Finally started the kit guitar I got last summer. Going for a yellow tinted lacquer on this one. Last guitar I left flat - this one I'm trying to get it shiny with the Mohawk instrument lacquer.

I was actually impressed by the neck. No fret sprouting and only two frets needed leveling. I'll post a picture when it's done next weekend, hopefully. Trying to decide between black and white pick guard, since I have them both. Going to go with cheap electronics since I'm most likely leaving this at my wife's store for display. (And so I can get it down and play it when I'm here in the future lol)

Finished this up this morning. Well, except for adjusting the action and doing the intonation. I didn't change any parts out from the kit. I had to fix it before going to kid stuff this afternoon, so haven't been able to test out the electronics, other than if they work or not.

I've been watching this thread for years because I've always loved guitars and music but had never gotten into trying to learn to play. Finally took the plunge! Didn't want to go overboard on gear so ended up with a Squier Tele from Sweet Water (guess it sees tw*t if you don't split that apart LOL) and then picked up the amp for a great deal on marketplace. If any of you guys and gals have any recommendations on YouTube channels for lessons I'd love to know about them! I'm brand new to this so I will fully understand I'm not going to be Freddie King anytime soon LOL

Gratz! Welcome to the world of guitar!

Are you only new to guitar or are you new to music completely? I have never taken a guitar lesson in my life, but I took piano lessons for 4 years when I was younger. I already understood many basics about scales, chords within those scales and how they relate to each other.

Honestly, when you're first starting out, doing a few in person lessons wouldn't hurt to get down some very basic techniques without forming bad habits.

It also all comes down to what your ultimate goal is. I'm a fan of learning chords and scales through learning songs. Sitting down and learning the C major scale, memorizing what chords are in C major, and practicing moving from each chord in C major to the other is boring. Instead, learn Simple Man. By learning that song, you learn several of the chords in C major and how they relate to each other, you learn how to move between chords, you learn arpeggios, and eventually your C scale when you get to the solo.

I personally don't think you need to know any theory before learning your first song. I'm sure you picked up the guitar to have fun. Learning to play a song you love is what makes guitar fun.

Never put the guitar in its case. If you want to learn to play, that guitar should always be in view reminding you to pick it up.

Don't be discouraged. Guitar has a decent beginner hump because it's so alien to learn to hold down those strings and move your hand around while simultaneously trying to keep strings you don't want from ringing. It will take time to get used to this.

Congrats on joining the community, we're excited to have you! In terms of lessons, I haven't found a more thorough and well thought out program than this:



It starts off very basic, but truth be told, there is no shortcuts in guitar….so take your time and enjoy the ride!

Guitar build is slow and steady. Mainly on the smaller details. I cut a custom aluminum pick guard because I didn't want the top covered up. Also some matching pale moon ebony volume and tone knobs. Similar matching switch knob is in development.