I had been thinking about doing this guitar for a long time, as many of you know... Letting everything age was a long process, not knowing if I could get it to go- well, I thought about pickups, bridge, etc., and have decided that it's already pretty far out. Getting an eyeful of the wood changed the plan for a black pickguard, I hate to bury the wood. Today I realised the neck is going to be just fine, despite my doubts as to suitability of the fireplace log. I'm really digging the overall vibe of the guitar, and have now cleaned up the body routing, routed the neck pocket, radiused the edges, and started planning the rest of the build. I have an old pair of Schaller humbuckers that I bought, and never tried. They are from an old Music Man Silhouette, and have been in my parts bin for years. I also have a brand new Wilkinson trem with steel block..
Looks like this will become more of a rock guitar.. Certainly not the direction I has originally envisioned, but I don't need any more straight T guitars (I really don't need any more guitars, period.). The 'buckers will be body mounted without rings, and a smooth S style trem. Finish up with a polymerized oil and wax job, Gotoh Kluson split shaft tuners, and a rear routed control cavity to keep the face uncluttered. Looks like a plan, and plenty of work left to be done- but an unusual guitar is always so much fun to build and play.
So stay tuned, and thanks for your comments.