Man, that's some good work. Sure is looking nice.

Very nice.
 
I'm curious as to whether you went with 21 frets vs. 22 as a preference or if it was to accommodate the truss adjustment.

Thanks Leadfoot.
 
It was for the rod Drew. Number of frets is really just design factors to me, not a playing preference.
 
 

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I hadn't thought of that Mike. Not much more than the type of truss-rod and bolt-on neck has been planned for this build so ideas are welcomed and that's a good one to think about.

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mike_mccue
The pick guard screws and their spaced locations provide a decorative element that I enjoy.

The idea is good because I can see how I like the look with or without them.
 

looks like precision work.
i like it.
 
 
will you do a neck plate, or do you like the threaded inserts and screws with the recessed rings to bind the neck to the body?
 

Sorry about this but
 
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batsbrew
looks like precision work.
i like it.
 
will you do a neck plate, or do you like the threaded inserts and screws with the recessed rings to bind the neck to the body?

I'll be using a neck plate. I have used the inserts and like them. I also like the bolted necks with inserts but haven't used them yet.
Thanks for the kudo Bat.
I had a lifelong friend that I consider my only brother visit so although we spent much time in the shop it was mostly talk.
I did find that the distance around the bottom edge was not even. I had used aftermarket pickguard to make the template so I had to back up. Now it's right so I gave it a go.
Since it was to be inlayed I decided not to make it look like it wrapped around the tremolo...made it a little easier to make too.
7/16 roundover bits are said to be hard to find so I've read that most use a 1/2"...I didn't have any trouble so I got that done.
 

It's hard to see with my photo skills but the Birdseye from neck to inlay on body looks very good to me. I was concerned that I may not like it but had to give it a go.
I'll be using slotted vintage machines so got them ready.
I've found that the better the fit the better the machines do their thing so worth the effort for precision
You may notice the shoulder for the bushing...sure helps to keep that post running straight getting the right support on the heads face...IMO.
Hope you enjoy.