And because there isn't much modification that can be done to the body, the headstock got some tweaking.
Took a couple of mm off the top end and made this curious looking template for routing the recess to make it a bit more like a real one.
Used a round nose bit with a guide bearing to make the recess 2mm deep. Did need to adjust my template to get cut line where I wanted it. Made the lower area a bit wider than maybe it should be as I'll put a name or logo there instead of trying to fit one around the string tree I'm planning to use.
Left the high e tuner hole and plugged the rest and redrilled new holes that should make the string pull a bit straighter (wasn't that bad, but while I was at it figured it wouldn't hurt, did make sure the tuners still fit).
For a final touch, added a flame maple veneer. It would have been far easier (and quicker) to put the veneer on first and then rout the recess but may have got a little carried away and routed prematurely.
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