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.
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Here are some photos of the build.






I've ordered Gold clear water transfer decals. The one I have on there now the background color doesn't quite match.
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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.
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Great job! And that for $150! 

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Very impressive Dan!!.....

make the Mos' of it, choose the 'rite stuff.
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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
I could not have done it without Danny's advice and encouragement.
Thanks again;
Dan
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Outstanding build, Dan.
Thank you for sharing.
Enjoy!
Thank you for sharing.
Enjoy!
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Thank you, it's much easier when you have good support like this site. Once you have the basics down, it gets much easier.
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A 12-String for under $200 with a Sky Blue finish. It looks fun.
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