I will not use the swiss cheese method in the centerblock I want to preserve as much sustaiiiiin as possible When you "cheese" a solidbody you stay away from the center also. Altough I have to make some cutouts for the pickups and to get the pots and switch in.
This is the veneer for the top. Its nor clearly visible on the pics but there also some little birdseyes present. and the wave pattern is criss-cross This is the mold there already three layers glued. one maple(back) and two pine. In the bag..