Hi All,
Although I had finished my ESG-1 a couple of months ago I thought it was worthwhile posting a photo and sharing some thoughts. I can see that this DIY kit building is a little addictive and I enjoyed the process. I can see myself starting another build soon.
I used Dingotone for the finish and this allowed my to carry out the complete build indoors in our office at home! In the beginning I thought that I would end up with a second rate guitar that with a bit of luck could be played and sound passable. Notwithstanding this I decided to give the build my best shot and not rush anything. I was surprised how long the Dingotone (Bushfire Sunrise) took to dry between coats and it's slightly less than "gloss" finish. I was also surprised at how long (two months) it took to apply the various Dingotone coats and therefore how long it took to build the guitar. The rest of the build was straightforward, including the wiring and it's installation.
What has impressed and delighted me was the quality of the kit and the subsequent final quality of the finished guitar. I have recently started guitar lessons and my teacher (a university qualified jazz guitarist of many years) is very impressed with my ESG-1's play-ability but just as importantly it's sound. He feels it is better on both counts than a couple of his quite expensive well known branded commercially produced instruments. I would not seek to claim a guitar of the month award, but I feel that my Gibson copy is at least as good and better than most(?) similar guitars for sale in shops. I have been playing my guitar in company, with pride and a high degree of overall satisfaction. Thank you PB Guitars.
Cheers
Tony
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