Cheap guitars like this are PERFECT for modding. Even better for "sacrificing" for those who want to learn how to do stuff like re-fretting or re-finishing without ruining a more expensive guitar. I know people who cut guitar bodies into new shapes and do all kinds of messed up stuff that you wouldn't do to a guitar that costs a lot of money.
Sacrificing is a good way to put it! First Act has some larger body models that would be great for cutting down. Not sure if they are all solid wood, but at the price they can be bought, it's worth a roll of the dice.
Great job! As someone who likes making $40 into $300+ guitars, it's great to see different projects/techniques/choices. I've become a more fussy purveyor of $40 guitars, because I'm sick of working on black ones. 😆 Why, oh why, is every misfit guitar black? I see you just went with it, whereas I paint them something new every time. Love to see neat wiring. When I'm done with each project, I say to myself "Do I love this guitar now, or is it also going to the school down the street?" I've found that only specific makes/models have a chance to have a neck I really love, or pickups that don't need to be changed. I'd love for you to comment on the playability aspect at the end of doing each model you do, pointing out its strengths and weaknesses after upgrade, so that we can get a sense of whether that model is worth a go. Finally, what are those red soldering blocks on top of the pots? Where have I been? I want those! :)
Thanks! I sure do see several black guitars. I’m working on a better paint setup, so maybe soon I’ll do a paint project. This one was very playable, especially after some fret work. The neck is wide and fairly D shaped, so not all will love it, but I found it nice. The red bits are my switches, so nothing fancy. Appreciate the comment!
This is largely true, but I have had some rattle can projects that have never fully cured. A chemical activator is the sure-fire way to prevent that, but 2K paint in the can is expensive. I'll figure something out!
This was my 1st First Act, and I was surprised by it. I'm not sure about some of the other models like the Adam Levine ones or some other offset bodies, but I'll try one... if I can get it just as cheap! :)
Cheap guitars like this are PERFECT for modding. Even better for "sacrificing" for those who want to learn how to do stuff like re-fretting or re-finishing without ruining a more expensive guitar. I know people who cut guitar bodies into new shapes and do all kinds of messed up stuff that you wouldn't do to a guitar that costs a lot of money.
Sacrificing is a good way to put it! First Act has some larger body models that would be great for cutting down. Not sure if they are all solid wood, but at the price they can be bought, it's worth a roll of the dice.
Great job! As someone who likes making $40 into $300+ guitars, it's great to see different projects/techniques/choices.
I've become a more fussy purveyor of $40 guitars, because I'm sick of working on black ones. 😆 Why, oh why, is every misfit guitar black? I see you just went with it, whereas I paint them something new every time. Love to see neat wiring.
When I'm done with each project, I say to myself "Do I love this guitar now, or is it also going to the school down the street?" I've found that only specific makes/models have a chance to have a neck I really love, or pickups that don't need to be changed. I'd love for you to comment on the playability aspect at the end of doing each model you do, pointing out its strengths and weaknesses after upgrade, so that we can get a sense of whether that model is worth a go.
Finally, what are those red soldering blocks on top of the pots? Where have I been? I want those! :)
Thanks! I sure do see several black guitars. I’m working on a better paint setup, so maybe soon I’ll do a paint project. This one was very playable, especially after some fret work. The neck is wide and fairly D shaped, so not all will love it, but I found it nice. The red bits are my switches, so nothing fancy. Appreciate the comment!
@@hacksguitarhobby IMO, if time is not an issue, much of the "which paint" problems go away. It's all about letting it cure for many weeks.
This is largely true, but I have had some rattle can projects that have never fully cured. A chemical activator is the sure-fire way to prevent that, but 2K paint in the can is expensive. I'll figure something out!
if their custom shop just wasnt named after first act it wouldve been going strong still. damn not bad for their lower end stuff tbh
This was my 1st First Act, and I was surprised by it. I'm not sure about some of the other models like the Adam Levine ones or some other offset bodies, but I'll try one... if I can get it just as cheap! :)