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    Hi all!

    I'm a new member from Adelaide with a TL-1 kit and Wudtone on the way.

    Have been lurking around here a couple of weeks and I'm really impressed with the way you all share your knowledge and experience! I'm badly out of practice on my old Washburn acoustic but have decided that when I finish with some study in a couple of months I'll be trying to sharpen my skills again. I've always enjoyed building (and fixing) things so thought I might give a couple of kits a shot. The TL-1 seems to be a good first step before one of the ES kits later. Sanding, sanding and then sanding some more might also be a good way to break up the study routine

    Looking forward to meeting you all and posting a build diary.

    Dennis

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    Goodluck Dennis - yes - sanding is cathartic - just what you need after a long day's study...

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    Hi Dennis, and welcome.

    I think I'm one of the few around here who actually does enjoy sanding lol. As Brendan said, very therapeutic. I spent hours and hours hand sanding my last build and when it came time to put the finish on it I realized that it had not been sanded enough. Disregard Dingobass' sanding mantra at your own risk.

    I hope you enjoy your build and look forward to seeing your build diary.

    Cheers
    rob

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    Hiya Dennis!

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    Hey Dennis. Yes you will get to know your work piece intimately by the time your through sanding.
    Good luck with your build and I look forward to seeing your progress.

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    Overlord of Music Fretworn's Avatar
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    Welcome Dennis.
    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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    Greetings Dennis,
    And welcome to the PBG family.
    Yes sanding is your friend and also doing a pre mock up to be sure everything fits well.
    Look forward to your first build diary
    Tim

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    Thanks all!
    Will be keeping an eye out for the postie with my kit. No doubt I'll have to tidy the workbench and organize some cold ales and some music to keep me company in the shed!

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    Welcome Dennis...

    The "How to build your Pit Bull Guitar" thread is a good place to start while you wait for your kit to arrive.

    Gav
    http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au/forum/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=1258&dateline=1443806  448Gavmeister

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    Hey Dennis, welcome mate!
    Have fun setting up the Man Cave ready for your build 8-)

    There is always a workaround for glitches, mistakes and other Guitar building gremlins.....

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