There are a few steps that I left out. Steps like installing the nut and bridge, (be sure that the distance between bridge rollers to the 12th fret are exactly the same distance as the nut to the 12th fret. If not, the intonation will be off) drilling the hole for the 1/4 jack and the brackets that the pickups are mounted to. The only tools used to build this guitar were a jig saw, hand held saw, router, drill, dremel tool, hand files, electric & hand held sanders and a certified straight edge ruler. Just take your time and do not get into a hurry. Think about what you would like to do to the guitar twice before you ever do it. I hope that this helps in some way and your feedback is welcome.