Finally got my LP1 package - will check, do a mock up and will post some pics later.
So Excited......!
Budi
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Finally got my LP1 package - will check, do a mock up and will post some pics later.
So Excited......!
Budi
Nice one Budi. Nothing like the feeling of seeing a new Pitbull Guitars box on the doorstep. Enjoy your build and keep us all up to date step by step! Have fun.
cheers,
Gav.
Opened the box last night, Oh la la, how exciting
Checked and ticked all of stuff ordered are received.
Did a mock up build and making sure all the hardware are there. It looks stunning as well as scary of what lay ahead at the same time.
Did take a couple of pics and liked to post some but not quite sure how to upload it. If anyone can shed a light that would be appreciated.
Regards,
Budi
Budi, click the Reply button (bottom right) and use that, but make sure your images are around 1000 pixels on the longest side (1000 x 750 works well) so dont just post the images from your phone.
Or just use imgur.com
Thank you very much Keloooe,
Here it is my first pic :D
Has anyone got any idea how to get rid glue spot on the main body?
I've read somewhere in the forum here they use a "wirebrush?"
Any hint would be appreciated.
Budi
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-con...u-IMG_1607.jpg
Oh BTW next to the kit is my goal, but P90s PUPs will be my next project
Budi
Try carefully sanding the glue spot first, just watch the binding. If that doesn't remove it then wirebrushing can help to allow the finish to penetrate the area (Gav's explanation of the wirebrush method). A little kit like this, particularly the brass brush, is what you're after (available from lots of large hardware retailers that DB prefers us not to name).
http://www.supercheaphardware.com.au...s/dsc_9701.jpg
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Thx Scott off we go to hardware store
Budi
Yeah Budi, I had glue on my LP kit and those brushes are the best!
Be very careful not to sand through the thin maple cap!
The wire brush worked well for me. Just take your time with it and enjoy the process, makes sanding and brushing easier.
Cheers,
Brian
Ahh.. got most of the glue off thank you all for the advice. Back on the project again now and ready for the next step.
A quick tale, encountered my first big hurdle, it was on Saturday last week and we were preparing our son 7th b-day party. I was up stair and left the kit on my work bench. My other half ask if I could helped her opened a spray can. I told her there is a screw driver on the bench next to the guitar kit that she can use to pry open the can. Suddenly I heard she yelled for help, I thought she hurt herself, but it was worse than that. She managed to open the lid but at the same time pressing the can with the nozzle directly on my new guitar near the bridge area. Man I was so horrified and not quite sure what to do. I just sanded the area as quick as I possibly can before it got too deep into the cap. I was going to take a couple of pics of the "accidental stain" but thought better of cleaning up the mess before it got worse.I don't want gold colour! Moral of the story is don't lend any tool to your other half (mistress yes but far away from your work bench).
Anyway quick question can you use Wudtone Saffron finish kit on the neck or do I have to get special finish kit for the neck? Thank you all for your help.
Budi
BTW the party was a hit
Budi - colour of the saffron will be fine (see http://www.pitbullguitars.com/?page_...iewtopic&t=307). In terms of the top coat - I remember somewhere DB hinting at the top coats for the body and neck are different - I think the neck top coat is a little harder as it gets more of a beating.
Thanks Brendan, yeah I saw that too a moment ago. Some thread how to do neck with clear coat. OK have to order kit for the neck finish.
Budi
Quick update folks on my build progress.
Sanded down body and neck to grid 400, stained both bdy and neck(first coat), but I noticed some area absorbing more than the other (switch area). Before proceeding to do more harm any idea how to lighten it? Also some of that blasted glue spots I thought I got rid off.
Anyway here are a couple pics and if all the gurus can shed a little bit of advice that would be appreciated.
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-con...s-IMG_1670.jpg
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-con...1-IMG_1668.jpg
Lucky you got away with the accidental spray job, can't see any trace of it in the pics. Nice save.
