I had at least $100 worth of fun assembling this kit.  First I exposed the parts to sunlight to deepen the grain in the wood.  After about a week the grain had deepened substantially. Then sanding, and a little more of a suntan.  Make up the neck joint, using rubber bands for camping.  I used hide glue, but didn't care for the joint, so steamed it apart and used good wood glue.  That made a much better joint.  More sanding, and masking for the saddle.  Glued on the fingerboard using rubber bands and pencils as clamps.