Productive day today. Electrics all soldered & working!!! My soldering is improving with every build! I have decided to leave this beauty in natural finish & will give it clear coats when the sanding is complete. I do not go near these kits with any less than 320 grit paper for the first sanding then onto 400 grit 800 grit then 1200 grit. After soldering the electrics I have discovered that I cannot set the neck until I install them unless I want to learn to become a contortionist! I remember trying to fit the electrics to my ES 5V through the F holes so this time I am taking a different tack. A video will go up on You Tube after I finish the build. Meanwhile here are some pictures.