Received my kit a few weeks back and only now have the time to get stuck into it.
Question: I have just checked all components and loosely fitted everything together. Do I do the full mock build including screwing the body/neck together & neck alignment by fitting bridge & outside strings etc (as in instruction manual) before sanding or is sanding really the first step before anything else.

Really looking forward to building this bass but want to do it right.

Thanks