RUNNING LATE! GGBO 2023 episode 1

OK. I'm late, I know I'm late and it's going to be tight to get this built in time for the end of GGBO 2023!! Still, I'm going to give it my best shot and hopefully build a nice guitar in the process....

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[johnfrewin]

If you go for just one pickup that would be a “junior explorer” - you could call it Dora👍🎸😀

[thenovello-pugh]

Love the idea of a single Humbucker at the bridge...

[RickJefferson]

Hellll yeah a single pickup Explorer! This and the LP JR build, you’ve become my favorite channel on YT. This is gonna be great.

[bara]

very very very very very very very very very good

[duanehill]

Big fan of the Firebird/Explorer idea! This should be a great mashup!

[ryanwalker]

Gonna be a cool one. Love the mahogany against maple and wenge.

[martinlouden]

A great new project patrick. I once saw a firebird construction guitar in the shape of a Les Paul. I thought I'd give it a go one day.

[ronsweet]

I love to watch the thought process. I have second guessed myself so many times, only to end up where I started! Can't wait for this build. You inspire me!

[mischadickerhof]

O-yeah! Bridge pickup only and eventually a wraparound bridge...

[gothridercreations]

Looks like a great plan, can't wit to see the neck come together 😊

[fatpotanga]

Great idea! Love the reduced dimensions and firebird middle, i like the visual dynamic raised sections add. I’d go 1 pickup, or HS. Im that rare breed that favours the neck, particularly in a 2 guitar situation as it adds contrast. I always think the explorer headstock looks like a wet sock, I think firebird would work in either orientation, plus you have the template :)

[dirdick]

Great Start - No Pressure => No Rush => This will be a GREAT build. Going to be a lot of fun to watch. as always

[PG-exkl]

Fun ! I loved making an explorer, it was so comfortable to play and gives you a warm feeling inside when you play it! Real rock vibes, can’t explain it better than that. Going to enjoy this one!

[micksguitarsarecool]

the year of the explorer! Funnily enough i have only started my ggbo build today, and due to time constraints im not doing the explorer I had planned lol. But thanks for celebrating the year of the explorer, ill celebrate vicariously with you! lol

[eklypse]

I thought I was behind! Lol. Looking forward to seeing what you end up with! I'm plugging away as fast as possible, but with being on the road a lot for work, and the oppressive heat we have had in Iowa, it's been kinda slow going.

[stevev]

All in on a single pickup explorer, that’s would be really cool and unique! For the headstock, a non-reverse Firebird headstock would be nice

[jesusgom]

Volverine is in the place! Good vibes for your GGBO! Even if I really don’t like this shape for a guitar, I know I’ll enjoy watching you build it 😉

[madeofnapalm]

Neck-though Explorer sounds like a dream guitar!
I'd love it to have 2 pickups tho.. but whatever you decide is fine

[famousaimless]

This looks like a great project! A buddy is just finishing his Explorer in my shop, yes it is huge. I love the mashup idea from the Firebird construction.

[jimmytwoguys]

If you want a super hot pickup, a Gibson Dirty Fingers humbucker is hot. Almost 15k. I don't know much about the new ones, but the originals form the early 80's are awesome.