G'day from an excited lefty in Melbourne, Australia

[wokkaboy]

Cheers Wokkaboy!
Did you post a build diary for the SGD?
If so, I'd be keen as to read it.

Hey Metaligun, I would have done a build diary but would be about 3 years ago so it will be a few pages back. I'll see if I can find it and post the link

EDIT in my search I found another SGD build diary

http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=3972

I finally found my build diary had to look at 30 odd pages

http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=1992

[Andy40]

Hi Mettaligun,

Welcome to the forum

MAN!, what an awesome kit you have started with. I was literally playing my SGD-612 the other day thinking how fun it was to play.

Check out my build thread

http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5516

On the first page I think I put a link to everyone's build thread that i could find that has done an SGD-612.

Good luck mate. Its a monster build!

[Metalligun]

Thanks for the build diary link wokkaboy! Really appreciate it.
Just had a look through pages now. Wow, the purple is definitely unique.
How did you find the stock pup and string sound? Have you found a need for upgrades?

[Metalligun]

Thanks so much for the link Andy.
I'm enjoying researching the epic build before starting it.
I reckon by the time the kit comes in I would have built it in my mind 100 times over! Haha

[wokkaboy]

hey Metaligun, if you can spare the coin it's worth upgrading the pups, add a bone nut is worthwhile and not sure if the latest kits come with Ernie Ball strings but if not grab some decent strings.
Andy upgraded pups on his and has a sound demo.
My SGD is currently in pieces at the moment. I want to re-wire it and upgrade the electrics which is another worthwhile upgrade.
Just finding the time to do it !

[DrNomis_44]

Hi Metalligun, and a big welcome to the forum to you, the great thing about building a guitar kit is that you get to decide just how you want to finish it, and how you want it to look, best of all, it is loads of fun too.

Hope your build goes well.

[Metalligun]

Cheers Wokkaboy.
You hit the nail on the head with my plans. I am going to upgrade the pups to Slash signatures, add bone nuts and Slinky strings.
I noticed in your SGD post that you added copper lining to the body cavities and also you're planning to upgrade the wiring.
Does the copper reduce buzz and should I consider a wiring upgrade straight up to compliment the pups?

[wokkaboy]

Hey Metaligun, yes the copper shielding is worthwhile it reduces RF interference. For the longer wire runs use shielded wire will lessen the hum. You will need at least 2 packs of copper shielding as there are so many cavities !
Your upgrade plans sound great

[Metalligun]

Hey Andy.
Wow your build thread was epic! Thanks for including so much info and pics and the vid with it.
Your Sunburst finish has to be one of the best, if not best DIY I've seen. You should be so proud of the finish. I would buy the guitar in a shop in a heartbeat (if it was a lefty of course!! hahaha)

[Andy40]

Thanks man. appreciate the comments.

Yeah i was going to say, are you custom ordering a lefty SGD-612? how are you going to tackle the righty kit?