I recently completed my first ever guitar build, and I thought I'd go ahead and post it. Started with the T-style guitar kit from StewMac, and I gave it a few upgrades... Swapped the cheap pickups with Fender Original '52 pups, upgraded the tuners to some nice Gotohs, drilled holes and added ferules to make it a string-through-body instead of ending at the bridge. I made the pickguard out of stainless steel and finished the body in a "tobacco burst" by burning the edges with a torch, followed by staining and lacquering.
It was a really fun learning experience, and I really like how it came out. Those classic 52 pups really make it sound vintage!
Just thought I'd share some pics, and if anyone has any questions, I would be happy to give them my novice's 2 cents. If you have a little woodworking/finishing experience, this is a really fun kit build!
It was a really fun learning experience, and I really like how it came out. Those classic 52 pups really make it sound vintage!
Just thought I'd share some pics, and if anyone has any questions, I would be happy to give them my novice's 2 cents. If you have a little woodworking/finishing experience, this is a really fun kit build!
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