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    Hi Gerard, Greetings from the UK. I have to say...

    Hi Gerard,
    Greetings from the UK.
    I have to say that when I read the heading for this, I didn't think it would work at all but seeing what your aiming for, I think it's a beautiful combination of...
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    Hi Wazkelly, I'm happy with the colour that the...

    Hi Wazkelly,
    I'm happy with the colour that the body has gone, like I say, on camera it looks more green than in person. The neck is a nice colour but would have preferred it to stay white, but a...
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    Hi Simon, Apologies for the late reply. I've...

    Hi Simon,

    Apologies for the late reply.
    I've got some ash veneer shims ready to go on the back of the heel and neck pocket side. On a test fit with the shims, I can get a good result so I'm...
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    Hi Wazkelly, Sent a load of emails, with the...

    Hi Wazkelly,
    Sent a load of emails, with the pictures that you've seen, got a partial refund of £20. Just hope that the feedback is given to the guys making the kits. Feedback is a gift!
    Sending...
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    Rather than go down the usual route of changing...

    Rather than go down the usual route of changing the pickups, I decided to try changing the magnets instead. I've put an Alnico 2 in the neck and an Alnico 4 in the bridge. Time will tell to see how...
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    Oh, forgot to add this. Every fret is dented, I...

    Oh, forgot to add this.
    Every fret is dented, I assume where they've been hammered in. Plus, there's a back bow on the neck even with zero tension on the truss rod.
    Apologies for the bad picture...
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    Hi, On a test fit, I've got it looking ok but...

    Hi,

    On a test fit, I've got it looking ok but only if I shim the neck to secure the break angle and shim from the side to help with the wobble. May have to use stainable wood filler to help hide...
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    "tin foil" explorer

    Hi everyone!

    My first Pitbull guitar, ordered an EX1A with ebony fretboard, no inlays and reverse head.
    It took 6 months to come and when it did, there were a few issues with the kit.
    Neck joint...
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