There’s always another guitar calling for attention so here is my (last) hahaha build. I’m thinking light blue on the top of the body to show up the quilted maple, neck and headstock will evolve after I see what the top looks like. I have had access to ekamant sandpaper but now I cannot find it anywhere, it’s really good paper but where is it, any ideas?
In my experience, it's hard to tell the difference, at least in the moment, between the "last one" and the "latest one."
I had never heard of Ekamant, but it looks good from what I read. I saw it on eBay but it was pricey. It looks like all of North America is served by an outfit just outside NY City. I can't find a distributor in Australia, although there is one in NZ.
https://www.ekamant.com/contact-partners/
Thx fender
Ahh yes. I recall saying "last one" about 24 guitars ago! Light blue can look very nice.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator), FH-5V (Acoustic).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Looks like this “last” is now the latest one, I found a burl top Htl that grabbed my attention, omg it is a serious disease. You boys warned me.
Last edited by Tgraham; 28-07-2025 at 02:07 PM.
It's a lesser known variant of Gear Acquisition Syndrome.Originally Posted by Tgraham
I’m thinking of upgrading pickups on this build, hopefully without breaking the budget, what have others used and or recommendations please.
I have used the Tonerider pups from PBG and are very happy with them!
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator), FH-5V (Acoustic).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
I haven't gotten far on my build yet, but I got a set of the Pearly Gates clone from Dragonfire pickups with covers.
https://tntcustomguitars.com/product...s-color-choice
I was looking for a lower output, Alnico II that would be sort of in that Pearly Gates or Seth lover range...but did not want to pay SD or Gibson prices.
These are designed as clones of popular US pickups but made in Asia...I *think* maybe by Artec? Toneriders and GFS use a similar approach and are pretty popular with PB builders.
Thanks Fender, yeah some are way out of my budget range
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