Been sitting for a week or so now, pretty happy with it for a first crack. used the sponge applicator method for everything on this build and I think I'll try out the paper towel/rag next time to give me a bit more control over the process. The can of poly reckoned to sand after the first coat, it lied. Even though I laid it on pretty thick on account of the sponge brush I still managed to smash through on a couple of the edges. On the plus side it's made it look a bit more "reliced". Got 4 coats on with a sand after the 3rd one and I think I'll leave it as is, will hit the neck with some fine paper if it feels a bit too much like a gym floor. Probably will start assembly in the next couple of days.
On the subject of that, electronics wise since I'm only using the 1 pickup and the switch, where would be a good place to ground the bridge as most of the diagrams I've seen have it stuck to the back of a pot and I plan on not mounting the pots and just covering the holes. Could I use the back of the switch or stick it straight to the jack.
Already planning my next attempt (planning is a good thing). Reckon I might backorder me a DM1 which should tide the GAS over, at least until I get a look at these ML kits that have been mentioned...
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