A little bit ago, I was playing my 2011 American standard Strat. Then I switched to my Danelectro danoblaster, the Dano was giving me more of the sound I prefer with gain, a fuller creamy sound. The Strat sounded very good as well, just more brighter I guess is the way to describe it. Here are...
If you have no experience, yes hire a carpenter. I’m a retired carpenter. You could fly me out and feed me , but it’s cheaper to find a local carpenter 😄. Do your homework, lots of butchers out there.