Sooooo, it's finally time to get started with my GR-1SF kit. Ordered in April, arrived in June, have been marveling at it for almost two months, now it's time to ruin build it!
The kit itself looks really nice, had a few tiny dings that I steamed out with a moist cloth and a soldering iron. A few tiny spots needed filling, but most were around the neck pocket and get covered anyway. No glue stains so far. I *think* one of the pickup routes is slightly off, but I think it won't be too obvious when finished. At least this is what I hope
The neck looks really awesome, quality wise. There are two knots or birds eyes in the wood, but I think that's really going well with the look I have in mind.
As the body and neck were already very smooth, I didn't have to do much so far. Lightly sanded it with 400 grid, filled and steamed a few spots, removed the nut and test fitted the neck.
The only tiny "problem" is that I didn't dare to glue the neck yet, as I have no idea how much pressure I can apply to the body while clamping the neck. It is so light, I'm scared to just squish it. I peeked inside and I THINK the neck sits firmly in a big block of wood, so it should take some pressure, but I still need to convince myself it's gonna be okay
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