You are absolutely right Simon. We just wait and see...
You are absolutely right Simon. We just wait and see...
Nr 1: Red Widow LP-1MQ (Finished) ->Diary<-
Yes, I think it's best to work with the supplier we've had a good relationship with for 5 years, rather than switch now and risk unknown issues from them.
I will definitely be getting some samples from the 2 suppliers who have really impressed me; with kits and finished guitars. However, this won't be until very late this year as all our funds are committed.
Cheers,
Adam
adamboyle(at)pitbullguitars.com
My 2c worth on the glue issue is to convince the manufacturer to change the glue from the white to a contact type of glue for the veneers.
This is the only way I can see this issue being resolved.
There is always a workaround for glitches, mistakes and other Guitar building gremlins.....
DB,
For crying out loud, stop bringing logic into this.
Col.
I admit that I am an agent of Satan, however, my duties are largely ceremonial.
\m/
It should be possible to put something that shows up under UV light into the glue, so that after the veneer's on and it's stuck down, they can run a UV light over it to see the glue spots clearly and either remove them at the factory or reject the body if there's too much glue to make them good. It would also allow PBG to easily check the kits when they arrive at the warehouse.
If they have to start rejecting a lot of bodies at source, it might be a big incentive for them to improve their build technique.
It is not just glue spots on veneered tops but also the amount of filler they sometimes use too.
On my 1st & 2nd explorer basswood bodies there was lots of filler that took forever to be sanded away and it stood out like dogs $#@! being a much darker colour compared to the pale blonde shade most commonly found on basswood.
On the EX-5 filler near the neck pocket had to stay but it was a pain to get any stain to take and still showed up after multiple stain coats as nothing else could be done to hide it other than a solid paint colour.
# 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
Congrats with your post nr. 3000
Nr 1: Red Widow LP-1MQ (Finished) ->Diary<-
Hello Adam, as in my welcome post I am new to PBG and will be ordering LPM-1 and the ES-3 and my biggest concern is the glue spots Im reading of. Is this common from the supplier? will PBG warranty any bodies? I can easily check the body before any finish is applied for any problem spots using mineral spirits for example but would hate to be stuck with a body that can not be finished as desired. Thx
Gary - Adam has a very fair warranty on anything sold through Pitbull guitars - having spoken with him numerous times. Check out https://www.pitbullguitars.com/refund-policy/ . If you have specific questions - best bet is to email adamboyle at pitbullguitars dot com otherwise PM him through the forum or Facebook. This forum can be quite active and he might miss a post.
Current builds:
GPB-4B: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...548#post184548
Old photo of the recovery - still working on the neck - so no as con photos as yetOriginally Posted by Simon Barden
Current builds:
GPB-4B: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...548#post184548
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