My comprehensive build diary and critique of the JR-1MDC LP jnr PBG kit
Lets cut to to the chase
Today i purchased the JR-1M LP jnr kit, a painless job in itself $189 via paypal, my intention is to utilize P.B.G and DB Dingotone as suppliers and luthiers for the whole build, to see what we have got here for guitar kit building and finishing, and how easy is it if you have no skills at all.
Looking at it more from a novice point of view, says me who wants to do everything himself, Dingobass has himself been commissioned to do a complete neck rework and cut a bone nut, this can save a builder many many hours of heartache, and the expensive purchase of alot of tools. I know i can spend hours leveling, crowning frets, radiusing a neck to get it just right. and i have been doing them for many moons, and its not my favorite job, matter of fact i hate it. For pricing on this sort of job send Dingobass a message, he will gladly help you out.
I will be BETA testing Dingotone MKII kit on this guitar, i am thinking Outback Sunset, Bush fire Sunrise or Coolangatta Gold (i am wide open to suggestion on this), to see if we can pop the mahogany a bit and keep some vintage colour about it other than Mahogany or Cherry Red.
My thought on the rest of the guitar build so far.
Assemble it with stock parts, tuners, strings, pots, Dog ear pickup etc and sound test it, then reload it with my own wiring harness, my own P90 to vintage spec, vintage tuners, bridge and do comparison sound samples.
Alot of upgrades are available from P.B.G on ordering, but sometimes stock maybe good enough for you, sound and tone are a subjective thing, but quality wins everyday, think it over, upgrade or wait and see, your decision.
I have been asked to be honest with this build, comprehensive and a critique, this shows the integrity of the company you are dealing with, that will ask for constructive criticism if necessary.
Looking forward to this, and i have my P90 parts on their way from the U.S.A
tonyw JR-1M Comprehensive Build Diary
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