Love these videos, thanks for sharing. I'm assembling one of the pango lefty flying V's right now. It's in the style of a 1958 V so there are some quirks which were different for mine than with yours, but this is the first time I've done anything like this so your videos have been a good approximate guide for me, I've been working slowly through the prep stages and will be moving on to painting hopefully tomorrow, hope mine comes out half as nice as yours. Looking forward to the finishing video to see it all put together and set up.
Oh man, you did a really great job. I really like the color you got. Looks classic and punchy. I love it man and I also want to thank you for the Shirt Shout out!!!! Oh yeah, and congrats on blowing past 500!!!✌️🤍
Thanks Todd. Been playing it about a week now and am really impressed with the kit overall. I have a total of $295 wrapped up in it and it is well worth that. Gonna be even better once I do fret level, crown, and polish and swap out all the electronics. So pleased to get past 500! Hope to climb to 1K sooner rather then later!
@@billsguitargarage I think the GGBO will help us both reach our goals as far as subs go. I hope to be at 2k by the end of July. Good luck to you brother. You are a credit to the community. ✌️🤍🖖
When I was a kid I used to collect the walnuts as they fell off the trees and while shelling them my hands used to get super stained until I started using rubber gloves, I got around to thinking about making a dye with some of the husks, I will soak them for a week or so in some IPA and stain some scrap pieces of wood and see if it is any good
"Not perfect"....Are you kidding me?????? It's freaking beautiful!!!!!!!!!!! Getting ready to pull the trigger here but I have so many concerns as to the "order" of prepping the body, neck, and back-such as what exactly do you use and in what order? Also, the wiring-I would want to update the pickups-not electrically inclined. and tuners. Other than that-That is one fine looking "V"
Hi Bill, stewmac compounds are quite expensive for all of these- is there any other polishing options on amazon that would be okay? I'm seeing lots of automotive options just unsure if there is anything specific needed for each step of making the clear coat shine and pop. Thanks!
There are several different products out there you can use. A lot will depend on the type of finish you apply. This on had an automotive 2K clear on it so it will withstand a heavier polishing compound then say a nitro lacquer would be able to withstand.
@@billsguitargarage I bought the same clear coat 2k finish as you- should most any compounds be fine? Do you recommend multiple application levels medium ,fine ,etc
@@jacobkitzy6188 Most compounds should be fine. There was enough in the can for 3 coats. I did the first lite/medium coat then the 2nd and 3rd coats were a bit more heavy. It depends on how well it level sands. Mine was good with just medium and fine. Didn't really need a heavy polish.
I was recently looking at these in lefty. I noticed they had 2 different V’s. Took me a while of looking back and forth, trying to notice what was different. Only thing I noticed was one looked like a short neck tenon and one looked long. Does anybody know if these are supposed to represent different models?
There are a couple variants, the one I got has more of an LP layout, one of the others has the traditional V layout. There is also a bolt on neck version. I didn't pay any attention to tenon length on the set neck kits. I high doubt that they are trying to present kits from different eras.
Thank You , going to do this with my son , so he can build , use and upgrade equipment with confidence
It is a great kit for that.
I am stoked! Ill br buying my V kit soon.
Very cool. Everyman build for the masses. Good luck, Bill!
Thanks Eric. Yeah, just wanted to keep it as simple as possible
Dude that came out great. I am inspired to try one
Thank you. It was a fun kit to build for sure. Updated electronics video coming soon!
Love these videos, thanks for sharing. I'm assembling one of the pango lefty flying V's right now. It's in the style of a 1958 V so there are some quirks which were different for mine than with yours, but this is the first time I've done anything like this so your videos have been a good approximate guide for me, I've been working slowly through the prep stages and will be moving on to painting hopefully tomorrow, hope mine comes out half as nice as yours. Looking forward to the finishing video to see it all put together and set up.
Just take the prep process slow. That is my biggest issue, just not going slow enough during the finish prep phase.
Turned out pretty awesome, brother!!!
