Wok, PU replacement is exactly what i was about to ask. If i go for IB-5, I was thinking to replace with passive pu from EMG or else. but agree Active should be better option. Only complication of wiring might be issue for me. been looking for suitable replacement, but so far, not sure which one can be replaceable... Just in case you have any idea of brand or model, could you advise? The 3m long workshop sounds nice&cozy. i like your tool board with device shape line. easy to put them back their place! As long as i stay in singapore, not possible to have though, once i went back to Japan, I really want to build one.


Simon, Waz, Thank you for advice on fret works. I was not aware there are many ways and techs to take care of fret. every each step of building guitar, we need lots of knowledge... the scratch is very fine, so it may be good to start from higher grids. As advised, i will use masking tape or fretboard protector. as for metal material, i felt its relatively soft when i had done with fret edge. but i will take longer time to see the fret condition carefully. About Brasso, thanks for recommendation. maybe not possible to find at local shop here, so will check something similar, once my yamaha metal polisher finished. By the way, I skipped fret leveling, since it sounds very complicated and difficult. Is it important to do?