OK guys - it's been a couple of weeks but I've finally gotten back to making some progress on this project.
I searched for a couple of weeks to find the right router bit setup and then had a major snafu with the router table. The router kept drifting out of adjustment and the cut kept getting progressively deeper as I used it. Luckily I wasn't cutting on the Tele.
I recently bought a used shaper and decided to give that a whirl. I was pleaesantly surprised to find that the bits that came with it included straight cut bits and rub collars.
Terrific - I'm back in business. This setup let me make these cuts.
So I finally have the body routed for the filler strips.
Next step was to cut some templates for cutting the filler strips. Laminate trimmer and a bearing bit got this done.
Now I have a template for the filler.
Just have to repeat for the top.