May GOTM Contenders

Ok Folks, if you want in on our Guitar of the Month for May, then please post your pics in this new topic (or email them to adam@pitbullguitars.com and I will put them up). Deadline is April 30.

Don't forget, we'd like to see a few good quality shots of your pride and joy, so take a few photos of different angles and pick the best four.

We'd like to see one shot of the whole guitar, a close up of the body (get in close so we can see the quality of your finish), a close up of the back of the body, and a close up of the headstock including some of the fretboard (even if you haven't applied finish to the fretboard). See GOTM March for some examples.

If you need some photography tips, just ask... no one (including myself) pretends to be an expert photographer, but we can offer some basic tips to get the best photos (hint: a good camera helps). I can't help but notice all our photos are getting better with time.... but someone please tell DB to remove the dog hair from his background material.

I will announce the Special Guest Judge for May when Steve Vai returns my calls.

Good luck!

Looks like I'm entering GOTM June... Special judge??? Hehe...
EDIT: Well, Wokkaboy has a GoPro camera, so his vids and photos are always great!!!

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Quote from adam on April 5, 2013, 17:54

If you need some photography tips, just ask... no one (including myself) pretends to be an expert photographer, but we can offer some basic tips to get the best photos (hint: a good camera helps). I can't help but notice all our photos are getting better with time.... but someone please tell DB to remove the dog hair from his background material.

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Andy P (from Wudtone) actually gave some great advice on this topic a little while back, which I've been following, and could be broken down to a few simple words: dark background, natural light, experiment.

I use a dark background and natural, diffused light (no artificial light). I tend to try to wait for mid to late afternoon sun, for warmer tones, but avoid direct sunlight. I know some guys use a direct artificial light to bling off chrome or gloss highlights, but you don't need to. I got great "bling" off the Yellow Peril's chrome without it.

You don't need to be that handy with a camera, just make sure there's enough light to get a good exposure, leave the framing wide (you can always crop it in artistically later), and move the guitar around to try to find interesting angles. It's sometimes hard to work out how to make the grain jump out, if that's your thing, and the only way to find out is to alter the way light hits it from the angle you're shooting. You also don't need that great a camera (though I am shooting with a decent one). Just be aware of how it focuses so that you know what will be in focus and what won't.

I have Paint.NET installed, and I use the "Bright" effect, basically making it look more like I took the pic when the sun is at its brightest, but doesn't kill the image (like Wudtone, how amazing!!!)!!!

FYI, Adam. The Zeddybitz hair is there for added texture and depth. :D

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Quote from dingobass on April 5, 2013, 22:28
FYI, Adam. The Zeddybitz hair is there for added texture and depth. :D

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uh huh... So I should start letting my dog run around the sets then...

Hopefully the Nate Bass will be ready in time... *crosses fingers in desperate hope*

I doubt I can get the LP done by April 30...

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Quote from keloooe on April 7, 2013, 11:53
I doubt I can get the LP done by April 30...

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C'mon Pest, you can do it!

If the glue wants to separate itself from the basswood...

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Quote from keloooe on April 7, 2013, 13:03
If the glue wants to separate itself from the basswood...

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As long as you rough up the areas to be glued and get the wudtone offa dat neck heel, the glue I sent you wont EVER let go.
Heard about poo sticking to a blanket? This stuff is even better!

Ok,
1) you sent me glue??? Huh???
2) I was talking about the glue that using the cutaway, there is no more Wudtone on the neck heel!!!

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Quote from keloooe on April 7, 2013, 17:21
Ok,
1) you sent me glue??? Huh???
2) I was talking about the glue that using the cutaway, there is no more Wudtone on the neck heel!!!

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O CRAP! I forgot the glue! :?

I will send you some tomorrow! 8-)

Glad you got rid of the wudtone on the heel, it would have really peed you off otherwise! :D

Sweet, more packages!!!

Check out this gorgeous LP-1 in Wudtone Saffron, from our friend Gordon, in Werris Creek NSW. I've asked Gordon for some more photos so we can enter this into May GOTM.

Me likey!


http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...1-gordon-1.jpg

That's beautiful!!! The LP-1 is starting to be more of a choice now Adam??

If he is going to throw it on the fire-wood heap, I'll get in before Callum and ask for it! Very nice Guitar and very creatively photographed!

Gav, it's too late now!!!

Looks brilliant, beautifully done there 8-)

Thinking of entering a humble Dairy Blonde Stratocaster....

http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...8-IMGP2335.JPG
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...s-IMGP2339.JPG

Some more photos of Gordon's LP-1...
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...1-gordon-2.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...1-gordon-3.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...1-gordon-4.jpg

Bewdiful! :D

That is killer! Well done Gordon! :D

Our Special Guest Judge for Guitar of the Month (May) is locked in.

