Hello there, my name is Andres and I'am a musician like many of you on here who loves to tinker with gear. A few years ago i started modifying guitars and basses and ended up assembling some instruments that me and my brother would use int he band out of guitar kits and what not.
We also tried building some instruments from scratch but to be honest I never got around to sharing them because they were simply not great.
This guitar, which I've decided to call "Rita" is the first guitar I can honestly say I'am proud of.
Since leaving my retail job this year I decided to give this a go full force!!! I've enjoyed every second of it, including the mistakes and the burnt fingers.
In any case, just wanted to share with this great community.
And to those out there who are considering building a guitar but are on the fence, just go for it. I promise you that regardless of how many times you will mess up and how much wood you will end up ruining, if you keep at it there will be a day (like it is for me right now) when you will feel the meaning of joy!!
Anyways for the specs.-
Body .- African Padauk and Ash
Neck is 2 Piece Maple
Pickups .- Tone Emporium 52 tele set (some of the best for the money out there imo)
Electronics, CTS pots and orange caps
The finish is tru oil.
and the hardware is: Kluson bridge and hipshot staggered locking tuners.
I hope everyone is having a great weekend!!!