With the Wudtone, it's quite normal for it to absorb more in some spots than others. It should even out more with the following coats. Some of the darker colours can look a real mess after the first coat. But will even out nicely.
As for the glue spots, they won't blend in and will still be noticeable. I had the same thing with my first use of Wudtone. Thought I had done a top Job of sanding, only to see a few glue spots and sanding marks that became highlighted once the first coat was applied. Most of my trouble spots were on the sides of the guitar. I decided to sand back and start again. I'm glad I did, and it didn't take much effort in the scheme of things. And it's all part of learning.
I certainly took DB's mantra of "Sand, sand, sand and when you think your done, sand some more." To heart.
The maple caps on those kits can sometimes be on the thin side, so take that into consideration if you decide to attack the glue spots. The last thing you want to do is sand through the cap.
Hi Budi,
yes nice save on the accidental spray can. Do you mean you want to lighten the overall colour or even out the colour ? As Dan said next few coats will even out the colour of the cap, but I'd recommend sanding back any glue spots on the side and re-staining
Looks good, I love this colour on a LP, best of luck and let is
Thanks Dan and Wokka for the advice, yeah I should be a little more concise, how to even out the stain. The photo is a bit misleading but you may be able to see near the neck is slightly darker than the rest of the body.
I have yet to stain the side and back. Its gonna be Hot Auburn and currently its on its way. But I am taking your advice and sanding back glue spots Nth/Wst to Nth/Est of the PUP switch. I am still a bit reluctant though of how much I will sand, but let see any way.
Another question with ref of pic below whats that black thingy bobby? are they glue spots?
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-con...j-IMG_1673.JPG
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-con...h-IMG_1672.JPG
G'day all,
Just a quick update on my build, I've applied last coat of Wudtone Saffron on cap and neck.
I am not too happy with the outcome around the neck area. I've re-sanded the area after the first coat, but too afraid to go on cos I got a feeling that the cap is not going hold much deeper.
Other option that I have in mind is to apply another stain (Hot Auburn) and do a light burst effect.
Don't know if that's possible but since I've ordered Auburn and currently in transit for the back part of the body, I'll keep my option open. Overall though I am happy with the result and the neck felt brilliant similar feel to my Tele.
I am going to leave the headstock as it is at the moment, as I have limited amount of tools and time, as well as I haven't got a catchy design.
That's it folks a couple pics bellow for you all and please drop an advice or two if you notice any strange spots. Your advice is much appreciated :D
BTW for the first time builder, I've found its better to work when you have natural light (ie during the day)for sanding and coating. I know its its impossible for most of us but I've found its much easier to notice if you missed spots.
Happy Building.
Budi
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-con...al-Coat-01.JPG
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-con...al-Coat-04.JPG
looking good Budi,
yes you can notice the top part of the body near the neck pocket being a bit darker, different parts of the cap take more wudtone than other parts. If you have any saffron left I'd put a coat on the lighter areas and try and darken them up. Also you could get some super fine steel wool 0000 grade
http://www.sifa.com.au/products_hardware.html
You can lightly rub the steel wool on the darker patches should remove a bit of colour without sanding the cap surface much. Do this before you start clear coats but I'd probably wait till the hot auburn arrives and do the sides/back and then clear the whole body after all the colour coats are done.
As for your previous question the black marks on the side, looks like the factory has tried to glue a crack or a join, does the crack look like its opened up ?
Thanks for the advice Wokka,
I've rubbed the cap with steel wool prior each coat, but I might do both of your suggestion, apply another coat on the lighter and a little bit steel wool treatment on the darker side.
The crack looked very sealed, I might leave it just to give it a little character.
BTW do you how long a parcel would take from Perth to Brisbane?
Budi
cool ok Budi, you are on the program with the steel wool. If you rub it a bit harder on the darker parts you should be able to remove a bit of colour without sanding much of the cap down.
That black mark should look fine with hot auburn over it.
