April GOTM

[Trailertrash49]

Sounds like a good choice. That SD hums a little bit when is sit next to electrical stuff but I us a Shure wireless pac and move around until I don't hear the buzz. I grounded and shielded real well so the buzz isn't that bad. I purchased an inexpensive 5 string about 6 months ago and really like it. It takes a few minutes for my brain to compute from 4 string to 5 string.

[Brendan]

Comp closed - will open the next one shortly.

[Brendan]

So the comments...
Brandanop's ATL-1QB
nice looking tele. The tobacco burst and gold hardware go well together, custom pickguard shows a bit more grain ! needs a headstock logo
A really great looking first build, and excellent homage/replica/tribute. That top looks fantastic. Great combination of colours and hardware to closely align with its inspiration. The sides appear to be a little more textured than ideal and it would have been nice to see a logo on the headstock. Overall, very nice.
The part of me that loves pretty TLS adores this guitar. It might be a trick of the light, but it looks like the finish on the sides isn’t quite to the high standard of the front.
A really neat looking Tele here. No photo of the back of the guitar and a little hard to tell from the photos regarding the fine quality of the finish. But overall a really well put together kit. Lovely burst, taking on the advice sought in the build diary too, thanks for getting involved in the community. And a great first build mate. Looking forward to the next one.

DarkMark's GR-1SF
nice finish and the colours work well with this model. Is the neck heel supposed to be a lighter colour or did you miss a bit of staining ?
A beautiful and deceptively simple looking guitar that belies the complexity and effort involved in the build. The nylon string and modified headstock combo is a work of art - and profoundly messes with my head (especially when viewed from the back). Fantastic overall look, and huge respect for the work involved. I love the headstock face, but to me the rosewood on the back of the headstock and heel cap looks a little light in colour compared to the rest of the neck and body.
Such a brave build & it is finished in your blood, sweat & tears. I had my doubts that we would see this finished, but you have completed it to such an impeccable standard. Incredible job.
Oh baby. This thing just looks like it needs to be snapped up from the guitar shop and taken home to be strummed. A really great, in-depth build diary, tackling all of the trials and tribulations of this build. You came a long way with this one and overcame many issues, however you pulled off your gutsy inception in the end in a fine fashion - you should be proud DM. A lot of customization and patience paid off in the finish and overall quality of this build. I can't fault it at all mate well done.
Awesome amount of rework on this to get the headstock just right. Colour is spot on – love the cloudy red sort of effect – goes really well with the cream binding and other customisations – also love how you’ve gone totally acoustic. Amazing job.

TrailerTrash49's TLB-4M
got to love a tele bass ! interesting colour, looks like its fun to play. No photo of the back of the bass ?
Wow, this is one beautiful Tele bass. Simple, clean, and gorgeous. Nice headstock and overall finish, which has produced a really appealing bass. It's a shame the copper colour doesn't show through better in the photos, as I think I'd love it even more.
A unique look & a unique colour. I really like this and the finish looks really well done.
A really neat and tidy bass you have presented us with here. Interesting choice of colour, which i am sure looks a lot different in real life than in photos. Hard to tell the fine quality of the finish as no real close up or shot of the back of the bass. Headstock decal is cool, but may have benefited from being buried in the clear coat to hide the obvious edges. Worthy upgrade in the pickup there, would love to hear how it sounds. No build diary on this one that I could find, so a little hard to see the progress from inception to completion, however thanks for sharing with us.
Love the Tele bass – makes me want to finish mine all the more. Great work. Can see the challenge with the decal on the headstock, but otherwise immaculate.

[Brendan]

OK runner up - Brandanop's ATL-1QB - nicely finished and great outcome.


And the winner - no one could fault DarkMark's GR-1SF.

[Bakersdozen]

Well done to all entrants and hats off to @DarkMark

[deepeejay]

Did I just post in the wrong month? I built a HB4 Violin Bass. Finished in early April.

[Sonic Mountain]

Yep don't stress, Brendan can move it over to the other comp for you.

[Sonic Mountain]

Nice one DM, that's such a classy build.

[dave.king1]

Some brilliant builds here and sadly for the others DarkMark's had it won as soon as it went up.

[DarkMark]

I know we’ve all had more important things on our minds at the moment, so thanks for the interest and complimentary comments. In fact I was a blown away by the comments. The Tele’s were great, I’d take either one home. Thanks once again, keep doing the right thing and stay safe everyone.