After 18 months gestation I finally bit the bullet and ordered an AGM-1 kit to build for an old mate. We played in a band 30 years ago, and after 27 years not really playing he convinced us to reform for his 50th and maybe some nostalgic gigs. It's been fun, but I wish I could remember more of the gigs in our drummer's scrapbook!

He's wanted an SG for decades, and wouldn't put my Epi 50th anniversary SG down. I can also use it as leverage to get my Squire Chambered Tele back.

So the plan;
  1. Bevel the body cutaways to approximate my Epi 61
  2. Lots of sanding
  3. Level and dress the frets
  4. Cut the headstock design
  5. Measure scale, check alignment and glue
  6. Maybe a burst
  7. Tru Oil and Birchwood Casey conditioner


Color scheme is Colortone Cherry Red and maybe a thin edge burst with Red Mahogany and maybe even some Ritt black dye (in the laundry) for the outer edges to hide the end grain. Headstock, I'm thinking a light black Ritt, sand and then lots of red to give it some depth. An abalone or Mother of Pearl Gibson crown waterslide and matching witticism based on his name/volume.

Planned upgrades, I ordered locking tuners - but probably not;
  1. Bone nut
  2. Treble bleed on the neck
  3. Grover tulip tuners, maybe something open
  4. Looking at the bridge, maybe upgrade
  5. Strap locks
  6. He has a pair of SD Antiquity 'bukkers!


I'm also influenced by the aged neck on Dan_B's fantastic Jnr https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...hlight=tumeric

The neck looks fantastic, no obvious flaws and the tuner holes are good enough for Government work.



The Body looks like it's from the same piece and they flipped the bottom piece.



So my question to you guys, do you think the body will stain consistently with Cherry Red? Should I highlight the grain with some black?