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  • JonathangusJonathangus Frets: 4080
    Excellent - congrats!  That's one of my fave designs from the builders on here.
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    As for "when am I ready?"  You'll never be ready.  It works in reverse, you become ready by doing it.  - pmbomb


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  • OffsetOffset Frets: 9212
    That is pretty stunning.  What a superb-looking beastie.
    Currently for sale: https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/247085/pro-ject-essential-ii-turntable
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  • ICBMICBM Frets: 69426
    This is the perfect example for people who justify direct copies by saying that you can’t have a design that’s both original and good looking... they're wrong.

    "Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski

    "Just because I don't care, doesn't mean I don't understand." - Homer Simpson

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  • FezFez Frets: 472
    Congratulations.
    Don't touch that dial.
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  • DanielsguitarsDanielsguitars Frets: 3097
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    Thank you all for the nice positive comments, I've had mostly positive feedback from this model and it's become pretty much my favourite design to play, it's just so comfortable and easy to pick up

    This one is my go to version at the moment because it's so versatile, HSS with split coil and blend pot, this is great for balancing this set

    I will be moving the switch and jack socket on new models, this blue one was just a prototype.
    I'll also be using a freeway 6 position toggle switch instead of sliding switches.

    Stuart designed the pickguard so that'll always stay plus it's a great look, he had a good eye for aesthetics.


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    (formerly customkits)
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  • ICBMICBM Frets: 69426
    Danielsguitars said:

    Stuart designed the pickguard so that'll always stay plus it's a great look, he had a good eye for aesthetics.
    That's one of the very best things about it - graceful and distinctive.

    For me, the only thing I don't really like is the bridge and tailpiece - I prefer more Fender-type designs, but especially I prefer vibratos. Although you could retrofit a Kahler quite easily ;) - the string pull through the nut is probably straight enough to use locking machineheads instead of the string clamp.

    "Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski

    "Just because I don't care, doesn't mean I don't understand." - Homer Simpson

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  • darthed1981darthed1981 Frets: 10322
    Congratulations - well done!!
    We have to be so very careful, what we believe in...
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  • DanielsguitarsDanielsguitars Frets: 3097
    edited September 2023 tFB Trader
    ICBM said:

    Stuart designed the pickguard so that'll always stay plus it's a great look, he had a good eye for aesthetics.
    That's one of the very best things about it - graceful and distinctive.

    For me, the only thing I don't really like is the bridge and tailpiece - I prefer more Fender-type designs, but especially I prefer vibratos. Although you could retrofit a Kahler quite easily - the string pull through the nut is probably straight enough to use locking machineheads instead of the string clamp.
    I've got a slightly bigger offset in the works because it'll suit different pickups and a jm trem or bigsby type, I don't have a problem with tuning on my headstock either

    I'm building a walnut LP with duesenberg trem abm roller bridge with sperzel locking tuners, it's fantastic so far.

    This pugilist model is specifically aimed at how I want an offset LP without the restrictions from the vintage police, I like how clean it looks with a stop tail or wraparound 

    Here's the walnut build



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    (formerly customkits)
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  • musicman100musicman100 Frets: 1644
    Danielsguitars said:
    Hi everyone I wanted to share this news, my pugilist model is in a wish list article in Guitarist magazine, it's been a long journey with highs lows and lots of grief.
    Wish Stuart was here aka poopot to see this, he was a massive help nudging me to keep going.

    I've got to build my version of a burst for a full review, better pull my finger out.

    This model is my idea of fitting a LP into an offset shape and not be restricted by pure LP specs


    Congratulations 
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  • axisusaxisus Frets: 27656
    Excellent, and a lovely looking guitar. I've just bumped you up to 50 WOWs, that's the most I recall seeing!
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  • ICBMICBM Frets: 69426
    edited September 2023


    That looks fantastic. P90 and Alnico 'staple' pickups? Charcoal grey/black semi-transparent finish? That would be close to my ideal LP-shaped guitar...

