Well.. no significant progress, but then, some. Got the MusicMan route done. While waiting, borrowed the bossman's Ryobi band saw and made some templates. My idea needed a neck pickup ring to cover the neck pup route, between my plexi template along with the PBG supplied Black ring, I can express what I need to my metal fab buddy. I made my pickguard idea on a rainy Nashville weekend. I went ahead and made three sets while I had use of the band saw. What's cool with the Plexi, I can see into the control cavity to see where she lies, and what I may need to make adjustments.