Well it's done, and to say the least, I'm pleased.
It finished up at 8.6 lbs, exactly the same as my Fender, but it doesn't feel as heavy for some reason. The effort I put into shielding it payed off big time; even with single coil pickups it's the quietest of my guitars by far. I highly recommend it to anyone who is displeased with hum.
Here are some relatively poor, due to low resolution, pictures.
