First Time Builder.

[Harveyk94]

Hi guys,
Names Harvey. Just received my DST 1 Kit today and was doing mock build.




Is it normal for the neck to have some distance from the pickguard? Here's a picture of it.




Secondly, I found a crack on the neck where the nut connects to the headstock.




Might be a stupid question, but how does one know if a neck is twisted?


Attached is the link to my build your guitar page
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ad.php?t=10058

Finally, if one were to install a wilkison/Gotoh bridge as an upgrade, do I fill the original 6 hole up with a type of wood filler?

[christodav]

Firstly, welcome to the world of building guitar kits.

Yes you can fill holes - no problem and I would in that case. Either wood filler, glue or dowel and glue even body filler (bog). You just have to make a choice depending on how visible it will be and proximity to other holes etc. In your case the simple way that I would try would be timbermate or similar before you finish the guitar and drill the other holes as you can sand the excess Timbermate off easily.
I wouldn't worry about that crack. Once you use some Tru-oil of similar it will fill it just fine. Alternatively, superglue if you were really concerned.

Chris

[cork sniffer]

Your question, "Is it normal for the neck to have some distance from the pickguard?"
Yes on a 22 fret neck it's normal.

[Harveyk94]

Its more of just the neck clearing the pickguard and not flush with it

[cork sniffer]

This is a genuine Fender 22 fret Strat. Hope that helps.

[Harveyk94]

it does! Thanks for settling my worries