August GOTM Competition

[rhay]

Here's one from me - the Reluctant Relic.

ST-1, '62 re-issue replica.

This instrument is all PB kit hardware, except;

- Vintage split machine heads
- Bullet truss-rod nut
- Hotrail bridge p-up

I am surprised by how authentic this instrument looks, despite the new plastics and bright-work. In person it would pass for a vintage guitar that has been re-fitted. Although a real '62 would have black primer showing through, not grey. This wasn't originally going to be a relic finish, so I can live with it.

For those that don't know; this body has a problem with separating blocks - showing through cracks in the paintwork. So I abandoned the high polish enamel finish and rushed it through as a relic'd piece.

Plays quite well, even with only an express set-up and rough intonation adjustment.

I will try to post some better pics (I'm a bit camera challenged at the moment), sadly these ones don't really show the relic wear which is quite subtle.

[robin]

I like that Ray, I like that a lot.

Considering the problems you had with it, she turned out a beauty.

rob

[rhay]

/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from robin on July 16, 2013, 22:53
I like that Ray, I like that a lot.

Considering the problems you had with it, she turned out a beauty.

rob

Cheers Rob.

Just seen your entry and I have got to say it gets my vote. That bass looks like a +$2000 instrument - I don't think many people would pick it as a kit guitar.

[robin]

Thanks Ray,

I must admit that the IB-5 kit was exceptional quality, so that helps with the final result. But having said that, your ST-1 certainly doesn't look like a $100 kit either. Well done mate.

Cheers
rob

[quote]/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from adam on July 3, 2013, 16:19
Here is my contribution to the August GOTM comp.
it's finished in "Burning Sun", and my first attempt at "building" a guitar. Very enjoyable it was too.
Hope more to come later.

[quote]/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from adam on July 3, 2013, 16:19

Here is the last pic for the comp.
With some extra that I had.

[rhay]

Good solid result, particularly as a first off!

Well done Rick.

[Bundy64]

Awesome effort for a first time GOTM entry.

[robin]

Nice looking guitar Ric, well done.

rob

Thanks guys.