Thanks guys. It has been worth it. Plus she who must be obeyed says I can have another one if this one turns out ok. It's the first time I ever tried staining, I was a spray paint man before this. Thanks for that tip about the slots in block of wood Simon. i would never have given that a thought until I lost frets 20 & 21.
The head isn't finished yet. I got my Mother of Pearl yesterday to make the TRC. Got to be careful with it. I have read it catches fire if you cut it too quick.