The Pit Bull Guitars "Community Kit"

[stui]

Huh. Never seen or heard of Westone before, but you're right, the thunder is a very similar shape to the sketch. I wouldn't be complaining either if the pbg community kit turned out a similar shape to that.

[GlennGP]

Scott, that design is pretty close to the mark. I like it a lot.

I also enjoyed browsing the 1983 catalogue! Taking into account the 1983 exchange rate and inflation (but not shipping and relative cost of materials), that guitar would still only retail for A$550.13! A blinged-up Pitbull Guitar can come in at not much less than that. I think there's something in that for all of us.

[Taker185]

I'm loving the ideas on this. My preference at this moment is pablo's black and red beauty! How on earth would you stain it like that? Along with the 4/2 pegs and Adams HSS black pickups. I'm not sure whether it was a string through though, but it should be. With a signature pbg head stock and decaled truss rod cover.

But, let's see what else comes up. I was fairly impressed with the thunder shape

[pablopepper]

Okay, so I've had a crazy busy week so far but I made a start on this file today. First of all, there are a LOT of ideas going on here that I've tried to condense into something workable. Front stratocasteresque, back les paulish, Stui's more angular cutaways and slightly cinched waist. This is the first attempt I've been happy with and seems like it will balance okay, not weigh a ridiculous amount and has the whole 'classic but original' vibe. I'm basing it on a strat scale length and non angled neck. Just an outline for now, let me know what you think. (Sorry for the crappy photo of a screen thing).

[keloooe]

Pablo, that looks great!!!! I think that we can leave the body as-is for now, maybe work on the other stuff a bit?

[stui]

Looks good Pablo, the only things I would change would be to make the bum slightly fatter, and slightly shorten the horns, to give it a more Thunder-like appearance. That's just my opinion though, and it's what I was going for in the rough drawings

[dingobass]

There are some really great ideas flowing here guys! Keep 'em coming!

[GlennGP]

Quote from stui on April 17, 2013, 19:16
Looks good Pablo, the only things I would change would be to make the bum slightly fatter, and slightly shorten the horns, to give it a more Thunder-like appearance. That's just my opinion though, and it's what I was going for in the rough drawings

+1

[pablopepper]

Edit: I am a fool. Please ignore.

[pablopepper]

Alrighty, shorter horns, fatter bum. Check. I like it better now.

Edit: And in correct orientation now!