This is one of the very first Pit Bull Guitars kits that we saw finished. Now that I've had a couple of opportunities to play it, I really need to give a shout to DingoBass, who put it together. This video probably doesn't do it justice, but it really is such a lovely guitar to play. And, choosing to go with a subtle wax finish over the basswood was a genius move, which really paid off (imho). Nice work DingoBass.
http://youtu.be/DbEizhfIcAs
Cheers,
Adam
adamboyle(at)pitbullguitars.com
You could take someone's eye out with that headstock...
How stock (pickups etc) is it? Is this what your punter can expect for his hard earned dollar?
Double post, sorry. And I have no idea how it happened...
From memory I think this was mostly stock, except for the pearloid pick guard and tone and volume knobs. Is that right DB?
Cheers,
Adam
adamboyle(at)pitbullguitars.com
Stock Pups, but I replaced the pots with CTS, Green caps for Sprague Orange Drops and 5 way switch with a CRL brand....Quote from adam on December 18, 2012, 10:41
From memory I think this was mostly stock, except for the pearloid pick guard and tone and volume knobs. Is that right DB?
I also used vintage push back and shielded wires, and a Switchcraft jack.
There is always a workaround for glitches, mistakes and other Guitar building gremlins.....
I hear what Dmac is saying, we shouldn't be falsely projecting what a stock ST-1 is going to sound like. I'll put a note on the ST-1 description page listing the upgrades.Stock Pups, but I replaced the pots with CTS, Green caps for Sprague Orange Drops and 5 way switch with a CRL brand....
I also used vintage push back and shielded wires, and a Switchcraft jack.
Cheers,
Adam
adamboyle(at)pitbullguitars.com
"... a subtle wax finish over the basswood"
Just wax?
DB is a genius....
Gavmeister
So that's a "yes"?DB is a genius....
I'm looking at building a TL-1L kit (my first), with a "natural" finish.
Wax seems to have the edge over oil for basswood. For example, this basswood carving finished with Howard's Feed 'n Wax looks great - a plausible Telecaster "yellow":
http://100birds.mischel.com/2012/01/29/16-basswood/
Waxing the maple neck and fingerboard should also look good:
http://100birds.mischel.com/2012/06/06/47-maple/
http://100birds.mischel.com/2012/09/25/68-silver-maple/
Any suggestions?
Cheers!
DB used the wax finish before he discovered Wudtone, now he only uses Wudtone....it has some great natural finishes.
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