Er why ? Then you can’t complain that it’s not as good as a 70s one/is better than vintera/as good as a MIM/punches above its weight etc (delete where applicable) … what would be the fun?
There’ll be a sanding sealer/filler sprayed on the contour to disguise the exposed rough ends of the ply
- that’s why
Conmon with plywood bodies on 90s Korean strats
The dark paint over the forearm contour is a dead giveaway that it’s not great wood
HOWEVER as we all know wood contributes little to the sound of electric bass 🍿 so if it sounds good, totally play it till it breaks