Gr-1sf

[stan]

run your hand over it, and feel for bumps , divots and rougher spots. If it feels smooooth then you are probably there

[Fretworn]

Also check from all angles in daylight. Often small dents that can be easily sanded out only show up this way.

[Jeff Sheridan]

Hey Ceasar welcome to the Gr1sf club! I built one a few months ago and had great results with the kit. Here is a few tips I picked up that would have been good for me to have in the back of my head as I built mine; one, have a clear plan from the get go. It is fun to take on the kit with a loose idea of what you want and then let it develop as it goes but that method is guaranteed to make it take twice as long. I know we enjoy the process but it can be frustrating to have some momentum going and then have to wait for a upgraded part wires tool etc. this plan should include your wiring schematic, for instance most forum users recommend braided push pull wire to help with the potential buzzing in the long wire runs, thats something you would have to upgrade from whats included with the kit. Also on that note if you are new to soldering try and spend 15 minutes with someone who is experienced just that amount of time could save you hours and help keep your sanity. (It took me a few tries to get my setup all wired correctly!) Two the forum is your guide. There is a ton of experience in here and everyone is helpful so don't hesitate to post questions you will get an answer back guaranteed! My last tip is pinch your output jack a little before you install to make it nice and tight. Mine is a little lose (I use a 90 degree cord and wrap it around the strap button so it stays in). last thing you want is to have it all working and then have to take it apart to tighten the jack! Have fun!
Aloha, Jeff

[gavinturner]

Welcome Ceasar! Great kit you have there and should be a great build. Keep us all up to date on progress. The forum is a great bunch of folks with friendly advice on tap. Hope to read about all your experiences and hear the final product.

cheers,
Gav.

[crundes]

Looking forward to the build Caeser. Love the GR kits!

[Swinging Beef]

Cant wait to see how you go.
I'm hoping to get some time this weekend to put the neck and hardware on.

[Caesar]

Hello Swinging Beef, thanks for that actually you and I have lots in common, we both perform Rockabilly and working on my new Rockabilly album too.
One question about gluing the next on those kits (GR-1sf).
Would it be good idea to hold the next by screws? I was told that if we use thick gauge strings and the neck is not properly glued can force it to come out or off set the neck, now that sounds scary, and even if it doesn't for peace on mind, would this be possible and good idea?
Thanks SB..

[Caesar]

Hello SB, have you done the neck and hardware??

[steve.timmons238]

She's looking sweet Caesar! Good job so far man, keep at it and keep those pics coming. Cheers!

[Swinging Beef]

yeah, mate, mine is all finished.
I am still tinkering but it is gig ready.

Whats your question?
I mock installed the headstock hardware to get the measurements correct for the headstock decal. Then removed the headstock hardware to install the decal. And continued with another dozen clear coats over the decal before re installing the hardware.

I have completed the neck, I was very happy that it was no where near as difficult as I expected.
I needed to trim sand a little of the edges to get a straight fit (as shown in the early parts of my build thread) but the fitting of the neck was straight forward... remember to measure twice, and cut once.

My build is detailed here.
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=3857