Stuis sg-1 wud2tone

[stui]

So after receiving my kit in late January, I decided that I would use Wudtone to colour my build. I had actually done a fair bit of research and had decided on Wudtone before Pitbull became the distributor, so I was delighted to hear that I could source the kits locally rather than trying to convert dollars in to pounds
So after the delay on the first Pitbull shipment, and dramas with Australia Post (that DB was extremely helpful with, I might add) I recieved my Wudtone kit and started the exciting bit of my build, the colouring!
I decided to go with a burst kit after seeing the wud2tone strat on the Wudtone site, in dark onyx with a hot auburn burst.
I had previously shaped my headstock, which most of you will have seen in the headstock forum, but I'll re post it here anyway.
The photo of the body is after two deep colour coats. It's starting to come out really nicely

[dingobass]

Wow!
I think a little bit of wee just came out..... 8O

She is looking awesome already Stui!

[keloooe]

Quote from dingobass on March 6, 2013, 16:43
Wow!
I think a little bit of wee just came out..... 8O

She is looking awesome already Stui!

Haha same here DB!!!

[stui]

Done 2 deep colour coats and two base coats. I'm tossing up between another base coat or starting on the top coat next. I'm really happy with the way this has turned out, really glad I took everyone's advice about changing the filler to timbermate too. Unless you really look for it, you would never know there was filler in a few spots.
I've also put up a pic of the stained headstock. Used a pyrography pen for the logo. I should explain about the name. The guitars for my dad Alan, and it's a Gibson replica, so I pretty much mashed the names together. Also, sine it's being built by me, Al's son, I figured it was a no brainer. Also, I'm about to be a dad so I figure I'm allowed to do cheesy dad jokes

[adam]

Geez Stui, I got a bit choked up just reading that... and the guitar looks absolutely gorgeous... I love the headstock engraving, nice technique. Really nice work mate. Congrats on your upcoming Fatherhood.

[keloooe]

Yes, a big congrats on your upcoming fatherhood!!!

[stui]

Thanks guys, only a month to go till my life changes! Maybe my first Father's Day present from the wife should be a pit bull kit for myself...

[keloooe]

Quote from stui on March 9, 2013, 13:32
Thanks guys, only a month to go till my life changes! Maybe my first Father's Day present from the wife should be a pit bull kit for myself...

Haha, yes, a new kit should be your first Father's Day present!

[stui]

Opinions are needed! With or without the pick guard? I was thinking without up till I put it on, but now I'm staring to think it looks better with it...

[adam]

Hmm, tough choice. I'll go for with.