robs ST-1 Build

[robin]

Yeah Callum, they are obviously not the best components, but they'll do for an old dude like me. Its not like I'll be on stage anytime soon. I play for my local church, so might give her an outing there sometime, but that's the limit.

rob

[keloooe]

At least it's beautiful to look at!!!!

[dingobass]

Rob, that is a really nice job Mate

I want you to put this guitar in next months GTOM as I reckon it is worth of entry!

Can't wait to see your next build 8-)

[robin]

Thanks DB for the complements (and the help and encouragement during the build) but she's a bit of a Plain Jane especially compared to Glenn's March effort and any of last months GOTM contenders.

More of a work horse than a show pony. Lol

My next build will be the Thinline. Bit more of a challenge as there is quite a lot of glue and plastic filler in this one. I love a challenge

rob

[Brendan]

Rob - don't sell yourself short - I'd be proud of something like that, but I love the focus on a workhorse - something you'll go to in preference to a professional build.

Looks like the hard work has paid off. Enjoy playing it at church.
God Bless.

[robin]

Thanks Brendan. Always enjoy playing at church

I think my "old faithful" Gibson will still be my main guitar for a while, but when I know I can rely on the ST staying in tune, I will definitely be using her at church. Something very satisfying about playing a guitar that you have built yourself.

God Bless mate
rob

[Brendan]

No worries - like the logo as well... You've done a nice job.

[robin]

Quote from Brendan on May 3, 2013, 19:17
No worries - like the logo as well... You've done a nice job.

The logo is the name of my beloved wife who passed away last year. So every guitar I make will bear her name, so will be very special to me. The build was better than therapy for me, and a lot cheaper.

God Bless mate
Rob

[dingobass]

Hey Rob,

Not sure that I would describe that Axe as being a plain Jane......

There is passion, care and a whole lotta love in that build. Naming her after your Wife tells me that much.

[dvous]

Nice result Rob. The colour works well with the white pickguard as supplied with the kit.

I've also done a ST-1 kit (pics to be posted soon) and used only the supplied components. Like you, my first audition was spoilt by poor intonation and buzzing frets. But my local guitar building guru helped me out with the necessary tweaks, first to action, and then with filing the nut.

Now, like yours, it tunes correctly. And not only is nice to lay but it sounds good too, even with the Pitbull supplied pickups. Not bad at all from a $99 kit!