foxyloxy said: with some more thought, i should make this into a Thurston-esq jazzmaster. so just have the volume pot (like what trav said for the P90). but i am toying with the idea of having a fake jazzmaster tailpeice. would it work by having a, 1 inch route. then just cut the spring and the rest of that #### off and have it some how locked.

I lol'd a little. I thought that was a stereotype?
I wouldn't let the lack of covers on the SD's deter you 'cos they can be had cheap off ebay as well. Like Robb said, vintage spec'd SD's could be way better than RI Fenders.
Cool idea but why not just route the extra 3/8" for if you ever change your mind? If it's set up well and the arms out you won't get any noticeable movement. I f*cking love my Jag trem!