Kit arrived, found neck and pocket needed slight adjustment. Checked neck and string alignment all good. Had to ease out switch hole otherwise all items fit correctly.
Build Plan
Body
Sand body then fill grain on body sides and back with Timber Mate and paint black, then gloss with wipe on Poly and buff to a gloss finish.
Body top veneer, light sand as it felt rough then I intend to coat with dewaxed shellac and gloss with wipe on poly and buff to a full gloss finish.
Neck
Sand and paint black then apply several coats of Tru oil and buff to a satin finish.
I am keen to have the Zebra veneer as is and hope the shellac will bring out the pattern without changing the colour. I am still not 100% sure about the veneer being full gloss or should it be a satin gloss.
Will post photos on next post in the meantime I look forward to any comments or suggestions.
Jim