I can"t believe I was so privileged to run into such a brilliant group of like minded and highly talented individuals.
My guitar building journey started with PBG and I have only good things to say...
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I can"t believe I was so privileged to run into such a brilliant group of like minded and highly talented individuals.
My guitar building journey started with PBG and I have only good things to say...
Wow talk about blown away!! With the quality of the builds this time round literally any of the builders could have come away with a win. I'm picking it must have been a nightmare for the judges...
I reckon I watched a tutorial on Youtube donkeys ago. I've got a memory like a sieve when it comes to solo's, but this one always seems to stick in the memory bank.
Nah Wokks, that was intended for the wheelie bin build.
It definitely works coz I've done it. From memory my veneer was 0.6 so not much difference really.
If you're just looking at replicating a Tele pickguard, why not glue your 0.8 thick veneer straight to the plastic one?
That way you can just follow all the lines of the original. Just a thought...
Hey thanks for the kind words Ozz:-)
Before I got my little bandsaw all I ever used for headstock shaping was a coping saw, rasp and a rolled up 80 grit shearers emery.
You don't need fancy power tools, just a bit of patience and elbow...
Thanks man, that headstock was all you bro:-)
It feels really nice under the fingers and the action is pretty much where I'd have it set up as an everyday player. I'm not really a fan of the...
Hahahahaha, you got that right:-)
This is my favorite bit...
If I've managed to inspire someone with my build I'm a winner already:-) cheers heaps Arzi.
I came across this vid a while back while trawling the web for fretting info and just HAD to save it.
Watch this guy as he effortlessly installs a fret using the vice grip method. He makes it look...
Hey thanks for the kind words @Ben, Crundes,Tony,Gav,Pest. I really appreciate the feedback:-)
Through the gun would definitely be the way to go I reckon. Rattle cans TOO damn expensive. She's gonna be a beauty I reckon.
Hell yeah, that should work a treat. What's your plans for clears? Have you tried those micro mesh pads yet?
Yep, I agree with that description, cheers man.
Thanks Stan, nice job with the pics man, you can be my IT guy hehehehe.
Hey thanks Tom. I think you're pretty safe man, I just put this in here for shits and giggles.
PROTIP: If you want to win a GOTM, don't piss off the head judge:-)
You and me both Ponch:-) Cheers dude.
How do ya do that man?
Here's a few more...
This is my STA-1 kit, pretty much bog standard (hardware wise) apart from some chrome knurled knobs.
Carved, sandblasted ash body, stained in black and red ink.
Finished in Behlen satin nitro...
Cheers bro, she's been a long time in the making:-)
A few more pics. BTW this 97k image limit in insufferable.
http://i.imgur.com/hMg4Xrg.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/mRJoBXm.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/pWKNWx6.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/VXZ8g3a.jpg