Brent.....the guitar looks fantastic..........s stunner..............it's the best that could have been done to it for sure. What a great job and simple enough......hope you enjoy your new guitar. It seems to sound great thx V
Good morning Brent, I've been waiting for this one. Let's see what happens. Okay so, I waited until the end for my final thoughts. I think it looks great.
I am also fond of that 'woody' look when building kits. And this guitar looks stunning, really your own unique instrument. And with just a thin layer of finish, the wood can breathe and sing. I really hate those thick stiff poly coats on modern production guitars
dammit... having seen how gorgeous that came out, of course I need to get one as well. My wife is going to kill me. All of those things will happen. That notwithstanding, that guitar looks absolutely beautiful. Ditching the scratch plate was a great choice there. Got to reinforce your point about those amaranth fretboards. They are extremely dry, so keeping them oiled is a really good point. Damn that came out beautiful! Great work!
I bought that CST-24 but with the humbuckers instead of the P90's so I got the coil-split option, also although I'm not really a tremelo user I did get the T version over the fixed bridge option so I got the benefit of adjustable intonation & I'll just block it from moving..
WqW!!! Kudos, Brent! At 5:04, the top in that light and angles loos to have a shimmering effect because of the oil in the long, close grain. And at 7:20, it almost looks like a Goldtop in the video light. I noticed that earlier, at the start of the video, too. Also, more kudos for the charity work. You're a good brother. :D
It's been a while since I had the time to watch your video's, I've been very very busy. But I got some time now so I'll make sure to catch up :) I missed it man. That intro gave me quite a scare btw haha
So I finally got the kit. First time I would say Thomann blew it. The seam lines in the top were super visible, and the worst part was that they drilled the holes for the truss rod cover off center. The back was all scuffed up and fucked up like someone tried to sand it and gave up. Giving up and returning it was not an option, so I forsee some stoned sanding happening for many hours. I could forgive all if the seams weren't so obvious, but we'll see what can yet be done. Worst case scenario, I'll follow the Stones' advice and paint it black. :)
@@BrentHutchinson eh stuff happens. It won't look as cool as yours does, but I'm going for a similar look. I ALMOST tried a RIT dye on the top, but I chickened out. Maybe there will be a companion Tele or SG build. I have to say that the quality of the other instruments I've gotten from them, I can totally forgive it. Too bad shipping from the US would be brutal, I'd donate some of my tele builds to the charity. BTW because you are awesome, I wanted to mention Vinyl Junkies. Very cool pirate radio show on CZcams. If you get time check him out. Good group of people, great tunes, and Sam is a fucking maniac. He's rad.
Great video, thanks for sharing and giving me a few ideas along the way. I am up for one of these just for the fun of customisation. Did you fit the electrics as supplied because many say they have to de solder a wire on the pots and move it along as you only get volume on or off, nothing in between. No problem anyway if thats the case but it’s in enough reviews as a known problem for the factory to rectify.
Im building my first kit now its a strat from Amazon body is great but the neck fit i think is off .the fret bored dosent sit on the scratch plate its up about an 8th of an inch .I dont know if I should shave it to bring it down wish I could show you an get an idea of what I should do
Turned out great! That grain pattern on the back of the neck is gorgeous! Question: why did you remove the sealer before applying the Tung Oil? Will the oil not stick to the sealer? Cheers!
Hi mate I removed the sealer because it was inconsistent and I wanted a smoother finish. Also it allows the oil to penetrate the grain giving a nicer look. :)
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Thanks for all the info. I’m certainly bying one, just to have something to do in these boring times. I tried to find the Corlon finished oil but couldn’t find it anymore on the web. Any suggestions? Is het perhaps the same as Orlon oil finishing? Please respond, keep on rocking! 🤘🏻
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. I decided to keep it a natural finish and Tung oil it.. What do ya think?
I'm a sucker for natural wood finishes. Very nice indeed. Zombies anything to do with the final choice? (Fastest and all 😈).
Big love
Zombies?
