MY JM-1 First ever build

[caseyone1]

After applying the undercoat it really emphasised all the tool marks I missed. this morning I started sanding and realised how deep the undercoat has filled.
After sanding every ripple and wave, especially on the edges, I set about a second undercoat.
So right now it’s drying, it recommends 30mins to top coat, I am thinking 6 hours and a light sand and then the Wildfire red.
Pictures of that new coat next.

[caseyone1]

Wildfire red, black edging, little more red
https://ibb.co/6R9cwTJ

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Next a little more black

[Fretworn]

Hate to say it, but not very much of the red will show once the pick guard is on, unless you are going for a clear, or radically reshaped pickguard.

[caseyone1]

So it has been a long time, since Jan when I last posted.
Well my paint went off the rails, I took a hiatus to clear the mind and now I am back on it. My big Plan for water-based paint job failed miserably.
I had to take the whole thing back to scratch, sanded my way to disinterest.
Well I finally went for a stain and black burst, looking to assemble he wiring now I cannot seem to locate the right diagram.

[jugglindan]

You can usually find a wiring diagram for any combination of pickups, tone, and volume controls here. Also try the Pitbull wiring diagrams collection, they are indexed by kit model.

[caseyone1]

Thanks, I used the manual online, but they didn’t have mine, I will follow your links.

[BJP]

Hi caseyone1,

The wiring diagram for your kit is here - https://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-co...s/pdf/JM-1.pdf

[caseyone1]

Got it, thanks! Ok! I’m back at it.

[caseyone1]

Got an ISSUE:
https://imgur.com/a/jaSuaDB
Bridge posts sitting proud and I can’t get them in deeper, yet they are deep enough holes

[colin2121]

They need to go deeper.
When putting in the posts did you rub some wax onto the studs?
The wax helps them slide in.
If you don't have wax, soap will sometimes do. Or rub the studs with candle wax.
Also best to screw the posts out of the studs. Makes it easier to tap the studs in with a hammer and block.