Ok, so I knew this wasn't going to be a name brand guitar when I finished but I fully expected that all the parts would fit. After careful inspection I find that the grooves for the necks are too small. That means the necks don't slide into their respective pockets and I have to find someone to grind them out larger and then sand them smooth myself.
Another small problem is that the pickup wires for the 12 string neck are WAY too short and I'll have to extend them and then shield the connection or it'll buzz like mad. Also discovered that the cavity for the neck selector switch seems to be just a hair too small but that I can fix myself. Not really deal breakers either problem but I just wasn't expecting them.
Put together a list of beginning materials for sealing and staining the wood. I'm going to go to a paint store and my local hobby shop to find the exact color stain that I need. Found a website called Guitar Reranch that offers lots of painting and staining products and even gives suggestions for how to achieve the desired color when staining. It's a wonderful website that takes you through the entire process of building a guitar, including shaping the body and neck, and has awesome tutorials on techniques for staining and lots of little tricks that the pros use.
This should be fun! I'll post a complete list of materials and supplies once I purchase them.
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