@@BrentHutchinson The game you got last week... 😂
@@joguipo ahh I see I finished that game days ago lol
Can it be left as is right out of the box? Or, does it have to painted, oiled etc...?
Wet sanding using
oil and 2000 grit makes a really cool professional finish
I really like the natural finish, looks great!
Me too
This peace of sounding wood looks good! I like that all natural look. Thx for sharing - Peace
Brent.....the guitar looks fantastic..........s stunner..............it's the best that could have been done to it for sure.
What a great job and simple enough......hope you enjoy your new guitar. It seems to sound great
thx
V
Good morning Brent, I've been waiting for this one. Let's see what happens. Okay so, I waited until the end for my final thoughts. I think it looks great.
Yes Brent, I like it! Good job.
I am also fond of that 'woody' look when building kits. And this guitar looks stunning, really your own unique instrument. And with just a thin layer of finish, the wood can breathe and sing. I really hate those thick stiff poly coats on modern production guitars
Yeah man it turned out really nice!.. thanks for watching and commenting:)
Nice looking axe. Looks like the neck issues were sorted by HB. Nice to know they are listening!
I really like the Mick Ronson look.
Ur playin is straight wicked on this Brent! Axe looks good, and sounds pretty good 2!
Hi Brent !! Very nice job, the guitar is beautifull now !! Saludos !!
Literally just finished assembling mine. What a superb kit !... Timelapse and vid from me soon. Nice job 👍👍
Awesome
Hey, looks absolut great with the oil finish. Looks very natural and better with slappy painting
Will watch in full laterz with Maria...... Looks GREAT though.... Thanks for filming and sharing as always M8ty..... M&MX / Mark T X
dammit... having seen how gorgeous that came out, of course I need to get one as well. My wife is going to kill me. All of those things will happen. That notwithstanding, that guitar looks absolutely beautiful. Ditching the scratch plate was a great choice there. Got to reinforce your point about those amaranth fretboards. They are extremely dry, so keeping them oiled is a really good point. Damn that came out beautiful! Great work!
Thanks glad it has inspired you :)
I bought that CST-24 but with the humbuckers instead of the P90's so I got the coil-split option, also although I'm not really a tremelo user I did get the T version over the fixed bridge option so I got the benefit of adjustable intonation & I'll just block it from moving..
I really like this wood, It has a copper shine to it.
Yeah man
Yay Brent awesome lad you went with the OH Natural!!!! Looks fabulous my man :)
Thanks I love it
Tasty bit of lead there mate.
And it looks like the guy at the factory has finally worked out how to use the router.
Lol yeah and thanks :)
I did tru oil on the back, and 18k gold top on mine I love it.
Nice
SC450 has a set neck of course.
WqW!!! Kudos, Brent! At 5:04, the top in that light and angles loos to have a shimmering effect because of the oil in the long, close grain. And at 7:20, it almost looks like a Goldtop in the video light. I noticed that earlier, at the start of the video, too. Also, more kudos for the charity work. You're a good brother. :D
looks*
Thanks my good man! Stay safe x
@@BrentHutchinson Thanx, you too, bro. God bless! (;0)
It really looks great. Sounds good also.
Looks and sounds AMAZING...... Really informative and fascinating video...... Thank you ...... M&MX / Mark T X
It's been a while since I had the time to watch your video's, I've been very very busy. But I got some time now so I'll make sure to catch up :) I missed it man.
That intro gave me quite a scare btw haha
Lol welcome back
Nice re finnish! The tone kind of reminded me of Steely Dan.
Cheers man
Sweet job mate! Cheers!
Thanks 🎸🤘
So I finally got the kit. First time I would say Thomann blew it. The seam lines in the top were super visible, and the worst part was that they drilled the holes for the truss rod cover off center. The back was all scuffed up and fucked up like someone tried to sand it and gave up. Giving up and returning it was not an option, so I forsee some stoned sanding happening for many hours. I could forgive all if the seams weren't so obvious, but we'll see what can yet be done. Worst case scenario, I'll follow the Stones' advice and paint it black. :)
Awee thats Shame man ... I'll be interested to see what you do with it.
