Yes I had noted that the veneer centre line is about 0.5 - 1 cm off being perfectly centered , but I do have to remind myself that this is a $ 270 kit and not a $ 5000 guitar. It is a good learning experience.

Today I have sanded back the black stain and have put on 2 coats of the blue dye.
See pictures below
Click image for larger version. 

Name:	image.jpeg 
Views:	609 
Size:	516.8 KB 
ID:	24337
Click image for larger version. 

Name:	image.jpeg 
Views:	640 
Size:	374.5 KB 
ID:	24338