Looks great Dave.. I think with those colors the easiest way to do the burst is with an airbrush or small detail spray gun and that is not for everyone. I love that color on the quilt and I wouldn't be upset with that at all.. isn't it such fun when you have all of these plans and think that it is going to work out only to find out that the guitar has a plan of its own.. I have learned that the hard way on my first build which is also a quilted tele..
Cheers