Aging Newbie

Hi Guys, name is Chris from North East of the UK
Can't play a guitar though had a few over the years gave up due to work and family commitments
Now I have time on my hands so last year bought a crappy copy one off ebay, upgraded that a few weeks ago, albeit a cheap one till I get a bit more competent with one, still trying like crazy to swop fast between 2 chords lol

I've got the bug after a lot of research and just yesterday ordered a kit for PitBull, can't wait till it arrives, going to have to control myself putting it together I know...

Welcome Chris! It will be an amazing experience for you (I had it my self ;) ) What kit did you order?

Thanks for the welcome mate, ordered a LP-1SP, added the pick up and hardware upgrade in gold to go with it.
Originally I was going to order GR1-SF but send a mail to Adam re the complexity of the soldering, almost took all his advice... just jumped up a little after watching some you tube vids... thought .I can do that so here we go, already almost decided on a Wudtone Amber finish, but think I need sit down take a few big breaths lol the kit probably hasn't even left Aussie yet...

Welcome to the forum Chris, when you get your kit, take a few deep breaths and start a build thread. Any questions or concerns you have, take photos and post them up and one of the guys will be able to help you out. This community is fantastic at supporting and encouragement and the depth of knowledge is immense. Have fun with it!

Welcome Chris, these always look good built, many LP guitars done here so lots of info, build threads and help. Enjoy

Welcome Chris, about a year ago I was in the the place as you with both playing and building. Common sense , ask lots of questions and lots of patience is the key to building. Playing...well if my stupid fingers would obey my stupid brain..... :P

Welcome Chris

Welcome to the forum Chris!

welcome Chris
hope your journey is a great one

Awesome Chris, I cant wait to se it either. make sure you make a build diary. Welcome to the forum mate.

Hi Chris and welcome. All the best for your build and your guitar playing. Just keep practising and you'll get there. I never thought I'd get the hang of it when I first started playing, but I can do a reasonable job of it these days.

Thanks guys for the welcomes, appreciate it, got my mail today saying it has been shipped, feeling like an excited 16 year old at the moment....I'm guessing a week for it to arrive here, plenty of time for some digging and research on the forum

Hi Chris, I am a Newbie like you. If you don't mind me asking(it's ok if you don't want to answer), what made you choose PitBull guitars? I would've thought there would be someone more 'local' for you. How long will shipping take?
I started mt ST-1 today. It is exciting. Hope it all goes well for you.

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Thanks guys for the welcomes, appreciate it, got my mail today saying it has been shipped, feeling like an excited 16 year old at the moment....I'm guessing a week for it to arrive here, plenty of time for some digging and research on the forum

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I often feel like an excited 16yr old but dam they are hard to catch these days.

Welcome Chris and hope you enjoy the ride.

Most of us here are infected with GAS....Guitar Acquisition Syndrome as it is impossible to stop at one.

Cheers, Waz

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Originally Posted by wazkelly

Welcome Chris and hope you enjoy the ride.

Most of us here are infected with GAS....Guitar Acquisition Syndrome as it is impossible to stop at one.

Cheers, Waz

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I have already got it I think...looking at the next one already, the first I ain't even got yet lol

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Originally Posted by jbeesl1

Hi Chris, I am a Newbie like you. If you don't mind me asking(it's ok if you don't want to answer), what made you choose PitBull guitars? I would've thought there would be someone more 'local' for you. How long will shipping take?
I started mt ST-1 today. It is exciting. Hope it all goes well for you.

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Hi mate, did a lot of research for kits available in the UK, most had bad reviews, Pitbull came up time and time again with good reviews so took the plunge, it got shipped on Friday, so I am guessing with customs and UK couriers around 8-10 days, not too bad if the kit is a lot better than what we can get here

It took exactly two weeks for my kit to arrive here in The Netherlands. Customs took only one day to proceed.

Yes, two weeks is about the norm. In the UK it gets delivered by the Royal Mail, and they normally sit on it for a week after it arrives before sending out the customs payment required note. It will spend far more time in the UK before it gets to you than it did getting here!

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Yes, two weeks is about the norm. In the UK it gets delivered by the Royal Mail, and they normally sit on it for a week after it arrives before sending out the customs payment required note. It will spend far more time in the UK before it gets to you than it did getting here!

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I have no doubt about that, and there will be no notification of delivery, just a slip through the door.... you wasn't in...luckily enough the parcel depot is quite near me

They do normally let you pick a delivery date at the same time you pay the customs/duty fee if you do it on-line, though as they are all weekdays, most people will still be out. But you can also pay at the parcel depot and pick it up on the spot.

Never knew I would have to pay customs, but hey ho can't be that much , be worth it for my new experience

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Originally Posted by Simon Barden

They do normally let you pick a delivery date at the same time you pay the customs/duty fee if you do it on-line, though as they are all weekdays, most people will still be out. But you can also pay at the parcel depot and pick it up on the spot.

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Never knew I would have to pay customs, but hey ho can't be that much , be worth it for my new experience

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There's a small duty charge (about 3%), plus VAT at 20%, plus the PO handling charge.

Is there a way of marking a thread as a favourite so it is easy to go back to for reference? So many good tips on here in many different threads