More details soon...

Oh god, here comes the Pest rumors again...

Just a reminder to get your photos in to me by end of the month. Our extra special guest judge is primed and ready to go... should be another close one.

Please send me:

A full guitar shot, from the front
A close up of the body
A close up of the headstock
A shot of the back of the body and neck.

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Quote from keloooe on April 23, 2013, 11:29
Oh god, here comes the Pest rumors again...

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Only rumour I have heard is that it WON'T be the Uber Pest.....

This one has been a looong time coming, but after months of setbacks and changed plans I can finally put forth the "Davocaster".

My good mate Dave and I have been working on this guitar since September last year. Originally he wanted a strat with a maple fretboard, but since no such kit was on offer at the time a TL-1 was decided upon. The colour was always going to be Sonic Blue, but while we were sanding back the undercoat Dave was like "I really like how it looks right now", so we went with a 'relic' finish. We weren't gonna get stupid and chuck it down a set of stairs to ding it up, just worn back paint.

Disclaimer: I personally don't like the practice of relicing, it smacks of fakery to me. This guitar is not trying to be an antique, this was a cosmetic choice only.

http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...5-39-15-PM.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...5-38-56-PM.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...5-40-23-PM.jpg

Obviously there are a number of mods going on here. First and foremost, Wilkinson high output strat pickups. Dave wanted a strat, so we compromised.

Second most obvious, no knobs. Dave said he never used the tone and volume knobs on his other guitars, just set them to full bawl and left them. So, rather than being in the way, we replaced them with kill switches. A mini toggle on/off and a momentary for a Tom Morello/Buckethead type effect.

The saddles have been upgraded to Wilkinson brass compensated, there's a Schaller 5-way switch, a single ply black pickguard and a Gotoh string retainer. The rest is stock.

This ended up being a really sweet guitar. It plays very nicely and I'm looking forward to seeing it in action.
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...5-39-56-PM.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...5-49-10-PM.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...1-48-34-AM.jpg

Oh, someone already took the "YOUR NAME HERE"Caster...
Looks great there Pablo!!! Makes it looks like it was bumped around a lot in gigs!

Here's a couple of photos of Wokka's two entries. As I said to Wokka tonight, some of his earlier efforts were a bit rough around the edges (too much Drambuie during the builds perhaps), but these two guitars are pretty flawless and look amazing in the flesh.




http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...-Wok-PRS-2.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...r-Wok-SG-2.jpg

Wow... That SG looks soooooo beautiful!!!

Wokka! Dude! That SG is bloody gorgeous mate!

Ok, so it looks like we've got 7 entries for May GOTM. They are:

Nick's LP-1 Dark Red
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...-2-720x540.jpg

Max's TL-1 Satin Black
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...-2-720x505.jpg

Jess's LP-1 Sunburst
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...-2-720x480.jpg

Gordon's LP-1 Goldenrod
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...-2-720x540.jpg

Dave's Relic'd TL-1
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...-2-720x537.jpg

Wokka's PRS-1S Sunburst
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...-2-720x480.jpg

Wokka's SG-1F Sunburst
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...-2-720x480.jpg

If I've missed any, or you are still taking photos, make sure you get your photos to me by 5pm tomorrow (30 April 2013).

Good luck to all the contenders.

Wow, so many great guitars, but that SG is just breath-taking, Wokka!

Good luck everyone!

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Quote from GlennGP on April 29, 2013, 20:25
Wow, so many great guitars, but that SG is just breath-taking, Wokka!

Good luck everyone!

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Wow.. all are fantastic..

That SG looks incredible! There are some amazing finishes there :) Can't wait to get into the next build!

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Quote from jmeek811 on April 30, 2013, 09:21
That SG looks incredible! There are some amazing finishes there :) Can't wait to get into the next build!

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Yep, yours is amongst them Jess. I reckon the only one that doesn't make my heart pump a little harder is Wokka's other one [EDIT: the PRS - undoubtedly beautifully finished, but for me doesn't have the 'wow' factor]. The satin black Tele ... the red LP ... just wow. And they reckon *I* raised the bar. These are fantastic, and I hope they sound great too!

Yep Glenn, you totally raised the bar, the finishes are getting better and better by the month since Wudtone has been in stock!!!

Congratulations to all contenders of May's GOTM.

I am Gob Smacked at how good ALL the guitars look. I would hate to try and pick a winner.

Good luck to all.

cheers
rob