I have to admit, I was a little bummed out when I saw the joinery on the 4 piece body, and that knot. But I understand for the money it is one of the low end kits and I knew it would not be perfect. I am totally shocked it made it here without any shipping damage. I can't get a package shipped a state away from me usually with it being crushed or with a hole in it. (UPS are ya listening!) I frustratingly tell my wife they(UPS) must play football with the packages while loading the trucks. I was thinking a traditional sunburst or a painted body anyway. I should be able to get the body smoothed out and the black edging of the sunburst should hide the knot, mostly, I hope. The dent in the neck is the biggest thing that I see that I have to deal with. I have never used the steam technique to remove dents. ( I have built some furniture as a hobby). Being that it is near the glue joint and on the bottom of the neck where your hand can feel it, It has to be dealt with one way or another. This will test my patience and skills. Thank you for your opinion.