Hi guys.
I'm Steve and I just registered to Pitbull Guitars forum. I'm new to guitar building, but have been playing guitar for more then 40 years. I live in Virginia, USA.
I recently purchased a double neck SG kit from an ebay seller and started searching for information to help me understand how the build process works. That's how I stumbled on your awesome site. It has had all the information I was looking for, and then some.
So at any rate, just wanted to introduce myself. Cheers!
Welcome.
You have stumbled across the right place.
As newbie builders we are lucky to have some very clever craftsmen here who are only too willing to help - they have an amazing store of knowledge and it is all here for the asking!
Remember that the only dumb question is the one that isn't asked.
Do not be surprised if a lot of the answers include the phrase "more sanding".
Welcome Steve! Will be great to read about your build. Please start a build diary and share your experien ces with us all.
cheers,
Gav.
--
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 to the forum Steve, gee over 40 years playing you should know a guitar inside out ! Great to have another builder from the US !
I built one of the SGD-612 kits couple of years ago, finished in wudtone amaranthine.
Start a build diary and ask any questions, I should be able to help answer them.
There's double the work with 2 necks but worth it.
Get prepared for some difficult wiring as there as so many possible routes for the wire to go !
Best of luck and start sanding and take some mock build pics !
Last edited by wokkaboy; 27-06-2015 at 10:52 AM.
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
Wow! Thanks for the warm reception guy's. It appears you have quite a bit of build experience among you that's for certain. The guitar looks great wokkaboy, I only hope mine turns out half as good. I'm going for a Jimmy Page tribute sorta thing, so I'm going to try Wudtone-Cherry Flamenco and my finish. I would really like the backs of the necks red as well, but I will be talking to Mr. DingoBass about that soon. Thanks again Guy's.
P.S.,
I have been taking pics (to impress the ladies) and I will be sure to post them in the near future.
Welcome Steve, looking forward to seeing the build, enjoy
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
Welcome to the forum Steve!
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Current Projects
#Planning 5 String Bass
Welcome, my fellow american! Looking forward to seeing that axe come together!
Man, you guy's are awesome! Like Elvis said, "Thank you. Thank you very much".
nice plans Steve, cherry flamenco will look great and for sure the same on the necks will look wicked.
Look forward to seeing the kit you scored and you have a heap of sanding in front of you !
Good 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
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote