I ended up changing necks on that one due to an incurable twist....buuuut I was hoping a collaboration on the Vela S2 may be a 2021 project? We can talk deets later.Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
I ended up changing necks on that one due to an incurable twist....buuuut I was hoping a collaboration on the Vela S2 may be a 2021 project? We can talk deets later.
Build #1 - ST-1 - Completed
Build #2 - LP-1SS - Completed
Build #3 - TLA-1R - Completed
Build #4 - SGD-612 - Completed
Build #5 - ES-1G - Completed
Build #6 - STA-1HT | Completed
Build #7 - ST1JR - Completed
Current Build #8 - JBA-4
Build #9 - Semi-scratch build Tele x 2 - Completed
Current Build #10 - PRS-1H
Current Build #11 - AGJR-1 - Completed
Current Build #12 - ATL-1SB
Current Build #13 - GST-1
Current Build #14 - FBM-1
I've been slow keeping up with this, but it looks great!
#001 (LP-1S) [finished - co-runner up Nov 2018 GOTM]
#002 (WL-1)
#003 (MPL Megacaster - semi scratch build) [finished]
#004 (ST-1 JR - Arachnoid Superhero build) [finished]
#005 (LP jr)
#006 (TL-1A)
Junk shop acoustic refurbs (various)
'The TGS Special'
Not as slow as I have been in building it John!
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FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
Gawdsakes we’re still going!
Getting closer to the end now.
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Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
....And we’re done.
After 4 sandbacks, a replacement body, a change of direction, a headstock sand through, a pick guard and pickup change, a broken trem screw and subsequent drill out and dowelling, it is complete and sounding like a strat should.
FrankenLab 19/013 Kangaroo Island Special Edition
PBG standard ST kit neck
FrankenLab replacement Bone nut
PBG replacement American Ash 2 piece body
- FW Japan Black grain pop
- SCA Automotive clear for neck and Body
- Grover locking tuners (These are going to be a mandatory fit for any kits I build from here on out, SO Much easier!)
- Tone Rider City Limits Pup set
- Standard Kit wiring and gear
- Standard Kit hardware
Getting ready to ship it off to it’s very patient owner. Now let us never speak of it again!
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FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
[QUOTE=FrankenWashie;207985]....And we’re done.
After 4 sandbacks, a replacement body, a change of direction, a headstock sand through, a pick guard and pickup change, a broken trem screw and subsequent drill out and dowelling, it is complete and sounding like a strat ...
But apart from that we’re there any problems?
Seriously though, good on you for getting to the end. Your friend must be chuffed.
1) ES-5V
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2) ES-3 (Custom)
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3) GR-1SF (Custom)
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ead.php?t=9376
4) Non-Pit Bull Travelling Guitar.
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5) AES-1 Special (Unwanted Custom)
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ad.php?t=11118
Nice work Frankie!
Your mate’s got to love that.
Making the world a better place; one guitar at a time...
Cheers McCreed, this one was a painful build. Really happy with the result.
FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
Yeah, I just re-read the whole thread. I’d forgot what trials and tribulations you went through with it.
Extra karma points for perseverance!!!
Making the world a better place; one guitar at a time...
Well done man, always good to get a difficult project completed. I'll bet you'll be glad to not have to look at it for a while.
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
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