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    Congrats to you both. No pressure Tim but Adam...

    Congrats to you both.

    No pressure Tim but Adam set a pretty high standard for customer service :)
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    Check the break angle before you set the neck....

    Check the break angle before you set the neck. Make sure you have enough play on the TOM to get the action right.
  3. Thread: IB-5 issues

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    Just out of interest, as I know i have done it...

    Just out of interest, as I know i have done it before. Is the out put jack wiring the right way around?
  4. Thread: IB-5 issues

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    Try wiring the pick up directly to the output...

    Try wiring the pick up directly to the output jack. If that works then it is in the pots. If not then the pickups may be the issue
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    " I am very happy. It is tuning stable now, so...

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    I am very happy. It is tuning stable now, so it is coming on stage next gig. The Dream Police are calling.
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    Here is my Pitbull Explorer build. This was my...

    Here is my Pitbull Explorer build.

    This was my first finish with my new spray gun set up...No more rattle cans :)

    Upgraded to locking tuners, Strap locks and blackout pickups.

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    43704...
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    43598 The drummer in our band found a nasty old...

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    The drummer in our band found a nasty old strat in a skip. So after some fun with power tools this is our mascot guitar.

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    A pitbull explorer hot of the bench. Still needs a setup and...
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    43596 Custom built body and paint work. Neck and...

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    Custom built body and paint work. Neck and hardware are Fender, pickups are Fralin

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    This is a custom Pitbull kit. Baritone 7 sting with Petrucci DiMarzio pickups.
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    I HAVE BEEN BUSY ON BUILDS SINCE MY LAST POST...

    I HAVE BEEN BUSY ON BUILDS SINCE MY LAST POST
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    This is a crackle burst custom body I made. Neck and pickups (Toneriders) are from a previous Pitbull guitar build.

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    This is the other...
  10. Thread: July GOTM

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    Thanks for the awesome feedback. I gigged with it...

    Thanks for the awesome feedback. I gigged with it the other day. That was a very satisfying experience.
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    Great job to the winners Just a note on my...

    Great job to the winners

    Just a note on my entry
    ##Downside is the logo – you’ve built it – feel free to own it!##

    It is a replica of what EVH had on his (Worn off Gibson water slide) - i...
  12. Thread: July GOTM

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    This was the first kit i got from Pitbull. This...

    This was the first kit i got from Pitbull. This is it's 3rd iteration over 2 years.
    Finally happy with the result.

    The figuring on the ash body was not done justice to until this time around. My...
  13. Thread: Custom TL-1A

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    I have a couple go to woods depending on the...

    I have a couple go to woods depending on the style i want.

    Basswood and (in this case) Alder are the easiest to paint
    Asian mahogany for lighter weight guitars
    Ash for mad figuring and raw...
  14. Thread: Custom TL-1A

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    Thank you both for the kind feedback. I also...

    Thank you both for the kind feedback.

    I also think this will be my last 7 string as I have 4 now! (I don't know how that happened)

    Spending more on the pick ups than the rest of the build...
  15. Thread: Custom TL-1A

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    Polished up and tuned. I will wait a week or so...

    Polished up and tuned. I will wait a week or so to do the final set up.
    dadario 10-64s
    wiring is a 3 way blade , volume and a mini toggle for the bridge (north split, HB, south split)

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  16. Thread: Custom TL-1A

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    Really happy with the finished guitar. The sound...

    Really happy with the finished guitar. The sound is huge.
    Really deep low end tones and very clear highs.

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  17. Thread: Custom TL-1A

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  18. Thread: Custom TL-1A

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    Pick ups DiMarzio DP706 D Sonic in the Bridge -...

    Pick ups
    DiMarzio DP706 D Sonic in the Bridge - 12.03 Kohm Ceramic magnet
    DiMarzio DP713 Titan in the Neck - 10.09 Kohm Ceramic magnet

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    I make the template for routing like a frame....
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    I have swapped out most of my nuts for either the...

    I have swapped out most of my nuts for either the Tusq, Brass or titanium replacements.

    The tusq is great on my non trem guitars. I have brass on my most recent strat and the tuning combined with...
  20. Thread: Custom TL-1A

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    Trying something new this time. Dupli-color...

    Trying something new this time. Dupli-color Metalcast.

    I have learnt i would never want to paint a whole car with this stuff. It is incredibly wet to spray compared to regular paints. So small...
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    Here is my '78 EVH Frankenstrat replica. ST-1M...

    Here is my '78 EVH Frankenstrat replica.

    ST-1M is the base for this. All up cost was under $300 (For me that is great as I usually blow a load on hardware and pickups).

    The changes to the stock...
  23. Thread: Custom TL-1A

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    Rear cavity adjustment and control area 43039...

    Rear cavity adjustment and control area
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  24. Thread: Custom TL-1A

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    Refining the horn and upper curve. Comfort carve...

    Refining the horn and upper curve. Comfort carve to heel and neck pockets area
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  25. Thread: Custom TL-1A

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    Body cut and carving done. Lots of sanding over...

    Body cut and carving done. Lots of sanding over the next few weeks to get it ready for painting.
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