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  1. 21-07-2018, 07:21 PM #1
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    GS-2Q build

    Hi all,

    A few days ago my kit (no hardware) arrived in the Netherlands. Clearance cost was a bit of a bummer (so a body, neck and a cavity cover set me back about 300 Australian dollars) but I already knew building is note expensive than buying, so...



    The body looks nice. I plan to stain the top and finish the whole guitar with Tru-oil because I suck at painting.

    The neck was a bit of a let down. A small crack at the top of the headstock along the line of the grain. Shit happens and it was easily fixed with some glue and a clamp. I had a very hard time to straighten the neck for a fret level but I got close enough. It needed a lot of leveling but I finally got it to where I want and I'm now in the process of reshaping and polishing.






    I'll make choices along the way, but it will get black hardware, a Tom bridge with tailpiece and Iron Gear pickups. Besides that, everything is open.
    Last edited by johns; 22-07-2018 at 08:45 PM. Reason: Added pictures
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  2. 21-01-2019, 04:07 PM #2
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    The neck is glued in and I'm starting to add some color and finish. Hardware is on its way...
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  3. 26-01-2019, 01:05 PM #3
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    A while between drinks, but that's coming up very nicely. Love the quilt, and it sounds like you've got the neck issues under control
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  4. 19-02-2019, 12:43 AM #4
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    Yeah, it has ended up nicely. I didn't position the bridge and tailpiece very well. But it intonates and it sounds and plays great.
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  5. 19-02-2019, 12:47 AM #5
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    https://youtu.be/JI_QVLj9V1w
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  6. 19-02-2019, 03:24 AM #6
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    Now that's what a super strat is made for, some classic 80s shredding! Sounds amazing, though I suspect with chops like those you can make anything sound amazing.

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  7. 19-07-2019, 12:59 PM #7
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    Just a beaut! I ordered mine and can't wait! This will be my first attempt. Any advice on how you did the burst? It came out fantastic!
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