Well, it is now official. I ordered an ES-1GT and according to Auspost it is currently in the air on its way to UK.
Many thanks to Adam for his fast email responses to my questions and requests. He has chosen a kit with very nice flaming on the maple veneer.
I set my heart on a Gibson ES335 style guitar and in fact have loved that shape since I was a kid - I am 67 now.
My plan is as follows
1. Gold hardware (in kit and ordered)
2. Bigsby style vibrato (but I cannot justify a real Bigsby) (ordered)
3. Roller bridge (ordered)
4. Gold Warman hb pu's (ordered)
5. Crimson Guitars Stunning Stains ----- Purple I think for the maple body. Not sure for the back ... maybe black??
6. 2k Urethane clear coat (I spray this myself)
7. Some airbrushed artwork on the back of the body (one of my other hobbies)
This now leaves me with a couple of questions.
I want to load the guitar as much as is reasonable so I am considering split coils on the hb's.
Are they worth doing and what is the best gear to get?
Tuners. Is it worth getting locking tuners? I have never really noticed a problem with my tuners but maybe this will add something to the guitar.
Anyway, that is the plan. Any advice would be very welcome.
I will update this thread with photos and comments on a regular basis.
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