Originally Posted by: zreynoldspvery nice man.... very nice...

Would you mind me asking what it all cost you in raw materials? [/QUOTE]

No problem. One of the main reasons I'm doing the blog is to try to help other newbies. Here are the prices (all US $) which are accurate unless stated otherwise:
Neck: 298.00
Body: 365.00
pickups: 140.00
pots, caps etc: not really sure but say 100.00 - that's an overestimate
Bridge/T'pce: 29.00
Tuners: 48.00
Strap Locks: 12.00
Tone Pros studs: 35.00
Wassat : 1027.00

Just for the hell of it I priced LP DC's at Music123. The fadeds are quite inexpensive ( << $1000.00)while the more upmarket ones are about $1650 - 1700.

Hope this helps.

[QUOTE=zreynoldsp]Looks really nice with the natural binding, and having been reading your blog over time on progress, it looks to me like you've covered up all the little blips...
Sweet! :D

Actually there weren't too many blips on this one, and I certainly won't be pointing them out if I find them. :D
My mate Charlie who used to be a spray painter said the finish is 'more than acceptable' and that he's help me improve it if I wanted. But..why would I mess with it?

Also ...you've hit on an important truth that revealed itself to me...the REAL difference between the big boys & the newbies is that the big boys know how to quickly & easily fix their **** ups!!