Pitbull have definitely delivered with this kit.
I special-ordered this kit back in late February, and it's finally here!
Never have I been more excited...
I've dreamed of a left-handed 6-string bass for many years, and have been laughed out of many music shops for even voicing the request for such an imaginary instrument.
Now the dream has become a reality.
Here she is, straight out of the box:
Once again you've lucked out with a spectacular spalt top. You lucky boy!
'As long as there's, you know, sex and drugs, I can do without the rock and roll.'
OMG Tim, that top looks absolutely divine!!
What a fantastic kit...Pitbull deliver again, hey!
I will be keen to watch your progress on this one.
Cheers
Andy
that was worth waiting for Tim, awesome (oh, and lefties rule)
Stan's LP Build for my Sister: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=3146
Benson Pickup Strat mod: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5229
Epiphone LP headstock fix: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=3410
Martin Backpacker Repair: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...?t=5038&page=3
'57 Harmony Jazz guitar project: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=2972
Wow Tim, what an amazing veneer you scored yourself there. That is just awesome.
Looking forward to seeing what you do with this one!
cheers,
Gav.
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With my track record with spalted tops so far, I feel like I should be buying Powerball tickets...
This one definitely exceeded my expectations! I'm reluctant to stain it at all, to be honest. I'd rather just put the clear coats on and show it off in all it's natural beauty.
The only thing that would need some work is the nut... it's rough as guts. Looks like someone has had a crack at it with a chisel. I might get a nice Graphtech nut or something similar.
I was also thinking of going the ToneMonster route as well for the preamp. They definitely are quite affordable.
@stan - lefties definitely rule!
Hmmm. I'm starting to think that when I want to buy a capped kit I might get you to do the ordering Tim. That cap is magnificent.
That spalty top is amazing. Looking forward to seeing something truly special here!
Current builds:
GPB-4B: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...548#post184548
I did a bit of a mock build this morning.
Everything is as it should be... the challenge with this build will be positioning the bridge. I didn't have this problem with the LP (pre-drilled holes for the tailpiece and bridge), so this will be the tricky bit.
The black hardware looks quite nice against the maple...
and I think I'll go for the Warwick-style raked machine head configuration.
I dig the swept back machine heads. This is going to be an awesome build. Watching with keen interest.
'As long as there's, you know, sex and drugs, I can do without the rock and roll.'
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