Ive just purchased my first kit, a STA-1HT with black HSH pick guard and bone nut. Couldn't resist upgrading to the locking tuners either so hopefully they are as good as they sound.
Plans for this build are black body and headstock with white binding but if I'm greeted with a grain pattern that i too good to cover up then I'd really like to try a burst. will have to see what turns up
As for playing I'm only a novice but can see myself still playing years to come.
Once the kit gets here i'll start a build thread so i have somewhere for all my questions