Roper Guitars: Battery Box Install

So today I took a stab at installing a 9-volt battery box for EMG’s in the back in of a Telecaster I decided to build (strip, route, install, professional paint). With some help from my dad, we got it in as clean as possible. This was my first time working on a guitar aside from sanding. I was a bit nervous.

Parts order from StewMac.com - 9-Volt Battery Box, and Battery Box Template

Here is the process: