I just finished my number 9. I had a lot of ww experience, but decided to do a kit to see where the problems might be. I ended up buiding 2 kits, and having the sides bent and a neck made for my third. Now side bending and neck making are the high points for me. I think an inexpensive kit is a good way to start.
If you have ww experience, you will build more than a couple, I can guarantee.
Here is my #9, 7 years after #1
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruby16...7678301955987/
Ed M