My First Build the GR-1SF

[ShazzRandom]

Hey all, this is my first DIY guitar ever. I am a fan of the Gretsch Falcon so couldn't go past this for choice.
I am doing it in the Dingotone - Uluru Red in a burst like effect (light red centre with darker red around the edge) it will have matching dark sides and the back will be done same as front.
I am very excited to do this build. I will also be doing a video diary and posting it on my YouTube as I go. (As long as I remember to film whilst I'm working on it)
I have a carpentry background so I am very much looking forward to getting on the tools again.
When I have the YouTube setup I will post the link as I go (if this is allowed?)
If I hit snags I will definitely ask for help!

[gavinturner]

A great first build you've chosen, and it looks like a nice kit you've received. The video diary sounds like a great idea. Just embed your youtube links using the "Insert Video" button in the forum edit pane. I attempted the same thing (video diary) a few builds back and the filming petered out towards the end, so I will definitely be keeping up with your progress!

cheers,
Gav.

[wokkaboy]

Hi Shazz welcome to the forum. Plans sound very cool for the build.
Of course post YT links we are all interested to see how the build progresses.
And of course ask as many questions as you like, the forum is here to help and to get the best results for your build.
Good luck

[ShazzRandom]

Thanks Gav, I'm very impressed with my kit! I can't wait to start it. I did the dry assembley upon receiving it and it fits like a glove! And as you can see the other components seem to fit quite nicely also.
I will try and keep up to date with the vids. I did an unboxing vid and also the dry assembley so will get them together in the days to come, I am thinking I will do time lapse type vid for most of the build.

Thanks wokkaboy, I am excited to see how my plans workout, hopefully I succeed in the burst effect department. Only time will tell. I am sure I will have plenty of questions along the way!!
Cheers guys

[Swinging Beef]

Great choice.. I look forward to seeing how it all turns out for you. I just finished one in Uluru red myself.

With a timber work background you will should have no trouble at all

I'm in Wollongong, and would be dead keen to see your finished result.

[ShazzRandom]

Awesome, thanks for the encouragement. I will def post results

[Danglez]

I'm doing a GR1 too... And an RC (glutton)

Will be keeping an eye on yours :-)

[stan]

welcome Shazz, enjoy the build

[ShazzRandom]

Awesome Danglez! I started the sand tonight, I have done the neck (took 2hrs... I think I'm somewhat of a perfectionist...) will do the body Friday. Hopefully will have my first couple of vids up by then (unpacking, dry assembley, sanding of neck)
Have you got a diary? Interested in seeing a fello GR-1SF build!

[ShazzRandom]

Thanks Stan, so far so good