How to build a high end guitar out of a cheap eBay diy kit

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view my previous review before all these upgrades here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7qn4LKNsts

before and after sound test here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYJUmF68k4s

This is building tips, demo, and review of a guitar I built from a DIY (do it yourself) guitar kit I bought on eBay

Guitar kit and electronic upgrade specs:
*Prices mentioned in this video are subject to change without notice, please check the links below for current pricing.

Strat style guitar kit: On sale right now at TOMTOP, free shipping if you select US warehouse:
http://shrsl.com/126w6

3 hot rail style humbucker pickups: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CE20FC0/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00CE20FC0&linkCode=as2&tag=gunsandguit0a-20&linkId=61345f68aaaddc3324657953db991ab5

5 way switch

series / parallel switch for each pickup:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013DZB6CO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B013DZB6CO&linkCode=as2&tag=gunsandguit0a-20&linkId=e93df6159f2c5bc8bd705a5cd553abe0

master volume - push/pull pot to activate the bridge pickup (bridge on switch) for 7 way pickup blending:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WUK0UU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003WUK0UU&linkCode=as2&tag=gunsandguit0a-20&linkId=3cef8cbdd65b861b56f7623de694424a

Body Stain - Minwax Special Walnut:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001003F9M/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001003F9M&linkCode=as2&tag=gunsandguit0a-20&linkId=cbcfecb73055d90d9bb1c069a6d4317e

Pickguard Stain - Minwax Golden Oak:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000S6OF84/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000S6OF84&linkCode=as2&tag=gunsandguit0a-20&linkId=0ea159148b5663d293f8b788a3473512

Tung oil finish:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BFZC2Y/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001BFZC2Y&linkCode=as2&tag=gunsandguit0a-20&linkId=767a85ad7a1c91e2862bdd0855b50e15

Full disclosure: I am an Amazon Associate, and the links in this description are affiliate links, which means that if you make a purchase, it doesn't cost you any more money, but I will earn a commission.

Pickguard from www.Flattguitar.com

master tone

Step 1) throw away the strings that came with the kit

Step 2) toss out the electronics that came with the kit

Step 3) add additional 45 degree angle support screws to the neck and body. Putting these extra screws in before the rest of the neck screws will help the neck seat as tightly as possible into the cavity of the body. Making solid neck to body contact is critical to getting the best resonance and sustain out of your guitar. This is not a necessary step, in fact, it's rare to see this feature even on high end boutique guitars, but let's be honest, this guitar needs all the help it can get so why not?

Step 4) straighten the neck and level the frets. To straighten the neck, use the included larger Allen wrench and twist the truss rod a quarter of a turn at a time, checking to see if the entire neck is level with your notched straight edge. Once it's completely straight all the way across the neck, it's time level out the frets. Using a sharpie, lightly mark a line across the top of every fret, then lightly sand back and forth across the whole fret board with your sanding beam setup with 320 grit or finer sandpaper. This will make every fret the exact same height in relation to the fretboard, which will fix the fret buzz and out of tune notes I had, as well as allow me to have a good fast low action on the strings. Keep sanding level across all frets. Once you've touched the sharpie with the sanding beam on every single fret you will finally have completely leveled frets. I also recommend adding a few strips of masking tape at the 12th fret, and sanding all frets above the 12th some more, giving the higher frets a slight taper as you get higher up the neck. This, in my experience, allows for even lower action with a straighter neck.

Step 5) crown and polish the frets.
Using the fretboard guard, start sanding the sides of each individual fret being careful to not sand the very top part that we already sanded. Start with 320 grit, then Step up to 600, and finish by polishing each fret with steel wool.

Step 6) sand the neck and body.

Step 7) apply the finish of your choice.

Step 8) wire in new electronics.

Step 9) assemble all the pieces, and put a good set of strings on.

Step 10) give the guitar a full setup.
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