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    The stock ones on this guitar are actually ok -...

    The stock ones on this guitar are actually ok - but there is enough movement in a couple of them to warrant replacing.
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    That seems really sensible, thanks for the tips....

    That seems really sensible, thanks for the tips. Tuners is definitely easy....and I've removed the whammy anyway - it's just a bad idea unless the bridge is quality.
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    As someone new to soldering, is that a difficult...

    As someone new to soldering, is that a difficult job?
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    Thanks @Dedman. I hadn't planned on spending that...

    Thanks @Dedman. I hadn't planned on spending that much money - so I need to think that through. Maybe if I started with the small upgrades first?
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    This is the original build thread. ...

    This is the original build thread.

    http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=1890
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    Suggestions for ST-1 upgrades

    I built an ST-1 a couple of years ago. I want to upgrade it so that it can be used by my son who is learning guitar.

    I'm looking for ideas for upgrades to take it up a level.

    Here are my...
  7. Thread: James ST-1

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    Thanks Tim, it was really just a first step for...

    Thanks Tim, it was really just a first step for me and a great learning experience. Took twice as long as I thought, but got there in then end.
  8. Thread: James ST-1

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MHES4L0tH4

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MHES4L0tH4
  9. Thread: James ST-1

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    So, I did the fret level and I'm pretty happy. ...

    So, I did the fret level and I'm pretty happy. All done. Just uploading a video I've made covering the build. Hopefully this gets the Pit Bull name some exposure, because I think this community...
  10. Thread: James ST-1

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    What is the radius of the ST-1? I'm going to get...

    What is the radius of the ST-1? I'm going to get a radius block for the fret level job.
  11. Thread: James ST-1

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    Thanks guys, I figured it was fret leveling time,...

    Thanks guys, I figured it was fret leveling time, just thought I'd ask in case there might have been a simpler solution. No matter, I thought I'd need to do this.

    The nut looks OK, I've raised the...
  12. Thread: James ST-1

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    OK, I finished it! My wife went to see Pink last...

    OK, I finished it! My wife went to see Pink last night, so I had the place to myself for 4 hours...decided to just get stuck in a finish it. Full assembly complete, plugged in...and she sings!
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    Sounding like that is going to turn out really...

    Sounding like that is going to turn out really well. So with all those hot pickup loaded guitars you have, what pups will you opt for on the Tele?
  14. Thread: James ST-1

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    It's more that it took 3 attempts, and at super...

    It's more that it took 3 attempts, and at super close inspection, it isn't perfect...but only something I'd notice.
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    ps. if you're interested in the font, it's a MS...

    ps. if you're interested in the font, it's a MS Word font, called Deftone Stylus, available here http://www.1001freefonts.com/DeftoneStylus.php
  16. Thread: James ST-1

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    Lost some time due to health issues, but I'm...

    Lost some time due to health issues, but I'm back! Hoping to finish this off quick smart and get a YouTube clip complete to spread the word!

    Last night I did the copper shielding and the decal. ...
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    Cheers guys.

    Cheers guys.
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    Quick question...when doing the decal on a...

    Quick question...when doing the decal on a colourless finish, should I put the decal on the bare wood - or do base coat first?
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    I agree with following the contour in the...

    I agree with following the contour in the cutaway. If the finer grit paper is not getting rid of the deeper scratches, you need to go to a course grit. I had some deep scratches on the base of my...
  20. Thread: James ST-1

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    Thanks guys, it's been fun watching the colour...

    Thanks guys, it's been fun watching the colour change as each new coat goes on. Copper tape arrived, and the decal paper...so the coast is clear to get this done.
  21. Thread: James ST-1

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    I've added another deep coat and two more base...

    I've added another deep coat and two more base coats. That takes it to 2 deep coats and 4 base coats. As long as it looks OK once dry, I think I'll apply the top coat this weekend....
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    Amazing burst on this PRS Custom 24....

    Amazing burst on this PRS Custom 24.
    http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/5h7vq-xl__cum4fthti5tmkn88v.jpg
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    They've now removed the Fender font... :( . I...

    They've now removed the Fender font... :( . I saved a few before they removed this, what a shame cause it was a cool little tool. Still, there are some good fonts...I like the Deftone font under the...
  24. Thread: DBs Riccy

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    Looks amazing. With that binding, did you glue...

    Looks amazing. With that binding, did you glue each layer individually, letting it dry each time? How'd you achieve that? Where do you source your binding?
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    Totally reasonable and understandable. I hope to...

    Totally reasonable and understandable. I hope to buy two kits before June 30!

    I think this community is a real differentiator and will hopefully attract buyers away from the competition.
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