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Finished my Reid And Son's (RAS) 12 String Stratocaster Kit

Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 6:59 pm
by panther
I bought this kit 2 years ago, and finally got busy working on it about 3 weeks ago.
I'm very impressed with the quality. I thought the PUPS were kind of cheap. But after setting up the Guitar, and intonation, action, Pick up height. It's sounds really nice. The kit cost Under $100.00 from eBay. An additional $50.00 in materials to finish it. I bought it to attempt a build. It turned out very nice.
I wanted to post this first, will post photos later this evening.
Strings are really not that bad, but waiting for a shipment of 12 string Electric strings, they are not real common. I might start buying individual string to make my own sets.
Dan

Re: Finished my Reid And Son's (RAS) 12 String Stratocaster

Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 7:39 pm
by panther
Here are some photos of the build.

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I've ordered Gold clear water transfer decals. The one I have on there now the background color doesn't quite match.

Dan

Re: Finished my Reid And Son's (RAS) 12 String Stratocaster

Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 7:46 pm
by dubtrub
Great job! And that for $150! :shock:

Re: Finished my Reid And Son's (RAS) 12 String Stratocaster

Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:32 pm
by Dennisthe Menace
Very impressive Dan!!..... :)

Re: Finished my Reid And Son's (RAS) 12 String Stratocaster

Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:33 pm
by panther
Thank you guys, I'm beginning to find, You can build as good, or better guitars then you can buy, factory made. For less Money. Wish I could do acoustics.
I could not have done it without Danny's advice and encouragement.
Thanks again;
Dan

Re: Finished my Reid And Son's (RAS) 12 String Stratocaster

Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 3:42 pm
by Haole Jim
Outstanding build, Dan.

Thank you for sharing.

Enjoy!

Re: Finished my Reid And Son's (RAS) 12 String Stratocaster

Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:00 am
by panther
Thank you, it's much easier when you have good support like this site. Once you have the basics down, it gets much easier.
Dan

Re: Finished my Reid And Son's (RAS) 12 String Stratocaster

Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:38 am
by 101Volts
A 12-String for under $200 with a Sky Blue finish. It looks fun.

Austin