Welcome here. I also like this place.

I would also avoid attaching any timeframes. It all depends upon your approach to it.

It is always better to pickup your guitar and let it loose, instead of sitting on your ass and finding a way to covert mental thoughts into physical s...

I finally found out what my guitar is. Its a Richwood Strat copy, and the beauties here:I can't put it down, its gorgeous :D That is a real beauty.

"lackluster pickups". A thought here; you could raise or lower the adjustment of them, might change the tone somewhat. Yes, it does make an effect.

I'll keep you posted on this project if you want, provided I stick to it. Absolutely.And pictures of guitars are always appreciated around here. :)...

A true guitar lover always vouch for an Acoustic.

I am online at my own website.

A very important aspect is the consideration of the atmosphere in which you are playing the guitar. Is it humid?