I've NEVER built an instrument before. Been playing guitar and bass guitar for over 40 years now. I've always wanted a really nice guitar and bass to play but I never have been able to afford them. A buddy at work has gotten a "bee in his bonnet" about building a '62 Fender Strat and he's talked me into building one with him. Neither of us have ever built an instrument but we've both played for many years.
What's the hardest part of an electric guitar build?
I have the wood shop and he's getting the luthier tools. Combined, we hope to end up with 2 really nice playing guitars.
Oh...and if this guitar build goes well, I'm going to build my own version of the MTD-535 electric bass guitar.
Advice, pointers, and watch-out-for's welcomed.