. The other photo with mock setup is after 1st silver highlights coat.
Back of neck got 1st top coat and the vintage yellow looks like a good colour choice.
Stay tuned later in the week will be photos of this baby assembled.
Cheers
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Wok, that looks beautiful!!! Looks like another strong contender for GOTM from ya!!![/quote]
Almost finished this baby, screw neck in tonight, string it up and check wiring and its ready to rock and roll
Cheers Wokka
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Breath-taking, Wokka. Makes the heart beat a little faster. Nice work.Quote:
Quote from wokkaboy on March 1, 2013, 10:22
Almost finished this baby, screw neck in tonight, string it up and check wiring and its ready to rock and roll
Cheers Wokka
thanks Glen GP,Quote:
Quote from GlennGP on March 1, 2013, 10:36
Breath-taking, Wokka. Makes the heart beat a little faster. Nice work.Quote:
Quote from wokkaboy on March 1, 2013, 10:22
Almost finished this baby, screw neck in tonight, string it up and check wiring and its ready to rock and roll
Cheers Wokka
yer I'm pretty happy with the result, will see if anyone notices the small mod to the scratchplate
can't wait to have the Marshall on 11 and hit the 1st chord. Sorry neighbours in advance ! haha
cheers Wokka
well, now that you mention it, I see you hacked off the bit that goes between the pups. Didn't notice before you mentioned it, though. I guess you get to enjoy seeing more wood grain that way. Any other reason?Quote:
Quote from wokkaboy on March 1, 2013, 10:58
thanks Glen GP,
yer I'm pretty happy with the result, will see if anyone notices the small mod to the scratchplate
can't wait to have the Marshall on 11 and hit the 1st chord. Sorry neighbours in advance ! haha
cheers Wokka
You hit the nail on the head Glenn, the maple grain between the pickups is very nice and I didn't want to hide it. The PBG scratchplate is quite different to the actual Flying V scratchplate so not worried about the small chop !Quote:
Quote from GlennGP on March 1, 2013, 11:41
well, now that you mention it, I see you hacked off the bit that goes between the pups. Didn't notice before you mentioned it, though. I guess you get to enjoy seeing more wood grain that way. Any other reason?Quote:
Quote from wokkaboy on March 1, 2013, 10:58
thanks Glen GP,
yer I'm pretty happy with the result, will see if anyone notices the small mod to the scratchplate
can't wait to have the Marshall on 11 and hit the 1st chord. Sorry neighbours in advance ! haha
cheers Wokka
cheers Wokka
I can't wait to one day crank my Kustom to 11 and see what happens to the LP...Quote:
Quote from wokkaboy on March 1, 2013, 10:58
thanks Glen GP,Quote:
Quote from GlennGP on March 1, 2013, 10:36
Breath-taking, Wokka. Makes the heart beat a little faster. Nice work.Quote:
Quote from wokkaboy on March 1, 2013, 10:22
Almost finished this baby, screw neck in tonight, string it up and check wiring and its ready to rock and roll
Cheers Wokka
yer I'm pretty happy with the result, will see if anyone notices the small mod to the scratchplate
can't wait to have the Marshall on 11 and hit the 1st chord. Sorry neighbours in advance ! haha
cheers Wokka