Sorry to read that it didn't work out as you hoped it would be. Perhaps it is the best to put it away for awhile and take another chance later.
I'd really hoped it would turn out to be a great axe since I'm thinking of doing the same build.
Thanks Kick, I’m going to fiddle with the set up and enjoy playing it for a while, and see how the finish wears. Then I may try and strip back and refinish the top coat with Poly or something.
FrankenLab Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.