Hi from stafford, england

Hi all,

I just thought I'd say hi and give a quick intro.
I'm completely new to building guitars, woodworking, electronics and I can't even play the guitar. So why am I here? Basically, since hearing Iron Maiden, GnR, Metallica, etc in the 80s as a kid I’ve wanted to learn to play, but other hobbies have taken priority and the time needed. A couple of years back I bought an acoustic and learnt some basics for a couple of months in the winter but then put it down and not touched it since. Now my other hobbies have taken a backseat I wanted to use the time for a new challenge, so here I am.
I’ve jumped in at the deep end and ordered 2 kits, an EX-1 and a LP-1SS mainly because I couldn’t decide which I preferred. I’ve read lots of very helpful posts on the forum and made a start on sanding the EX but once i get into it I’m sure I’ll have lots of questions.

Cheers, James

Welcome to the forum James. Two very nice kits!

Welcome to the forum. I second Kick's praise of your kit choices and look forward to seeing how they turn out.

Hi James. Can't wait to see what you come up with!

Welcome James, some first time builders have made some pro quality efforts here, so enjoy and ask anything you need

Welcome James

Hi James,

Welcome to the forum. what a better way to inspire you to play than build your own guitar!!:cool:

Welcome, James. Can't wait to see what you do with your kits!

Welcome aboard. Kits are like crack but you don't lose your teeth or end up in prison.

Welcome to the party James!

Welcome James.

Hi James. You'll find that most of the lingo is the same. A few slight variations like metho = methylated spirit. Stuff like the DingoWax that is talked about here is Australia-only at the moment, but there are plenty of other finish options you can use. We UK people also have the benefit of quick delivery and numerous luthier suppliers. The Aussies often have to wait weeks for posted items to arrive and often have to buy from the US.

I've got an EX-1 kit myself that needs assembling. Just waiting until the weather is warm enough to work outside and leave stuff in the garage without the finish being damaged by cold and damp.

Thanks for the welcomes, I've finally got my build diary started here .