Bill, that thing is looking stunning so far!!! Looking forward to seeing the completion. If you had a carved top LP, would you use Tonepros LPM04 and stoptail or Hipshot .175 floor hardtail?
Thanks BK. I am actually starting on 2 carved top LPs. I would definitely go with the Tonepros TOM/STP. For me that is the only way to go for a carved top LPO. The hipshot would be great on an LP Jr flat top guitar tough
I ordered a custom explorer kit from Pango which should be arriving soon. Do you normally use the stock hardware and pickups that come with the kit, or do you replace them?
I use the hardware that comes with the kit. I have been really happy with the pickups. They sound good. The wire harness and pots are well soldered, the pots are the smaller Alpha pots. The bridge is also good quality. The tuners have improved as well. If you were thinking of any upgrades, I would say make a set of locking tuners the 1st priority.
Thanks Bill great work, one question though. If you didn't adjust the break angle do you think it would have caused issues getting the guitar to play right? This could be a critical step if so that should not be skipped by someone just trying to quickly glue these kits up thanks for the demonstration and knowledge these vids will be invaluable when I start gluing my kit.
It was completely playable the way it was. I didn’t really adjust the break angle, I just did some very fine tweaking to the body and neck joint to make it as perfect as possible. I could have left it as is, and it would have been fine.
@@billsguitargarage thank you that is exactly what I was asking! How has the other V's neck mod held up? You took some material off to smooth it out just wondering if it has affected the joint in any way? it was a good idea I thought.
@@billsguitargarage thats what I was hoping these are very nice kits but that neck heel is a bit clunky for a V Pango should fix that as I am going to be winging it haha! I have been practicing by gluing all the broken drawers back together, kitchen is fixed on to the bathroom! Then maybe the guitar...
I am always going to say green or purple, or a combination of the two. On this one though I think it would be cool if you did a color scheme like the Dime Slime ML from dean. Dime Slime V.
It is something we could discuss for sure. There are some logistics to work out with shipping once it is complete. But in all honesty, the kits are very easy to put together.
Glad I found this channel ... WAY COOL
Glad you like it!
Hreat build.. just been watching this pango build and i am impressed. Your prep work is excellent.. i will watch more..thanks for posting these..
Hello, and Thank you.
I'm planning on getting an Explorer kit to build for my brother. He has wanted a black Explorer since he was a kid.
Make sure to check out the affiliate link in the most recent video in the build series. It will apply a discount to you order.
Love to build the zebra wood Flying V!
I bet! Zebra wood is so nice todo a natural oil finish on!
Would love a discount on a Pango kit. Great work, Bill! Really enjoying all your builds.
I sent your name over to Pango Music.
thank you
Great series of videos. Thank you. I Would be very interested in getting a Flying V kit and receiving a discount.
Thank you. It has been a really fun kit to build. I will have an affiliate link in the description of the video. You will be able to use that link.
Definitely interested in making my own V as well!
When you're ready just let me know your name and I can forward it up.
Bill, that thing is looking stunning so far!!! Looking forward to seeing the completion. If you had a carved top LP, would you use Tonepros LPM04 and stoptail or Hipshot .175 floor hardtail?
Thanks BK. I am actually starting on 2 carved top LPs. I would definitely go with the Tonepros TOM/STP. For me that is the only way to go for a carved top LPO. The hipshot would be great on an LP Jr flat top guitar tough
I'm definitely interested on getting a kit
When you are ready to get one, just let me know your name and I will send it forward.
Great neck alignment!
Yeah, the routes from the factory were pretty much spot on.
I ordered a custom explorer kit from Pango which should be arriving soon. Do you normally use the stock hardware and pickups that come with the kit, or do you replace them?
I use the hardware that comes with the kit. I have been really happy with the pickups. They sound good. The wire harness and pots are well soldered, the pots are the smaller Alpha pots. The bridge is also good quality. The tuners have improved as well. If you were thinking of any upgrades, I would say make a set of locking tuners the 1st priority.
@@billsguitargarage Awesome, thank you for the response!
Thanks Bill great work, one question though. If you didn't adjust the break angle do you think it would have caused issues getting the guitar to play right? This could be a critical step if so that should not be skipped by someone just trying to quickly glue these kits up thanks for the demonstration and knowledge these vids will be invaluable when I start gluing my kit.
It was completely playable the way it was. I didn’t really adjust the break angle, I just did some very fine tweaking to the body and neck joint to make it as perfect as possible. I could have left it as is, and it would have been fine.
@@billsguitargarage thank you that is exactly what I was asking! How has the other V's neck mod held up? You took some material off to smooth it out just wondering if it has affected the joint in any way? it was a good idea I thought.
@@PolishHammer It has held up great! No issues at all.
@@billsguitargarage thats what I was hoping these are very nice kits but that neck heel is a bit clunky for a V Pango should fix that as I am going to be winging it haha! I have been practicing by gluing all the broken drawers back together, kitchen is fixed on to the bathroom! Then maybe the guitar...
I am always going to say green or purple, or a combination of the two. On this one though I think it would be cool if you did a color scheme like the Dime Slime ML from dean. Dime Slime V.
Green would be cool. Both those colours would go well with the gold hardware
@@billsguitargarage Dime Slime it and it would look good, or you gould do a purple burst and give it a prince type treatment.
I want a flying v.
This one is a good one for sure
@@billsguitargarage could you sell me one?
@@salvadortenorio9789 My concern would be shipping, especially without in being in a case. but if you are interested we can definitely discuss more.
@@billsguitargarage ok
I don't have faith in my ability to put a kit together but would you be willing to put a bass kit together if I pay for the kit?
It is something we could discuss for sure. There are some logistics to work out with shipping once it is complete.
But in all honesty, the kits are very easy to put together.
@@billsguitargarage putting it together is part of it, but staining and finishing it pro style is where I fret the most.
If I were to get a Pango Kit - it would NEED to be a BIT POINTIER = I am a BcR Fan
Look for one of the kits without binding and you should be able to sharpen it up a bit!