Looks like it’s time start that YouTube channel.Originally Posted by Andy40
Looks like it’s time start that YouTube channel.
FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
Don't get this one-off Korean sample model confused with the GST-1 2-piece body models that are from a new Chinese factory that only makes kit guitars.
Thanks for clearing that up Simon, I was confused
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
Well. We have sanded. We have assessed. We have brooded. We have fallen in love with the natural look of the timber grain.
So to clears we go. I shall pictorially update once it is clear that whether or not I have cocked this up completely.
FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
Glad you cleared that up for everyone.
# 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
So Frankie, what is Igor’s thoughts on the size of your head? ;-D I see everyone else is “clearly” happy with the color choice.
But anywho, how does the Korean kit stand up to the regular PB kits? It looks really nice.
Build-1 ES-3 June 2016 GOTM.
Build-2 IB-1S
Build-3. ES-12G June 2019 GOTM.
Build-4 Gene Simmons axe bass. 43 year project done.
Build-5. TL-1S May 2021 GOTM joint winner.
Igor wanted to graft on an LP/prs hybrid head, my version of sanity prevailed.
The routing is still a little rough in places but generally a better finish. The sanded finish of the body is a better standard than the standard PBG kits. The two piece construction is fantastic, the matching creates a cool grain effect and the wood itself feels less coarse, if that makes sense.
The finish of the neck was wonderful, the shaft felt about 320 grit finished, while the paddle stock was possibly 80 -100ish in finish feel. The wonderful part was the fretboard, a beautiful piece of Ebony with some lighter grain highlight throughout a very dark base colour.
The fretwork is excellent, no hint of sharp edges or rough tops. No lifted or unseated frets at all.
On the whole, I feel it justified the money, but I also understand that if PBG were to make money on it, it might push the kit price beyond a practical point for the average builder.
FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
So, yeah. Really happy I didn’t experiment with stain washes to grain pop.
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FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
So, yeah. Really happy I didn’t experiment with stain washes to grain pop.
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This is two coats of gloss rust-o-leum over 800 grit sand down, no other prep at all.
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FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
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