Brodie's SG-1F

[west0288]

Hi there Lads and Ladies,

Long time, no see, so I figured I'd better get back on the band wagon and start a new project (even though I haven't strictly finished the last lot...).

I bagged myself an SG-1F as a Sunday Special, and boy-oh-boy did I hit the jackpot. First up, the positives:

• there are no glue spots and no machine marks present on the body or neck
• the flame maple cap is pretty schmick
• the basswood body is phenomenal - flame running throughout, rivaling the cap for beauty
• the neck has an excellent profile - really thin (perfect for my widdle hands)
• the neck is the best finished I've received in a kit (we all know how much trouble I've had with necks) - frets are good, nut slots are low, fretboard is tidy - makes a pleasant change

The only negatives I have found are:

• the tuning post holes are not centred - the classic curse of 3x3 PBG kits
• the contours on the horns weren't done spectacularly well, but I should be able to remedy this

Overall, I'm pretty stoked - another fantastic PBG offering.

Lastly, I know how much we all love our pictures around here, so I'll get some up pronto.

[wokkaboy]

nice sounding kit Brodie, must be good to be back on the forum and building !
Look forward to seeing pics of the kit.
What stain colours you got planned ? any upgrades ?

[stan]

get started and get some pics up Brodie, sounds good!

[andrewdosborne]

Yeah, another SG. Looking forward to seeing this build.

[robin]

Well done Brodie, one day I will nab one of those "Sunday Specials" myself.

Sounds like a great kit, look forward to seeing your progress.

rob

[keloooe]

Sounds like a good kit to go with Brodie!

[west0288]

nice sounding kit Brodie, must be good to be back on the forum and building !
Look forward to seeing pics of the kit.
What stain colours you got planned ? any upgrades ?

You betcha, Woks. Keen to see what tangents this diary will head off in once the bantermeisters of the forum get a hold of it.

As for colour scheme, I have a few ideas, but still finalising my overall desire for the build. No upgrades planned as yet, but if it shapes up nicely, then it might get a few thrown its way. Time will tell.

[west0288]

As promised, pictures!

I'll get the bad stuff out the way first. Here's my wonky tuning peg holes. If it's this noticeable with the naked eye, I know I'm gonna have to fix 'er, but it's doable:


Now, enough negatives, time for the good stuff! Let me shower you with gorgeous grain!

Front, 120 grit, dry:


Back, 120 grit, dry:

[west0288]

But wait, it gets better!

Front, 120 grit, wet:


Back, 120 grit, wet:






Have you ever seen such magnificence in a PBG body before?! And they all say basswood is a boring grain. Pfft, yeah right.

[stan]

great grain, should come up a treat. Havent seen a G style headstock yet that didnt need a redrill....