January 2015 Guitar of the Month Competition

[ARusso]

Hi guys,

First time builder here, had a lot of fun with this.

Model is the JM-1 'JagMaster'.
Steve Vai/DNA inspired inlay was bought from some online store and I think it goes well with the white paint.

The Poly I applied did give the white finish a few faint yellow streaks that can only be seen in the right light, but apart from that, it's perfect in my eyes.

Special mention to Adam for sending me a replacement bridge saddle due to one of mine being mangled to the point where no allen key would fit into it.

Anyway here is my entry for GOTM, hope you like it!

[Scott J.]

Really great first build AR ... there's not much like a good Jag and you've certainly got a nice one there! ... good luck in the GOTM

[adam]

Hey ARusso, glad you got the bridge worked out. I was just saying to Dingobass the other day that his JM-1 build, which I have at my place, is one of the nicest guitars to play. Yours looks very cool. Love what you've done with the inlay.

[wokkaboy]

nice one Arusso, the inlay does suit the build nicely, you got to be happy for a first build, another tough month ahead !

[andrewdosborne]

Nice Jag, and love the inlay along the neck

[ARusso]

Thanks guys, really appreciate the kind words!

It really sounds great Adam, clear and clean tone to it and fun to play

Can't wait to build another one, thinking a TL-1TH once it's back in stock

[4D Guitars]

Hi, Wayne from 4D, here's my entry for January GOTM. This was a xmas present built for a family friend's daughter who has been bullied at school, just got it finished in time.
Its an ST-1 kit finished in pearl purple and black back/sides. Headstock veneer is camphor. Neck is a very thinned down yellow stain.
Here are front, front close and headstock pics

[4D Guitars]

here is the back photo, top photo and a close up of the engraved neck plate. We saw a video of Karlee playing it on xmas day and the smile and joy it brought to her was priceless.

[robin]

Nice one Wayne.

I don't care if it wins GOTM or not, you made a Karlee very happy, so that makes it a winner in my books.

Karlee is very lucky to have someone like you on her side.

God Bless you mate.
rob

[vh2580]

Love the colour on this Wayne and the thought behind it.