I think I’m gonna call this one done. It’s been setup, just needs a clean down really.

TLA 1-S Kit

Splatted maple top stained with Coolangatta gold.
Ash body sprayed Pelham blue nitro straight on to the wood to show the grain then finished with nitro lacquer.
Maple neck and headstock sprayed blue too. First time using sanding sealer too, the neck feels like glass after polishing up the lacquer.

Grover tuners upgrade ( I would definitely recommend )

Graphtech Tusq nut which also I would recommend, although I haven’t had time to compare with the bone nut on my other build.
PS: if anyone goes for tusq I had to get the epiphone version of the nut and not the Gibson one to fit the pitbull neck.

CTS pots

Patent pending switch

.47 orange drop cap

Dingo cap resistor combo

GFS 63 Tele vintage wound pro bridge pickup

GFS vintage 59 classic alnico V neck pick up

Stock bridge which I may upgrade but I’m so happy with the sound this thing makes I am struggling to spend the money on an upgrade. Will it make that much difference??

Frets have been levelled ( only my 2nd go at it). Recrossed and polished. Put a set of flats on it ( first time ever playing with these on guitar)

Setup and playing great. I might have a go at a sound demo and post up a video.

I just need to give it a good clean. The grain is still prominent on the back and I have got some cutting compound stuck in there. I’ve tried water and a cloth to no avail. I’m scared to use turps or metho in case it melts the nitro. Anyone any ideas?









It’s no guitar of the month entry but happy with it and learning so much with each build. As always thanks to everyone’s help on here. It’s one of the most helpful forums I’ve been on for anything. I don’t post much because I don’t really have any knowledge to contribute but hopefully I can help after a few more builds.