Got myself a piece of northern ash. Putting together a parts guitar, still hunting for a 7 string neck (no binding) as I would like to keep my current 7 in one piece to sell. But it seems AANJ 7 necks are hard to come by so if I can't find a decent one I'll take the neck off my current 7 and sell the body. Have to get the string holes and bridge mount holes drilled by a local luthier, when I can get hold of him.
Leaving it natural finish, but maybe tru-oil or tung oil. Not sure yet, have to do more research.
Parts wise it's going to have a pair of Dimarzio Ionizer 7's neck and bridge, not sure about middle yet. Hipshot fixed bridge, then a simple tone and volume and 3 way switch. All black hardware. Hopefully whatever neck I end up with goes nicely with the body and I can get a nice setup.