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    Hi from stafford, england

    Hi all,

    I just thought I'd say hi and give a quick intro.
    I'm completely new to building guitars, woodworking, electronics and I can't even play the guitar. So why am I here? Basically, since hearing Iron Maiden, GnR, Metallica, etc in the 80s as a kid I’ve wanted to learn to play, but other hobbies have taken priority and the time needed. A couple of years back I bought an acoustic and learnt some basics for a couple of months in the winter but then put it down and not touched it since. Now my other hobbies have taken a backseat I wanted to use the time for a new challenge, so here I am.
    I’ve jumped in at the deep end and ordered 2 kits, an EX-1 and a LP-1SS mainly because I couldn’t decide which I preferred. I’ve read lots of very helpful posts on the forum and made a start on sanding the EX but once i get into it I’m sure I’ll have lots of questions.

    Cheers, James

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    Mentor Kick's Avatar
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    Welcome to the forum James. Two very nice kits!
    Nr 1: Red Widow LP-1MQ (Finished) ->Diary<-

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    Welcome to the forum. I second Kick's praise of your kit choices and look forward to seeing how they turn out.

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    Overlord of Music
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    Hi James. Can't wait to see what you come up with!
    'As long as there's, you know, sex and drugs, I can do without the rock and roll.'

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    Welcome James, some first time builders have made some pro quality efforts here, so enjoy and ask anything you need

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    Overlord of Music Fretworn's Avatar
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    Welcome James
    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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    Overlord of Music Andy40's Avatar
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    Hi James,

    Welcome to the forum. what a better way to inspire you to play than build your own guitar!!
    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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    Welcome, James. Can't wait to see what you do with your kits!
    #001 (LP-1S) [finished - co-runner up Nov 2018 GOTM]
    #002 (WL-1)
    #003 (MPL Megacaster - semi scratch build) [finished]
    #004 (ST-1 JR - Arachnoid Superhero build) [finished]
    #005 (LP jr)
    #006 (TL-1A)

    Junk shop acoustic refurbs (various)
    'The TGS Special'

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    Welcome aboard. Kits are like crack but you don't lose your teeth or end up in prison.
    Build 19 PSH-1 Kustom
    Build 18 HB-4S Kustom
    Build 17 WL-1 Kustom
    Build 16 TL-1TB Kustom
    Build 15 PBG-2-
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    Build 13 RD-1 Kustom
    Build 12 DM-1S
    Build 11 MKA-2 -
    Build 10 Basic strat
    Build 9 JM Kustom
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    Build 7 ES-2V
    Build 6- Community prototype
    Build 5 LP-1LQ
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    Build 1 TLA-1

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    Welcome to the party James!

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