V2: Correct Bridge and angle slightly lowered into middle section V3: Hump in bottom half of the body slightly removed V1, V2 or V3 ? 🙂

The bridge is already decided and I have it in my drawer :-)I just need to alter the plan

AS a matter of fact, I did. But You do have a point though, if you look on the original drawing, the angle starts more towards the centerpoint, where ...

@Tej thx for the comments! Actually that angle was done on purpose. 😀 One thing I am not sure about is the amount of mass I have behind the bridge (...

This is what I came up with reshaping an existing plan

Welcome @powerful !

@hudsoncustoms Welcome!

24.75" scale length is indeed easier for bending. Same strings feel less stiff then a 25.5" scale length. I guess 25" is a good compromise and prob...

@frank1985 It is the flat metal part that needs to face up.

@steveadams I think that rescue looks really good! I agree with @bpower and @rocknroller912.

Watching this! I am also thinking about a neck tru as my next project!

Use the template to trace the lines, cut out just a fraction outside the line. try to fit your new template in the other one, sand where there's too m...

@tej I have the same issue with one of my builds. the cutaway should be a lot lower. It is also difficult to balance on my lap because of the weird c...

Kits are great as a confidence builder. It also allows you to start building without having all the needed tools or skills.No argument with regards to...

That is looking good @tej! you got it under control 👍

If it is just ever so slightly, I also would not loose any sleep over it. I had the same issue with my telecaster, not 100% accurate, but you can make...

If the neck pocket is not straight, you can shim and reroute if needed. Is it a bolt-on or set neck?