I know.
They're not exactly sophisticated bass lines but they'll be a real test of my stamina. Getting that much drive into my groove may prove a challenge but it's definitely one worth tackling. It's harder than it looks.
Do you remember that wet feeling even though your face was dry? It must be because the air is getting to the skin where it could not before. I kept having to double check. Like yourself, it didn't last long.
It might be wisest not to remove any wood in this area. The clearance hole and access point for the truss rod already weakens the neck.
As far as I know you can't reinforce it with a volute after either.
No apologies necessary. I was pulling your leg to some extent.
You will find that pickguards can be more controversial than you'd ever imagined all the same.
Welcome Mark.
"Tort"... oh boy. You might have opened up a small can of worms. Let's just be thankful you aren't asking whether to refinish in a red or a brown burst.
Heeheehee.
PS: None of my basses have pickguards so I can't really express an opinion.