Thanks, I disconnected the volume pot and changed it out from a no load to a normal 250k potentiometer to see if there was an issue with it. Once replaced I was getting some feedback from the pickups so I think thay was part of the problem. There was a problem though, when I replaced the pick guard all sound cut off, after a lot of messing about I realised the 5 way switch was shorting off the cavity shielding I installed, but of electrical tape and the guitsr works perfect. Thanks for the advice on the soldering, I dont like the gun I have and I'll upgrade soon, this is just a trial run so to speak to get my head around all the electronica etc, thanks for the help