Yeah i agree. I'm pretty comfortable with woodworking and have a good range of tools, so whether, I dremel, rout or chisel, it shouldn't be too much of an issue, especially with an easy timber like basswood. Chances are at some point down the line I'll put better pickups in it, which may require some extra routing anyway.
I might just hold off on doing anything until I can get some confirmation from one of the pitbull guys that I'm doing things right.