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[Scott J.]

I think it'd be a push to get it much darker (alright, I sanded it a bit too fine before the deep base coat which means it didn't take quite as much colour as it would if I'd stopped at 240-grade ... but I don't think there'd be much difference in it).

I think if you wanted a REALLY dark red you might have to mix it with a walnut-brown or something similar ... DB would be the one provide guidance on that ... I was after initially after a really dark red myself but after seeing the almost "antique violin" finish that I've ended up with I'm really quite happy with it

[stan]

I think you are right Scott, it would be a mix that gets it really deep.
Yours looks pretty good though

[gavinturner]

Looks freakin awesome Scott. Can't wait to see it fully assembled. Great job!

Cheers,
Gavin.

[Scott J.]

Well, it finally time to unveil the finished product of my first PitBull build ... and must say that I'm pretty happy with it!

As one of the most under-acknowledged guitars in Rock 'n' Roll I felt it warranted a salute even if only by me ... after all its the "Tele's", "Strat's" and Les Paul's that get all the exposure. Even though icons such as Hendrix, Clapton, Harrison, Townshend has played an SG at some stage and some greats such as Zappa, Iommi and our own Angus Young have adopted it as there primary axe, it still seems to always be considered the "poor cousin". Such was my reasoning for doing the SG build first - and I'm really glad I did.

SG - "Solid Guitar", "Seriously Great", "Scott's Guitar" (or even my initials - Scott Gould! ) it is all those things and, as it turned out when I'd finally completed this "little lady" with the very "antique violin" look to the colour and finish that she ended up with, the SG could even stanad for "Stradivarius Guitar" (referring the colour and finish, not necessarily the quality of craftsmanship! ).

So she's now rockin' the neighbourhood and although the quality of my playing may leave something to be desired, the level of enjoyment and satisfaction she has brought, and continues to bring, leaves nothing wanting! ... my sincere thanks to Adam, Pitbull, DingoBass and every one of the PBG clan members - you've all helped and made this, the first of many, not only possible but a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Her sound? ... well, even though its only going through my little Roland Cube, I'd like to think that even Angus himself would enjoy some of the grunty, gnarly tones she's capable of putting out ... and she really is a joy to play with a lovely smooth and low action, she just flows under the fingers like silk.

Anyway the details are:
PitBull Model: SG-1
Branded: Pharquew SG's-1
Colour/Finish:
- Wudtone Flamenco Cherry (body & neck)
- Wudtone Antique-aged Gloss top coat (body and neck)
- Wudtone Neck Finish (neck)
Headstock: capped with teak veneer (0.5mm), "ebonised" - means I stained in black!
Hardware: all standard PitBull hardware and fittings supplied with kit, except;
- Custom truss rod cover
- Pot indicator rings
- Graphtech Tusq nut
- Pickup selector "Rhythm/Treble" ring
- CTS pots (only because I screwed up the soldering on the original ones that badly!)
- Vintage cloth-covered wiring
- Strap-lock system pins
- Elixir-brand strings
- Custom "brand" water-slide decal
Modifications:
- removed chrome pick-up covers

... and here's some pics of the finished miss!

[Scott J.]

and a couple of close-up's of the headstock and finishing

[Scott J.]

P.S. After seeing Andy's absolutely superb Cherry ES-1 already entered in this months GOTM, I was going to hold off when the competition might not have been as stiff ... but what the hell, even being in the running against such a beautiful piece of craftsmanship as his ES-1 is an honour!

[wokkaboy]

well done Scott, the finish and upgrades on your 1st build look excellent, an axe to be proud of. If the axe plays as well as it looks you must be happy.
Yes the standard of the GOTM blows me away, no point holding your entry back a month because the builds for December GOTM won't be any worse !

[WeirdBits]

Classic, and a worthy entry for any GOTM.

[gavinturner]

Great result Scott - looks a million dollars. You forgot Blackie from the Hard-Ons in your SG users list . Rock on.

Cheers,
Gavin.

[Tim]

sweet axe Scott really nice build..