Electric Guitar Kit CST-24 : Authentic shape and feel. Well made. Enjoyable project.

I've modified most of my guitars. I can do electronics and basic guitar set up. This was my first kit build.

The good and bad: The woodwork fit and finish is excellent. The frets are well smoothed. The binding is very good. It arrives ready for primer and paint coat. If you want plain wood finish you could have this built and playing in four hours.

I swapped the tuners, bridge and electronics for better items. The pickups are actually good but too loud and bright for me. I worked the fret ends slightly.

I decided to stain it rather than paint. Warning: You need to sand the sealer off before staining. Seriously, it needs a lot of sanding before the stain goes on easily. It took two attempts but I'm pleased with the result.