Then finally assemble all the parts and turn it into this.
Still in the setup process, which will probably take the next few days. But so far I am very pleased at how it turned out and even more impressed with the way it feels and plays. It sounds great and plays like butter. And LIGHT! I'd compare this to many guitars I've played that cost well over $1500.
The truss rod cover is off in case I have to adjust it while I'm doing the setup.
An update on my RA. My new doc increased my one new drug and added another to help the first one work better. I started the new treatment on yesterday and today I feel GREAT. The doc said that he was positive that he could put the RA in remission and I'd be back playing guitar in no time... he was right. I played for hours last night and again this morning. NICE!