First Time Builder.

Hi guys,
Names Harvey. Just received my DST 1 Kit today and was doing mock build.

https://i.imgur.com/xsbj5P8.jpg


Is it normal for the neck to have some distance from the pickguard? Here's a picture of it.

https://i.imgur.com/IjK3jAh.jpg


Secondly, I found a crack on the neck where the nut connects to the headstock.

https://i.imgur.com/TGt13Fd.jpg


Might be a stupid question, but how does one know if a neck is twisted?


Attached is the link to my build your guitar page
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ad.php?t=10058

Finally, if one were to install a wilkison/Gotoh bridge as an upgrade, do I fill the original 6 hole up with a type of wood filler?

Firstly, welcome to the world of building guitar kits.

Yes you can fill holes - no problem and I would in that case. Either wood filler, glue or dowel and glue even body filler (bog). You just have to make a choice depending on how visible it will be and proximity to other holes etc. In your case the simple way that I would try would be timbermate or similar before you finish the guitar and drill the other holes as you can sand the excess Timbermate off easily.
I wouldn't worry about that crack. Once you use some Tru-oil of similar it will fill it just fine. Alternatively, superglue if you were really concerned.

Chris

Your question, "Is it normal for the neck to have some distance from the pickguard?"
Yes on a 22 fret neck it's normal.

Its more of just the neck clearing the pickguard and not flush with it

This is a genuine Fender 22 fret Strat. Hope that helps.

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it does! Thanks for settling my worries