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  1. 16-04-2020, 07:25 PM #1
    Dofreo
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    My First Build from Fremantle

    Hi everyone.
    I'm gonna document each step of my build.
    I ordered on Monday and got it Tuesday. In the middle of CORVID 19 as well. Amazing.
    I would love constructive advice and hope to learn as much as I can from all these good people in these forums.
    I bought the basic Telecaster kit GTL-1.
    I've watched some YouTube vids about painting and have got Dupli color primmer. At the moment my 17 yr old daughter is painting a design by hand(she is a very talented artist). when she is done I will put several coats of Dupli-color clear.
    I have cut the headstock with an electric jigsaw similar to a Fender Tele shape.
    Hoping to get a custom logo if anyone has ideas??
    Sanding out all the scratches on the neck is hard work, but worth it.
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  2. 17-04-2020, 04:57 PM #2
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    Welcome Dofreo. Enjoy!
    Current:
    GTH-1

    Completed:
    AST-1FB
    First Act ME276 (resurrected curb-side find)
    ES-5V
    Scratchie lapsteel
    Custom ST-1 12 String
    JBA-4
    TL-1TB
    Scratch Lapsteel
    Meinl DIY Cajon
    Cigar Box lap steel

    Wishing:
    Baritone
    Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck
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  3. 19-04-2020, 08:16 PM #3
    Dofreo
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    Thanks Fretworn.

    Finished sanding the neck and put the first coat of Dingotone Neck Finish.
    Will put another on tomorrow night.
    My daughter is busy hand painting the body.
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  4. 21-04-2020, 08:32 PM #4
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    Welcome along Dofreo - TL's - great place to start....
    Current builds:
    GPB-4B: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...548#post184548
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  5. 22-04-2020, 06:32 AM #5
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    Welcome!
    Look forward to seeing the original artwork. And like Brendan said, T-style kits are great first build. You can't get much more utilitarian than the concept of a tele!
    Making the world a better place; one guitar at a time...
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  6. 22-04-2020, 04:34 PM #6
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    I can't wait to see the body
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  7. 13-05-2020, 12:53 PM #7
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    Artist at work. Can’t be rushed.


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