TL-1 (Factory second)

[peterh]

@Wokka,
Thanks for your confirming what to do with the springs. Got them installed now and I think I've done it correctly (for the bridge at least). Regarding the crack, Adam has graciously said he will replace it, as it looks like a factory defect (can't beat the customer service!). So I'm going to order kit #3 (FS-1 or ES-2V) and get him to send the replacement neck along with it.
@Andy, Yeah I really like the way the colours came out, especially for my first attempt at mixing dyes. I wish the sunburst and come out a bit stronger with the dark around the edge, but I'm happy.
Not getting a really thick even finish with the Tru Oil but it really does protect - I know 'cause I knocked the body onto the floor the other day (water softener overflowed and when I went to clear space around it, I knocked the case that the body was sitting on - just about cried - but the most noticeable ding is on the backside so you don'y notice it as much.
Dumb question of the day..... the neck plate that goes on the back came with a little plastic 'tray' that it was sitting in. It has holes where the screw holes in the plate are..... do you install the plate with that plastic thingy under it or just throw it away and use just the metal plate directly on the back of the body?

[Andy40]

@Wokka,
I know 'cause I knocked the body onto the floor the other day (water softener overflowed and when I went to clear space around it, I knocked the case that the body was sitting on - just about cried - but the most noticeable ding is on the backside so you don'y notice it as much.

(slow mo) - NNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooo

I feel your pain mate. dropped and dinged my tele build the other day.

I use the plastic on my neck plates, but I guess it personal taste. For me its one less thing that can vibrate.