T-Bird JM 1

[BenWA]

damn, i keep coming back this thread cos i really wanna build one of these now. looking forward to seeing yours complete, but am also really looking forward to when i can afford/justify buying another kit

[gavinturner]

The relic'd look looks really cool on your JM. Definitely a great choice. Following your build with keen interest!

Cheers,
Gav.

[x.yamaha]

Thanks for all your support and especially to WeirdBits for all his help on wiring up this sucker. Didn't bother posting pics of top coats going on, boring. Final coats were boiled linseed oil/gum turpentine 50/50 and it worked really well. I suspect this may be close to Truoil but heaps cheaper, $20 for 2litres. Anyway here are some pics of finished guitar. It plays and sounds good too. Made this for GF so hope she likes it. Will post some pics in a minute or two.

[x.yamaha]

I have a good camera but shape shifting nature of guitars keeps them out of focus. Here are some more pics of finished guitar.

[x.yamaha]

For all the bridge nuts, the bridge on the JM is gem, works like a treat once you get it dialed in. It is very adjustable for string height and intonation. You can raise and lower whole bridge a bit like on G style guitars.

[Tim]

Very nice.. I like

[Fretworn]

Great job. I like how you kept your relic-ing subtle.

[WeirdBits]

Glad you got the wiring sorted, the end result looks great.

[gavinturner]

Love it!

Cheers,
Gav.