Anyway, after hearing that Aus Post had lost my kit and expecting a long delay before anything happened, I ordered an SG style kit from a supplier on this side of the continent. Hours later Adam advised that he was supplying a replacement and in fact my two kits arrived within a day of each other. The SG seemed an easier build so I decided to do that first.
I have finished that
and now moving on to the TL.
I have decided on a solid colour for the body and I have gone for tung oil on the neck.
The SG had all holes predrilled but the TL has none of the smaller holes drilled. Tuner securing screws, pickguard screws, PU screws, but the one that scared me the most was the screws for the Bigsby.
Hopefully that will be all square. Fingers crossed. All the other holes will be drilled during assembly.
I am getting close to the end of preparation with the clear coats going on the body and I think I am up to about 15 coats on the neck. At the moment I give it a coat each day whether it needs it or not.
The body is presently in the paint booth
Next is a week or so for the paint to harden before a polish then assembly.
In the meantime I will be practicing my soldering.
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