Sorry for the delay in response. I wanted to be finished before I gave my opinions. I've gained a bit more knowledge and have seen some other kits and how they are built since. All of them have issues of some sort, all of them will require some fit and finish. I truly believe I received "First thing monday morning" or "Last thing Friday afternoon" kit. :D I would now say, it was worth it, as I learned and gained skills as I overcame those obstacles.
I am almost done with the 335, I will have over 600.00 in it all totaled, do yourself a favor and buy an epi dot and be done, better body, better finish, better neck, and decent electronics for what they are, these are very expensive junk.
@@richreed2227 I agree... (to some degree) however, I never liked the headstock on the Epiphone guitars they are (IMHO) just wierd looking. IMO, think Gibson should do as PRS does on there SE models and make the Epiphone's look exactly like their more expensive counterparts and change the headstock to look like the LP or the ES-335 and put the Gibson logo across the top. Then below that either sideways or in a smaller font under it the word Epiphone SE or SM or whatever. They are after all, "Gibsons"... just a thought. Also, IMO you still have to replace most of the parts on the epi, at the very least the pickups and the electronics because Epiphone pups, IMO do not sound decent at all. When I used to buy epi's, I usually replaced all hardware i.e. pickups, knobs, electrical, nut, bridge assembly, strap locks and locking tuners for stability. After the initial cost of the new Epiphone and the added parts I was out nearly a grand (believe me I have done this many times in many ways) and then, I would be stuck with that, that, that headstock... Yikes! I know, I am probably pissing someone off about my opinion on the headstock...so sorry, to each his own. Honestly, I have been able to make many of these types of kits look and feel like custom shop Strat's, LP'S or ES-335'S for under a grand. I have also purchased many used guitars gutted them, painted them and swapped out the necks and turned a cheap piece of crap into a major player (still around a grand for great pups, necks and parts). For me it's about the satisfaction of building a guitar (or swapping out parts on a used one) and having it play better than anything you can buy in a store for a lot less money. In conclusion, (yikes I do go on and on and on) I have never used this kit, but it doesn't look very good for the money if you have to do all that...maybe if it was half the price huh? Peace.
Yeah, I found it funny that he didn't what to hurt the finish, but he threw the parts down on the top of the body. I'm sure there's a scratch or two on that top....
Mistakes were made, I won't deny that. I'm no pro! Amateur at best :) but hey it's my first guitar build, and I still appreciate the watch and comment! Also now 2 years of play, there's a lot more scratches from picks and my watch/bracelets I wear. :)
@@iambucketdotcom_official Hey, don't get me wrong. You did an excellent job on that guitar and I enjoyed the video. I've built several kits, and do all my own luthier work on my guitars. I know what mistakes are all about. I've made more than my share...lol. You live, you build, you learn! All the best
For transparencies sake, This is my first non-fender guitar that I've been this heavily involved with. I've only played other models, never had them apart, etc. So there's quite a bit I'm learning, and that's why I'm doing kits first :) Appreciate the comment though. Being called out on problems and mistakes helps me learn and grow!
So you decided to modify the guitar and not install the parts that were included that would have fit? Very generous of Stewmac to replace the body when you were the one to screw up.
Pots are variable resistors, they do nothing aside from add resistance depending on where the knob is set Size does often correlate with quality & affects the feel a ton but assuming a dime sized & full sized pots are the exact same resistance then they will not sound different at all
Nice video . I heard when your drilling holes larger to run the drill in reverse first to prevent damage
Yeah, I think I'm talked out of putting one of these together. I appreciate the insight.
I wouldn't use a reamer at all... I'd probably roll up some sandpaper and use that to open the hole.
how can they call this a 335 kit? it does not appear to have a center block!!!!!!!!
You could have used a dowel slightly smaller than hole wrapped with a piece of sand paper
Could have put painters tape over the holes to protect the veneer while reaming them out
Thank you! It didn't even dawn on me to do it with would like I would other materials (plastic/metal)
What I’m surprised with is Stewmac kits are expensive and the quality seems a bit off. Is it worth the premium?
