Travelling guitar.

[king casey]

As the neck is original from a GR-1SF kit

Congrats on a successful experiment. I have to ask though...what happened to the rest of the kit?

cheers, Mark.

[DarkMark]

Congrats on a successful experiment. I have to ask though...what happened to the rest of the kit?

cheers, Mark.

Build number 3 with a replacement neck.

[Bakersdozen]

Build number 3 with a replacement neck.

Like most of us on here not wanting to put good parts to waste. I'm going to call this build 100% successful in that regard. Good on you @DarkMark

[king casey]

Build number 3 with a replacement neck.

Phew! For a minute there I was thinking whoa!, one expensive 'travel' guitar.

cheers, Mark.

[DarkMark]

Thanks SM.
Finished.
Broke a string as I thought I was tuning the E string when I was really tuning the D string.
Then broke strings because the tuner holes were too sharp. High E Tuner must still be too sharp because I just snapped it again.

[jugglindan]

First soldering attempt? How did you do the first 3 builds then?

Also, I hope you got the string munching under control. That sounded nasty!

[DarkMark]

First soldering attempt? How did you do the first 3 builds then?

Also, I hope you got the string munching under control. That sounded nasty!

1st family friend (ex-electronics lecturer) did it.
2nd not finished yet, but is next on the list now I have a (somewhat) better understanding of the wiring diagrams and soldering equipment.
3rd no soldering required.

As for the strings, taking great care when tuning. Might be something I need to work on.

[McCreed]

Great prototype! When do you begin production???

[DarkMark]

Great prototype! When do you begin production???

Just send me your Tele. I’ll cut it in half, glue it back together, chop off the sides and headstock and it will be a job well done!

[Fretworn]

Great job. Impressed with the ingenuity. Reminds me of some of Max’s bizarre creations in the old days of board.