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    GTL-1B - First build.

    Hi everyone!

    I was very excited to receive my GTL-1B today! Finally got home and did a quick mock build. I think everything looks ok. Bit of a looser neck fit than I had expected, but I'm not too worried.

    I have very limited experience in wood work, so just planning to take things slowly and do them right. Any advice throughout would be greatly appreciated.

    Got a couple of days off next week, so I'm hanging to make a start.

    Hope everyone's having a good night. Thanks guys.

    Scott


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    Good luck with the build, I'd offer advice but I'm doing my first one too

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    Thanks, mate! Good luck to you too. We'll get through it!

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    Post questions, post pics of your conundrums and the emergency response crew will come running. There’s nothing you can do that we haven’t screwed up before!
    enjoy the process and the building mate!
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    Overlord of Music dave.king1's Avatar
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    I used a bit of copper shielding tape on the sides of the neck pocket on my ST kit to tighten it up.

    One layer each side was enough and it worked a treat

    Good luck with the build, feel free to ask questions because there are plenty of folk on here to help

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    Overlord of Music Sonic Mountain's Avatar
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    Hi Scott, Welcome aboard. I'm local to you if you need any help. Great looking kit. The TL's are a lot of fun.
    Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
    Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
    Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
    Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
    Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
    Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1

    "What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"

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    Thanks heaps guys! It’s great that everyone on here is so forthcoming with help and advice. Excited to make a start. I’ll keep that shielding tape idea in mind Dave. Cheers. Comforting knowing you’re close by Sonic Mountain. Love your Sonicaster!

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    Welcome Scott. That is a nice looking kit you've scored there.
    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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    Hey Scott,

    Welcome! I love the look of these GTL kits. Great choice man.

    Derek.

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    Beautiful kit! What are your plans for the finish? That grain is nice enough that you could just clear it and call it a day if you wanted to.

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