After masking off the binding, I got into the back of the guitar. Masking is a very tedious task but I thought I'd give it a go after watching a vid on youtube. A really sharp razor blade is required to remove surplus tape easily. I tried not to shave the binding too many time!! I used the blue 3M painters' tape.
Next came sanding the back. I thought I had it nice and smooth but didn't get all the edges down smooth enough, which I regretted later. Then on with the 1st coat of Feast Watson Cedar stain.
2nd coat
I thought this had taken it too dark.
Next day it looked like this
After a few coats of Danish oil. Night lighting makes it look very dark
Next morning I gave it a quick sand and another coat
I was a bit peeved about those 2 light patches on the back. Possibly glue or oil from the factory. I now call them "birth marks"! A few more coats of Danish oil.
Wacko!!
I let this cure for a day.
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