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    GAStronomist FrankenWashie's Avatar
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    I’m not normally one for entering GOTM, but here we go.

    Korean Deluxe ST kit.
    Kit stock other than:
    -volume pot that required changing out, now Alpha Mini 500k
    - aftermarket Gotoh string trees.

    The finish is clear gloss Rustoleum on the body, and DT clear on the neck, finished Satin for easy playing and it is SILKY to play.

    I have deliberately left the body unfilled to highlight the grain structures and pattern. I wanted the body to remain a tactile element under your hands as you play and handle it. It is a similar story on the head, allowing the finer grain feel to come through on the front and rear.

    The pickups are bright and break up well, I angsted with changing them out for a while, but I want to play them in and see how they go.

    I’ve called it finished in June though it has been together a while, as the final parts were sourced and fitted this month. (String trees).



















    Thanks to Sonic Mountain for the assistance with headstock graphics, and others for their suggestions and feedback during the build.
    One of the reasons this forum is so good is due to the efforts and assistance provided by its members, so thanks to all for participating.


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    Quote Originally Posted by FrankenWashie View Post
    I’m not normally one for entering GOTM, but here we go. Korean Deluxe ST kit.
    I like that guitar so much that 3 years ago I payed stupid money to buy what I now know we can build ourselves :-(

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    [QUOTE=cork sniffer;168800]I like that guitar so much that 3 years ago I payed stupid money to buy what I now know we can build ourselves :-(

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    Ooooooh, BLACK pickguard......ideas. Cheers CS.
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    [QUOTE=FrankenWashie;168803]
    Quote Originally Posted by cork sniffer View Post
    Ooooooh, BLACK pickguard......ideas. Cheers CS.
    It's the one in the first link.
    If you like black ... I also got the one in the second link my special girl.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9WByQc1aZk
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oafszc1zrCY

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    [QUOTE=cork sniffer;168806]
    Quote Originally Posted by FrankenWashie View Post

    It's the one in the first link.
    If you like black ... I also got the one in the second link my special girl.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9WByQc1aZk
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oafszc1zrCY
    Very nice rigs...lucky man. My next large expenditure will probably be a better amp. Can’t see me getting a Fender USA past the minister.
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    [QUOTE=FrankenWashie;168807]
    Quote Originally Posted by cork sniffer View Post
    Can’t see me getting a Fender USA past the minister.
    The minister for finance at our home ALWAYS says the same, "OK we only live once BUT this will be the last". I suspect she has a bad memory.
    As my kit assembly experience expands I'm not as interested in giving money to the big boys as before.

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    [QUOTE=cork sniffer;168809]
    Quote Originally Posted by FrankenWashie View Post

    The minister for finance at our home ALWAYS says the same, "OK we only live once BUT this will be the last". I suspect she has a bad memory.
    As my kit assembly experience expands I'm not as interested in giving money to the big boys as before.
    Me neither Cork Sniffer. But how do I tell Mrs DarkMark I’ve ordered a second guitar kit without asking permission? She might give me a stern look.

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    Sometimes it's nice to see some elegant understatement. Sweet FW
    Builds to date
    #1, 3 string box guitar
    #2, GR-1SF, November guitar of the month 2016
    #3, Charvel Surfcaster tribute scratch build. ( Completed )
    #4, Pawn shop Strat ( Completed )
    #5, Current build MM-1Q

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    Quote Originally Posted by JB RETRO View Post
    Sometimes it's nice to see some elegant understatement. Sweet FW
    Cheers JB, Greatly appreciated.
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