Finally got around to hooking up those custom SDs and they sound great. Since this was a carcass, I took some liberties:
1. Wired like a LP bass with 3-way switch
2. 2 vol controls, no stinking tone controls
3. Hipshot bridge!!!! Yikes, never thought I'd do this, but it is one cool bridge. I love the fully adjustable string saddles, lateral and height. Much like a Schaller roller bridge. Very light since it's made out of aluminum, aircraft grade. It's funky looking but it is a nice piece of very functional hardware. I just got tired of all of the 3-pointers I have already!
You can really dial in some nice low action with this bridge. I also have genuine Gibson pick guard and truss rod covers to go on next. Gotta fix some wiring issues, one pup isn't working, as usual I misplaced a wire or two! I am so NOT an electronics guy!
Pardon the crappy lighting but the sun went down before I could get some decent shots!