Hey. I am poppin my cherry.

[Cliff Rogers]

Mock up build, dry fit everything to make sure nothing needs drilling or any timber work.

When you are happy then you can start sanding prior to applying your finish.

[king casey]

Mock up

As it comes with a cheap set of strings, my approach is to build it up to decent playing condition.
Only then do I start to think about finishing.

cheers, Mark.