@@BrentHutchinson eh stuff happens. It won't look as cool as yours does, but I'm going for a similar look. I ALMOST tried a RIT dye on the top, but I chickened out. Maybe there will be a companion Tele or SG build. I have to say that the quality of the other instruments I've gotten from them, I can totally forgive it. Too bad shipping from the US would be brutal, I'd donate some of my tele builds to the charity.
BTW because you are awesome, I wanted to mention Vinyl Junkies. Very cool pirate radio show on CZcams. If you get time check him out. Good group of people, great tunes, and Sam is a fucking maniac. He's rad.
From the thumbnail it looks like a gold top.
The fingerboard is made out of, what they call, Blackwood Tek.
How many coats of tung oil did you use? Just one?
Great video, thanks for sharing and giving me a few ideas along the way. I am up for one of these just for the fun of customisation. Did you fit the electrics as supplied because many say they have to de solder a wire on the pots and move it along as you only get volume on or off, nothing in between. No problem anyway if thats the case but it’s in enough reviews as a known problem for the factory to rectify.
Hi no I didn't but then I dont really ride the volumes anyway. Lots of room for mods though. Enjoy :)
Im building my first kit now its a strat from Amazon body is great but the neck fit i think is off .the fret bored dosent sit on the scratch plate its up about an 8th of an inch .I dont know if I should shave it to bring it down wish I could show you an get an idea of what I should do
join my discord there is loads of very talented people on there that could give you some ideas. discord.gg/V3Qy8Fdy
Love it. Would you say you could get a similar shine from the oil without sanding the guitar? I've sanded guitars before and it's a pain in the arse 😂
if you built up enough layers over time.. I would still sand it though :)
Turned out great! That grain pattern on the back of the neck is gorgeous! Question: why did you remove the sealer before applying the Tung Oil? Will the oil not stick to the sealer? Cheers!
Hi mate I removed the sealer because it was inconsistent and I wanted a smoother finish. Also it allows the oil to penetrate the grain giving a nicer look. :)
Roseacre is apparently heat treated maple.
NO apparently about it!
Looks like I have my 8th guitar in sight.
You know you want too
Just received mine. Almost all of the frets seem as not fully pressed properly into the wood? How's yours?
No mine was fine .. that's a shame will they tap in
How much does it weight?
The finish I'll go for will be some semi blonde / TV yellow / cream, to close the neck and body colors together.
Not sure on weight but its comfy
Nice job!, Mick Ronson-ish.
Yeah man
Lo matey, is that Frecla' rubbing compound you're using there?
Hi Brent, i am back, i was ill and than broke my Computer now i have 3Days ago a new Computer it was a hard Time without a Computer and it was hard my Passwords not complete Forget but now is all good i have only a Little probs with Win10, greetings from Germany Detlev
Ahh man nightmare been through it myself ..glad you are back man x Hutchstock tomorrow at 4pm
@@BrentHutchinson Ok i am in tomorrow
Woopdewooo
Thanks for all the info. I’m certainly bying one, just to have something to do in these boring times. I tried to find the Corlon finished oil but couldn’t find it anymore on the web. Any suggestions? Is het perhaps the same as Orlon oil finishing? Please respond, keep on rocking! 🤘🏻
Hello I got the oil at B and Q in the UK.. ither makes will be as good though
Brent Hutchinson, thanks 🤙🏻
How's the weight and balance of this guitar while standing ? Is this one have neck dive???
Good question. It's not too heavy and has no neck dive. The Glarry strat is lighter but this feels comfy stood up and I dont usually like LPs
I dont believe the pickups are Roswell in the kit builds I may be wrong just my take on it.
I dont think they are no
great job, but I would tung oil the headstock as well and consider gold hardware or silver/knobs. Just my anal ocd
Neck and headstock is already finished
@@BrentHutchinson tung oiled headstock?
@@grahamhutton8736 no it comes finished
Could sand it of course but I like it how it is
@@BrentHutchinson fair enough guv.