G'Day all. Just to introduce myself my name is Michael and have been interested in and toying with the idea of building guitars for years. Time to bite the bullet and do it.
Cheers
G'Day all. Just to introduce myself my name is Michael and have been interested in and toying with the idea of building guitars for years. Time to bite the bullet and do it.
Cheers
Hi Mike,welcome to the forum, tell us a bit about your experience, where you are from and what kit you are interested in please.
There is plenty of knowledge here so ask as many questions as you like.
Warning is typed in uppercase for a good reason --> BUILDING GUITAR KITS IS ADDICTIVE ! haha
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
Thanks mate.
Well in terms of experience i have done work on my guitars switching pickups and a couple of fret jobs so I have some idea or some bad habits. Was thinking of a bolt on kit as a first step. I have read a bit on the forum and watched a few videos. The info available is very helpful.
I am am from Canberra been playing guitar 25 years. It does seem like a great hobby and very different from the mundane office work.
Cheers
sounds good Mike, curing times for finishes in Canberra winter may be slow being so damn cold !
Sure you will have no problem building most kits on offer. Most people choose one they have never owned or haven't been able to get a model in a finish they like. There's only 90+ kits to choose from. Thats the hardest part !
Best of luck
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
Welcome Mike! Good luck with choosing just one kit to start. Once you do, start a build diary and share your experiences with us all!
cheers,
Gav.
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Build #01: BC-1
Build #02: ST-1
Build #03: JR-1DC
Build #04: ES-2V
Build #05: ESB-4 (GOTM July 2014)
Build #06: RC-1
Build #07: MK-2
Build #08: TLA-1
Build #09: JR-1DC
Build #0A: LPA-1
Build #0B: STA-1 (GOTM April 2015)
Build #0C: MKA-2
Build #0D: LP-1M
Build #0E: JB-1
Build #0F: FS-1
Find me:
https://www.facebook.com/firescreek.guitars/
http://www.guitarkitbuilder.blogspot.com.au/
Welcome Michael
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
I have ordered a Tele kit in the ash with dingotone finish kit For both the body and neck. Will certainly do a diary when it comes.
Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I look forward to learning and contributing to the commjnity along the way.
Cheer
Welcome along Michael - not the first from the Canberra area - DingoBass's an ex Canberran - I lived there a lifetime ago as well - what part?
Northside up in Gungahlin. Have lived here 27 years but from Melbourne origionally.
Cheers
Welcome to the forum Michael!
Current Projects
#Planning 5 String Bass
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