Stuis sg-1 wud2tone

So after receiving my kit in late January, I decided that I would use Wudtone to colour my build. I had actually done a fair bit of research and had decided on Wudtone before Pitbull became the distributor, so I was delighted to hear that I could source the kits locally rather than trying to convert dollars in to pounds :)
So after the delay on the first Pitbull shipment, and dramas with Australia Post (that DB was extremely helpful with, I might add) I recieved my Wudtone kit and started the exciting bit of my build, the colouring!
I decided to go with a burst kit after seeing the wud2tone strat on the Wudtone site, in dark onyx with a hot auburn burst.
I had previously shaped my headstock, which most of you will have seen in the headstock forum, but I'll re post it here anyway.
The photo of the body is after two deep colour coats. It's starting to come out really nicely
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Wow!
I think a little bit of wee just came out..... 8O

She is looking awesome already Stui! :D

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Quote from dingobass on March 6, 2013, 16:43
Wow!
I think a little bit of wee just came out..... 8O

She is looking awesome already Stui! :D

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Haha same here DB!!!

Done 2 deep colour coats and two base coats. I'm tossing up between another base coat or starting on the top coat next. I'm really happy with the way this has turned out, really glad I took everyone's advice about changing the filler to timbermate too. Unless you really look for it, you would never know there was filler in a few spots.
I've also put up a pic of the stained headstock. Used a pyrography pen for the logo. I should explain about the name. The guitars for my dad Alan, and it's a Gibson replica, so I pretty much mashed the names together. Also, sine it's being built by me, Al's son, I figured it was a no brainer. Also, I'm about to be a dad so I figure I'm allowed to do cheesy dad jokes :)
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Geez Stui, I got a bit choked up just reading that... and the guitar looks absolutely gorgeous... I love the headstock engraving, nice technique. Really nice work mate. Congrats on your upcoming Fatherhood.

Yes, a big congrats on your upcoming fatherhood!!!

Thanks guys, only a month to go till my life changes! Maybe my first Father's Day present from the wife should be a pit bull kit for myself... :D

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Quote from stui on March 9, 2013, 13:32
Thanks guys, only a month to go till my life changes! Maybe my first Father's Day present from the wife should be a pit bull kit for myself... :D

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Haha, yes, a new kit should be your first Father's Day present!

Opinions are needed! With or without the pick guard? I was thinking without up till I put it on, but now I'm staring to think it looks better with it...
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Hmm, tough choice. I'll go for with.

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Quote from adam on March 9, 2013, 14:24
Hmm, tough choice. I'll go for with.

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Yea, with looks better

No pickguard! :D Love the sunburst btw.

Awesome 'burst, love it.

As it stands I think it looks better with the pickguard, but only because the black pickup rings contrast a little too much with the chrome pups.

Have you considered chrome rings? I just did a (really) quick and dirty mockup of some chrome rings and I think they work (pics below, excuse the rush job).

Chrome rings are available at a few places, some in pairs, others singles:
StewMac,
GuitarFetish,
guitaraust.

http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content..._sg_chrome.jpg
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Toss a coin.....

Personally I have never really been a pick guard man, but this time it is a really hard choice.

Best wishes with the immanent arrival of your Bub!

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Quote from dingobass on March 9, 2013, 22:26
Toss a coin.....

Personally I have never really been a pick guard man, but this time it is a really hard choice.

Best wishes with the immanent arrival of your Bub!

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I've never really been a pick guard man either DB, but for some reason in this case it just seems to add something to the setup that makes it look complete. So I've decided that it will go on.
Also, thanks to everyone for your input and well wishes! Starting to get nervous now, exactly 4 weeks until the due date!

Oh, and here's a pic I haven't posted yet, the back of the neck.
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...wt5h-image.jpg

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Quote from stui on March 10, 2013, 11:48

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Quote from dingobass on March 9, 2013, 22:26
Toss a coin.....

Personally I have never really been a pick guard man, but this time it is a really hard choice.

Best wishes with the immanent arrival of your Bub!

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I've never really been a pick guard man either DB, but for some reason in this case it just seems to add something to the setup that makes it look complete. So I've decided that it will go on.
Also, thanks to everyone for your input and well wishes! Starting to get nervous now, exactly 4 weeks until the due date!

Oh, and here's a pic I haven't posted yet, the back of the neck.
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...wt5h-image.jpg

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Just remember one thing: the due date is 99% incorrect... When my sister was in hospital last year, my cousin was born 6 months before the due date!

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Quote from keloooe on March 10, 2013, 12:49

Just remember one thing: the due date is 99% incorrect... When my sister was in hospital last year, my cousin was born 6 months before the due date!

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Are you sure it wasn't 6 weeks Callum? Pretty sure a 6 month prem baby wouldn't be developed enough to survive. Even 3 months early is borderline...
But yes I know that the due date isn't usually accurate, we're ready to go now at a moments notice

I reckon the black pickguard looks good with the colour you've chosen. Nice job!