I'd estimate about 3-4 working days Perth to Brisbane post time, DB probably has more of an accurate post time. When did you order it ? normally DB gets the order in the post within 1 or 2 working days
Hi Wokka,
The order was completed on 21st, mind you our local PO is a bit hit and miss. Last time when I picked the guitar kit, the staff said that he saw other parcel with my name on it that sitting there for the last two weeks waiting to be collected. I told him that I have not any notice to pick it up.
Anyway I might wander over and ask if he has some parcel for me.
Also its been raining cats and dogs here in SE Qld, could be the cause of the delay. Never mind I've got plenty of time.
Again thanks for your help, very much appreciated
Budi
Hi All,
A quick update on my build after being stalled and stuck in prolonged doldrum. Still doing base coating on the body and neck (4th coat hopefully the last). After few considerations though, decided to re-do the neck to match the back. Few niggling issues nothing serious. But I wish I was a rich man instead of good looking :P so I can buy another kit (PRS would be nice thank you) so that I can work alternately between kits.
But such is life. Anyway here a couple pics and now I am going to watch Game of Throne. See you all later and have a good weekend.
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-con...51-2nd-BC2.jpg
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-con...52-2nd-BC1.jpg
Looking good! Like the matching colours. I'm a big one for colouring LP (etc) necks the same as the back of the guitar. Good choice!
cheers,
Gav.
yes looking great Budi, keep up the good work. Got to love your foam rests for the body/neck !
nice finish so far, looking good
Thanks all for the nice comments.
To Wokka just to pick up a bit of your grey matter, I've noted on your current build the PRS is on the 9th clear coat, any reasons for having that many layers/coats? When do you think is enough coat. Man admire your patience.
Budi
Another update folks,
Currently the kit is on its 2nd coat of extra gloss with ageing tint, so far so good and quite happy with result. Here are a couple of pics
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-con...d-topcoat3.jpg
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-con...d-topcoat1.jpg
That looks sensational. The grain is looking real good.
That top has come up very well.
looking awesome Budi, starting to get a shine after 2 coats.
Sorry I missed your question from April 25, just saw it.
Generally about 5 or 6 coats of extra gloss wudtone is enough.
Most of my projects I'm using Tru Oil clear coats and I tend to thin them down as its not self leveling to minimise the steaks. Some of the forum guys like Robin and Gav Turner are putting on 15-20 coats of TO to get a really glassy look.
You will know when there's enough top gloss coats, post some pics after the 4th or 5th coat ! Remember try and wait 48 hours between coats !
Wow Budi - that Saffron top looks really fantastic! Matches perfectly with the back and neck colour too. Awesome job!
cheers,
Gav.
Thanks all for the kind comments
@Wokka thanks for the advice, definitely will post more pics as I progress.
@Gavin thanks for your kind comment, but I don't think I'll try to match your 15 to 20 coats of your builds.
BTW I've checked out your website, boy hats off to you. Excellent website, I noticed some of your guitars hung on the wall on the sound demo videos. Impressive
Regards
Budi
good stuff Budi, 4 or 5 top coats should be enough as outlined by Dingobass yesterday, his method is start off with thin coats and slowly make each coat after thicker. Don't forget to steel wool between coats and wait at least 48 hours between coats. Look forward to pics soon !
Thanks Budi. Ive only completed 6 kits so far though - still a complete noob!!
cheers,
Gav.
this is coming along very nicely, nice work
Yeah. That looks brilliant. Gotta be happy with how it's going.
To all thank you again for the kind comment.
To Stan I see on your note bellow you're modding your Squire, can I ask what kind of mod you're doing to it?
The reason I ask is that I also have a Korean Fender Squire for along long time now ( I got them from my high school teacher when I was in school band). And I am getting really fond as it aged, but the trem block shows a crack and I am having a thought of modding it. Not only the block but PUPs upgrade as well.
Anyway thanks for your kind comment. And I will post more pics of my builds as it progress.
You all be good and have a cracking weekend
Budi
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