"Explorer" now available from Precision Guitar Kits

[T ROCKER]

I've always been tempted by any kit with an Explorer shape, even though I know damn well most of them are garbage. Not no more !
https://buy.precisionguitarkits.com/product/the-x

I hope to afford one of these in the very near future . . . .

 

[Gone_Shootin]

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Hmm, interesting.......

 

[T ROCKER]

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I built one of these :https://buy.precisionguitarkits.com/product/lp-59-carved-top-our-best-seller

I can say without a speck of doubt that they make AWESOME kits

 

[LatsMcGee]

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Thanks for posting this man, I recently had an SG that was supposed to be built for me fall through, I think I'll do the SG Jr kit these guys have, they actually have the paint I want too...

 

[genethomas]

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I'm waiting for a http://buy.precisionguitarkits.com/product/59-carved-top-shaped-heel-belly-cut-bound-flamed to come through.

I'm having them paint it with a 59 burst. I understand it been glued up, and has had the sanding sealer done and will be due to got to paint next week. I cant wait!

 

[Ashurbanipal]

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Pretty cool, and tempting...

 

[ex-250]

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I heard it
I heard it
I heard it on the X.




In all seriousness, they should've had a top/back rout option.

 

[Ayrton]

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I so want to do one of their V kits...

 

[Gone_Shootin]

Re: "Explorer" now available from Precision Guitar Kits

I built one of these :https://buy.precisionguitarkits.com/product/lp-59-carved-top-our-best-seller

I can say without a speck of doubt that they make AWESOME kits

Yeah, I've been eyeing their '59 kits myself. I used to have an '82 Gibson Les Paul Standard that I ended up pawning back in 2001, along with alot if other stuff, because I was flat broke. It's the only guitar I've sold that I still pine for. I still remember the serial number and all the places the finish was worn off. So one of these days I want to get one of those '59 kits and make myself a reproduction on my old '82.

 

[KeeperOS]

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In all seriousness, they should've had a top/back rout option.

And a Floyd Route.

A Floyded back-routed X is on the top-5 of my guitar-related wishlist

 

[kramersteen]

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****n $379? No way would i pay that, i would Get an old vintage ibby destroyer and refinish it or something along those lines before spending that money

edit...Oh it has a quartersawn neck,yeah that is pretty cool

 

[T ROCKER]

Re: "Explorer" now available from Precision Guitar Kits

I'm waiting for a http://buy.precisionguitarkits.com/product/59-carved-top-shaped-heel-belly-cut-bound-flamed to come through.

I'm having them paint it with a 59 burst. I understand it been glued up, and has had the sanding sealer done and will be due to got to paint next week. I cant wait!

Awesome . . . please post some pics of that when it eventually shows up ! I'm wondering if the paint/finish is the same high standard as their wood quality . . .

 

[Ayrton]

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****n $379? No way would i pay that, i would Get an old vintage ibby destroyer and refinish it or something along those lines before spending that money

edit...Oh it has a quartersawn neck,yeah that is pretty cool

A older Ibanez Destroyer for less than $379?

 

[King IzzO)))]

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I got my Destroyer body for $50, but it has a $300 neck on it.

 

[GilmourD]

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I got my Destroyer body for $50, but it has a $300 neck on it.

Bolt on?

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[King IzzO)))]

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Yeah man, DT-150.

Those kits look cool, white limba as neck wood though? I know it compares to mahogany, how's it hold up on a neck? I'd prefer maple either way, myself.

 

[GilmourD]

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Yeah man, DT-150.

Those kits look cool, white limba as neck wood though? I know it compares to mahogany, how's it hold up on a neck? I'd prefer maple either way, myself.

It's what original 1958 Explorer necks were made of and those seem to hold up well. Hamer made some with Korina necks.

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[BloodRose]

Re: "Explorer" now available from Precision Guitar Kits

I'm waiting for a http://buy.precisionguitarkits.com/product/59-carved-top-shaped-heel-belly-cut-bound-flamed to come through.

I'm having them paint it with a 59 burst. I understand it been glued up, and has had the sanding sealer done and will be due to got to paint next week. I cant wait!

Look forward to your review!! The X kit really has me drooling as Id like another Explorer, but cant justify the expense. If I were to build one.. I could piece together and have a made it myself "trophy". haha As long as its good quality stuff and good fit and finish.. the LP kits are intriguing too.

 

[genethomas]

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Ill be sure to post some pics and a review as soon as I get it. My main concern is that it doesn't get damaged when it gets shipped here to sunny England!

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[T ROCKER]

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Just a heads up : shipping anywhere in N.A. is free until the end of April, and there is a $45 discount to ship internationally. I only just found this out and wish I had planned for it, but anyone who was ready to buy a Precision Guitar Kit, now would be a good time . . . Happy 4/20 / Easter