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    At the moment I think I'll leave it open. Not...

    At the moment I think I'll leave it open. Not sold on the plastic.
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    Haha. Wasn't me. A rare display of self control!

    Haha. Wasn't me. A rare display of self control!
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    Haha. I should just practice playing for a bit....

    Haha. I should just practice playing for a bit. Hopefully someone else buys the "shop worn" ATL-1SB that is in the seconds area because it looks tempting.
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    My guitar is now finished and is playable! I have...

    My guitar is now finished and is playable! I have tuned it and sorted the intonation and will play with the action over time. Overall it has been a great experience building it and I am very happy...
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    Haha too funny! I've heard that's actually why...

    Haha too funny! I've heard that's actually why Hendrix's guitar was on fire
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    Very nice! That looks great. I hope your son...

    Very nice! That looks great. I hope your son enjoyed the project and the result.
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    I got my soldering done today! Got the last joint...

    I got my soldering done today! Got the last joint done, fitted 1 string, taped the output jack and pickups into place and plugged in the amp for the test - Nothing! Looked over all my wiring and...
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    Thanks Simon. Picking 1 thing to follow sounds...

    Thanks Simon. Picking 1 thing to follow sounds like great advice. I'll do that. Might get this thing built this weekend!
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    Hi. I've started soldering and have noticed a...

    Hi. I've started soldering and have noticed a difference between the wiring diagram and the instruction videos. Both are for the 4 pot 2 humbucker and a 3 way switch set up but the diagram shows to...
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    Hi Tony - I'm about to use that wiring diagram....

    Hi Tony - I'm about to use that wiring diagram. Its just the solder on the bent looking tabs on the 2 volume pots that is missing isn't it? I saw that it is shown as soldered in some different...
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    I got a little bit done today. It was nice to be...

    I got a little bit done today. It was nice to be doing some different parts of the build.
    I put my copper tape in - I'm glad I was not wasting it there was hardly any left.
    Then I walloped in the...
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    Thanks mate. It was my plan B shape, plan A...

    Thanks mate. It was my plan B shape, plan A didn't look very good!
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    Hi everyone. I've spent the last few weeks...

    Hi everyone. I've spent the last few weeks putting layers of oil on. I have done about 26 coats on the front (sanded it 5 times) and 21 coats on the back (sanded it 4 times). Each time I got 5 coats...
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    Yeah I would agree with that McCreed, if i do...

    Yeah I would agree with that McCreed, if i do another i might consider making a small wooden spacer to ensure i don't push the neck too far back. I'm really glad Simon noticed the mistake. I also...
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    Thanks guys. I did what I was told! And the neck...

    Thanks guys. I did what I was told! And the neck is now glued and clamped on. Masking also helped line the neck up properly. I checked and the pick up does fit, very glad I dodged that bullet!
    Phil
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    Wow great point Simon. I've just had another look...

    Wow great point Simon. I've just had another look at it and the pickup would not of fitted. Very glad you pointed it out. I'm glad to hear that you wouldn't worry about the gap it will save a heap of...
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    Hi guys. I have added some pictures of how the...

    Hi guys. I have added some pictures of how the neck sits. I'm having some issues posting here though so had to add them to my previous post. I would really appreciate your advice.
    Phil
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    Welcome. What a great project. You will have...

    Welcome. What a great project. You will have something awesome and unique when you are finished. I'm doing my first build too, it's a great experience. Like FrankenWashie said ask questions and post...
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    My glue arrived yesterday so my plan for the...

    My glue arrived yesterday so my plan for the weekend is to fit the neck - this actually feels like progress!
    I clamped the neck in place and am happy with the string alignment. I checked the scale...
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    Wow! I really like that. If I can get a finish...

    Wow! I really like that. If I can get a finish anywhere near that I will be happy.
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    Hi Andy, I think my soldering will be OK. Im no...

    Hi Andy, I think my soldering will be OK. Im no guru but I've dibble-dabbled. Great suggestion to do as much as possible out of the guitar body!
    I added a couple of pictures that show the the new...
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    Thanks for all the tips. I have checked the body...

    Thanks for all the tips. I have checked the body with metho and the top seems good. Yes I'm just doing tru-oil no stain, I think keeping it easy will help me make it look good. To sand it I have some...
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    Wow. That was quick! Thanks guys. I've been very...

    Wow. That was quick! Thanks guys. I've been very careful to keep the oil away from the neck join areas. And you are right, so far the tru-oil is very light. I guess I'll find out how amber it gets...
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    First build - PRS-1F

    Hi everyone. I've never built a guitar before (or played one very well) but thought it looked fun and liked the idea of having one that I had personalised. The first hard decisions were which one to...
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