I vote for bushings. I've retrofitted a few of my previous builds, and used them on the last couple of newer builds. I don't think I'll ever go back to plates again.
They even make a difference in the feel of a standard neck pocket IMO. A neck plate can add 1.5-2mm, and that can be a lot in this game.
Yeah 100% with you on that McC. It’s a planned renovation on a couple of my prior builds, Both the Korean Deluxe and the TLTH will be getting a round off, neck heel re-shape, Stainless Steel anchors and a top to bottom taper.
FrankenLab Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.