I'm currently tackling my first build - and I'm having a blast. I'm about to enter the sanding phase before finishing.

My neck seems to have the dots painted on:

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Which is fine - I understand these kits are made to a price.

But I'd like to replace them with something else - I'm guessing with any kind of sanding they will come off or fade anyway.

I don't have a drill press so would be drilling the holes with a power drill, tape and brad point bit.

My main concern is actually finishing the inlay flush with the board once glued in place. But the Pitbull video makes this seem okay - I've got some needle files and fine sand paper.

Am I crazy to attempt this on my first build? Am I getting over confident? Or is it easier that it seems?