Sorry if this is an FAQ, but I didn't find anything from my search.
I have an ST-1 kit.
The manual seems to suggest painting the body first, before mounting hardware. In particular, I am concerned about the bridge.
While painting before doing any drilling etc... seems attractive (nice smooth body, no drill holes), wouldn't the process of then fitting the bridge, pickguard etc... risk damaging the paint?
Would it be better to mount everything and get the alignment etc right, the then paint the body?
Or am I missing something?
Thanks,
Damon