Well, didn't think I'd be doing another kit for a while but here we go.

Some of you may remember the Cort ES335 copy I posted up a little while ago with the soft neck and body flex. After exploring a few options with it, we've decided to build a kit and swap in some of the good bits from the Cort, namely the Gibson pickups. Then the left over kit bits can go into the Cort and it can become a playable wall hanger. It's got some sentimental value, but even with major surgery I wasn't sure we'd be able to get it up to gigging standard.

This kit is from the seconds pile and is a bit messy around the neck pocket. It also comes without the holes drilled for the tail piece. So I'll either have to drill them, or come up with a trapeze arrangement.... or perhaps put a bigsby on it.

There are actually a lot of decisions yet to be made, including finishing, so the new soon-to-be owner is coming around tomorrow to discuss. I'm going to try and push him in the direction of black stain and satin poly with a bit of a burst to cover some imperfections. Then I'm thinking some polished aluminium for the scratch plate and truss rod cover. But I guess I'll see what he thinks and go from there.