In an earlier post I had invited everyone along for the ride as I tried my hand at building a kit guitar. I decided not to add to that post as manXcat and myself got off on a rambling conversation.
So update on the guitar build. The kit did arrive today. Very dissapointed in the body and neck. I did not open the electronics package. The flaws in the body were a small dent which would have been difficult to sand out without making a noticable indent in the body. The neck was pretty bad. Binding separation, dented frets. Stained inlays.
Immediately after seeing this I requested a refund which I am hopeful I will receive. Had the guitar not been $299 I would have been more willing to possibly accept these issues and deal with them. But considering that we are in Squire/Epiphone territory it becomes less palitable. Keep in mind the price does not include finish materials. My time is "hobby time" so I cant include that. But my personal experience has shown me that this kit guitar was overpriced for what it is.
This year the diet is definitely gonna stick!