When is a build not a build??? I guess it's a fine line that is open to interpretation.
To me, a "build" is when it begins with at least an unfinished body.
To others it may be buying a finished neck and separate finished body (say a Warmoth body and Fender neck) and adding the hardware.
Starting with an unfinished body means there will be sanding & shaping involved, preparation for finishing, and then finishing followed by all the assembly/set up etc. If you add an unfinished neck to the mix, all the above applies plus likely fret work, possibly even re-fret or re-radius work.
That, to me, is a fairly comprehensive process which is beyond what I would just consider "mods" and therefore worthy of the "build" moniker.
Of course with a "scratch build", there is no question...
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