Hello Fretworn. I dyed the rest of the body last night so the whole body is black apart from the top (and the white binding.)

I do require some expert input right now please.

Firstly,

I have not sanded the top at all. I did give it a fairly heavy going over with 0000 steel wool yesterday, especially in the middle. The question is, can I confidently lightly sand the top with say 1200 grit dry without going through the laminate?
I am in 2 minds about this as I think it will look good as it is but most likely better if I get it right with sanding it back and hitting it with some more red.

I sanded the sides and rear with 320 before dying it. I am not sure if I should sand that again before the tru-oil?

Decisions decisions.

Chris