srry mate.. i'll try to do worse at the next stage
i really do owe you though.. i read your buildlog before starting mine so knew some of the pitfalls before i even started..
also watchin youtube vids by crimson guitars and big D guitars helped a lot they make it look even easier..
anywho.. now i have to wait till it's completely dry before applying the laquer right? the one i have is spirit based so i guess i'll start with that next tuesday.
What sort of lacquer are you applying? Spray or wipe-on?
Most stains are soluble in water and spirits, so if wiping or rubbing on the lacquer, I'd be careful not to push hard on the surface for the first coat or two as you might loosen some of the stain and make it look patchy. A brush would be better than a cloth in this situation. You can get sponge brushes, which seem to do a good job and don't leave the ridge-marks that a brush leaves.
Not bad at all. The first coat will probably sink in a fair bit as it dries, but I'd certainly add a couple more coats before you start to think about some sanding down.