ES-335 My First Build

[4runner]

Hi All!

I always wanted a hollow body and had been looking at Epiphone Dots. Stumbled across this website and thought why not build one myself? So I have gone ahead and ordered the ES-1GT kit.

Furthermore I have ordered the Wudtone - Black Magic Woman with gold highlights and extra gloss with ageing kit.

I will post up my build but until it arrives, can anyone tell me the following?

It is listed on back order, anyone know how long this will take to arrive? I'm expecting more than the usual 5-10 days.

What is the ageing mean in the gloss with ageing kit?

Anyone else built one of these? any hints or tips?


-4Runner

[Gavin1393]

If it's on back order you could well be looking at 6-8 weeks...but Adam will know what is already on the water so don't stress!
Ageing on Wudtone as a finish gives the guitar a finish that makes the guitar look 'older' than it is...it's a slight yellowing effect rather than a clear gloss.....all those hours spent in smoky pubs condenses into a small bottle of magic paint!

Yes, a few of us have built them, myself, Wokka, and DB.....we collectively have a question for you...

How patient are you?

We ask simply because threading the pots through the 'f' hole is pretty challenging for most! You will need plenty of patience! Search the forum and you will see how we did it...don't google it, you'll likely smash the computer with the guitar trying the methods suggested. Adam's threatening to do a video of the best method but that may not be ready for a few days.....

[dingobass]

Quote from 4runner on April 4, 2013, 14:28

Hi 4Runner,

I believe the kits will be here within the next couple of weeks, Adam will be able to confirm this though.

The ageing component gives the finish that look of a guitar that has spent most of its working life in smoke filled pubs and the general patina that older instruments gain over the years.
This won't be as apparent on the BMW finish but it will enhance the look of the finish anyway.

My tip is to take the build slow, do a mock up build first, get the neck in position and make sure you have the scale length correct and the neck in straight.
Then when you are satisfied all is right, drill all the holes for pickup surrounds etc.

When it comes to installing the electrics, you will need to feed the complete wiring harness through the f hole.
Gav came up with an easy way to do this using some plastic tube.... I am sure that when he reads this thread he will fill you in on all the details 8-)

[Gavin1393]

DB - You type too slow!

[dingobass]

That's because I am still suffering from the trauma I had getting the pots into the ES.... Would have been nice if a certain gentleman had shared his little secret earlier

[Gavin1393]

What??? and end up going for trauma counciling on my own - what are friends for!!!???

[4runner]

Thanks guys for the quick response!

I'm in no hurry so its no real stress how long it takes, or build. I had figured the wiring was going to be tricky, but i'm a patient guy so it should be okay.

hhhmmm.... maybe i should get a SG for the meantime.

[adam]

Hi 4runner,

yes, the ES-1G will be back in stock around mid April, which is not too long to wait. We have monthly shipments, so if something popular is out of stock, you won;t have to wait too long.

EDIT: Are we talking about the ES-1G or the ES-1GT? I have the ES-1G coming in mid April and the ES-1GT coming in mid May. As I said above, the ES-1G is the popular model and the T version, with the tailpiece, we will only stock sporadically and may even be a special order in the future. Sorry for any confusion.

[4runner]

Yep, i ordered the ES-1GT but i'm happy to wait. Actually i must compliment you on your marketing strategy because i just ordered the SG-1F.

Even though i could probably buy an epiphone dot for the cash i've spent today. I figure the SG-1F can be my trial run for when the ES-1GT arrives and i end up with 2 guitars for the price of one.

I hope they sound good!


**By the way, i think the reply button is bugged on Google Chrome. I had to hit the quote button and clear all the text to post.

[Gavin1393]

For some reason the buttons only seem to work on Explorer.....

I have built 4 pitbull guitars, three have the original pickups in them and sound great. The one that doesn't have the original pickup in, i wanted to coil split but opted to get 4 conductor wired pickups......

....Adam, is it possible to get the factory to supply pickups with 4 conductor wires rather than the two they currently supply?