@nsj 

Gone and split the body!

Maybe a weak bit in the grain, but better splitting now than later.

@nsj  Yes, that does look good.

Welcome to the group, its a great way to retire, you’ll soon wonder how you had time to work.

Well bollox! I knew the neck was tight but only just realised how tight! Gone and split the body! 🤣 
 
Think I’ll put this one on the back burner pile for now lol
 

Glued the neck in today then this evening I thought I’d check how it all looks. Well that’s a relief!
 
Now onto more finishing.
 

Got the carve done today and the recess for the controls, after a lot of sanding I wiped down with white spirit to have a look. Looks awesome!