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Update
I've sanded gently for 2 weeks, and I've made a decision on finish. I am beginning by finishing the sides of the guitar with a gloss black enamel. The quality of the grain in this area is not good, and I want a visual division between the front and back, both of which will be finished naturally.
I begin by taping the binding carefully, then applying 2 coats of primer, and the first coat of gloss black. Each coat taking a day, with significant sanding between coats. I imagine 4-5 coats of black will be required. I am using an artist's brush to apply. It is very much down to thinning, and sanding to get a flawless finish.
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Cool. Should look nice with the contrasting colours
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the black sides are a great idea, this will look very nice
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Sides are painted, wet-sanding and polishing to be done later. I have installed the neck, after much measuring and adjustment. It was close.
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As I expected, it looks really good!
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Very nice work on the sides!
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Shellac
I'm French polishing with an amber shellac. The sides are dusty.
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*thumbs up* Very simple, natural look to the front, I still like!
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I reckon with all the gold hardware and trapeze bridge the finish could be sedate, let maple be maple.
