Hi Kim
I have been through the same issue with my LP-1MQ.
There are photos on my build diary. Greg's First Build -LP-1MQ.
I am a new member and haven't worked out how to put the link on.

I think all is alright with your guitar although I am not at the assembly stage yet. But you will find on my diary photos sent to me by Dedman of his finished LP and it has the raised fretboard. I was happy after getting the photos. I was definitely as worried as you are.

Good luck with the build. The members of this forum are a fantastic help so keep in touch with what you are up to.