Many thanks BK.
Looks nice nice Bill!
Thanks Dane
It looks great Bill, superb build thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Many thanks. It has been a fun project.
man, that;s a good looking guitar. got me thinking of a flying v style to do. maybe the jackson v.
nice colors
A Jackson style would be cool.
My Pango kit is set to arrive today. I'll be doing an unboxing video. I ordered it on Jan. 27th and it's finally getting to me.
Looking forward to the video. That was a long wait, but the kit should be good.
@@billsguitargarage Video is up. They screwed me.
Oh man, you did a really great job. I really like the color you got. Looks classic and punchy. I love it man and I also want to thank you for the Shirt Shout out!!!! Oh yeah, and congrats on blowing past 500!!!✌️🤍
Thanks Todd. Been playing it about a week now and am really impressed with the kit overall. I have a total of $295 wrapped up in it and it is well worth that. Gonna be even better once I do fret level, crown, and polish and swap out all the electronics. So pleased to get past 500! Hope to climb to 1K sooner rather then later!
@@billsguitargarage I think the GGBO will help us both reach our goals as far as subs go. I hope to be at 2k by the end of July. Good luck to you brother. You are a credit to the community. ✌️🤍🖖
Would you be able to put a link to the clear that you used?
www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4HNVGK4?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
When I was a kid I used to collect the walnuts as they fell off the trees and while shelling them my hands used to get super stained until I started using rubber gloves, I got around to thinking about making a dye with some of the husks, I will soak them for a week or so in some IPA and stain some scrap pieces of wood and see if it is any good
I’d be interested in hearing what your results are.
@@billsguitargarage Sure!
Late to the video. Could I please ask, what are the round bench rests you are using to rest the body on your workbench please?
They are Bench Dog I got them off of Amazon
You’ve done a great job on this Bill, nice work!👍
Thanks Gio.
It would be cool to see a price breakdown at the end.
Yep, gonna do a complete breakdown on the next video.
"Not perfect"....Are you kidding me?????? It's freaking beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!
Getting ready to pull the trigger here but I have so many concerns as to the "order" of prepping the body, neck, and back-such as what exactly do you use and in what order? Also, the wiring-I would want to update the pickups-not electrically inclined. and tuners. Other than that-That is one fine looking "V"
I just payed more than 1k for Epiphone Propency, your guitar looks pretty much the same. Great job!
Hi Bill, stewmac compounds are quite expensive for all of these- is there any other polishing options on amazon that would be okay? I'm seeing lots of automotive options just unsure if there is anything specific needed for each step of making the clear coat shine and pop. Thanks!
There are several different products out there you can use. A lot will depend on the type of finish you apply. This on had an automotive 2K clear on it so it will withstand a heavier polishing compound then say a nitro lacquer would be able to withstand.
@@billsguitargarage I bought the same clear coat 2k finish as you- should most any compounds be fine? Do you recommend multiple application levels medium ,fine ,etc
@@jacobkitzy6188 Most compounds should be fine. There was enough in the can for 3 coats. I did the first lite/medium coat then the 2nd and 3rd coats were a bit more heavy. It depends on how well it level sands. Mine was good with just medium and fine. Didn't really need a heavy polish.
🙂👍
I was recently looking at these in lefty. I noticed they had 2 different V’s. Took me a while of looking back and forth, trying to notice what was different. Only thing I noticed was one looked like a short neck tenon and one looked long. Does anybody know if these are supposed to represent different models?
There are a couple variants, the one I got has more of an LP layout, one of the others has the traditional V layout. There is also a bolt on neck version. I didn't pay any attention to tenon length on the set neck kits. I high doubt that they are trying to present kits from different eras.
Really gives a guy hope that he could make a good looking guitar for not a huge investment...
Agreed. I'll be doing a complete breakdown of cost and time during the next video.
hey Bill, when i click your facebook link i get a no content page.
Thanks for the heads up. I changed the link and hopefully it should work now.