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    Build Diary

    Just arrived my AIB-1Q, Never built one before so keen to get going, as a Guitarist i never even new DIY Kits existed (Insert Sheltered Life Here). And with Lockdown what a fantastic thing to do, i'm sure it will not be the last lol... Oh Respect to Pitbull amazing quality ....
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    “Remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.”

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    Hi and Welcome.
    It looks like a nice top.
    What is your plan for finishing the guitar?
    PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1, TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1.

    Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.

    The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"

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    Cheers Travis mate, I honestly have no idea, a million options running through my brain at the moment... willl post pics along the journey.
    “Remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.”

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    Going a little organic with this one, will see where it takes me .....
    “Remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.”

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    Welp.. that's a pretty extensive body mod.
    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

    "What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"

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    Wow!
    Radical.

    I guess you are not keeping the quilted maple then?
    Very good routing work.
    I am looking forward to where this is going.

    Cheers
    Ricky

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    Thanks mate, just used dremal with small router housing, want to keep a clear wood finish which will no doubt throw a golden appearance, so then fill holes with turquoise resin, i have all black gear so should pop well... anyways first one so fingers crossed lmao
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    Going a little organic with this one, will see where it takes me .....
    Holey body mods Batman! That is some nifty work right there. The FrankenLab salutes!
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    Are the little holes going to stay like that, or are they going to be filled somehow?
    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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    Interested to watch this!
    #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'

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