Sorry for the delay in response. I wanted to be finished before I gave my opinions. I've gained a bit more knowledge and have seen some other kits and how they are built since. All of them have issues of some sort, all of them will require some fit and finish. I truly believe I received "First thing monday morning" or "Last thing Friday afternoon" kit. :D I would now say, it was worth it, as I learned and gained skills as I overcame those obstacles.
I am almost done with the 335, I will have over 600.00 in it all totaled, do yourself a favor and buy an epi dot and be done, better body, better finish, better neck, and decent electronics for what they are, these are very expensive junk.
@@richreed2227 I agree... (to some degree) however, I never liked the headstock on the Epiphone guitars they are (IMHO) just wierd looking. IMO, think Gibson should do as PRS does on there SE models and make the Epiphone's look exactly like their more expensive counterparts and change the headstock to look like the LP or the ES-335 and put the Gibson logo across the top. Then below that either sideways or in a smaller font under it the word Epiphone SE or SM or whatever. They are after all, "Gibsons"... just a thought.
Also, IMO you still have to replace most of the parts on the epi, at the very least the pickups and the electronics because Epiphone pups, IMO do not sound decent at all. When I used to buy epi's, I usually replaced all hardware i.e. pickups, knobs, electrical, nut, bridge assembly, strap locks and locking tuners for stability. After the initial cost of the new Epiphone and the added parts I was out nearly a grand (believe me I have done this many times in many ways) and then, I would be stuck with that, that, that headstock... Yikes!
I know, I am probably pissing someone off about my opinion on the headstock...so sorry, to each his own. Honestly, I have been able to make many of these types of kits look and feel like custom shop Strat's, LP'S or ES-335'S for under a grand. I have also purchased many used guitars gutted them, painted them and swapped out the necks and turned a cheap piece of crap into a major player (still around a grand for great pups, necks and parts). For me it's about the satisfaction of building a guitar (or swapping out parts on a used one) and having it play better than anything you can buy in a store for a lot less money. In conclusion, (yikes I do go on and on and on) I have never used this kit, but it doesn't look very good for the money if you have to do all that...maybe if it was half the price huh? Peace.
I was considering this, but i think i will pass. Instead i will attempt it with steel on an English wheel.
Yeah, I found it funny that he didn't what to hurt the finish, but he threw the parts down on the top of the body. I'm sure there's a scratch or two on that top....
Mistakes were made, I won't deny that. I'm no pro! Amateur at best :) but hey it's my first guitar build, and I still appreciate the watch and comment!
Also now 2 years of play, there's a lot more scratches from picks and my watch/bracelets I wear. :)
@@iambucketdotcom_official Hey, don't get me wrong. You did an excellent job on that guitar and I enjoyed the video. I've built several kits, and do all my own luthier work on my guitars. I know what mistakes are all about. I've made more than my share...lol. You live, you build, you learn! All the best
@@Gregabalese I really appreciate the support!
I'm surprised this guy didn't know that a CTS pot requires a 3/8 inch hole. It is common knowledge.
For transparencies sake, This is my first non-fender guitar that I've been this heavily involved with. I've only played other models, never had them apart, etc. So there's quite a bit I'm learning, and that's why I'm doing kits first :) Appreciate the comment though. Being called out on problems and mistakes helps me learn and grow!
Should have put micro fiber down before he threw the pots and switch down on the body. There are scatches. Just wait and see.
Jim Suber you're absolutely right. However, I wasn't worried about it because I knew in advance I'd be sanding the veneer down to remove any of that.
@@iambucketdotcom_official Do you think that it's a good kit overall?
Ouch. Too long. She said not.
So you decided to modify the guitar and not install the parts that were included that would have fit? Very generous of Stewmac to replace the body when you were the one to screw up.
Pot size doesn't determine quality. It determines tone.
Pots are variable resistors, they do nothing aside from add resistance depending on where the knob is set
Size does often correlate with quality & affects the feel a ton but assuming a dime sized & full sized pots are the exact same resistance then they will not sound different at all
ordered this kit was disappointed when I got it and it said made in china right on the box.