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Simon, once again you clarify things perfectly, thank you so much, very much appreciated.

Simon, thank you so much for your help previously with this build, I am at the stage now where it has 30 coats of tru oil, and looks great, and now I am looking to get the full gloss finish and...

Simon, thank you so much for your detailed answer, you basically explained everything I needed.
The Body is mahogany with a spalted maple veneer top, so I don't really need to grain fill the top,...

Just curious on what suggestions people think is best, should I stain first, then use grain filler, or use grain filler first, then stain?

So far I have asked two people and both had different...

Changed strings to Slinky's and sounds fantastic... Awesome guitar and enjoyable to make, will be doing another for sure...

Tony, i am going to put some new strings on tonight, see what happens, as the strings that came with the kit are on it at the moment.

Just wondering how strong the magnets are in these pups....

Yes, it is happening on both pups, volume and tone seem to work fine though....

Testing out the new ESPM-1 build, and i noticed on a major difference in volume between the strings.

The Low E, A, and D strings were loud and the G, B, and high E were much softer, adjusting the...

Yes, agreed, but definitely something to be rectified in the kit, overall quality was outstanding for the price.

Yes that is my plan, i have black hardware on lots of gibsons and it is conductive...

Well I basically finished the ESPM-1 build, and quite pleased with the outcome, but turns out the bridge paint is not very conductive, therefore the bridge to ground circuit is very poor, and there...

Well I basically finished the ESPM-1 build, and quite pleased with the outcome, but turns out the bridge paint is not very conductive, therefore the bridge to ground circuit is very poor, and there...

Actually just doing my first build today, the ESPM-1 Explorer, it has a black bridge and i checked continuity before installing and it was very poor, so even if you scrape paint off the bridge plug,...

Waz, thank you for your reply, i am so glad i posted this question, both you and McCreed have outlined a procedure which i will definitely follow. Very much appreciated.

McCreed, thank you for the advice, i will definitely add some more Tru-Oil coats, and then follow your procedure, those pictures speak for themselves, very much appreciated.

Thanks for the replies guys, yes i am waiting 14 days before i planned on giving it just a very light once over with 1500 grit before the wax coat, but i was not sure if it actually needed a light...

Hi all, just a question on my ESPM-1 build, we have stained, then applied 6 coats of Tru Oil, and it has come up with an amazing glossy shine, but grabs your hand on touch as most gloss finishes do,...

Cheers mate, your prompt reply is very much appreciated...

Hi all, i am half way through my first build, and just about to wire things up, but just wanted to check one thing.

With the wiring diagram for the 2 pot, 3 way switch suitable for ESPM-1, on the...