So the big day has arrived! Glued the neck in when I got home from work. I also managed to shield the cavity before putting in the electrics :)
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Looking fantastic!

Holy *censored, censored, censored, censored*..... censored, censored, censored.....
I think I need a nanna nap after seeing this....

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Quote from dingobass on March 14, 2013, 19:31

Holy *censored, censored, censored, censored*..... censored, censored, censored.....
I think I need a nanna nap after seeing this....

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Hahah that's a lot of censors! Glad you like it DB :D

Oh.... My... *censored* *censored* *censored*...

That is BEAUTIFUL Stui!!!

Stui this is just gorgeous! Well done!

All parts fitted now, filled the gap in the neck cavity tonight, tomorrow I'll steel wool it back and add some top coat, and she should be ready to rock on Sunday!
It's turned out so beautifully I'll be sad to let it go :(
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Wow Stui, such a gorgeous guitar. Really came together nicely and good decision on going with the pick guard. Can we put this one up for April GOTM contention?

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Quote from adam on March 15, 2013, 17:10
Wow Stui, such a gorgeous guitar. Really came together nicely and good decision on going with the pick guard. Can we put this one up for April GOTM contention?

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Absolutely Adam, I'll post some pics once I have it completely finished and strung up. I'm pretty chuffed that my first ever build will be in contention for guitar of the month!

Top effort, dude! Beautiful guitar.

Stui, please email them to me. I'll put them with Gav's LP-1S and TL-1TB. Haven't worked out April's GOTM Special Guest Judge yet.. might get the Community to vote on the next one. Still a few weeks to go though..

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/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from adam on March 15, 2013, 17:53
Stui, please email them to me - I'll put them with Gav's LP-1S and TL-1TB. Haven't worked out April's GOTM Special Guest Judge yet.. might get the Community to vote on the next one. Still a few weeks to go though..

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Adam, what's the deadline for GOTM April??? DB should be the judge, since he can't be in the running for it!

Well, she's finally finished! Here are some snaps I took to send to Adam for my GOTM entry:
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And a couple more for good measure :)

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For those wondering, all the parts on this build were stock Pit Bull, except for the switch ring and the truss rod cover, which I got from Hell Guitars in Japan.

This was my first build, and I was amazed at how easy the process was. I honestly couldn't see myself buying a new guitar now, the satisfaction I got from building this was amazing, and I'll certainly be building more in the future.

Stui, that is *censored* *censored* *censored*!!!
That is a massive contender in GOTM against Gavin's LP and Tele!!!
And I've just realized that there as been a fair amount of censored language on this thread...

Cheers,
Callum

That is one stunning SG, Stui. The back of the neck alone is a work of art.

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Quote from keloooe on March 16, 2013, 14:25
Stui, that is *censored* *censored* *censored*!!!
That is a massive contender in GOTM against Gavin's LP and Tele!!!
And I've just realized that there as been a fair amount of censored language on this thread...

Cheers,
Callum

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Really superb! Awesome job with the burst! How does it sound? Hopefully as good as it looks because then you have one awesome guitar!

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Quote from Gavin1393 on March 16, 2013, 23:50

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Quote from keloooe on March 16, 2013, 14:25
Stui, that is *censored* *censored* *censored*!!!
That is a massive contender in GOTM against Gavin's LP and Tele!!!
And I've just realized that there as been a fair amount of censored language on this thread...

Cheers,
Callum

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Really superb! Awesome job with the burst! How does it sound? Hopefully as good as it looks because then you have one awesome guitar!

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It sounds fantastic Gavin, although I'm going to have to alter the nut, (it's too high), and I'll probably get the neck set up by someone with a bit more experience to get the action as low as possible. Overall I couldn't be happier with the results though :D

Nice work Stui.

Go for a bone nut, you will love the tone it gives...

Beautiful, beautiful job. Well done. Couldn't agree more when you say you wouldn't consider buying another guitar. Building it is so satisfying!

And so my build comes to an end... I gave the guitar to dad this afternoon after deciding it would be best for him to get the guitar set up how he wants it rather than me setting up to my preferences.
The look on his face was priceless when I gave it to him, and now we can't get him to put it down :)
Now all that's left to do is decide which kit to do next!
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...hkwd-image.jpg

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Quote from stui on March 17, 2013, 15:15
And so my build comes to an end... I gave the guitar to dad this afternoon after deciding it would be best for him to get the guitar set up how he wants it rather than me setting up to my preferences.
The look on his face was priceless when I gave it to him, and now we can't get him to put it down :)
Now all that's left to do is decide which kit to do next!
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...hkwd-image.jpg

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Got to love the outcome.. The look on his face will be a cherished memory I am sure! awesome story!