    "Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski

    "Just because I don't care, doesn't mean I don't understand." - Homer Simpson

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  • DanielsguitarsDanielsguitars Frets: 3097
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    ICBM said:


    That looks fantastic. P90 and Alnico 'staple' pickups? Charcoal grey/black semi-transparent finish? That would be close to my ideal LP-shaped guitar...
    This one is getting mojotrons with master volume and tone with a blend pot 

    I might put a freeway 6 position switch in for more tonal options.

    This LP is thinner bodied and much more comfortable, it's also semi hollow to reduce weight.

    Flamed English walnut with a walnut maple laminated neck to match 


    www.danielsguitars.co.uk
    (formerly customkits)
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  • skippy76skippy76 Frets: 584
    This is great to see, Darren is building some amazing original instruments, always enjoy the trips own to his workshop and see his builds and wood library :+1: 
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  • TrentGuitarsTrentGuitars Frets: 1636
    Well done man - great work! 
    http://trentguitars.com
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  • DanielsguitarsDanielsguitars Frets: 3097
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    TrentGuitars said:
    Well done man - great work! 
    Thanks Elliott still got along way to go, love your guitars and hardware.
    www.danielsguitars.co.uk
    (formerly customkits)
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  • TrentGuitarsTrentGuitars Frets: 1636
    Danielsguitars said:
    TrentGuitars said:
    Well done man - great work! 
    Thanks Elliott still got along way to go, love your guitars and hardware.
    Thanks so much Daniel, let me know if you ever want to try out one of my hardtail/saddles, I don’t sell them separately but always happy to help builders out if they want to try something new
    http://trentguitars.com
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  • DanielsguitarsDanielsguitars Frets: 3097
    edited September 2023 tFB Trader
    Well done man - great work! 
    Thanks Elliott still got along way to go, love your guitars and hardware.
    Thanks so much Daniel, let me know if you ever want to try out one of my hardtail/saddles, I don’t sell them separately but always happy to help builders out if they want to try something new
    My name is Darren, my guitars are named after my Son who I lost in 2016.

    I'd need a 12 inch radius 52mm spaced bridge, not sure if you do those.
    www.danielsguitars.co.uk
    (formerly customkits)
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  • mrkbmrkb Frets: 5594
    Danielsguitars said:
    Hi everyone I wanted to share this news, my pugilist model is in a wish list article in Guitarist magazine, it's been a long journey with highs lows and lots of grief.
    Wish Stuart was here aka poopot to see this, he was a massive help nudging me to keep going.

    I've got to build my version of a burst for a full review, better pull my finger out.

    This model is my idea of fitting a LP into an offset shape and not be restricted by pure LP specs


    I love that pickguard colour. Do you make them yourself from sheets? Or is there a uk source for good custom pickguard shapes.
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  • DanielsguitarsDanielsguitars Frets: 3097
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    mrkb said:
    Danielsguitars said:
    Hi everyone I wanted to share this news, my pugilist model is in a wish list article in Guitarist magazine, it's been a long journey with highs lows and lots of grief.
    Wish Stuart was here aka poopot to see this, he was a massive help nudging me to keep going.

    I've got to build my version of a burst for a full review, better pull my finger out.

    This model is my idea of fitting a LP into an offset shape and not be restricted by pure LP specs


    I love that pickguard colour. Do you make them yourself from sheets? Or is there a uk source for good custom pickguard shapes.
    I make them myself from sheets, I just pick a nice colour I like.
    www.danielsguitars.co.uk
    (formerly customkits)
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  • TrentGuitarsTrentGuitars Frets: 1636
    Danielsguitars said:
    Well done man - great work! 
    Thanks Elliott still got along way to go, love your guitars and hardware.
    Thanks so much Daniel, let me know if you ever want to try out one of my hardtail/saddles, I don’t sell them separately but always happy to help builders out if they want to try something new
    My name is Darren, my guitars are named after my Son who I lost in 2016.

    I'd need a 12 inch radius 52mm spaced bridge, not sure if you do those.
    Apologies Darren - I knew that too, 

    Yeah unfortunately mine are 54mm spaced, 
    http://trentguitars.com
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  • BintyTwanger77BintyTwanger77 Frets: 2172
    Well done! The Pugilist looks absolutely stunning. 
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