A few more pics for you. Pic 15 shows the humbucker cavities routed out with one set in to check for size. Then I flipped it over and routed out the control cavity out of the back (pic 16). Around the edge is a lip to set the cover into (one that I have yet to make). The control cavity merged just a bit with the bridge humbucker cavity as planned so the wires can come through. I later drilled a small hole between the two just so the wires would lay better. Also on pic 16 you can see the string holes enlarged for the ferrules to set into. I did the same on the front for the much smaller ferrules that will go there. Pic 17 shows the extra long bit (12in) run through both humbucker cavities from the neck pocket so the neck humbucker will have a route for the wires to the back cavity. Now I have to figure out how to dig out the cavity for the 1/4in jack. The hole from that will punch into the control cavity at the opposite end from the other wires. I'm thinking a dremel tool will be the best way to go, then a large bit to get the rest of the way through.

Finishing plans: A couple coats of sanding sealer, then two or three coats of emerald green on the face. Next, two or three coats of black on the back and sides and wrap around a little for a burst effect. After that, 10 or 15 coats of lacquer. The headstock will be green and black also, and I'm trying to figure out a way to get a decal on top of the color coat, perhaps my name in white letters, before I put the lacquer coats on top of it. All the hardware is chrome or black.

GG