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    First time builder

    G'day everyone, Nathan from Melbourne here
    Finally splurged out and purchased the JM-1 kit
    Painting it in a nitro sea foam green

    First ever build, wish me luck!!!

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    GAStronomist FrankenWashie's Avatar
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    Welcome to the Forum Nathan, are you planning to do a build diary?
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    Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.


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    Overlord of Music Andy40's Avatar
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    G'day Nathan, welcome to the forum. Glad to have you with us.
    Build #1 - ST-1 - Completed
    Build #2 - LP-1SS - Completed
    Build #3 - TLA-1R - Completed
    Build #4 - SGD-612 - Completed
    Build #5 - ES-1G - Completed
    Build #6 - STA-1HT | Completed
    Build #7 - ST1JR - Completed
    Current Build #8 - JBA-4
    Build #9 - Semi-scratch build Tele x 2 - Completed
    Current Build #10 - PRS-1H
    Current Build #11 - AGJR-1 - Completed
    Current Build #12 - ATL-1SB
    Current Build #13 - GST-1
    Current Build #14 - FBM-1

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    Overlord of Music Dedman's Avatar
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    welcome Nathan, nice kit choice!
    Build 19 PSH-1 Kustom
    Build 18 HB-4S Kustom
    Build 17 WL-1 Kustom
    Build 16 TL-1TB Kustom
    Build 15 PBG-2-
    Build 14 FTD-1
    Build 13 RD-1 Kustom
    Build 12 DM-1S
    Build 11 MKA-2 -
    Build 10 Basic strat
    Build 9 JM Kustom
    Build 8 FV-1G
    Build 7 ES-2V
    Build 6- Community prototype
    Build 5 LP-1LQ
    Build 4 ES-5V
    Build 3 JR-1
    Build 2 GD-1
    Build 1 TLA-1

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    GAStronomist wazkelly's Avatar
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    Welcome Nathan. Looks like a great value for money kit and not too hard for a 1st timer. Wish you well and keen to see how things progress.
    # 1 - EX-5 https://goo.gl/fQJMqh
    # 2 - EX-1 https://goo.gl/KSY9W9
    # 3 - Non PBG Tele https://goo.gl/W14G5g
    # 4 - Non PBG J Bass https://goo.gl/FbBaFy
    # 5 - TL-1AR GOTM Aug 2017 https://goo.gl/sUh14s
    # 6 - MMB-4 Runner-up GOTM Oct 2018https://goo.gl/gvrPkp
    # 7 - ES-1 Runner-up GOTM Aug 2018https://goo.gl/T9BEY8

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    Overlord of Music andrewdosborne's Avatar
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    Welcome Nathan enjoy your first build.

    Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk
    Current Projects
    #Planning 5 String Bass

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    Mentor Chuck's Avatar
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    Ah, sea foam green! You have excellent taste sir! Welcome, and looking forward to watching your progress.
    Completed Builds: #1 TL-1 "Telemaster" (GOTM Oct 2016); #2 The "Maplecaster" scratch build; #3 JB-4 "Bass IV" (co-winner GOTM Jan 2017); #4 ST-1M "Surfcaster" (GOTM Apr 2017), #5 JZA-1 "EC Deluxe"

    In Progress:
    Build #6 N1R "Semi-scratch" build
    Build #7 JZA-1 Baritone

    The Cavan Project
    The Magnificent Compaņeros

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    GAStronomist stan's Avatar
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    welcome Nathan, cool plans

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    Overlord of Music Fretworn's Avatar
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    Welcome Nathan!
    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

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