Cheers for all the positive comments - really appreciated. It's not faultless as a first build but that was point of doing it and why I picked something fairly simple. There's a fair few things I learnt for next time such as remembering to put a slot in to adjust the truss rod without having to loosen the neck (might still do this yet), and how the cut the holes for the neck bolts etc so they are really neat. I had some fun and games with the finishes I tried too, but got there in the end!
Been collecting parts over the last six months or so for another bass when I have time. #2 will be a 5 string fretted, got a Badass V, Hipshot Ultralites, Nordstrand pickups, spalted beech top, maple body and neck blanks. All I need now is the time to do it!!
If anyone is thinking of having a go at building their own, I'd recommend it. There's plenty of details on this forum and on the web and plenty of advice available.
Just need to learn to play better now!!
Cheers
J.